Category: Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely (Concert Previews)

She’s ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’ – Girl in Red Concert Preview

She’s ‘Doing It Again, Baby!’ By Graham Boyle …and it’s so good, she had to add a second night. After selling out her first D.C. date in a matter of days, Norwegian singer-songwriter Girl in Red added a second night at the Anthem, taking over The Wharf from April 20-21. The 25-year old will embark …

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Elliot Moss – Concert Preview

Elliot Moss at DC9 Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Alexandra Henriques Elliot Moss, an indie-electronic artist based in New York City, will kick off his How I Fell tour in Washington, D.C., on April 17 at DC9 Nightclub. The tour celebrates his newest album of the same …

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Lotus – Concert Preview

Lotus at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Emily Gill Lotus is a Philadelphia based band formed in Indiana in 1998 and is composed of Jesse Miller, Luke Miller, Mike Greenfield, and Tim Palmieri. The group incorporates elements of rock, jazz, jam, hip-hop, funk and other …

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Jeff Draco @ Deep Dive Live – Concert Preview

Jeff Draco at Deep Dive Live Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Amal Qazi   Jeff Draco is an indie pop artist from Maryland accompanied by a band composed of Josh Poggioli , George Turner, and Owen Greene. With his earliest release in 2018, debut album Paradise, and recent single …

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The North Country – Concert Preview

The North Country at Culture House DC Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Amal Qazi   The North Country is an experimental pop ensemble from Washington D.C. composed of frontman Andrew Grossman, vocalist Margot McDonald, keyboardist Laurel Halsey, guitarist Jon Harmon, bassist Austin Blanton, and drummer Kirk Kubicek.  …

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Otoboke Beaver and BRNDA – Concert Preview

Otoboke Beaver and BRNDA at 9:30 Club Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Amal Qazi               Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock band hailing from Kyoto. Formed in 2009, the garage-punk group consists of Accorinrin, Yoyoyoshie, Hirochan, and Kahokiss. With their first …

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The Kooks – Concert Preview

The Kooks at The Anthem Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Amal Qazi The Kooks are a British indie/alt-rock band now consisting of Luke Pritchard, Hugh Harris, and Alex Nunez. Formed in 2004 and quickly gaining popularity with their 2006 debut LP, Inside In/Inside Out, a discussion about …

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Cris Jacobs – Concert Preview

Cris Jacobs at The Lincoln Theatre Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Emily Gill Cris Jacobs is a DMV born and raised singer-songwriter labeled “The King of Baltimore rock ‘n roll”  by Baltimore Magazine. His upcoming tour will be supporting the release of his 3rd studio album, One …

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Mali Velasquez – Concert Preview

Mali Velasquez at Songbyrd  Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Cecilia Ohanian Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Mali Velasquez plants herself between rows of self-reflection and healing in her 2023 debut album I’m Green. Blooming from folk and indie rock roots, songs like “Turn Red” and “Tore” candidly explore themes of grief and discomfort as …

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A Conversation with Oliver Tree

A Conversation with Oliver Tree By Amal Qazi  I sat down with singer, songwriter, producer, DJ, scooter stuntman, online presence, and overall renaissance man Oliver Tree to discuss what he’s been up to and what’s to come – from DJing to performing in Antarctica to making movies and more. Watch the whole interview here: https://youtu.be/HbnSYwNqA7I?si=sh_ssv9tZaSU91Rc …

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