ShowlistDC Music Notes: Friday 01-11-13



Weekend/Week-Ahead Planner


Planning Guides
• Washington CityPaper’s Jazz Setlist.
• ShowlistDC’s list of show additions and changes in the last 7 days.

Today – Friday 11 January
Yellowcard at the 9:30 Club: interview by Nancy Dunham [Washington Examiner].
JACK Quartet at the Barns of Wolf Trap: interview by Emily Cary [Washington Examiner].
Ricky Skaggs at the Birchmere: interview by Nancy Dunham [Washington Examiner].
Gerald Albright at Blues Alley: interview by Marie Gullard [Washington Examiner].

Saturday 12 January
the Highballers at IOTA: album Soft Music and Hard Liquor reviewed by Catherine P Lewis (that’s me!) [Washington Post].
Honor By August at the Howard Theatre: album Monuments to Progress reviewed by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post].
Ugly Purple Sweater at the Black Cat: Two interviews with Sam McCormally – by Caroline Jones [Washington CityPaper] and by Gregory Ayers [DCMusicDownload.com].
Ricky Skaggs at the Birchmere: interview by Nancy Dunham [Washington Examiner].
Gerald Albright at Blues Alley: interview by Marie Gullard [Washington Examiner].
BSO and Baltimore Choral Arts Society present “Alexander Nevsky” at Strathmore: interview by Marie Gullard [Washington Examiner].

Sunday 13 January
• DC Jazz Loft featuring Tedd Baker, J.S. Williams, and Joseph Howell: Preview [CapitalBop].
Hooray For Earth at the black Cat: interview by Stephen M Deusner [Washington Post Express].
Gerald Albright at Blues Alley: interview by Marie Gullard [Washington Examiner].

Monday 14 January
Emeli Sande at the Howard Theatre: interview by Jess Righthand [Washington Post].
Los Texmaniacs at the Hamilton: preview by Steve Kiviat [Washington CityPaper] and album Texas Towns & Tex-Mex Sounds reviewed by Geoffrey Himes [Washington Post].
Purity Ring at the 9:30 Club: album Shrines reviewed by Dan Miller [Washington Post].

Tuesday 15 January
Emilie Autumn at the Rock & Roll Hotel: album Fight Like a Girl reviewed by Christopher Kompanek [Washington Post].

Wednesday 16 January
n/a

Thursday 17 January
Gringo Star at the Black Cat Backstage: preview by Matt Cohen [Washington CityPaper].



This Week’s New Releases (with locally-penned reviews)

Solange Knowles, True: Reviewed by Alison Stewart [Washington Post].

Roy Montgomery, Music from the Film Hey Badfinger: Reviewed by Marc Masters [Pitchfork].

Oneohtrix Point Never, Rifts: Reviewed by Marc Masters [Pitchfork].

L. Pierre, The Island Come True: Reviewed by Zach Kelly [Pitchfork].

Tall Firs, Out of It and Into It: Reviewed by Aaron Leitko [Pitchfork].

Three Legged Race, Persuasive Barrier: Reviewed by Marc Masters [Pitchfork].

• Various Artists, Django Unchained OST: Reviewed by Lindsay Zoladz [Pitchfork].



Articles


• Several radio stations– including Frederick’s KEY103– have banned Foster the People‘s “Pumped Up Kicks” after the Newtown shooting [Washington Post].

• Profile of Afro Bop Alliance [CapitalBop].

• Patrick Jarenwattananon’s 15 jazz albums to look out for in 2013 [NPR].

• Chris Richards reviews new songs by Ashley Monroe, Wale, Burial, and Skrillex [Washington Post].



Listening

• Local video: Ugly Purple Sweater, “DC USA” [ChunkyGlasses.com].

Benoit & Sergio‘s “Bridge So Far” and “100 Dollar Bill” [Washington CityPaper].

Misun‘s “Harlot” [Washington CityPaper].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local videos of the day are Tabi Bonney, “Terrorist Love Menace” and Bellflur, “Atoms” and Olivia Mancini, “Ricky” (live) and the Highballers, “I Didn’t Mean To Get Drunk”.

• DCist’s songs of the day are Hooray for Earth, “Never/Forget” and Parquet Courts, “Borrowed Time”.

• Check out HometownSounds’s podcast for 1/7/13.

• Heavy Uber Alles gives you six heavy tunes.



Live Reviews


Delta Rae at the 9:30 Club, 1/5/13: Photos by Brandon Wu [Washington CityPaper].

Janes Addiction at the 9:30 Club, 12/28/12: Reviewed by Joy Asico [ChunkyGlasses.com].

