Tag: Local Music

Manchester Orchestra – The Fillmore Silver Spring

Manchester Orchestra at The Fillmore Silver Spring: Concert Recap By Alexandra Henriques On September 7th, Militarie Gun and Manchester Orchestra took the stage at The Fillmore Silver Spring. This was my first time at any Fillmore venue, so I was thoroughly impressed by their level of security. Additionally, it was great to see Fillmore workers …

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Cris Jacobs at Lincoln Theatre: Concert Recap

Cris Jacobs at Lincoln Theatre: Concert Recap By Graham Boyle Photographed by Emily Gill   On the evening of March 28, the seats of Washington D.C.’s Lincoln Theatre were full of people wearing tie dye and drinking beer, awaiting an opening performance from country musician Cris Jacobs before the main set by folk band Kitchen …

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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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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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Growing Up and Showing Out: Interview with Local Band Flowers for the Dead

Growing Up and Showing Out: Interview with Local Band Flowers for the Dead By Kylie Arbini Photos by Cineraat – taken on 2/13/2024 at DC9 Nightclub   For the past 20 years, beloved local venue DC9 has been providing bands with an intimate platform to promote and perfect their craft. To commemorate this magnificent feat, …

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Friko – Concert Preview

Friko at DC9 Nightclub Go To This Because We Asked So Nicely – A Concert Preview  By Kate Trebra   If you’re looking to find an escape from studying for finals, or even a refuge from the biting winds of November, look no further than the warm sounds of Friko.  After forming in 2019, Friko …

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Music When The Lights Go Out | Butterfly Effect

Music When The Lights Go Out Concert Recap: October 7th Butterfly Effect Benefit Show By Ethan Clayman In which your assigned correspondent stands anxious behind fervid mosh pits, listens to metal screams and audience cheers, feels very jealous of many crowdgoers’ hair, and shines a phone flashlight to combat a campus-wide blackout.   OPENING Today …

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Into the Breath of Cold: A Look Into Local Heavy Metal Band Konjur

Into the Breath of Cold: A Look Into Local Heavy Metal Band Konjur By Eli Duncan-High In a quiet neighborhood in Alexandria, a neighborhood that has at least 5 churches and 3 schools within half a mile on a single road, resides a group of 4 individuals that stand out from the much older and …

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