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Riffs is the place to find up-to-date information on the D.C. and Baltimore live music scenes and read interviews with artists and reviews of the latest releases and concerts.

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  • Quirky acoustic rock duo the Front Bottoms perform at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Va.

    Concert review: the Front Bottoms

    Quirky acoustic rock duo the Front Bottoms perform at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Va. Published 2:45 p.m. February 3, 2012 - Comments

     
  • Psychadelic rockers Liftoff perform at their record release party at the Black Cat in Washington, DC.

    Concert review: Liftoff

    Psychadelic rockers Liftoff perform at their record release party at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 1:04 p.m. January 25, 2012 - Comments

     
  • The Smithereens managed to bring all the excitement of the big venue, leaving much of the audience on their feet,  grinning and shaking their heads in amazement at feeling this good once again.

    Concert review: The Smithereens - Rams Head On Stage (Slideshow)

    The Smithereens managed to bring all the excitement of the big venue, leaving much of the audience on their feet, grinning and shaking their heads in amazement at feeling this good once again. Published 5:07 p.m. January 14, 2012 - Comments

     
  • European synth-pop band VNV Nation perform in Washington DC at the 9:30 Club.

    Concert review: VNV Nation

    European synth-pop band VNV Nation perform in Washington DC at the 9:30 Club. Published 11:58 a.m. December 15, 2011 - Comments

     
  • Avant-garde hardcore icons the Dillinger Escape Plan perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC.

    Concert review: the Dillinger Escape Plan

    Avant-garde hardcore icons the Dillinger Escape Plan perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Published 11:37 a.m. December 5, 2011 - Comments

     
  • Chicago's Mannequin Men play Backstage at the Black Cat in Washington, DC.

    Concert review: Mannequin Men

    Chicago's Mannequin Men play Backstage at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 3:11 p.m. November 29, 2011 - Comments

     
  • The eclectic Brooklyn band the Loom performs at the Velvet Lounge in Washington DC.

    Concert review: The Loom

    The eclectic Brooklyn band the Loom performs at the Velvet Lounge in Washington DC. Published 4:48 p.m. November 28, 2011 - Comments

     
  • Adam Young brings Owl City to the 9:30 Club.

    Concert review: Owl City

    Adam Young brings Owl City to the 9:30 Club. Published 10:14 a.m. November 21, 2011 - Comments

     
  • The Swedish dance rockers the Sounds perform at the Black Cat in Washington, DC.

    Concert review: the Sounds

    The Swedish dance rockers the Sounds perform at the Black Cat in Washington, DC. Published 12:44 p.m. November 11, 2011 - Comments

     
  • Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC.

    Concert review: Mat Kearney

    Singer/songwriter Mat Kearney performs at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC. Published 11:42 a.m. November 7, 2011 - Comments

     
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Stephen Bradley

Stephen Bradley

Stephen Bradley is an avid music listener and an occasional writer.  He grew up in the Washington DC area and has been embedded in the local music scene for years.  Currently he lives in Vienna, VA.   He enjoys bands that ...

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