This Providence discover voice, sound
Music is an evanescent entity, and no band knows this more than This Providence, a now four-piece band from Seattle that has had eight different line-ups in a three-year period.
Use the fields below to perform an advanced search of The Eagle's archives. This will return articles, images, and multimedia relevant to your query.
29 items found for your search. If no results were found please broaden your search.
Music is an evanescent entity, and no band knows this more than This Providence, a now four-piece band from Seattle that has had eight different line-ups in a three-year period.
When D.C.-based band Honor By August faces comparisons to their Georgetown compatriots, Vertical Horizon, the members jump at the chance to set the record straight.
On Feb. 24, Jimmy Eat World performed to a sold-out 9:30 club during their "Clarity x10" tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the record with a selective, 10-stop tour in which they perform the album live from start to finish.
If Saturday's show at Jammin Java indicated the future of music, the world is in trouble.
Even with recent attention from stations like VH1 and MTV, rock musician Matt Nathanson maintains that the music, and not mainstream media's version of success, is still the most important part of his career.
Relient K "Let It Snow Baby ... Let It Reindeer" (Capitol Records) Grade: B Sounds Like: Another pop Christmas album
Few 20-year-olds are taken seriously in the music business. But Adam Siska, bassist for the Chicago-based pop rock band The Academy Is ..., is one who has the industry's attention.
At a time when most college kids are struggling to pass final exams and finding a job, Ben Kenney, the bass player for Incubus and former guitarist for The Roots, was already a professional musician.
At AU, teachers have high expectations for their students. But students also expect quality from their teachers. A teacher should be intelligent, reasonable and punctual.
In a tiny dressing room upstairs at the 9:30 club, Rachael Yamagata sat on a counter, talking into her phone.
Neon lights, a sound board and a stage replaced the Tavern's usual décor of tables and chairs Saturday night, while fans began lining up an hour before the doors to welcome Josh Kelley and Sam Grow to AU.
Girls - be careful who you turn down. If he's a guitar-playing nerd in high school, you just might be surprised to find he's written some very bitter songs about you 10 years later.
The average college student spends the bulk of his or her time attending class, working on homework and relaxing on the weekends. But Will Anderson, lead singer and keyboardist for pop-rock band Sparky's Flaw - who will be hitting the stage at Jammin' Java in Arlington, Va., Wednesday - had a different college tale to tell.
Ani DiFranco, who has 19 albums and three EPs to her name, does little to make her newest offering, "Red Letter Year," stand out from her previous arsenal of feminist-driven lyrics and aggressive, acoustic sound. Though the album is lyrically deep, it takes too long to deliver DiFranco's signature sound and even longer to become sonically appealing.
A family band might sound like a gimmick in the current age of sophisticated, experimental music, but Brothers and Sisters proved Sunday night that they weren't ashamed of their family tree.
The name "Matt Miller" has recently gained a modicum of notoriety in the AU area. The stickers affixed to garbage cans and signs in the Tenleytown area make you wonder: just who is Matt Miller?
Politics and music have always been a powerful combination. Events like Woodstock and organizations like Rock the Vote stand as hallmarks, boasting the success of such a blend. And now, a new band on the scene adds its name to the ranks.
Big name acts make their way through the District, and even AU's campus, on a regular basis. But the D.C. music scene isn't limited to Jason Mraz stopping by DAR Constitution Hall. D.C. offers up its fair share of impressive native musical acts. Below, you'll find just a few of the great artists the city has to offer.The SketchesAs soon as "Dizzy," the opening track on The Sketches' debut album, begins to play, comparisons to the Beatles are undeniable. "Secret Alphabets," released in 2007, reveals a band comfortable with their roots, showcasing tight, three-part harmonies and straightforward rock beats. Charlie Bernardo, lead singer and primary songwriter on the album, embraces his Freddie Mercury-esque voice to explore octaves some female vocalists can't even reach. The quartet fills out their melodic, mainstream sound with Bernardo's brother Manny on piano and guitar, Greg Watkins on electric and double bass and Dave Magazine on drums.Upcoming dates: Rock and Roll Hotel, Aug. 28, with Carolina Liar.Friday Night BoysAndrew Goldstein, the original Friday Night Boy, began the band as a solo project he maintained while floating around as guitarist for other local bands. Their pop/dance sound has begun garnering industry attention - the band was recently featured on TRL as a band to keep on the radar. Goldstein combines techno loops, his breathy voice and arpeggiated guitar riffs to ensnare any listener on the prowl for something upbeat. They are currently showcasing their carefree sound up and down the East Coast with All Time Low and Hit the Lights.Upcoming dates: Sterling Community Center in Sterling, Va., Aug. 23; Recher Theater in Towson, Md., Aug. 24.ThrushesThrushes, listing Phil Spector as one of their main influences, aim to recreate his infamous wall of sound with their dreamy sonic landscapes on their debut record, "Sun Come Undone." This Baltimore-based trio's other influences include Belle and Sebastian and the Chiffons, which contributes to their experimental, retro sound. Lead singer Anna Connor draws a diverse, fluctuating picture where poetic lyrics appear along the way. Effect-heavy guitars played by Casey Harvey provide a shoe-gazing canvas which bassist Rachel Tracy paints on to provide a guide for the journey. Upcoming dates: Hampden Fest in Baltimore, Sat., Sept. 13; The Ottobar in Baltimore, Oct. 2.Junior League BandIf music led by a sleepy, soft voice and filled out with upbeat drums, fiddles and banjos intrigues your ear, then investigate the Junior League Band. Lissy Rosemont's family actively participated in the folk scene, so she is no newcomer to Americana music. On "Oh, Dear," their 2007 LP release, Rosemont swings in and out of blues bass lines and country fiddle riffs to create a gentle, easy sound that is both engaging and enjoyable. Upcoming dates: Black Cat, Oct. 4; IOTA, in Arlington, Va., Oct. 31.Lloyd Dobler EffectIt's surprising a band that has played together for over six years just released their self-titled, studio debut this past July. But the Lloyd Dobler Effect, an energetic and forceful band, doesn't rest on their laurels as they construct melodic rock that never leaves the pocket. They swing from introspective, synthesizer-led jams to wailing guitar solos that keep the beat rolling. With lead vocalist Phil Kominski at the helm, the Lloyd Dobler Effect has cultivated a diverse audience with their tight performances and candor with fans.Upcoming dates: Nottingham's Labor Day Bash in Columbia, Md., Sun., Aug. 31; The Greene Turtle in Frederick, Md., Sept. 13; Baltimore Music Conference, Sept. 18.
Whether you are driving with the top down, sitting by a body of water or even taking a break from a summer session class on the quad, these are songs meant for summer play. So pull out your mix tape, CD or iPod and let these tunes jumpstart your own summer playlist for 2008.
Jimmy Eat World and Paramore performed to a sold-out crowd in AU's Bender Arena Saturday night. They didn't disappoint.