UB40, along with Shaggy and Steel Pulse, brought the reggae vibes to MECU Pavilion in Baltimore on Wednesday, September 4th. It was a hot and humid evening, which added to this summer-like atmosphere. Steel Pulse kicked off the evening, celebrating 40 years of making music in America. This was a […]
Bush and Live teamed up this summer for the ALT-IMATE Summer 2019 Tour and on August 24th, they performed at MECU Pavilion in Baltimore. Bush never fails to deliver a stellar live performance. Gavin Rossdale keeps the crowd engaged throughout the entire set. Their selections of songs included all the fan favorites […]
The fearless musical force, lead by founding member and singer/guitarist/keyboardist Teri Gender Bender, Le Butcherettes played as the opening act on a massive summer tour with Devil Makes Three, Flogging Molly, and Social Distortion. Le Butcherettes is a band that I never miss an opportunity to catch performing live. I’ve been […]
Summer storms are oftentimes unavoidable and this past Thursday evening, at Merriweather Post Pavilion, a rather large storm blew right over the venue. Only seven songs into their set, Cage the Elephant had to leave the stage due to an approaching storm. The very crowded lawn was vacated and attendees […]
Los Angeles ska-punk band The Interrupters opened up Saturday’s Merriweather Post Pavilion date, stop number 14 of a 29 date summer package tour which includes co-headliners 311 and Dirty Heads, as well as two more opening acts, Bikini Trill and Dreamers. The Interrupters took the stage while a portion of […]
311 and Dirty Heads teamed up this summer for a co-headlining tour with support from Bikini Trill, Dreamers, and The Interrupters, the makings for a great night of summer music! Merriweather Post Pavilion was packed with fans! For 29 years, 311 has been making music together and this summer they […]
Merriweather Post Pavilion was packed this past Saturday night for the 311/Dirty Heads co-headlining summer tour. While I was there to catch 311, one of my favorite bands, I was just as excited for the second opener of the evening – DREAMERS. The three piece, consisting of Nick Wold (vocals/guitar), […]
Baltimore’s 98 Rock presented the first Justin, Scott & Spiegel JSS-Tival staring The Struts, Glorious Sons, and JJ Wilde at the MECU Pavilion. The night included some fun entertainment by the morning show DJs, as well as, some great music! Opening the show was Canadian singer/songwriter, JJ Wilde. She engaged […]
Next Saturday, July 27th, 311 will grace the stage of Merriweather Post Pavilion as we round out our July show coverage. This show is going to be one of summer’s best concerts, so make sure you go and fight off this heat with some great music! Gates opening at 4:20 […]
Every time I tell someone I’m listening to or going to see James, the usual response is, “James? Who is that?” Then (in my mind), I roll my eyes and say, “You know… the song – “Laid”? (after which I usually have to sing, “This bed is on fire with […]
There are a handful of bands that I truly love. I am talking “every song on every album” seems to connect with my soul. These bands have seen me through several milestones in my life (the good ones and “not so” good ones). And their music has just always been […]
I enjoy going to festivals because it is there that I find new music and artists. For me, Hot August Music Festival has been a yearly tradition since 2014, and it was there that I stumbled upon the amazingly colorful Turkuaz. My first impression of them was driven by their […]
Glen Hansard is a pretty talented guy. He has enjoyed a successful musical career, as well as, a touch of fame in the film industry. Hansard quit school at the age of 13 and formed his own band in Ireland in 1990, The Frames. He spent the 90’s and early […]
Last year, I had the pleasure of photographing Walk off the Earth at the Fillmore Silver Spring. I was delighted to catch them again this past Wednesday! Although the band is missing a key player, Mike Taylor (aka “Beard Guy”) who passed away a few months ago, the remaining members […]
80’s/90’s EBM mainstays Nitzer Ebb are currently in the middle of the first leg of a North American tour which runs through May 26th. The second leg starts on September 19th in Austin, Texas. The North American tour will wrap up on October 5th at the Regent Theater in Los […]
There are some bands that really stick with me upon first listen. This was Passion Pit for me. When I first heard their debut album, Manners, I was hooked because every song on this album immediately lifts my mood. However, the synth-pop and indietronica beats are not the only thing […]
College, senior year. I discovered Sing the Greys and then, more importantly for me, The Midnight Organ Fight. Unpolished, honest, and almost painfully direct; Scott Hutchison sang songs that felt familiar, those yawn-deep voids of depression, the jittery stumble-steps of anxiety. And the flickering joy, the emphasis that, even […]
