Brett Dennen ::: Bluebird Theater ::: 04.03.09
julio From time to time, I have put the work of two young gals, one shall we call her Prima, and the other , we shall call her Star. Between the…
Concerts
::: Tonight Tonight :::
Anybody that can get Femi Kuti on their album is A-OK in my book. The KBCO favorite, Brett Dennen, will be @ the Bluebird tonight. You can purchase Brett Dennen’s…
Black Kids Traumatic House Partie Contest
You could possibly have the chance to have the Black Kids play in your house, your house! Here are the deets: Black Kids vs Mates of State (DJA of Mad…
Little Boots ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
Upon first listen of Little Boots, I became instantly smitten by her sounds and demeanor. I watched her video of Stuck on Repeat in my small office cubicle over a…
Micachu and the Shapes ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
It was one of those moments where you walk into a venue and you already can feel a good vibe being put on a by an unknown band. I rushed…
Gentelman Reg ::: Radio Room ::: SXSW 2009
The newest crowned jewel to join the A&C family played an early Onion Party their Jet Black album that has the makings of beautiful pop record that the record company…
These United States ::: Hillbilly Prom @ Hi-Dive ::: 03.27.09
After many missed opportunities, I have finally gotten a chance to see one of DC’s best! The group plays like a rollicking bar band without the abrasive chicken wire for…
The Lurleens (a.k.a. The Hollyfelds) ::: Hillbilly Prom @ Hi-Dive ::: 03.27.09
He-Haw came alive Friday night in the form of the Hollyfelds. The Denver group have taken the last name of one of the characters from one of my favorite 80’s…
Efterklang ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
I don’t make this comparison, often, that is, but you take the beauty of Sigur Ros and combine it with the chamber elements of Arcade Fire and the final result…
Alela Diane ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Folkie Alela Diane knows how to create a heartfelt story with her soft words and kind guitar. It had been a while since I had witnessed a female singer/songwriter impact…