Jucifer and LTW at the Black Cat Backstage, 1/8/13: Photos by Brandon Wu [Washington CityPaper].

the North Country, Pree, and Ballad’ve at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 1/4/13: Photos by Brandon Wu [Washington CityPaper].

A Rocket to the Moon at Jammin’ Java, 10/28/12(?). Reviewed by Stephen Bradley [Washington Times].


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ShowlistDC Music Notes: Thursday 07-26-12



Articles


Planning Guides: DCist’s This Week in Jazz. DC Music Download’s August/September Local Show Preview.

• Leesburg is getting a new music venue: the Tally Ho Theatre will re-open as a music venue [Washington Post]. Its owner Don Devine hopes to have the renovations done and the venue re-opened by Thanksgiving.

• RIP: Officials have pulled the plug on Baltimore’s Starscape Festival, after 14 years [Washington Post / Baltimore Sun].

• Hard Rock Cafe and Pink Jams are planning a 40-hour music marathon in late September. If you’re a musician, read this and apply! [DC Music Download].



Listening


• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is E.U., “Da Butt”.

• DCist’s song of the day is Lit, “Miss You Gone”.

• Listen: St Vincent and Shudder To Think‘s Craig Wedren covered Fleetwood Mac‘s “Sisters of the Moon” [Washington CityPaper].



Live Reviews

• Reviews of Iceage, Dirty Beaches, and Give at the Black Cat, 7/24/12: by Patrick Foster [Washington Post] and by We Love DC.

• David Hintz on Greg Ginn & the Royal We and Cinema Cinema at Paperhaus, 7/24/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Marie Eff on Deleted Scenes, Spinto Band, and Pree at the Red Palace [Brightest Young Things].

• Alan Pyke on Frank Ocean at the 9:30 Club [Brightest Young Things].



Giveaways


• The Vinyl District is giving away tickets to Kishi Bashi at U St Music Hall on 7/27 (contest ends today).
• DC Music Download is giving away tickets to Bunny Gang (featuring Nathan Maxwell of Flogging Molly), Outlaw Nation, and Kill Lincoln at the Rock & Roll Hotel, Sunday 7/29 (contest ends today at noon).
• 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 Friday 7/27).
• 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).
• 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: Tuesday 07-24-12



Today’s New Releases (with locally-penned reviews)

Cooly G: Playin’ Me. Reviewed by Sarah Godfrey [Washington Post].

the Gaslight Anthem: Handwritten. Reviewed by Allison Stewart [Washington Post] and Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].

Passion Pit: Gossamer. Reviewed by David Malitz [Washington Post] and by Andrew Leahey [Washington Times].



Articles


Planning Guides: ChunkyGlasses.com’s Weekly Show Guide. DC Music Download’s roundup of free things to do in DC music this week. Washington Post Going Out Guide’s Nightlife Agenda.

• Corporate sellout alert: Weezer will be playing at Pentagon City Mall on 8/11 to celebrate the opening of a Microsoft store [DCist].

• Allison Stewart’s Singles File [Washington Post]. Featuring songs by Rick Ross featuring Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, Prata Vetra, Solos, Le1f, and Afghan Whigs.

• Interview/preview: Nancy Dunham on Rufus Wainwright [Washington Examiner]. Tonight at Wolf Trap.

• Marcus J Moore on the Trillectro Festival on 8/11/12 [Washington CityPaper].



Listening


• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Madura, “From the Pit”.

• DCist’s song of the day is Frank Ocean, “Sweet Life”.



Live Reviews

• Reviews of Hot Chip and Sleigh Bells at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7/22/12: by Megan Buerger [Washington Post] and by Rohan Mahadevan [DCist].

• David Hintz on Andrew Grossman, Annie & the Beekeepers, and John Heart Jackie at the Velvet Lounge, 7/22/12 [DC Rock Live].

• Stephen Bradley on Ana Tijoux at the Black Cat Backstage [Washington Times].

• Mark Hensch on Roger Waters – The Wall Live at the Verizon Center [Washington Times].

• Cecelia Porter on the Wolf Trap Opera Company at the Barns of Wolf Trap on 7/22/12 [Washington Post].

• Jon Pacella on KISS and Motley Crue at Jiffy Lube Live, 7/20/12 [the Vinyl District]. Also reviewed by Brightest Young Things.

• We Love DC on Chromatics at the Rock & Roll Hotel, 7/19/12. Also reviewed by Kara Capelli [Brightest Young Things].

• Jennifer Lohmanns on Deleted Scenes, Spinto Band, and Pree at the Red Palace, 7/21/12 [DC Music Download].

• Erica Bruce’s photos of the Gaslight Anthem and Dave Hause at the U St Music Hall [Washington CityPaper].

• Rachel Eisley on Rebirth Brass Band at the Hamilton [Brightest Young Things].

