Guitarist Zakk Wylde, known for his time performing as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, is on tour with his band, Black Label Society, to celebrate the band’s 20-year anniversary. The tour, 20 Years of Sonic Brewtality, kicked off in April and made it’s way to Rams Head Live this past Monday! Wylde took […]
Author: Brandon Amos
Don’t Miss Murder by Death at Ottobar this Friday
Despite their ominous name, Murder by Death is a band that is comprised of literary songwriters that is matched by a specific brand of anthem-riding ballads and orchestral indie rock. Murder by Death formed in 2001. The band has developed a 10+ year career founded on a bedrock of five […]
Black Label Society Celebrate “20 Years of Sonic Brewtality”
Guitarist Zakk Wylde, known for his time performing as lead guitarist for Ozzy Osbourne, is taking his band, Black Label Society, out on tour to celebrate the band’s 20 year anniversary. The tour, 20 Years of Sonic Brewtality, kicked off in April and will be making it’s way to Rams […]
Ryan Bingham brings American Love Song to D.C.
Ryan Bingham rolled into the 9:30 Club on Sunday night, on a bus carrying songs of life, love, blues, and political point. He came along with a tight band and backup singers so good that will make you want to “slap your mamma”! Ryan strolled onstage with the confidence of […]
Carlie Hanson Opens for a Sold Out Show at 930 Club
On Monday night the fans eagerly waited for the doors to open to the 9:30 Club for this sold out show. Typically, the crowds don’t rush in for the opener. However, tonight was very different! The crowd was in and ready 20 minutes before Carlie Hanson even took the stage. […]
The Allman Betts Band: Paving their own Road.
The thing about generations, is that you can’t compare them. They do their own thing, they shape the world the way they see fit. They appreciate the past but they move for the future. Even though their fathers made up the beloved Allman Brothers Band, Devon Allman and Duane Betts […]
Gary Clark Jr. is on Fire and Last Night he Lit up The Anthem
Gary Clark Jr. strolled onto the stage of The Anthem in Washington, D.C. wearing his fedora like a cape of a super hero guitar player. When he hit the first chords of “Bright Lights”, you realize he was sent here from another galaxy. As Gary sang out the lyrics from […]
Weezer Delivers Some Surprises on St. Patrick’s Day
There is no doubt in my mind that Weezer could ever deliver a subpar performance. Weezer played last summer at Jiffy Lube Pavilion and just over 6 months later, they returned to area to perform a St. Patrick’s Day show at Royal Farm Arena in Baltimore. Just like this past […]
The Pretty in Kink Tour Delivers all the Thrills at Baltimore Soundstage
The Pretty in Kink tour swung into Baltimore Soundstage kicking off St.Patty’s Day weekend. Friday night was full of sights and sounds with a group of misfits we all want to see. The show delivered a carnival of music and burlesque that flowed together effortlessly. The tour included performances by Gabriel […]
Attention! Attention! Shinedown Brings their World Tour to Baltimore.
Shinedown brought their “Attention Attention” tour to the UMBC Event Center, in Baltimore, Maryland on Thrusday evening. They brought along Asking Alexandria and Papa Roach on tour with them. Both Asking Alexandria and Papa Roach had the crowed primed and ready for Shinedown to take the stage. While the curtain […]
Brothers Osborne: A Homecoming for Maryland Brothers.
A sold out country crowd gathered on Saturday Night at The Anthem D.C. to witness Brothers Osborne play all their hits and more. However, the night became more about being home than anything else. With TJ and John Osborne growing up in Deale, Maryland, this was a show they were […]
St. Paul and The Broken Bones Brings Soul to Baltimore!
With a sold out show, you expect a band to really lay it out there, however when St. Paul and the Broken Bones took the stage Friday night at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, no one expected what was to come. To start off the evening, Valley Queen, from Los […]
Today in Music History: The Beatles Performed “Let it Be” on the Rooftop
I was late to the party, when I truly discovered The Beatles. I was a Rolling Stones guy. However, in my early twenties I met a girl who changed my perspective on life, as well as The Beatles. Driving in her red Chrysler, we had the discussion that could end […]
Pop Evil Performs an Arena-Style Show at Baltimore Soundstage
Pop Evil rolled into Baltimore last Sunday to a packed Baltimore Soundstage. They were joined by opening band, Savage After Midnight and comedian Don Jameison, from the VH-1’s That Metal Show. Therefore, this crowd was in for an all-around treat. When Pop Evil came to the stage the room shook […]
Dustbowl Revival Brings Warm Vibes to The Gordon Center.
From the moment the crowd starting filing into the Gordon Center, it was unclear to me if this was going to turn into the usual energetic Dustbowl Revival show. Chatting with the sound man before the show, he expressed that even he was unsure. However, the mellow mood was slowly […]
Ring the Alarm! The Wood Brothers Bring the House Down
On Monday January 21st, The Wood Brothers rolled into York PA to perform at this beautiful theater, The Strand. Although there were record freezing temperatures outside, there were plenty of warm feelings inside. The night began with Priscilla Renea, who is touring in support of her new album Coloured. She […]
Gary Clark Jr. Sparks a Fire with “This Land”
The reality of racism in this country is a hard pill to swallow. However, Gary Clark Jr’s newest single, “This Land”, the title track to his third studio album for Warner Bros. Records, reminds us that it something we need to address. This song powerfully brings to light that racism […]
The Revivalists Engage the Crowd at The Anthem.
The Anthem in Washington, D.C. holds 6,000 people. Well on Friday, January 11th, 2019. The venue was sold out! The Revivalists kicked off their “Take Good Care” tour to a crowd filled with every age group from teenagers to adults well into their 60’s. Every person in the crowd was […]
Top 10 Shows of 2018
My first full year photographing concerts was one that is going to be hard to top; from the local bands at WTMD First Thursdays to ending the year with Dave Matthews Band. I realize now that music is truly what can bring us all together whether it be in a […]