ShowlistDC Music Notes: Monday 08-06-12



Articles


Planning Guides: DC Music Live’s Weekly Roundup. Steve Kiviat’s roundup of International, Roots, R&B, Soul, and Rap events in August.

• Interview: Alexis Hauk talks to singer/songwriter Priska Neely [Washington CityPaper].

• Concert Announcements: Virgin Mobile FreeFest is happening on October 6th [Washington CityPaper].

• A retrospective on Run for Cover, which happened at the Black Cat last weekend [Washington CityPaper].

• Book review: Louis Bayard on Anthony Heilbut‘s The Fan Who Knew Too Much: Aretha Franklin, the Rise of the Soap Opera, Children of the Gospel Church, and Other Meditations [Washington Post]



Listening


• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is House of Soul, “Push It”.

• DCist’s music video of the day is AU, “OJ”.

• Listen/Download: Hometown Sounds DC’s podcast for 8/5/12.



Live Reviews


• Jon Pacella on the Mayhem Festival at Jiffy Lube Live, 7/29/12, featuring Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, and more [the Vinyl District].

• Charles T Downey on harpsichordist Arthur Haas at the Hall of Musical Instruments at the National Museum of American History, part of the Westfield Center International Harpsichord Competition [Washington Post].

• Cheryl Demas on A Silent Film and Anchor & Braille at Rams Head Tavern, 7/23/12 [There Goes the Fear].

• David Hintz on Cathy Richardson (of Jefferson Starship), Cyrenic, and Zahra Universe at Empire, 8/3/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Stephen Bradley on the Gaslight Anthem at U Street Music Hall [Washington Times].

• Stephen Bradley on the Wallflowers at Nationals Park for the Nats Live Saturday series [Washington Times].

• Mark Beachy on Idina Menzel at Wolf Trap [MD Theatre Guide].

• Denise A Levien on Happy Together Tour at Wolf Trap [the Rogers Revue].

• Denise A Levien on the NSO and NASA present “The Planets – An HD Odyssey” at Wolf Trap [the Rogers Revue].

• Denise A Levien on Ingrid Michaelson and Rufus Wainwright at Wolf Trap [the Rogers Revue].

• Finch Fulton on Bombay Bicycle Club at the 9:30 Club [Brightest Young Things].

• Brightest Young Things’ photos of Amadou & Mariam at the 9:30 Club.



Giveaways


• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Big Tree, Augury on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Tuesday 8/7).
• ShowlistDC (that’s us!) is giving away a pair of tickets to see Lyle Lovett at Wolf Trap on 8/14 (contest ends Thursday 8/9 at 5 PM).
NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Civil Twilight‘s Holy Weather on vinyl (contest ends Friday, 8/10).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).


ShowlistDC Music Notes: Friday 07-27-12



Weekend/Week-Ahead Planner


Planning Guides
• Washingtonian’s Music Picks.
• DC Music Download’s Weekend Hits.
• DCist’s This Week in Hip-Hop.
• CapitalBop’s Weekend In Jazz.
• Washington CityPaper’s Jazz Setlist.
• ShowlistDC’s recently-added and changed shows.

Tonight – Friday, 27 July
• CD Review: Kishi Bashi: 151a. Reviewed by Catherine P. Lewis (that’s me!) [Washington Post]. Tonight at the U St Music Hall.
• Preview/Interview: Marie Gullard on the tribute to Jimmy Smith and Wes Montgomery at Blues Alley [Washington Examiner]. Tonight, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Press about Identity Festival today at Jiffy Lube Live: Robert Fulton talks to DJ Arty [Washington Examiner] and Mark Jenkins reviews the latest album from Eric Prydz, Eric Prydz Presents Pryda.
• Preview: Marcus J Moore on Carolyn Malachi [Washington CityPaper]. At Montserrat House.

Saturday, 28 July
• CD Review: A Lull: Meat Mountain. Reviewed by Moira E McLaughlin [Washington Post]. At DC9.

