Hayley Jane and the Primates kick off their fall tour tonight at Gypsy Sally's with Pleasure Train opening the show., We are on the ground to livestream both bands via the DC Music Review Facebook page.
Refresh this page in between acts, we will embed each livestream here as they go live.
It would be hard to say that there's a better way to festy than having indoor bathrooms and showers, a place to sit inside and cool off with air conditioning, and a full fledge restaurant available. That luxury is just what the folks at Devils Backbone put together for the lucky attendees of Hoopla last weekend to close out September at the brewery. Having never visited Basecamp before (the Devils Backbone brewery property as they like to call it), I was blown away by the facilities in general. Adding some absolutely amazing musicians to the mix with plenty of fun, outdoor, guided activities, beautiful weather and you had a recipe for an absolutely marvelous weekend!
Tyler Childers (Image Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Co.)
From start to finish, Hoopla kept people entertained and moving - and not just to the beat of the bands playing, but also through outdoor activities, being sure to show everyone why they are proud to call the Blue Ridge home. It was the type of event that you could bring a wide range of friends and enthusiasts to, whatever their interests. Music fans were treated to the sounds of Front Country, who I overheard people raving about all weekend, The 77z, which was a welcome sound early Sunday afternoon as they covered some of the best Grateful Dead songs, The Larry Keel Explosion, who kept the crowd entertained Saturday night and Los Chupacabras, as their strong horns blared on for an hour early Saturday getting people to loosen their hips and warm up for the rest of the day. We don't want to forget also about great entertainers like Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Cris Jacobs Band, Kat Wright, who wowed everyone with her performance and phenom Tyler Childers, who I had yet to see live, but will definitely be sure not to miss any time he comes to town.
Tyler Childers (Image Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Co.)
Ernie Chang of Andy Frasco & The U.N. (Image Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Co.)
The outdoorsy and active member of your crew wouldn't have been disappointed in the least either. There were guided hikes on the nearby portion of the Appalachian Trail, bike tours, guided climbs, trips to close by cidery Bold Rock and even classes and guidance on how to prepare for the outdoors complete with a campsite cooking challenge. The arts and crafts lover in me also was blown away by the opportunities to create at Hoopla and it was a perfect setup to keep little ones entertained as well. The list of make-it and take-it crafts had everything from musical instruments, flower crowns and gnomes, to fairy or wizard wands and flower seed bombs. Adults and children alike participated in the fun and everyone's creations were on display as they roamed through basecamp.
Image Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
Image Courtesy of Devils Backbone Brewing Co.
If you happen to have a friend who is a beer enthusiast or likes to taste other spirits, the distillery and brewery tours along with tastings and better yet, a place to actually sit down inside with air conditioning would've made them happy as clams as they sipped on the different flavors. Many a festival has good food trucks or possibly a snow cone spot that you can locate to keep cool, but let me tell you that eating shrimp and grits on the patio of the brewery restaurant, while still being able to see and hear the music on Sunday, was something I never expected to say I did at a festival. Huge bonus that they offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options on the menu, so again, your crew can really run the gamut here and still keep everyone happy with their numerous options.
All in all, I really can't say enough good things about this festival, and will no doubt be returning year after year. The best part is, just because you missed out on the fun at Hoopla, doesn't mean you can't experience the facilities and great events that they put on at basecamp. You can even camp there when the festival isn't going on! They still have quite a few opportunities to see what makes them a destination not to be missed over the next few weeks. Find out more about camping and what fun they have planned on their website.
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Friday night marked the 1,225 show of Future Islands. September 28 was the final date of a tour that started in April of last year.
Samuel T Herring (lyrics and vocals) and the band, comprised of William Cashion and Gerrit Welmers, were finally back in the District, a stone’s throw away from their Baltimore hometown.
“It kinda feels like home,” Herring proclaimed after sauntering out to a dreamily ethereal intro. “It means a lot to come here. Some of the best venues in the country are in this state.” Rattling off the coveted local spots and nationally acclaimed venues of the DMV, Herring was warmly welcomed by a crowd of friends, family, and fans who were no less than thrilled to close out their tour with them.
The intro of “Ran” reverberated through my chest, the synth and heavy drums more electric and powerful than the recorded version, which felt almost dull after experiencing the live version.
And Future Islands is an experience.
Herring is well-known for putting his entire being into his music. Initially gaining attention and momentum for a 2014 performance of “Seasons (Waiting On You)" on David Letterman, Future Islands have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with.
The band was formed in 2006, are a synth-pop, indie, retro-lovers dream, with a sound that somehow feels both modern and decades old and band members who so obviously love what they do. However, without a doubt, Herring steals the show. With a voice that’s both rich and full, but also raw and, at times, carnal and somewhat demonic, Herring is larger than life.
