When I first saw Christone “Kingfish” Ingram listed as the opener for Vampire Weekend at Merriweather on August 29th, I have to admit that I was unaware of who this musician was. A friend told me that he was a “must see” and “the next big thing”. Therefore, I made […]
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 […]
It was a rather hot evening at MECU Pavilion on Wednesday, August 21st. However, Social Distortion and Flogging Molly delivered back-to-back sets that kept the audience dancing until the last song. The two bands have brought The Devil Makes Three and Le Butcherettes along with them on tour making for […]
Brad Selko had no idea what he was in for when a friend asked him to host a small concert at his farm back in 1993. “It was just going to be a few friends but people just kept showing up”, Brad recalls. Now, 27 years later, Brad, along with […]
“You came all the way from the United States to see this show?”, asked a surprised fan who was waiting in line with me several hours before the gates opened. Yes, I came all the way to Scotland to see The Cure. This is not the first time I’ve traveled […]
My love for concert photography is rooted in my love for documenting. I have always documented life. For as long as I can remember, I have kept journals and took photographs. There is a strong desire to preserve moments in time for others (and myself) to enjoy later. Music is […]
What better way to spend the first night in August AND Jerry Garcia’s birthday, than with Baltimore’s own Cris Jacobs and Greensky Bluegrass at MECU Pavilion? I have had the pleasure of watching Cris Jacobs and his band perform for several years here in Baltimore, including here at MECU Pavilion […]
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 […]
It was very hot this past Friday night at Merriweather Post Pavilion. However, despite the heat advisories and poor air quality warnings – the crowd gathered to share the night with a band that has been devoted to their fans for 20 years. Third Eye Blind isn’t afraid of the […]
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 […]
This may have been the first time that I had seen Better Than Ezra perform live. I know that in 1995, their album Deluxe was on constant rotation for me. While their hit single from this album, “Good”, hit the charts – I fell in love with some of the […]
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 […]
If you are thinking you missed this month’s First Thursday Festival… don’t worry, you didn’t! July’s First Thursday Festival will be held this upcoming Thursday on July 11th since last week’s date fell on the 4th of July! Here is what you can expect to enjoy at July’s edition of […]
I remember Blondie from my childhood. My father loved music and Blondie was played often. There was such a familiarity to Debbie Harry’s voice, almost comforting. Therefore, I think I love the band even more now because of the influence the music had on my upbringing. I was only a […]
I clearly remember the first time I saw The National. It was September of 2007. They were on tour in support of their 4th studio album, Boxer. I had recently began dating someone who loved this band. This show was one of our first dates together, and it was also […]
This past Thursday was the second First Thursday of the summer presented by WTMD. There was quite a crowd for this month’s lineup, and the weather was absolutely perfect! Take a look at the amazing artist who performed at this month’s First Thursday in Canton Waterfront Park! Illiterate Light This […]
Tucked away in a small town just north of the Mason-Dixon Line; the annual Glen Rock Arts & Brew Fest attracts locals and visitors to it’s festivities. Each year, the festival features local musicians, artists, and brewers in a unique venue that is creative in and of itself. Glen Rock, […]
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 […]
We are looking forward to this month’s First Thursday by WTMD on June 6th. Last month’s First Thursday was a huge success! The weather was perfect and the bands delivered outstanding performances! David LaMason covered the May 2nd festival, and you can see the coverage here! June 6th will feature […]
MECU Pavilion welcomes Gin Blossoms and Collective Soul back to Baltimore this Friday, May 31st for their Now’s the Time tour! Both bands performed in Baltimore within the last year, and now these two cornerstone 90’s bands are teaming up for a show that we know will be fantastic! Last […]
A little more than a year later, Walk Off the Earth returns to The Fillmore Silver Spring, and we know that this performance will be just as great as the last! Earlier this year, the band lost a dear band member. Mike, “Beard Guy” Taylor passed away on December 30th. […]
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 […]
Hippo Campus formed in 2013 by high school friends who just wanted to have fun making music. However, over the last 5 years, the band has grown into something more purposeful. The band is currently on tour in support of their second album, Bambi which was released last fall. Bambi […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mitski performed at the 930 Club a few months ago; however, I missed this show. A friend of mine photographed the show, and I was intrigued by the photos. So, when I learned that Mitski was returning to Baltimore, I arranged to cover this artist because I genuinely wanted to […]
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 […]
