Explosions In the Sky perform 2 sold-out shows in DC at the 9:30 Club.
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Jeff Tweedy @ The 9:30 Club and Atlantis, 6.27-28
When Jeff Tweedy plays by himself, there is nothing between him, the listener, and the words. Songs that might’ve felt massive and almost-maximalist carry a soft intimacy. Lyrics that might’ve stayed behind the noise step into the spotlight. Experience is untranslatable; this one felt like a remembering joined with a […]
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 […]
THIEVERY CORPORATION RETURNS HOME TO END WINTER 2022 TOUR
It’s a special feeling when you have the chance to see a band play in their hometown. To me the energy is palpable. The crowd is intimately familiar with the band and revved up to welcome them home and the band feeds off of this and maybe some home-cooking, too. […]
Enthralled by and In Thrall to Kevin Morby @ The 9:30 Club, 10.22.22
When I listen to music, I have at least one of a few goals: (1) to get lost (2) to get found (3) to get transported When I go to shows, I have at least one of a few goals: (1) to lose myself in the many (2) to find […]
Pink Sweat$ Brought his Pink Moon Tour to DC’s 9:30 Club
On 12.3.2021, rising star Pink Sweat$ brought his Pink Moon Tour to DC’s 9:30 Club. The 25 city North American tour started on November 5th in San Diego and will end on December 16th in Dallas. I think it is safe to say that Washington DC is certainly feeling Pink Sweat$, as DC is the […]
Dayglow at the 930 Club
Setting the week off on an out-of-this-world note, Dayglow brought his debut and sophomore albums to life last Tuesday, October 19th. We’ve all been eager to hop back into the music scene after the hiatus caused by Covid-19, and watching Dayglow’s performance was an amazing way to return. With vivacious […]
IDLES brings all the sweat and love to the 9:30 Club
There are bands who write songs and record albums and then there are bands who create movements. If you’ve never experienced an IDLES gig it’s a little hard to explain. It’s hard to be a passive observer at an IDLES show. Even if you can’t move around, these songs – […]
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, […]
Saint Motel and Kolars take things to a whole new level at 930 Club
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, […]
Cold War Kids at 930 Club
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 […]
Raphael Saadiq Amazed DC at the 930 Club this past Sunday
On Sunday night, February 9th, the incomparable Raphael Saadiq brought his highly anticipated Jimmy Lee Tour to DC’s 9:30 Club. Mr. Saadiq, a native of Oakland, CA, is a brilliant musician (bass and guitar among other instruments), singer, songwriter and producer who started his career with the legendary group Tony! Toni! Toné! before embarking on […]
Yola and Amythyst Kiah Warm our Souls at 930 Club
The weather may have been cold outside, but Yola left a sold-out 9:30 club all warm and fuzzy. The night began with opener, Amythyst Kiah. Very few openers have left me in awe as she did. Her stage presence and voice was so commanding yet melodic and graceful. What blew […]
Clutch Brings “Clutchmas” to the 930 Club on December 29
The end of the year activities in the DMV are all festive and merry, but none make you feel as proud to live here as the annual GWAR and Clutch shows at the 930 Club. This year’s “Clutchmas” was its usual reunion of friends from the area you might not […]
Photo Recap: Turnover Close Out their Tour at the 930 Club
Virginia Beach natives, Turnover, brought their zen and tranquil tour to an end at 9:30 on 12/19/19. They closed their winter tour, with Renata Zeiguier and Men I Trust, in support of their new album, Altogether. Renata started the show off with a bang and stunned most everyone, including me, […]
Marcus King Band Played One for the Ages at the 9:30 Club
Some of the best places to see shows are not necessarily in arenas or stadiums. Just walking up to the 9:30 Club is a spiritual journey. Then, you turn the corner, and you see a line of music lovers that wraps around the block, you realize you’re at church. Well, […]
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Delivers a Powerful Performance at the 930 Club
Last night at The 9:30 Club, I became re-acquainted with the Blues…through the incredible musical skills of a young man named Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. HisFish Grease: A Juke Joint Tour came to DC last night and those in attendance were witnesses to an incredible show. Christone, who is STILL a few months shy […]
Ra Ra Riot Return to 930 Club on the Superbloom Tour
Ra Ra Riot set out on a one month tour with Bayonne beginning mid-October. They wrapped up their tour on the east coast, stopping by the 930 Club on November 13th before heading to Philadelphia and then closing out the tour in their home state of New York. Bayonne opened […]
Luna Delights Fans at 930 Club by Performing their Album, Penthouse
