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A Soulful Holiday With PJ Morgan

December 20, 2018 Derrick Dunn Music, Music Reviews

The spirit of Christmas was festive on Tuesday, December 18th when local artist PJ Morgan shared his talents with a lively audience at the City Winery. The venue, in Washington D.C., is not only a music venue and full-service winery but also serves a restaurant. Before enjoying the concert, I partook in a delicious meal.

For my first course, I decided on the Ivy City Wings, which marinated in a white wine sauce. The wings were very flavorful. One of the first things I look for in sauced wings Read more

The HamilTones Bring Soul To Bethesda

December 17, 2018 Derrick Dunn Music, Music Reviews

Southern Soul was the theme of the night when The HamilTones graced the stage of the Bethesda Blues & Jazz on Saturday, December 15th, 2018. The rain outside did not keep away the fans who were looking forward to seeing the group’s debut performance at the venue. The HamilTones came into prominence as background singers for soul singer Anthony Hamilton, however, over the year’s group members J. Vitro, Tony Lelo, and Twoey have quickly made a name for themselves and Read more

Thanks to Lindsey Stirling, I’m finally in the Holiday Spirit

December 16, 2018 Jaya Ghosh Music, Music Reviews

When the Hallmark Channel started their Holiday lineup before Halloween, it was definitely not Christmas. When that apartment across the street put up their Christmas tree before Thanksgiving, it was still not Christmas. But thanks to Lindsey Stirling, I’m finally in the holiday spirit.

Lindsey Stirling is an electronic violinist, best known for her innovative dubstep rhythms with a classical fiddling technique. She was Read more

David Cooks Acoustic tour revue!

David Cook’s acoustic show at the City Winery D.C.

November 17, 2018 Jeff Talbert Music, Music Reviews

Season 7 winner of American Idol came back to Washington D.C. On Wednesday November 14th for his acoustic tour. I saw David Cook perform earlier this year and was looking forward to this show and he did not disappoint.

David Cook took the stage with his band at the City Winery D.C. This is David’s first acoustic tour, he and his band spent time re-working songs to play acoustically which gave his songs an updated sound they were looking forward to playing.

The BSO at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall

What’s This? The Nightmare Before Christmas Live!

November 6, 2018 Alan Duckworth Music Reviews

On the first Friday following Halloween the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra presented The Nightmare Before Christmas Live at Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. Tim Burton’s Gothic Halloween Christmas classic was brought to life with a Movie and Music presentation.

At the Music Center at Strathmore

Freddy Kempf and the BSO Perform Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto

October 31, 2018 Alan Duckworth Music Reviews

The BSO along with soloist Freddy Kempf performed at The Music Center at Strathmore Saturday night for a concerto of Nordic favorites. It featured Sibelius’s Finlandia, Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and Carl Nielsen’s Symphony No. 4 “The Inextinguishable.” They were lead by conductor Rune Bergmann.

Concert Revue: Lindsey Buckingham performs at The Warner Theatre

Lindsey Buckingham comes to Washington to support his Solo Anthology

October 21, 2018 Jeff Talbert Music Reviews

Friday, October 19th Lindsey Buckingham performed at the Warner Theatre in Washington D.C. to support the release of new Solo Anthology: The Best of Lindsey Buckingham CD Set. The Warner Theatre was filled with fans whose excitement to see Lindsey live was evident all night long.

I will admit, I am a big Lindsey Buckingham fan. I first saw him live in 1993 at the Bayou in Georgetown, Washington D.C. which unfortunately is no longer there. Some of the biggest bands have made a pass through The Bayou. For me when I think of my favorite artists who I would love to see live in in concert, Lindsey Buckingham is in the top 5.

Concert Revue: The Goo Goo Dolls 20th Anniversary Tour at The Anthem

The Goo Goo Dolls Dizzy up the Girl at The Anthem

October 16, 2018 Jeff Talbert Music Reviews, Uncategorized

On Saturday October 13th, the Goo Goo Dolls came to The Anthem in the newly revitalized The Wharf. This was my first time at The Anthem and that place is an amazing venue. The thought and money that went into the design of this venue is top notch, and all the staff were friendly. The Goo Goo Dolls are on tour for their 20^thanniversary. They released their self-titled debut album in 1997 and since then have had a mainstream breakthrough and have had recorded over a dozen hit songs.

Concert Revue: John Lodge's The 10,000 Light Years Tour at City Winery DC

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge Performs at City Winery DC

October 16, 2018 Jeff Talbert Music Reviews

John Lodge, bass player for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band The Moody Blues performed on Sunday Oct 14^that the City Winery in downtown Washington DC for an intimate group of energetic fans.

John Lodge and his band started the show at 8pm sharp which is unusual. Usually shows start at least a few minutes late but not this show. I have been a fan of The Moody Blues ever since I was a kid. I am not young, but there were a lot of fans at this show that have been fans of The Moody Blues since the beginning of the band back in 1964, which is a few years before my time, but not by much!

Album Revue "Usher A"

Usher’s Latest Release Gets A Failing Grade

October 14, 2018 Derrick Dunn Music, Music Reviews

Fourteen years ago, Usher released the album Confessions, which for me is still his iconic work. Since then all of Usher’s releases have been either good 2008’s Here I Stand or downright horrible 2016’s Hard II Love. On October 11, Usher tweeted that he would be releasing a new album, sending his fans into anticipation, hoping Usher, would finally deliver an album worthy of his talents. Sadly, Usher’s latest release simply titled A continues the downward spiral of Usher’s once-promising career.