Newly Monikered Wye Oak Return To Baltimore Thursday The artists formerly known as Monarch return to Baltimore this week. By Barrett King ...read more. Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Isthmus: Talking Head Club, January 4, 2008 Baltimore's Isthmus played Talking Head last Friday. By Barrett King ...read more. Friday, January 11, 2008

Can't Stand It

DC’s 9:30 Club has booked Wilco for February 26^th and 27^th. Pre-sale tickets go sale tomorrow, Wednesday the 9^th.

 

Sorry, I had to just blurt it out.  

 

Wilco, the first of many bands to somehow hold their indie rock face in a major label world (currently crumbling to the ground… but I digress…), has kept alt-folk lovers guessing since the 90’s. With a deep love of and respect for experiment, literature, and Pro Tools, Wilco has expanded far beyond their Chicago loft.

I love the effect Wilco seems to have on critics. No one’s ever sure what’s brewing, but the fact doesn't stop them from guessing. A lot of time is spent pulling apart the band’s discography. Someone dredges out the controversial Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and someone shoots back with the less experimental Sky Blue Sky. Everyone empties their Jeff Tweedy facts all over the table. Rehab, oohhhh. Then, an album hits and it all starts over. 

Personally, there’s little I wouldn’t do, or pay, to stand in a room and experience any amount of Glenn Kotche’s drum playing.

So, If anyone’s looking for me between 11:55 p.m. tonight and 12:05 a.m. tomorrow morning, I’ll be pressing the “refresh” key on WilcoWorld.net, credit card in hand.

...read more. Tuesday, January 8, 2008

An Interview with Niki Barr! The Niki Barr band is one of Maryland’s more interesting bands that blends pop power and rock passion to create a unique sound that’s all their own. I had the opportunity to chat with front woman, and namesake of the band, Ms. Niki Barr, and she gave me some great insight into what the bands been up to. By Bob Suehs ...read more. [ In local shows ] Sunday, January 6, 2008

Home Grown Eric Scott Not enough can be written about one of the most talented musicians in the state of Maryland. Eric Scott has shared the stage with the likes of BB King, James Brown, Little Feat, Aaron Neville, and the Deana Bogart Band. By Jose Torres ...read more. [ In local shows ] Sunday, January 6, 2008

IOTA, Local Music, Fries...

A good way to start this off is to write about Arlington VA’s IOTA Club & Café. Arguably, the halved Wilson Blvd. storefront (part chic café, part bar) is the best small music venue on the DC area. Plus, they have killer fries and keep their Christmas lights up, year round.  

An avid supporter of both local and touring musicians, charity shows, and the local poetry scene, a night spent at IOTA is probably one of the best ways time can be spent. Additionally, Wednesday nights are devoted to the most attentive and well attended Open Mic. night in the area, run by local songwriter Mike Maloney and, the first Monday of every month, to The Federal Reserve, a collection of the most respected DC musicians.

This Friday the superbly painted brick walls host Everyone But Pete and Justin Trawick with an acoustic Honor By August, three excellent bands to enjoy a Friday night with. Tickets are $10 at the doors. With fries, that's $14.75, plus tax.

...read more. Thursday, January 3, 2008

Salim Opening for Rakim Tonight At Sonar Salim and Wendel Patrick tonight at Sonar with Rakim! By Barrett King ...read more. Friday, December 28, 2007

Review: Isthmus - Of Crimson Clouds In Nectaris Milk; Free MP3 - "On Curl Of Sand" Isthmus are a Baltimore metal quartet with a $5 EP. Read the review. By Barrett King ...read more. [ In local shows ] Thursday, December 27, 2007

Merry Christmas From The Jennifers: Free MP3 - "Christmas In Reverse" Download a free tune from The Jennifers, "Christmas In Reverse". By Barrett King ...read more. [ In local shows ] Monday, December 24, 2007

Dillinger Escape Plan: Ottobar, December 13, 2007 Dillinger Escape Plan, with Baltimore's Greg Puciato, stopped at Ottobar to support Ire Works. By Barrett King ...read more. Friday, December 21, 2007