As the world deals with the ”Pandemic” that has changed our lives as we know it, folks are struggling medically, mentally, financially and just plain bored from social distancing and the stay at home orders. Stay strong and stay vigilant so we can get through this together and get back […]
We are now officially wrapping up the third full week of quarantine. It sucks. Not going to lie. In addition to the 25 shows, as a team, we have missed in these last 3 weeks, we are now facing show cancellations currently reaching into June. It truly feels like this […]
For years now, The Honey Dewdrops – Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish – have acted as representatives of so much of what’s good in Baltimore. They adopted Charm City a half-decade or so ago and have quietly woven their songs into its tapestry. They champion community, consideration, and a deeper […]
Since I have been missing live music as of lately, I spent some time revisiting some videos that I have taken at several shows that I’ve attended. While I photograph a lot of shows, I don’t always remember to take videos. Recently, I have been trying to capture one or […]
Our lives have been changed in light of the Covid-19 virus. This has been a very challenging experience for many people in our country AND around the world. Music has always been a lifeline in helping people to get through tough times. However, with our music venues closed and social […]
Just a few weeks ago things changed. With the spread of the novel corona virus (COVID-19) in the United States business has ground to a halt and with it many of the places where artists and musicians are able to perform and reach their audience. Performance is also where so […]
We hope everyone has enjoyed this week of live-streamed concerts by so many of our local musicians! Next week, we will be shifting our focus on music coverage but will still share live-stream updates with you on Facebook! As we round out this first week of self-quarantine, check out this […]
Cathy DiToro and Chris Kamsch Join Cathy DiToro and Chris Kamsch who will be doing an 80’s themed live-stream tonight at 7 PM! This will surely be a lot of fun! Click here to join to catch their live-stream and check out their last live-stream from Wednesday! Be sure to […]
Here’s are compilation of some of the many musicians performing online this evening. The following artists are all local to MD-DC-VA-PA area and their times are mostly staggered so that you can hopefully check each one out! Consider following them on Facebook as well! Enjoy! Ashleigh Chevalier Tonight, join Ashleigh […]
Last night was a great night of live-stream shows and we can’t wait for tonight! As we move forward over the next several weeks, we are going to do our best to summarize each night’s live-stream options. We know that these are not the ONLY musicians out there supplying us […]
We are going to try and keep everyone up to date on the MANY live-stream shows taking place over the next several weeks. Please keep our musician and service industry friends in mind as they make their way through this unexpected event. Musicians love to share music with their fans. […]
As we are all dealing with the stress and anxiety of the current events in our world, I felt the need to say a few things. Maybe this is a way to deal with my own stress and anxiety. With many bands suspending their tours and venues postponing shows, it […]
Touted as Franks Birthday Bash with two unique sold out sets, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen came to Stages Music Arts in Cockeysville, Maryland this past Saturday night. The venue was really nice. Although small, it was very intimate and provided an “up close” feeling to the enjoyment of the […]
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is always a beautiful venue to inhabit. But on Friday night, it returned to the Roaring ’20s….or the “Twenties 2.0” as MC Michael Cunio reminded us. Against the stunning backdrop of this venue, flappers, pin-up girls, and zoot suits reigned supreme. What […]
Rising R&B star Kiana Ledé was the headliner for the 93.9 WKYS International Women’s Day Concert, held on 3/7/20 at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. The event also featured opening performances from up and coming artists Alex Mali and The Bonfyre. In addition, DJ Reece and WKYS on air personalities […]
Two band leaders come to mind immediately when thinking of the music industry term “commanding the stage.” Both are in control, but in completely different, yet superb ways James Brown was definitely in charge in front of his band while shouting out stops and starts and accents and changes. If a musician […]
The middle of the week is always hard for people, we need something and somewhere to go and blow off the steam. Well, less than an hour north of Baltimore, a very easy drive with minimal traffic, is a place the holds amazing sound and is a great visual experience. […]
