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Concert Review: Billy Joel at Camden Yards

Baltimore 2019 (Joel Seen the Lights Go Out on Charm City)

July 29, 2019 Dean Rogers Music, Music Reviews

Imagine, if you will, your favorite artist. Imagine yourself listening to their music on the radio, on television, or on LP’s. Now, imagine yourself growing up and hoping to see them one day LIVE in concert—a concert that it is a historic moment just for being the first concert at its venue. For the thousands in attendance on Friday night in Charm City, they can truly say that they were THERE when legendary Piano Man Billy Joel came to Oriole Park at Camden Yards and rocked them all.

Concert Revue: John Mayer at the Capitol One Arena

John Mayer Dazzles in the New Light inside Capital One Arena

July 25, 2019 Mi Lin Music, Music Reviews

On Tuesday, July 23, 2019, inside a jam-packed sold-out Capital One Arena, award-winning American singer-songwriter John Mayer looked fresh and comfortable with his beautiful guitar; wearing a grey collared shirt, jeans, and white kicks. As he walked on stage, he thanked his tens of thousands of super fans for supporting his world tour. No opening act needed.

Concert Revue: ABBARAMA at the Hamilton Live

Taking A Chance on ABBARAMA

May 18, 2019 Mi Lin Music, Music Reviews

On Thursday, May 16, 2019, I attended the ultimate throwback Thursday experience inside the beautifully designed Hamilton Live featuring the fabulous ABBARAMA. Of course, I had to order my very own delicious Dancing Queen punch and stop by the merch table to purchase my very groovy ABBARAMA T-shirt to set the mood.

Concert Revue: The Crawdaddies at Pearl Street Warehouse

Happy Mardi Gras with The Crawdaddies

March 7, 2019 Mi Lin Music, Music Reviews

On a fabulous Fat Tuesday night (March 5, 2019) I thoroughly enjoyed my first-time experience dining and dancing at Pearl Street Warehouse (PSW). According to their website, PSW showcases rock, country, folk, soul, bluegrass, rhythm, and blues acts from around the country; offering every seat in the house a front row experience.

Concert Revue! Gin Blossoms at the State Theatre

Gin Blossoms brings the New Miserable Experience to State Theater

February 18, 2019 Jeff Talbert Music Reviews, Uncategorized

On Saturday February 16th, the Gin Blossoms returned to State Theater in Falls Church VA and this year marks the 30th year as a music venue.

Walking up to the State Theater, it looks just like that, a theater. You walk in and it still has the charm of an old fashioned movie theater but then you walk into the main hall, that’s when the old mixes with the new in the form of a music venue.

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

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.

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: 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!