Carving out the stage with wild and expressive dance moves, Herring’s movements were full of flailing limbs and raw energy that had him leaping from stage right to left. At times he would pound his chest with a force so powerful that the smacks could be heard echoing in the very back of the venue. Nothing he does is half-ass, every word, movement, and note felt like he was giving no less than 200 percent.
"With a voice that’s both rich and full, but also raw and, at times, carnal and somewhat demonic, Herring is larger than life."
Each song built upon the last, adding more fuel and heat to the room. Those who didn’t want to brave the sweaty throng of people tightly packed up front, opted for pockets of space in the back to fully unleash their dance moves. In fact, there wasn’t a still body in the venue, with everyone either bopping along unconsciously or jumping and flailing in proper Herring fashion.
During the rare bits when Herring stopped running around, he took a moment to get political. He started off mildly, announcing that “time heals all wounds if you’ve got the time. But I don’t got the time,” before launching into “Doves,” a track off the 2014 Singles.
When Herring took the chance to catch his breath, he preached that, “there are no free people in this country until everyone is free.” He added that there’s “no American dream until everyone has it. Who are we to decide who has what??”
Shortly after, Herring had a wardrobe malfunction that somehow had nothing to do with ripping his jeans. Instead, his belt broke, so while he tended to the issue off stage, his band took a moment to stall with the instrumentals off a new track, “Calliope.” It was so expertly performed, I wouldn’t have been surprised if the wardrobe goof was a planned part of the setlist. Whether their synth-heavy jam session was an impromptu jam or an intentional sneak preview off their new album, it was brilliant.
“Seasons (Waiting On You)” shifted the show into its third and final act. So obviously the climax of the show, the famous single did not disappoint.
The song clearly represented a shift in the tone of the show. Listening to the applause that lasted one full minute after the final notes tampered off, watching Herring clutching his chest and wiping his sweat/tears, the Anthem felt changed. The rest of the setlist rode out the seasonal (pun attempted and intended) high and was played in an intense fervor, somehow with even more energy and passion than before.
Future Islands played a four song encore where every song was teased to be the last, until “Little Dreamer” was. Despite the slower tempo of the encore picks, Herring was as drenched and exuberant as ever.
The Baltimore-based band is one that must be experienced live in order to fully grasp the brilliance of their work. Characterized by simultaneously powerful vocals and instrumentals, neither suffered at the cost of the other flourishing. Both work together in an exciting explosion of sounds that transport their audience into a colorful, synth-infused dreamscape.
After watching Herring give his all and more Friday night, it’s a mystery how he’s toured for the past 18 months without losing his voice.
Tuesday night was a family affair at The Lincoln Theatre as indie-folk brother duo Hudson Taylor dawned the stage, backed by their sister Holly, in addition to another set of brothers playing backup instrumentals. The Dublin native duo opened for fellow Ireland native Hozier, but did not fail to stand out and strongly establish their presence in the DMV.
Hudson Taylor is comprised of Harry and Alfie Hudson-Taylor who are so unconsciously in-sync, that they began adopting the same dance moves midway through their performance. However, generally, the brothers couldn’t project a more different image.
From afar, Alfie could’ve been mistaken for a James Dean-type, with an outgoing personality and shiny moves to match, while Harry appeared more reserved. However, they complement each other perfectly, with Harry providing the silken harmonies to Alfie’s crisp belting. Midway through “Care,” Harry leaned over to share a mic with Alfie to croon:
“For heaven's sake I have been screaming at you all the time.
It makes no sense how he treats you,
How could you miss the signs.
He's been cheating on you,
Messin' with your head.
I only say it cause I care,
Say it cause I care.”
- "Care" by Hudson Taylor
The lyrics, the camaraderie, the chilling harmonies must’ve all struck a chord, for the audience broke out into deafening cheers, while I found myself sitting there, covered in chills, stunned. Only two songs into their too-short setlist and Hudson Taylor was already expertly illustrating the complexities of a toxic relationship.
It’s apparent that Hudson Taylor draws influence from numerous indie bands, with their instrumental sound reminiscent of Of Monsters and Men and Noah and the Whale, while their harmonies are vocals are comparable to a folksy modern day Simon and Garfunkel and Fleet Foxes. Their sound, however, feels totally original and very authentic, producing feel-good music without verging on kitschy.
However, it is crucial to listen carefully, because underneath the guise of upbeat tunes are complex lyrics with deep meaning and emotion. “Don’t Know Why,” for example, was a crowd favorite, not only for its interactive sing-along aspect, the melodic instrumental harmonies, or the feature of the brother’s younger sister Holly, but also the emotional and relatable lyrics.
It’s easy to get swept up in the easy rhythm of the song, the melodic, "I don't know why and I don't know when, I need you now like I needed you then," but every once in a while, that violin wails, pulling you back in to focus on the lyrics pouring out of your mouth.
