Concert Review : Preacher Lawson @ The Birchmere
The Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia, was blessed with the talents of America’s Got Talent finalist Preacher Lawson on Friday, October 2nd.
Concert Review : 33 1/3 Live Killer Queen Experience
The iconic band Queen were provided their flowers when tribute band 33 1/3 Killer QUEEN Experience took the stage at The Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, VA, on Saturday, September 18th. I had seen another Queen Tribute band in the past, and furthermore, my son is a massive fan of Queen, so our attendance at the show was necessary.
Concert Review : Bruce Bruce @ DC Improv
I have been a fan of the comedy styling of Bruce Bruce for nearly two decades, and my first time getting hip to Bruce Bruce goes back to his days as the host of New Orleans 10th Anniversary Party Gras edition of BET’S Comic View.
Concert Review : Jeffrey Osborne at The Birchmere
Jeffrey Osborne made a welcome return to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, September 1st, for the first of two shows. After returning home to the DMV in 2007 following my Air Force enlistment, Mr. Osborne has made annual appearances at The Birchmere; however, I never got a chance to go due to either having tickets to another event or the show selling out.
Maroon 5 rocks out at Jiffy Lube Live
Maroon 5 was one of many acts who had to postpone their 2020 tour, however on September 7th, 2021, the band’s fans in the DMV finally got to experience it. Carrying the simple title the 2021 Tour, Maroon 5’s eleventh headlining tour was a night of tight musicianship and the pristine falsetto of frontman Adam Levine.
Earthquake provides the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse with a night of laughs
D.C. Native and comedian Earthquake graced the stage of the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse on Thursday, March 20th, 2021, for a night of laughs. It had been a few years since I had the chance to see Earthquake live, so when I found out he was in the DMV, I decided it would make for the perfect date night with my wife..
Throwback Tuesday Concert Review : Michael Blackson, DC Improv
The man dubbed The African King of Comedy; Michael Blackson brought his hilarious comedy style to the DC IMPROV on Thursday, May 25 2017. The show was the first of his eleven sold-out shows over the Memorial Day weekend.
Flashback Friday Concert Review, The Prince Tribute Show: A All-Star Purple Party at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club
June 7, 2017, marked what would have been the fifty-eighth birthday for one of the world’s most iconic music figures, Prince. A year after his passing, many of his fans are still in mourning. However, on Wednesday night, the spirit of Prince was alive & well with The Prince Tribute Show: A All-Star Purple Party at the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club.
Wayback Wednesday Concert Review Musiq Soulchild: Bethesda Blues & Jazz
Neo-Soul Crooner Musiq Soulchild graced the Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club on Saturday, July 21st 2018. Dressed in jean shorts and a t-shirt, Musiq seemed relaxed and ready to perform; however, the show came across as more of a sound check than an actual performance.
Wayback Wednesday Concert Review: Trey Songz, Warner Theater
On Sunday, May 14th, 2017, Trey Songz brought his music anticipated “Tremaine tour to the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. In support of his seventh album, “Tremaine.” With a predominantly female audience in tow, Songz born Tremaine Neverson effortlessly showed through a two hour set why he’s still one of the most recognizable voices in […]
Flashback Friday Concert Review : Jay-Z ,4:44 Tour Verizon Center
The DMV enjoyed a fantastic night of hip hop music on Wednesday, November 29th, 2017. One of the best rappers to ever grace the mic, Jay-Z made a stop at Capital One Arena for his highly anticipated ”4:44″ tour.
Flashback Friday Concert Review : Big Daddy Kane, Howard Theatre
It was a nostalgic old-school party when hip hop legend Big Daddy Kane graced the stage of the Howard Theater on Friday, June 16th, 2017. Kane has always been in my top five lyricists. BDK showcased charisma on the stage.