If you’ve been near me lately, you’ve been subjected to hearing me talk about the movie Once, the soundtrack, the Frames, how much I miss Dublin, etc. But thanks to the eagle eye of AMK, I just found out that our happy couple from Once are touring under the name The Swell Season and coming [...]
If you’ve got a craving for fried things – noodles, rice, and funnels – then make a note to chug on out to the Adams Morgan Day Festival on Sunday, September 9 from noon to 7 p.m. Just be sure to put on some sunblock so you don’t fry your face (still waiting for Lisa [...]
You know there’s nothing I love more than free concerts. And good concerts in places built for outstanding musical sound – all for free… this is why I love Washington. The Library of Congress has announced their 2007 – 2008 series of concerts, and I’m impressed. The 50th birthday of West Side [...]
I keep forgetting that the Carter Barron Amphitheatre is in my backyard (well, if my backyard were really, really, really big). But there it is, and with a Schedule of Events no less – a schedule which is culminating with this Labor Day weekend’s 19th Annual DC Blues Festival on September 1 from noonish to [...]
If you missed Honor by August’s 2 nights at Iota in June, or it was sold out before you got there, then you have another chance when they play on Saturday, July 28. If you want to be sure to get there in time, go to the Cafe side of Iota for dinner – the [...]
Speaking of good local restaurants (especially my favorite – non-chain restaurants), Vermillion in Alexandria is hosting Justin Trawick on July 25th. The food at Vermillion is just great, the staff and atmosphere are welcoming, and Justin sings a good song so get there early and enjoy. (Unfortunately I’ll be out of town otherwise I’d be [...]
I know it’s only the middle of July but you’re already starting to see those back-to-school ads, and that makes me think “fall tickets.” Okay, that’s probably just me, but that’s why I have tickets to the show, and you want to be my friend. Tickets for the Cure at the Patriot Center on September [...]
My favorite local Celtic music played by Ukranian boys – otherwise known as Scythian – are the Thursday night regulars at Fado in Chinatown. And they draw a regular crowd each week. But this week marks their third anniversary at Fado, so try to get out and raise a glass with them. And if you [...]
I’m just back from Iota and the Autism benefit – my esteemed co-author joined me as well and we had a nice dinner and enjoyed some live music. One of the things I like best about going out to see the local bands I’ve come to enjoy is also seeing who else is playing that [...]
Okay, this gets complicated so you have to pay attention – there’s a lot good stuff going on this week.
Justin Trawick is at Iota tonight in Clarendon. That’s where I’ll be. If you can’t see him there tonight, catch him at the 930 club on Friday. It’s a big deal for him, and if you [...]