In between the deafening applause was silence. The Lincoln Theatre hosted a very respectful crowd, one that sang along, but also knew when to keep quiet and just focus. The silence while the boys were singing was shocking. Everyone had their full attention focused on the stage, allowing Alfie and Harry’s rich and sweet vocals to ring out loud and clear . Hudson Taylor somehow made a 1,200 person venue feel homey and intimate, as though everyone in attendance was friends.
Hudson Taylor are a European treasure that are quickly infiltrating the hearts of North Americans everywhere. Currently on tour with Hozier, Hudson Taylor are sticking around the DMV for an extra day for their own headlining show at Songbyrd Music House this Thursday, October 4.
Hudson Taylor are finishing out their US tour before heading back to Europe for a slew of shows across the continent as well as a myriad of hometown shows. The brothers recently released their latest album Bear Creek to Dame Street in late September 2018.
Alfie saluting the crowd.
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Performance Details
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Thursday, October 4, 2018
Doors: 7:00PM
Show: 8:00PM
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House
2475 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
$15 - In Advance
$17 - Day of Performance
Need more information on Songbyrd? Please see our Songbyrd Record Cafe & Music House Venue Review.
Members of the music community in DC rewrote the Amplified Noise Amendment Act of 2018 ahead of a public hearing for the anti-busking legislation scheduled for Tuesday morning. Opponents of the legislation as written worry that it would impact the cultural fabric that makes this district unique and exciting, and attempted to edit the bill in a way that preserves that culture.
Back in July, as news broke that the City Council was considering this initiative as emergency legislation that would be rushed through the process, community activists, musicians, and concerned residents joined together and held an emergency press conference to fight back. Council members responded by putting the measure off until after the summer to allow for greater input from the public.
During that summer break the music community kicked into action, "working together for the past 3 months to come up with a set of fair edits" according to an email sent out earlier today by Listen Local First. The press release included their modified version of the legislation, with an extensive description of the efforts they took to determine the specifics.
With fall only weeks in, they are wasting little time getting back at it. This Thursday, October 4th, the City Council will hear testimony during a Committee of the Whole Public Hearing at 11:00 AM in room 412. If you have not already, contact your City Council members and Chairman Phil Mendelson, both before and after the hearing to let them know how you feel about this issue.
A soaking wet crowd piled into U Street Music Hall last Wednesday, September 26. It was the final night of the Speak Your Mind tour, and nothing was going to stop the sold out crowd from belting their favorite Anne-Marie tunes back to her.
The night started off with the charismatic Goody Grace commanding the stage. Having recently turned 21, the Manitoba native encouraged the crowd to drink, that is of course, if they were of age.
Jumping into the appropriately titled, “Two Shots”, Grace's eyes sprung open in shock as two members of Anne-Marie’s band ran on stage with two shots of Hennessy. Cracking up, Grace exclaimed,
“You guys dare me to take these? I guess I gotta take these...” as he threw back both shots, without even a tinge of a grimace.
As Anne-Marie's set time crept closer and closer, the chattery crowd began squeezing to the front.
Packed in like sardines, they enthusiastically cheered as Anne-Marie sprinted on stage. Sporting freshly chopped ice blonde hair, a white sports bra, and high waisted pleather pants, she laughed and exuberantly danced throughout first song, “Cry”.
Grooving around through two more songs, she took a moment to pause and addressed the sweaty crowd.
“Yeah...it’s HOT in here, wow. You know, I really regret wearing these pants. I mean they’re sick, but oh my GOD I’m dripping in sweat.”
Slowing down the pace so that everyone could cool down, she launched into the empowering body positive anthem, “Perfect”.
“I wanna play you guys this song...not sure you’ll know it” teased Anne-Marie, coyly jumping into “2002”, one of her biggest hits.
Giggles spread throughout the crowd as they realized the trick she just played on them.
But Anne-Marie wasn’t keen on keeping her setlist to the hits. Turning around to her band, she explained that she had made them soundcheck this next song with her for hours, as she had only written it two weeks ago.
Perhaps this was the song she told me about during our interview a few weeks prior. If so, her performance did not hint to any nerves at debuting a new song to a sold out crowd.
Closing out her set to the incredibly popular radio hit “Rockabye” followed by “F.R.I.E.N.D.S.”, pure joy continued to flow throughout the room.
The audience jumped up and down in the heat to the quick beats of each song, belting their hearts out.
Handing the mic to a fan for a timely shout of “Rockabye”, it was evident that this night had encompassed everything a concert should be. Joy, laughter, and an escape from the world no matter how rainy it may be.
The State Theatre in Falls Church was rocking Friday night thanks to the six-man jam band from Colorado, Leftover Salmon Taking the stage after opener Two Ton Twig warmed up the crowd, the packed house never stopped moving. Incredible energy, great music and an audience that welcomed the band to 'The Littlest City' with open arms made for one of the most energetic and lively crowds that I've seen at State in quite a while.