Late February, and spring rises, carrying floods of all kinds: sunlight, rain soaked, flash, flower, hope. Winter, in all its irrepressible glory, has lightened its yoke, letting the world wake anew. When we woke, the ground had frozen. When we walked the streets of Philadelphia, we needed no coats. […]
We humans – maybe even all things on this planet – are governed by cycles, responding to light and darkness. With the sun’s rising, we awaken our souls, and with the sun’s setting, we slip into the ambiguity of dreaming. We change, but it’s the same everyday. Until it’s not. […]
Last week, I had the pleasure of catching Wallows on their sold-out show at Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, MD, for the Nothing Happens Tour. For those not familiar with the band, Wallows is made up of Braeden Lemasters (guitar, vocals), Dylan Minnette (guitar, keyboard, vocals), and Cole Preston (drums, vocals). Nothing Happens is […]
Atlanta’s own Black Lips stopped by Union Stage in D.C. last Sunday. They played a mixture of new songs from their latest album, Sing In A World That’s Falling Apart, as well as, songs from their other acclaimed albums. The performance and overall vibe of the crowd was reminiscent of […]
This past weekend, the newly formed band, Be Well packed the upstairs room at Songbyrd Music House in D.C. The much talked about band may be new to the scene; however, the five members that make up Be Well are deeply rooted in the area’s hardcore punk music scene going […]
It’s been six months since I first witnessed the amazing talent of this young blues guitar player from Mississippi. Christone Ingram, who’s nickname is “Kingfish”, opened for Vampire Weekend back in September. I walked into the venue with no knowledge of this young musician; however, a friend advised me “not […]
Annapolis Maryland’s own, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack, teamed up with Last Kiss Goodnight to bring a fun night of music to the Fish Head Cantina on February 28th. Jimmie’s Chicken Shack provided the soundtrack to many high school and college students during the 90’s. Best known for their song, Dropping Anchor, […]
Joe Bonamassa recently played two shows at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, FL and I was lucky enough to attend the first night. For those not familiar with Mr. Bonamassa, he has been blessing the stage since the late ’80s and has played alongside some amazing musicians such as BB […]
WJRR 101.1 & Real Radio 104.1 teamed up this past weekend to bring the RISING VIBES Reggae & Ska Festival to Orlando. This was the first of what we hope will become a yearly event at the Orlando Amphitheater and it was FANTASTIC. The day started out with BEAUTIFUL weather […]
On February 24th, rising star Baby Rose brought her uniquely impressive voice to the Songbyrd Music House in DC as part of her To Myself Tour. The tour started on 2/20 in Chicago and ends in Oakland on 3/16. Baby Rose has a strong international following as well; she will be performing in major European […]
Saint Motel brought their Motion Picture show to life, quite literally, at 9:30 Club with help from Kolars. To some, Saint Motel comes off as your typical bubble gum pop band, but they’re so much more than that upon further sonic inspection. Saint Motel successfully incorporates elements of disco, nowave, […]
The Vheissu 15th Anniversary Tour rolled into O-Town Sunday, February 16th with headliner Thrice and supporting acts mewithoutYou, Drug Church and Holy Fawn. Doors were slated to open at 5:30pm and fans lined up early and wrapped around the side of The House of Blues for this sold-out show. After […]
Sunday evenings are for relaxing and getting ready for the work week, but not if you were at The Appell Center for the Performing Arts in York Pennsylvania. JJ Grey and Mofro was in town to wrap up his current tour and Sunday night was full of energy. The crowd […]
When we were small – or smaller than we became – my brother and I paced paths into the carpets and hardwoods of our childhood home, each listening to CD after CD on our Walkmen (his candy red, mine bumblebee yellow). We’d trade CDs, talk about the songs, otherwise letting […]
If, in Microsoft Word, one is to right click on the word rumble looking for synonyms, suggestions would include roar, growl, boom, thunder and crash. Additionally, substitutes for the word beauty contain gorgeousness, magnificence and splendor. Perhaps some combination of these might come close to capturing the unequivocal elegance and […]
Harrisburg University Presents packed the house at XL Live for the second Friday in a row. This time we rocked out to the New York natives, Misterwives. The band consiss of lead singer Mandy Lee, percussionist Etienne Bowler, bass guitarist William Hehir, guitarist Marc Campbell, multi-instrumentalist Jesse Blum, and saxophonist […]
Fans were wrapped around the building and down the corner awaiting Cold War Kids and Overcoats show at 9:30 Club, Despite the rain and frigid temperatures. It was a packed night as things were sold out and for good reason. Things started off with the colorful and cheery Overcoats. Immediately […]
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 […]
