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.
English singer/songwriter Ben Howard continuous upward ascent at DC's 9:30 Club. Published 10:26 a.m. October 1, 2012 - Comments
English post-punk revivalists Bloc Party bring their tour to the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Published 6:34 p.m. September 28, 2012 - Comments
The psychedelic/funk collaboration AM & Shawn Lee play at the Montserrat House in Washington DC. Published 1:01 p.m. September 28, 2012 - Comments
Toronto post-grunge noise rockers METZ play a blistering set at DC9 in Washington DC. Published 8:53 a.m. September 14, 2012 - Comments
Soulful rockers Little Barrie's distinctly English sound at DC9 in Washington DC. Published 11:42 a.m. September 12, 2012 - Comments
Boston indie folk rockers Cowgill perform at the Velvet Lounge in Washington DC. Published 11:27 a.m. September 11, 2012 - Comments
Pop/rock band Third Eye Blind play the third show of the Nats Live concert series this season. Published 9:30 a.m. September 4, 2012 - Comments
The youthful singer/songwriter Todd Carey performs at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Published 10:37 a.m. August 31, 2012 - Comments
Genuinely unknown, the Brooklyn duo Ms Mr perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Published 9:20 a.m. August 29, 2012 - Comments
'90s rock act Toadies turn back the clock at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland. Published 9:47 a.m. August 27, 2012 - Comments
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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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 have been broken up for at least a decade.