Sunday, 29 July
• Interview: Geoffrey Himes talks to Alejandro Escovedo [Washington Post]. At the Birchmere.
• Preview: Christopher Porter on Mayhem Festival [Washington CityPaper]. At Jiffy Lube Live.
• CD Review: the Tender Thrill: the Tender Thrill. Reviewed by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post]. At the Black Cat.
• CD Review: Saint Motel: Voyeur. Reviewed by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post]. At DC9.

Monday, 30 July
• Q&A: Stephen Deusner talks to Natalie Hopkinson about her book Go-Go Live: The Musical Life and Death of a Chocolate City [Washington Post Express]. Reading at Politics & Prose on Monday at 7 PM.

Tuesday, 31 July
• Preview: Kate Mattingly on Bill T. Jones / Arnie Zane Dance Company [Washington CityPaper]. At Wolf Trap.

Wednesday, 1 August
n/a.

Thursday, 2 August
• Preview: Stephanie Haven on Tracy Morgan [Washington CityPaper]. At the Howard Theatre.



Articles

• Chris Richards on music at Fort Dupont Park [Washington Post].

• Katherine Boyle on Jazz in the Garden [Washington Post].

• Tomi Obario on DC’s support of Russian punk-rock feminist collective Pussy Riot [Washington Post].

• The show was last night, but here’s an interview with conductor Eimear Noone about the “Legends of Zelda” performance at Wolf Trap [Washington Examiner].

Empire in Springfield (formerly Jaxx) is looking for videos shot at the club, and you could win tickets to a show by submitting videos [Facebook].



Listening


• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Empresarios, “Rompan Fila”.

• DCist’s song of the day is MS MR, “Hurricane”.

• Watch: Deleted Scenes has a new video for “The Days of Adderall” [DC Music Download].



Live Reviews


• Aaron Leitko on Liars at the U Street Music Hall [Washington Post].

• David Hintz on Apache Relay and the Kin at Jammin’ Java, 7/25/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Brian Ossip on Vans Warped Tour at Merriweather Post Pavilion [DC Music Live].

• NoVA Metal Review on Killinger at Rams Head Live in Baltimore, 7/19/12. The band was opening for Volbeat.

• Travis Andrews on Surfer Blood and Blonds at the Rock & Roll Hotel [Brightest Young Things].



Giveaways


NEW The Vinyl District is giving away tickets to Santana and the Allman Brothers Band at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7/30 (contest ends today).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Michael Kiwanuka‘s “I’m Getting Ready” 7″. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends today).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Ed Sheeran‘s + (Plus) on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Wednesday 8/1).
NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of the FeaturesStill Lost, Volume One on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 8/2).
NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Leland SundriesRoller Derby Queen 7″. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Thursday 8/2).
NEW WMAL is giving away tickets to Ted Nugent at the Fillmore on 8/3 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Gotye at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 9/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).


ShowlistDC Music Notes: Friday 06-08-12



Weekend/Week-Ahead Planner


Planning guides:
• Washingtonian’s Music Picks.
• DC Music Download’s Weekend Hits.
• We Love DC loves weekends.
• Brightest Young Things’ Best Weekend Bets.
• DCist’s This Week in Jazz.
• TBD points you to concerts featuring musicians who’ve been on TV (yes, Flavor Flav is in town).
• We’re trying something new. Go to this page to see all the shows that have been added or changed on ShowlistDC in the past 7 days.

Tonight – Friday, 8 June
• Interview: Marie Gullard talks to Kenny Garrett [Washington Examiner]. Performing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at Blues Alley.
• Preview: Shauna Miller on Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza [Washington Post Express]. Tonight at the 9:30 Club.

Saturday, 9 June
• Preview/Interview: Marie Gullard talks to violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg of the BSO [Washington Examiner]. The BSO performs Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at Strathmore to close out its season.
• Preview: Kriston Capps on the Rock the Block Festival in Kensington, MD [Washington CityPaper].

