Iron & Wine and Clexico are always what I put on when I need to be reminded to breathe. They’ve always had a delicate, soothing sound, and their new album is no different. Sam Beam, whose stage name is Iron & Wine, has the most comforting voice and beautiful lyrics […]
I’ve been a huge fan of Lake Street Dive since fall of 2011 when I first heard them perform at The Festy outside of Charlottesville, VA. When I learned that lead singer of Lake Street Dive, Rachael Price, had a side project with Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter, composer, and guitarist, Vilray, I […]
It’s a crazy phenomenon how music brings you back to a certain time with which you associate it. Andrew Hozier-Byrne, whose entire first album, simply entitled, Hozier, always brings me back to 2014, walking from my Chinatown apartment in Glasgow, Scotland to my grad school classes at The University of […]
I had only heard Jeff Tweedy play two different acoustic sets of Wilco classics before finally getting to hear the whole band in action last week. During the sold-out show at The Anthem, Jeff Tweedy seemed to keep his audience interaction at a minimum, hiding his curls beneath his low, […]
I’ve been an Andrew Bird fan since about 2008, and this was my first-ever Andrew Bird concert. It did not disappoint. The crowd was seated at The Anthem as they took in the singer-songwriter’s philosophical tunes, heart-felt vocals, emotional violin, and signature whistling solos. Supported by cellist, Alan Hampton, drummer, […]
My love for concert photography began when I lived in Charlottesville in 2013, and a friend’s band asked me to take their promo photos for an upcoming concert at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall. After that, folks from The Jefferson Theater and The Southern asked me to take concert […]
Last summer, Ben Folds teamed up with Cake for an amazing night of music at Merriweather Post Pavilion. This summer, Ben returns and this time, he is co-headlining a summer tour with Violent Femmes. Last night, the team stopped by The Anthem along with an opening performance by Savannah Conley. […]
I attended my first ever The National concert on Wednesday, and it did not disappoint. It was as dark of a set as I had imagined, but that didn’t bring down the energy the diverse crowd. The audience ranged from young hipsters to middle-aged alternative rock aficionados, who were all […]
The Grammy-slaying rockstar, Brandi Carlile, dazzled Marriweather Post-Pavilion with her sparkly jacket and incredible energy on Friday night. She brought both the seat ticket holders and the lawn ticket dwellers to their feet, moving everyone to dance. Brandi was humbled by how big of a crowd gathered to hear her […]
I have seen Lucius perform at least a half dozen times, and I can’t wait to see them open for Brandi Carlile on Friday at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Jess and Holly, the lead vocalists, always arrive on stage wearing matching wardrobes and hairstyles that contribute to the theatrics of their […]
I had been excited about this concert for months. I’ve loved Lizzo’s music since “Good as Hell” debuted in the film “Barber Shop: The Next Cut” in 2016. The 9:30 Club was filled with an incredibly giddy and friendly crowd, who chanted Lizzo’s name until she appeared on stage singing […]
I’ve been listening to Josh Ritter since I was sixteen years old. His songs are simple, sweet, and catchy. As a teenager, it was hard to find music that both my dad and I would enjoy during long car rides, but I’d pop in a Josh Ritter CD, and we’d […]
I was only just introduced to the LA-based band, The Wild Reeds, in January 2019, and I instantly swooned over their smooth, synchronistic voices. Their songwriting skills are brilliant, and the music accompanying them is gorgeous. Their songs have the ability to simultaneously fill you with both heartache and love. […]
Ms. Erykah Badu arrived fashionably late to her Saturday night concert at the Anthem, and the wait was well worth it. The fog machines teased the giddy crowed as everyone watched the hazy stage in anticipation. Fans gripped their phones, ready to capture Erykah Badu’s first move. Puffs of smoke […]
