Explosions In the Sky perform 2 sold-out shows in DC at the 9:30 Club.
Baltimore/DC
ARCTIC MONKEYS PROVE THAT ROCK ‘N’ ROLL IS NOT DEAD
I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard Arctic Monkeys. It was 2004 and I was deployed to Kuwait. Like every other night for six months–after work, chow and the gym–Pat Quinn, Anthony Black and I were sitting in my corner of our tent playing NCAA Football on the PlayStation and listening to BBC’s Radio 1.
Sounds of Summer: Recounting the Hot August Music Festival
What else can you do on an absolutely gorgeous Saturday in Hunt Valley, Maryland? Well, you can head over to Oregon Ridge Park for a live music experience at the annual Hot August Music Festival. A big shout-out goes to the organizers, Ryan and Robbie, for taking the reins of […]
DC Welcomes IMP’s New Music Venue: The Atlantis
Main Photo by Gary Gearhart The 930 Club and I go way back. I have seen and photographed countless shows in this beloved venue. However, I missed out on the original 930 Club venue. I was a bit too young for shows in the 80’s but I can only imagine […]
alt-J CELEBRATES AN AWESOME WAVE’S 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
alt-J’s debut album, An Awesome Wave, was released 10 years ago. 10 YEARS AGO?! I feel like an old man saying I can’t believe it’s been that long already. I was working at Hayman Studio when it came out and Ryan and I listened to it seemingly nonstop for months. […]
VIAGRA BOYS KICK OFF WINTER TOUR AT THE 9:30 CLUB
Just a few months ago I had never heard of the Viagra Boys. Then all of a sudden my musician friends started bringing them up and telling me how much they loved them. When those friends tell me about a band it piques my interest because they usually hear something […]
NEAL FRANCIS…MAESTRO AND MOTIVATION
Neal Francis has been through some shit. We all have our skeletons in the closet. What is refreshing though, is Francis doesn’t keep them locked up in that closet. He comes right out and tells you about his struggles with addiction. He doesn’t hide the fact that he has had […]
CHUCK IS BACK! moe. AT THE 9:30 CLUB
14 months and 23 shows. That’s what has passed since Chuck Garvey suffered a stroke. Fans of moe. weren’t sure if they would see the guitarist and founding member join the band on stage ever again. It’s been a slow, arduous journey for Chuck, but he is back. On NYE […]
Cris Jacobs and Caleb Stine team up for a night of amazing music at The Recher
We all know the feeling of anticipation of a Friday night concert. That excitement lingers in the pit of your stomach all day. Well, multiply that feeling by 100, when it is a hometown troubadour. Cris Jacobs played to a packed house last Friday night at The Recher in Towson […]
Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival – Saturday, September 24
You do NOT want to miss this full day of music and food at the annual Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival. Over 35 Food Trucks will be at this year’s event including Jammin Flava, Bandito’s Tacos, Lattimore Funnel Cakes, and so many more! Check out the full list of […]
First Thursday, 6.2.2022
WTMD has long championed the causes of up-and-comers in the indie scene and identified the musicians and acts that will capture the nation’s interest. The June 2022 iteration of First Thursday is no different, with the soon-to-be-massive Momma playing a massive set before the ascendant beabadoobee followed. Momma Momma has […]
Long Awaited Return of Delfest!
Thursday morning, with much anticipation, I found myself on a westbound journey to my home that would last for the next couple of days. That’s correct, after a couple of years off due to the Pandemic Delfest was back on my plate! Upon arrival on the grounds, I visited with […]
5.5.2022 – The Triumphant Return of WTMD’s First Thursday
2 years and 8 months. It had been 2 years and 8 months since the last time WTMD hosted a First Thursday concert at the Canton Waterfront Park. They’ve had plenty of time to plan and they delivered, as they always do. They celebrated local music, emerging music in the […]
Charm City Bluegrass, a Baltimore Tradition Returns
With much anticipation the festival season has started with the Charm City Bluegrass Festival. The return to music in these strange times is now upon us as the City of Baltimore serving as its host. In a book penned by Tim Newby entitled Bluegrass in Baltimore, you can see how […]
The Triumphant Return of Charm City Bluegrass Festival
The Charm City Bluegrass Festival is back! After a two-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the festival which started in 2013 was back at Baltimore’s Druid Hill Park and you couldn’t have picked a better weekend. The winter chill was gone (at least for now – I’m lookin’ at […]
Dead Horse Revival at Wehrly’s Auction House
Last Sunday afternoon, I had pleasure of seeing and listening to Dead Horse Revival at Wehrlys Auction House. Three of the members, Scott Matlock(fiddle), Cory Woodcock(banjo) and Chance Hurley(guitar) left over from The Mountain Ride days, have stayed together playing bluegrass for years now. The welcome addition of standup bass […]
Sultana Downrigger Festival in Chestertown, MD
On the Chester river lies the town of Chestertown, MD. On this weekend the town was filled with folks that enjoy tall ships, music and good food. Demonstrations, book talks, antique boats and motors. Along with lots of maritime lure and watermen related items. Ships on hand we’re the KALMAR […]
Charm City Bluegrass Fall Throw Down 2
I arrived at Key Brewing in Dundalk, MD on Friday, October 15th, a bit early for the Charm City Bluegrass Fall Throw Down 2. I was nervously excited for the event after about a 2-year hiatus from live music festivals. I’ve been out to a handful of local bands mostly […]