Sunday, 10 June
• Preview/Interview: Moira E McLaughlin on 2:54 [Washington Post]. At the Rock & Roll Hotel.
• Preview: Stephen Bradley on Rachel Platten [Washington Times]. Performing at Jammin’ Java.
• Preview: Sadie Dingfelder on the Make It Mount Pleasant fair in Mt Pleasant, DC [Washington CityPaper]. The blurb talks about the crafts vendors, but there will be music as well (see our main page for details).
• CD Review: Dirty Dozen Brass Band: Twenty Dozen. Reviewed by Mike Joyce [Washington Post]. At Wolf Trap as part of Louisiana Swamp Romp. note: there’s no link to Joyce’s review because we couldn’t find it on the Post’s web site anywhere. May have to check the hard copy of the paper for it; we’ll keep looking for a link.

Monday, 11 June
n/a

Tuesday, 12 June
• Jonathan L Fischer on Grass Widow [Washington CityPaper]. At Comet Ping Pong.

Wednesday, 13 June
• CD Review: Langhorne Slim: The Way We Move. Reviewed by Chris Kompanek [Washington Post]. At the Rock & Roll Hotel.

Thursday, 14 June
• CD Review: Marissa Nadler: the Sister. Reviewed by Dan Miller [Washington Post]. At DC9.
• CD Review: Chris Smither: Hundred Dollar Valentine. Reviewed by Geoffrey Himes [Washington Post]. At Baldwin’s Station and Pub in Sykesville, MD.



Articles

• David Malitz guesses who’s going to be at the Virgin Mobile FreeFest this year [Washington Post].

• CD Review: Azealia Banks: 1991 EP. Reviewed by Lindsay Zoladz [Pitchfork].

• CD Review: Janel & Anthony: Where Is Home. Reviewed by Joe Warminsky [Washington CityPaper].

• CD Review: Mutilation Rites: I Am Legion. Reviewed by Now Seitan Makes Your Rules!

• No longer missing: Mark Anderson, owner of the DC Improv, was found dead Wednesday morning in Arizona [Washington CityPaper].

• The show was last night, but here’s Catherine McCarthy’s interview with Ben Taylor of JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound [DCist]

• The show was last night, but here’s Jon Pacella’s interview with Elvis Suissa of Three Bad Jacks [9:30 Club].



Listening


• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is the Cribs‘s “Men’s Needs” [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s DC music video of the day is Presto Bando, “Walking in the Air”.

• DCist presents the premiere of Frau Eva‘s video for “Underwater”.

High on Fire pulled out of the Mayhem Festival Tour since HoF frontman Matt Pike checked into rehab [MetalInsider]. Mayhem Fest is at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29.



Live Reviews


• Michael J West on the DC Jazz Festival at the Atlas on 6/6/12 [Washington CityPaper]. Performance included Rodney Richardson Trio and Lena Seikaly.

• Aaron Leitko on Omar Souleyman at the 9:30 Club [Washington Post].

• Robert Battey on the NSO‘s season-closing program at the Kennedy Center [Washington Post].

• Fuzzy Logic on Black Hills at the Black Cat, 5/23/12.



Giveaways


• The Vinyl District is giving away a pair of pavilion tickets to the Kooks with Foster the People and Kimbra at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 6/10 (contest ends today at noon).
NEW DC Music Download is giving away a slew of tickets: Bass Drum of Death, Yamantaka, Scott Lucas and the Married Men (contests end today at noon, Saturday at midnight, and Monday at midnight).
• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of The Temper Trap‘s “Need Your Love” picture disc 7″. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Wednesday 6/13).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to The Great American Festival featuring Eve 6, Ozomatli, and more, at the National Harbor on 6/30 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see Everclear, Sugar Ray, the Gin Blossoms, Lit, and Marcy Playground at Wolf Trap on 7/25 (no indication of when this contest ends).
• Metal Injection is giving away tickets to the Rockstar Mayhem Fest featuring Slipknot, Slayer, and Motorhead at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/29 (contest ends “randomly” as the concert date approaches).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see 311 and Slightly Stoopid at Jiffy Lube Live on 7/28 (contest ends Sunday 7/22).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see System of a Down with the Deftones at the Verizon Center on 8/7 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see OAR at Merriweather Post Pavilion on 8/10 (contest ends Sunday 7/29).
• DC101 is giving away a pair of tickets to see Linkin Park and Mutemath at Jiffy Lube Live on 8/11 (contest ends 8/5).

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