• Brightest Young Things on Nicki Minaj at DAR Constitution Hall [Brightest Young Things].



Giveaways


• The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Anywhere‘s self-titled album on vinyl. Winner must have a North America mailing address (contest ends today).
• DC Music Download is giving away tickets to Bunny Gang (featuring Nathan Maxwell of Flogging Molly), Outlaw Nation, and Kill Lincoln at the Rock & Roll Hotel, Sunday 7/29 (contest ends Thursday 7/26 at noon).
• 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 Friday 7/27).
• 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).
• 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 06-29-12



Weekend (and 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.
• CapitalBop’s Weekend in Jazz.
• Washington CityPaper’s Jazz Setlist.
• DCist’s This Week in Jazz.
• My final weekend concert preview for TBD.
• ShowlistDC’s recently changed or updated show listings.

Tonight – Friday, 29 June
• Article/interview: David Malitz talks to Daryl Davis [Washington Post], whose Daryl Davis Band performs at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre.
• Interview: Steve Kiviat on Soundclash, the monthly reggae night at Marx Cafe in Mt Pleasant [Washington CityPaper].
• Interview: Marie Gullard talks to Regina Belle [Washington Examiner]. At Blues Alley Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Profile: Christopher Porter on Jazz in the Garden [Washington Post Express]. Every Friday night through 8/31.
• Preview: Sarah Godfrey on Maiesha and the Hip Huggers [Washington CityPaper]. At the Howard Theatre.
• CD Review: Jukebox the Ghost: Safe Travels. Reviewed by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post]. At the 9:30 Club.

Saturday, 30 June
• Interview: Rudi Greenberg talks to Japandroids [Washington Post Express]. At the Rock & Roll Hotel.
• Interview: We Love DC talks to Vince Scheuerman of Army of Me and River James. At the Hamilton, opening for Jesse Malin.
• CD Review: Spectrum Road: Spectrum Road. Reviewed by Mike Joyce [Washington Post]. At the Howard Theatre.

Sunday, 1 July
n/a

Monday, 2 July
• CD Review: Scissor Sisters: Magic Hour. Reviewed by Mark Jenkins [Washington Post]. At the 9:30 Club Monday and Tuesday (both shows are now sold out).

Tuesday, 3 July
n/a

Wednesday, 4 July
n/a

Thursday, 5 July
• CD Review: the Men: Open Your Heart. Reviewed by Ben Opipari [Washington Post]. At DC9.
• CD Review: Chris Robinson Brotherhood: Big Moon Ritual. Reviewed by Catherine P Lewis [Washington Post]. At the Birchmere.



Articles

• Interview: Valerie Paschall talks to the Mean Jeans [DCist].

• Interview: Brian Ossip talks to locals the B-Film Extras about “going cyborg” [DC Music Live].



Listening


• Rohan Mahadevan’s song of the day is Autorock, “Wildfire” [DCist].

• Hometown Sounds DC’s local music video of the day is Pree, “Lemon Tree”.

• Listen: Bluebrain‘s Hays Holladay records 14 DC acts for Rainbow Arcade [Washington CityPaper].

• DC Music Download has songs from Hays Holladay and More Humans.

• DC Music Download’s 2012 Summer Music Playlist.



Live Reviews

• Charles T Downey on Asher Fisch and the National Orchestral Institute at the University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center on 6/27 [Washington Post].

• Lonnae O’Neal Parker on the atmosphere at Bring Back the Funk featuring George Clinton, Meshell Ndegeocello, Ivan Neville, and Dumpstaphunk [Washington Post].

• Chunky Glasses on Modest Mouse at the 9:30 Club, 6/20.

• Chunky Glasses on Lydia Loveless at the Black Cat, 6/19.

• Chunky Glasses on the Hives at the 9:30 Club, 6/19.

• Chunky Glasses on Santigold at the 9:30 Club, 6/18.

• Marie Eff on Jaggery with Strange Victories and Bushmeat at the Red Palace [Brightest Young Things].

• Ryan Kelly on Fiona Apple at the Warner Theatre [Brightest Young Things].



Giveaways


• DC101 is giving away tickets to see Coldplay at the Verizon Center on 7/9 plus Coldplay’s entire discography on CD (contest ends Sunday 7/1).
NEW The Vinyl District is giving away a copy of Lita Ford‘s Living Like a Runaway on vinyl. Winner must have a North American mailing address (contest ends Tuesday 7/3).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see the Dirty Heads at Wolf Trap on 7/8, plus a cooler full of Yuengling and passes to a BBQ (no indication of when this contest ends).
• DC101 is giving away tickets to see the NSO performing music from The Legend of Zelda at Wolf Trap on 7/26 (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).
• 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).

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