On Monday night, Portland’s The Dandy Warhols stopped by the 9:30 Club for the second night of a small, 12 date, 25th Anniversary Tour of the US. The tour features support from New York’s The Vacant Lots, who play a good mix of the best and darkest parts of Suicide […]
Rain may have delayed the start time for the festival Friday evening but the night still went on successfully. Due to the later start time, Geraldine was unable to perform. The night kicked off with Fireside Collective and they did a great job warming things up! Town Mountain, Rob Ickes […]
Sunday night at Pearl Street Warehouse was the place to be! A mostly all female lineup consisting of local musicians, delivered incredible covers of 80’s hits in support of ProjectHERA. ProjectHERA is a nonprofit that was created to empower female musicians of all ages and support their endeavors in the […]
The annual Charm City Bluegrass Festival is quickly approaching! This Festival kicks off a season of fantastic festivals and musical events that take place right here in Baltimore and we are quite excited! Now, the festival is in it’s 6th year, and we are looking forward to the return of […]
8,387 days. That’s how much time had passed since the last Jawbreaker show I saw in DC. It was April 10, 1996, when Jawbreaker shared a stage with Fluf and Garden Variety at the Black Cat. To say I was psyched for this show would be a total understatement. When […]
I was 15 years old when I first discovered The Cure. My musical tastes were just beginning to develop, and I discovered that the more poetic and creative an artist was, the more attracted I was towards their music. Those teen years, as I suspect is the case for most […]
Summer and music go hand and hand, and we are about to kick off another season of great musical events and festivals! This page will provide a guide to some of the festivals taking place this spring and summer. We will be updated this page with news and links to […]
David Correa of Photo Pit Media, also hosts a podcast that features local musicians, photographers, and show promoters. He is a musician and photographer in the Baltimore area with great deal of talent of his own. Last week, Shantel Mitchell Breen stopped by his studio where they discussed concert photography […]
Eugene Hutz, and his 7 piece gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello return to Baltimore’s Ram’s Head Live about midway through their 15 date, 20th Anniversary tour before heading to Europe. Their recent set-lists have drawn heavily from 2005’s Gypsy Punks: Underdog World Strike and 2010’s Trans-Continental Hustle as well as […]
On Saturday night at the 9:30 Club, beloved 90’s power popsters Teenage Fanclub wowed fans with a career spanning set which included a few unexpected surprises. LA’s The Love Language, fronted by North Carolina native Stuart McLamb, opened the show with an 11-song set drawing from their three Merge Records […]
I went to the Metro Gallery in Baltimore this past Saturday night for Raindeer’s record release party. The band wasn’t scheduled to take the stage until 10:30pm. However, I always go to shows early because I have learned that opening performers can truly be amazing. Every band on the schedule […]
Last summer, I had the pleasure of seeing the Weezer and Pixies show at Jiffy Lube Live. It ended up being one my top 10 (out of 86) shows that I attended in 2018. Now, the two are returning but this time, they will show some love to Baltimore! Weezer […]
Baltimore has a reputation for producing some amazing artists. Wye Oak, Beach House, and Dan Deacon are just a few of my favorite artists who call Baltimore their home. I have had the pleasure of seeing these artists in small clubs and venues around town at a time when they […]
Emily Haines with her band, Metric, returns to the area this Friday and will be performing at the Fillmore in Silver Spring. Metric formed in 1998 and have been delivering stellar performances ever since! Fantasies, the band’s 2009 album, is one of my personal favorites. It ranks right up there […]
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, […]
Baltimore has always been known for having a great music scene. We have several dedicated, talented musicians who bring the joy of music to our city. Several awesome bands have risen out of Baltimore including Wye Oak, Dan Deacon, and Beach House. Just before everything shut down, I met up […]
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 […]
I have been a fan of Vampire Weekend from the very beginning. I instantly fell in love with the cheerful melodies, playful keyboards, and Ezra’s perfect falsetto. Every time Vampire weekend came to D.C., I made sure to go to their shows. In fact, Vampire weekend was my daughter’s first concert when she was 10 years […]