Playing extended versions of some of their hits and even offering a second set, something that the venue doesn't often see, ticket holders got exactly what they wanted and needed to close out a challenging week of current events news. The energy that the band was able to provide through the entire two plus hours, proved why they were able to draw such a great crowd and continue to be a band that is not to be missed at many a festival.
Leftover Salmon
Leftover Salmon
Vince Herman led the band in a great display, including his ability to play the washboard and keep your feet moving all night long. Showing the small city of Falls Church more love by giving a shoutout to a very well known local neighborhood, Pimmit Hills, as well as a call out during 'Spanish Moon,' Herman made the audience shout his praises and earned many a loyal fan Friday night. The energy was high, the mood was right and the music was magical as the band reminded us that the sound and lights at the venue continue to provide a great show in a small, intimate setting.
Leftover Salmon even allowed DC Music Review to take over their Facebook feed to stream some of the show live, so if you happen to miss out on this amazing night of music, check their page and the audio recording below. The rest of their tour continues onward, find dates and tickets here.
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Enjoy the audio recording courtesy of Zappa4Ever
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Enjoy photos by our photographers Josh Brick of Josh Brick Graphics and Caitlin Moore of Caitlin Moore Photography.
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Hayley Jane and the Primates are kicking off their fall tour with a headlining debut at Gypsy Sally's on October 4, and they have Pleasure Train opening the show.
Niether of these bands are strangers to Gypsy Sally's. The last time Hayley Jane and the Primates played there, it was supporting Pink Talking Fish a few days before Halloween, nearly one year ago, in costume as Jenny and the Gumps. They sprinkled covers from the soundtrack of Forrest Gump throughout that set. This show marks their second headlining debut in the DMV in 2018. The other being their Baltimore show at the 8x10 last May.
Their summer swing was full of festival sets and saw the band working out several new songs, some of that new music finding its way comfortably into set opening and set closing spots. Most notably, their recent Wormtown Music Festival set opened with three newer, as of yet unreleased tracks.
Thursday's show kicks off an extensive east coast tour to close the year out, and comes just after a handful of summer festival appearances. If you have followed our coverage, you already know this s not a band to be missed. They deliver a fiery, mesmerizing performance each and every time we catch them. Tickets start at $12.
Currently one of Germany's hottest musical exports, Milky Chance is bringing their understated grooves to The National in Richmond, Virginia this Tuesday, October 2.
The duo, comprised of childhood friends Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch, enjoyed immensely quick success with the release of their song "Stolen Dance". Effortlessly melding together Rehbein's classically folk vocals, steady guitar strumming, and a mellow house beat, the song caught the Internet by storm.
But Milky Chance is far more than a viral hit—the duo has managed to utilize the three elements that made "Stolen Dance" such a success throughout the body of their work, without ever creating two songs that sound the same. The result is melodies that both inspire a sense of calm and an intense urge to dance.
Grab your tickets for their Richmond show and come prepared to boogie this Tuesday night at The National.
Performance Details
Performance Details
Performance
Details
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Doors: 6:30PM
Show: 7:30PM
$28 - In Advance
$33 - Day of Performance
Let's start with a show all DCMR staff are buzzing about:
Hayley Jane and The Primates with Pleasure Train at Gypsy Sally's on 10/4
Why?
"Hayley Jane brings a commanding presence to the stage with soulful vocals and a sometimes quirky...sometimes bad-ass charisma that is hard to look away from. They are one of those see-it-to-believe-it bands whose captivating style and fascinating lyrics are winning over crowds."
They are well worth checking out on Thursday with the upbeat, lyrical, sassy and smart DC-band Pleasure Train opening.
And this week you can see a ton of variety from some big shows and names coming into town, like:
(It's worth pointing out that Melvin Seals is making his way across multiple venues in the DMV this upcoming week, including Charlottesville on Wednesday and Richmond on Saturday before he lands at DC's The Hamilton on Sunday.)
There are also a TON of interesting, off-the-beaten path shows in the "Hidden Gems" lists this week. (For example, something that feels like a must-see on Friday is a free neighborhood show with La Marvela, an "all-women music band that plays and highlights the richness of Colombian Afro and Indigenous -rhythms, formed in an effort to provide a space for learning and to be engaged in Colombian ancestral music.")
Last but not least, let us not forget the "Telluride Of The East" - The Festy Experience. This 3-Day Bluegrass festival starts Friday and continues throughout the weekend. And some other great (and local) free festivals to check out this weekend include the Adams Morgan PorchFest on Saturday and Takoma Park Street Festival on Sunday.
My sense is that music is a salve for a lot of people these days -- and this week especially, there are a deluge of incredible, diverse choices out there, so get to it and heal yourselves!
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