On Friday night, Built to Spill performed their 1999 record Keep it Like a Secret in its entirety at the 9:30 Club. The following night, Luna performed their 1995 record “Penthouse” in full at the same venue. Each night was a completely different yet thoroughly enjoyable experience in its own […]
Built to Spill Performs Keep it Like a Secret at 930 Club
Built to Spill’s second major label release Keep it Like a Secret turned 20 years old in February. ‪Doug Martsch is currently touring the U.S. playing the record in its entirety, but with a twist. ‪While the entire record is being performed, the songs are played in a different order […]
Live Deliver the Hits and More at 930 Club
One of the biggest bands to come out of the 1990s, Live, stopped at DC’s 9:30 Club recently and I was there taking photos and reliving a bit of my early teenager years. Live is out on tour again following their 2016 reunion, and the band played an amazing set […]
Photo Re-Cap: Neurosis at 930 Club
American avant-garde sludge metal pioneers Neurosis stopped at 9:30 Club in DC recently. There was no photo pit for this show. I had to find a decent position in the crowd, firmly plant my feet, hold my breath, and hope for the best possible shots. Neurosis’ current lineup consists of […]
Dandy Warhols Celebrate 25 Years of Music
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 […]
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 […]
Foals Make it All About the Fans – Night 2 at 930 Club DC
Tuesday night’s show in DC sold out, so Foals added a second show on Thursday night. Foals performed to a full house at the 930 Club Thursday evening along with two openers. I arrived early to enjoy a night of music! Omni kicked off the night with a short but […]
Make Sure You Catch Foals at 930 Club Thursday
Anyone who was at the sold-out show Tuesday night will tell you, “You don’t want to miss this show”. Foals sold out their first night at 930 Club and added a second night on Thursday, April 18th. Tickets are still available for this show, so pick them up and be […]
Carlie Hanson: An Opening Performer you DON’T want to miss!
Carlie Hanson – is truly the next big thing. Before she was singed to Warner Bros. Records earlier this year, Carlie was getting a lot of attention from her self-released singles on Spotify. At only 18, she went from living a typical teenage life in the Midwest with her family […]
BENT is BACK and You Don’t Want to Miss It!
BENT: The New LGBTQ Dance Party Returns to the 930 Club on Saturday, April 6th for the second of it’s quarterly dance parties. This one will include the DJ and performing talents of Tezrah, Sippi, Lemz, Bratworst, Too Free (Live!), and JJ202. It will be hosted by Pussy Noir, who […]
Teenage Fanclub Winds Down their Tour by Cranking up the Volume with The Love Language in D.C.
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 […]
Teenage Fanclub will give us a Taste of the 90’s this Saturday at 930 Club
You’re running out of time to pick up tickets to see Scottish rockers Teenage Fanclub. The band’s 1991 album Bandwagonesque was famously rated “album of the year” by SPIN magazine, besting Nirvana. Their music provided the soundtrack to the lives of many fans who grew up in the 90’s. The […]
machineheart Surprises the Crowd at the 930 Club
Another opening band made quite an impression this past Sunday night when machineheart opened for Me You at Six at the 930 Club. Even though the band does not have an expansive catalogue, they delivered an engaging performance, clearly winning over the crowd. At one point, lead singer Stevie Scott […]
DREAMERS Wake Up the 930 Club on a Sunday Night
You may not have heard of DREAMERS. However, you will most likely recognize their songs. That is because they have been getting substantial airplay on local radio stations and that is not a surprise. I first became acquainted with DREAMERS when a friend sent me a link to one of […]
Steady Downpour Couldn’t Stop Dueling Camper Van Beethoven and Cracker Sets at 9:30 Club
It was a wet and cold Saturday night in Washington, DC, but even the miserable weather couldn’t dampen dueling sets at the 9:30 Club from two of David Lowery, PhD fronted bands; 80’s indie icons Camper Van Beethoven and 90’s alternative rockers Cracker. Both bands have toured together multiple times […]
The Wood Brothers Return to the Area and You Don’t Want to Miss Them
The Nashville based trio, which features bothers, Oliver and Chris Wood along with Jano Rix, have just released their sixth full length album. One Drop of Truth is considered their most dynamic and showcases songs that each resemble a short-film by their story-telling nature. In support of their new album, […]
How BENT Stole My Heart Last Saturday Night
I remember the day vividly. It was June 29th and I was on my way to see a show at the 930 Club. I passed this amazingly colorful line of people – hundreds of people – obviously waiting in line for something big. Admittedly, I was completely unaware as to […]
