Concert Reviews

Rock Legend Jeff Beck Gifts the crowd at Wolf Trap

Rock Legend Jeff Beck Gifts the crowd at Wolf Trap

Posted June 9, 2010 at 12:20 am | No comments

Jeff Beck, gifted the crowd at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Vienna, Virginia with a full spectrum performance, weaving together a fine blend of classic rock, funk, opera, and a stirring show tune, all wrapped in soulful and superbly nuanced expression.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Music Saves Mountains – An All Star Line-Up at the Ryman

Music Saves Mountains – An All Star Line-Up at the Ryman

Posted June 3, 2010 at 7:15 am | No comments

All 2,362 seats at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium were sold out in minutes after tickets had gone on sale for Music Saves Mountains.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Country

Bill Frisell Trio at the Barns

Bill Frisell Trio at the Barns

Posted May 22, 2010 at 6:18 pm | No comments

Guitarist Bill Frisell and his trio were framed in red curtains and white spotlights on stage at the Barns, the winter haven for artists who perform at the Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Jazz, Reviews

Music from the Crooked Road

Music from the Crooked Road

Posted April 26, 2010 at 6:48 pm | No comments

The mountain music of Virginia was featured in the ensemble show, Music from the Crooked Road that recently toured the U.S.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Country, Reviews

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

CHESAPEAKE BAY BLUES FESTIVAL: BLUES FOR A CAUSE: A look back to preview what’s coming!!

Posted April 13, 2010 at 10:48 am | No comments

In May 2009 I had the privilege of attending and photographing Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay Blues for the first time and I was knocked out!

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Posted April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am | No comments

We were invited to meet with writer, producer and guitar player, Gary Hoey at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland on April 7, 2010. 

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Reviews, Rock

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise Photo Gallery

Posted March 19, 2010 at 12:03 pm | One comment

Since January 2006, I’ve had the privilege, and the big fun, of working with and photographing the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

Posted in: Blues, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Ray Davies Having a Rave Up at The Birchmere

Ray Davies Having a Rave Up at The Birchmere

Posted March 10, 2010 at 6:33 pm | No comments

After one of the worst winters in metropolitan Washington, D.C.’s recorded history, the audience at the Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia, was badly in need of a sunny afternoon – and that’s just what Ray Davies conjured up.

Posted in: Classic Rock, Concert Reviews, Reviews

Experience PRS 2009 a Full Force Gale Along the Chesapeake Bay

Experience PRS 2009 a Full Force Gale Along the Chesapeake Bay

Posted September 30, 2009 at 11:14 am | No comments

For the third year in a row the Paul Reed Smith has pulled out the stops for a full force gale of a guitar company trade show near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Stevensville, Maryland.

Posted in: Concert Reviews, Guitars and Gear, Reviews

Monterey Blues Festival Review

Monterey Blues Festival Review

Posted September 30, 2009 at 10:21 am | No comments

The Monterey Blues Festival is held each year over the last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. One of the things I like about the Monterey festival is that it’s more Afro-centric than many other festivals I’ve attended

Posted in: Blues, Blues Reviews, Concert Reviews, Reviews