Live in DC: The Very Best

Last night The Very Best sold out Washington, D.C.’s DC9 Club, in part due to a whole lot of hype from websites such as Pitchfork, as well as a few shining reviews in DC’s local newspapers. Perhaps my growing up in South Africa makes me biased on this one, but I’m pretty sure I’ve heard African music done well (whether it be from the North or the South), and this isn’t done well.

November 3rd, 2009  |  by jason grishkoff  |  published in live shows, west african, world music

Live in DC: The Alex Vans Trio

Last night, I saw DC’s newest rock/blues trio play an inspiring and energetic set at the Red & the Black on H Street. This band is new to the scene: frontman and songwriter Alex Vans recently relocated to DC after successfully rocking the hell out of James Madison Univeristy and Harrisonburg, Virginia. Vans’ new band, Alex Vans & The Great Society, might be his best project yet.

September 20th, 2009  |  by el gringo rico  |  published in live shows, local, washington, dc  |  1 comment

Live in DC: Fleet Foxes

In between every single song there were obnoxious shouts from all parts of the club yelling everything from cliche impressions of Dave Chappelle’s impression of Little John (WHAT?! YEEAAAAH!) to “there’s a snake in my boot!” The Fleet Foxes handled the rowdiness like champs, and responded with their own light-hearted, witty banter, keeping everything in good fun.

July 31st, 2009  |  by camden andrews  |  published in live shows, washington, dc  |  4 comments

Live in DC: Japandroids

i like big concerts as much as anyone else, but there’s something special about seeing a band play in a cramped, sweaty room. it has nothing to do with the sound quality, comfort, or musicianship- it’s all about the atmosphere and the overall experience of being a part of something so intimate. you can really feel the energy radiate between the crowd and the band when you’re all packed together.

July 15th, 2009  |  by camden andrews  |  published in live shows, washington, dc