Renita Clarke

Mary J. Blige Opens the new ESA in DC

October 10, 2018 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

The queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige was the main act for the grand opening for the new venue in Southeast Washington DC, ESA (Entertainment and Sports Arena) Saturday night. Mary J. held nothing back with a powerful performance of all her hits throughout the years and a medley only the queen of hip-hop so could do. The new venue, that holds about 4,200 people, was a sold-out success on October 13th. The Grammy Award winning the lodge bar with her talented opening act British singer and songwriter Jacob Banks.

Concert Review: John Mayer - The Search for Everything Tour at Verizon Center

John Mayer Searched for Everything Tour Stops in DC

April 9, 2017 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

John Mayer, alongside opening act The Record Company played to a near sold out crowd at the Verizon Center on Thursday, April 5. The Search for Everything Tour gives you a little bit of all of John Mayer’s world. The show is set up to give you a few mini sets that focus around John and his guitars.

Concert Review of Ann Wilson of "Heart" at Maryland Hall

Ann Wilson Rocks Maryland Hall

March 28, 2017 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Ann Wilson of the famed Heart hit the stage at Maryland Hall last night and didn’t disappoint.

Bush Readies for “Razorblade Suitecase” Remaster Release

January 1, 2017 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

As Bush readies for the anniversary of ‘Razorblade Suitcase (In Addition)’, which will be available on 2/10/17, featuring rare + previously unreleased bonus tracks. Bush made a pit stop at The Fillmore in Silver Spring, MD. This is in part to their Fall Tour with opening act “The Kickbacks”.

Concert Review of Good Charlotte at Echostage

Good Charlotte Comes Home and Doesn’t Disappoint

November 17, 2016 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

Good Charlotte reminded DC why they’re one of the best bands to ever come out the DMV area. Good Charlotte, alongside opening bands; Big Jesus, Four Years Strong & The Story So Far had the crowd screaming, singing along to every word, crowd surfing and just losing their absolute minds, at Echostage DC.

Brand New satisfied the diehards at Eaglebank Arena

November 11, 2016 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

Before hitting the UK part of their Fall Tour in a few days, the band Brand New gave their diehard fans exactly what the DMV has been waiting for. Head lining their own tour, minus Modest Mouse, the guys headed by Jesse Lacey had a killer show at EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, VA.

Washington DC Red Carpet Premiere of Transparent

September 14, 2016 Renita Clarke Arts & Entertainment

The cast of Transparent at the Naval Memorial in DC (l to r: Trace Lysette, Jeffrey Tambor, Amy Landecker & Kathryn Hahn) Photo credit: Renita Clarke

Washington DC was rolling out the red carpet for the season three premiere of Amazon Studios’ Transparent. Transparent is about a family that splinters into disparate journeys on their continued path of self-discovery.

Culture Club and Groves Wrap it up at the Strathmore

September 14, 2016 Renita Clarke Music, Music Reviews

For all the originality lacking in much pop music lately (last decade), on Sunday, September 11 with supporting act Groves, Culture Club reminded me just how much musicality meant in the 80’s.

Get Into the “Groves”

September 9, 2016 Renita Clarke Interviews, Music, Music News

The Groves are currently touring as the opener for the legends Culture Club. They will be performing this Sunday at the Music Center at Strathmore. They’ve been on an epic 38-date American tour with the guys and I was lucky enough to grab some time with the fellas while their out on the road.

The 2016 Baltimore Comic-Con Revue

September 5, 2016 Renita Clarke Arts & Entertainment, Convention News

Baltimore’s own Christopher Carpenter at his table at this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con (Photo credit: Renita Clarke)

The 17th Annual Baltimore Comic-Con arrived this past weekend to its home at the Baltimore Convention Center. With thousands in attendance, this was a really awesome year.