Meridian by Miles Gannett
For the longest time, some music has had this ineffable quality to just make me feel a certain way, to almost change my life, if only for a moment. Miles Gannett’s Meridian did this to me. I first listened to it as I walked around a just-blooming saucer magnolia grove, […]
Baltimore Soundstage Opens with a Successful Weekend of Shows
Musicians, Venue Owners, and the Concert Enthusiast have all been waiting for the day when live music can once again be performed on a stage in front of a club filled with fans. It’s been a long year and we are now starting to see signs of life in the […]
The LONG Awaited Re-Opening of The Recher
One Year. One Year and two weeks, to be a bit more exact. This is how long it’s been since I felt the goosebumps and chills of a live concert. Well, this past Friday, March 19th, I finally got a taste of a litte normalcy. However, it was more than […]
“Fine, But Not Okay” with Hallelujah the Hills
March 14th, 2021 The reality of the pandemic settled into my heart 365 days ago this morning, every slice of information I can find promising this virus would be worse than we feared. The sudden onset of a break – schools closed, world slowed – held nearly no peace, no […]
Fall Shows at Jammin Java
As we have been saying for the last two months, we are so thankful for Jammin Java hosting small outdoor shows for us music lovers! September and October is packed with shows, so please be sure to visit their website for live music happening throughout the upcoming months! Here’s a […]
Photo Recap: A Song and A Slice at Jammin Java
Thanks so much to Mike Stone for going to the 4-day run of shows at Jammin Java this past week and weekend! Take a look at the artists who performed August 6-9th and give Mike a follow on Instagram for more concert photos! Be sure to visit Jammin’ Java’s website […]
A Full Weekend of Shows at Jammin Java to Wrap up July and Kick off August
Jammin Java was hopping this past weekend with shows Thursday-Sunday, sending July off with a bang and welcoming the month of August with some great musicians. As always, special thanks to Mike Stone for capturing these great shots from the shows! Give him a follow on Instagram! Be sure to […]
Jammin Java Weekend with Ethan Schaefer, Washington Social Club, and Two Ton Twig
As always, special thanks to Mike Stone for grabbing some photos of the performances this past weekend! We are always happy to have him contribute to These Subtle Sounds! Be sure to check out Mike Stone on Instagram for more of his concert photos! Ethan Schaefer Ethan Schaefer is a […]
July Weekends at Jammin Java
We are really missing live music. Slowly, we are seeing some outdoor shows emerge featuring the amazing talent of our local musicians. Jammin Java has been featuring their “Song and a Slice” concert series every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening in July. Special thanks to Mike Stone for help with […]
Wandering Lies Performs at Jammin’ Java on July 11
Wandering Lies performed two power-packed sets at Jammin Java this past Saturday! The performance is part of a Song and a Slice series which is taking place in the parking lot of Jammin Java throughout the month of July. The 5-piece band from D.C. rocked the audience with some great […]
July 4th Weekend: Celebrating with Live Music at Jammin Java
Jammin Java delivered another weekend of live music including a Friday night sold out show with Oh He Dead and a July 4th show with Courtney King! Special thanks to Mike Stone for contributing these photos and thanks to Jammin Java for bringing some live music back into our lives! […]
Live Music Returns to Jammin Java: A Song and a Slice Concert Series
As the world slowly emerges from Covid-19 lockdown, more establishments are opening and getting creative on establishing the “new normal”. Jammin Java, who frequently hosted live music prior to the Covid shutdown, has come up with a way to treat locals to great live music and donate to a good […]
Wrapping Up Pride Month with a Featured Video by Featherburn: Woven
We began Pride Month with a great video and song by Mary Prankster called Sweet Beet, and we are ending the month with this moving song by Featherburn that is worth a listen! Featherburn is a local band from Baltimore/DC area who will be releasing a new EP soon. The […]
What the World Needs Now… Some Unconditional Love
We are kicking off June and Pride Month with a delightful little tune by Mary Prankster – “Sweet Beet”. I just love this song! Musically, it calls back to 1940’s swing jazz, with that catchy beat, soft horns, and playful vocals that just makes you want to dance with your […]
The 930 Club Celebrates 40 Years of Live Music
I have seen close to 200 bands perform on the stage of 930 Club. I have spent hours listening to music in the photo pit, from the rail, leaning on the stage, in the balcony, and at the bar. I have attended shows here with old friends, new friends, lovers, […]
Save our Stages
For over ten years, I have been photographing concerts on a weekly basis. My favorite place to be is in a music venue, along side of fellow music lovers, live music photographers, and musicians. Going to shows has been my life-line for when things get stressful, overwhelming, discouraging, or just […]
Bridging the Digital Gap with Charm City Bluegrass
A mere day after the festival should have ended, Charm City Bluegrass (and a bunch of wonderful co-hosts) held a Corona-era special Digifest live from The Gordon Center. While none of us traveled to Druid Hill Park to take in the folk and bluegrass that has come to define the […]
