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.
The Chicago indie pop quintet Gold Motel plays at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia. Published 11:42 a.m. August 18, 2012 - Comments
Portland, Oregon's indie duo John Heart Jackie perform at the Velvet Lounge in Washington DC. Published 12:26 p.m. August 15, 2012 - Comments
Cincinnati's unique pop/rock quarter Pomegranates bring their energetic live show to DC9 in Washington DC. Published 12:33 p.m. August 11, 2012 - Comments
Emo/pop/punk mainstay the Promise Ring performs at the 9:30 Club after a 10 year absence. Published 12:21 p.m. August 7, 2012 - Comments
Playing their blend of alternative rock with blues-rock has always given them a mellow vibe, but playing at Nationals Park they were able to fill the ball park. Published 2:35 a.m. August 4, 2012 - Comments
The Gaslight Anthem is a band on the cusp of stepping into the larger limelight. Published 1:56 a.m. August 4, 2012 - Comments
This reached an even higher decibel several minutes later when the band performed their ideological summation “New Noise” which for all intents and purposes capped off the night. Published 1:04 p.m. July 30, 2012 - Comments
Best Coast the 9:30 Club: the fuzz of their guitar work for better or for worse dominated their sound the entire evening. Published 12:20 p.m. July 30, 2012 - Comments
Chilean hip-hop artist Ana Tijoux performs Backstage at the Black Cat. Published 12:24 p.m. July 23, 2012 - Comments
The Promise Ring reunite after ten years and continuing their reunion tour Friday night at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC. Published 9:50 a.m. July 17, 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.