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Category Archives: Capital Sound

‘Capital Sound’ will focus on covering the music scene in the local area around Washington,, DC. Any night one can hear the rhythms and beats seeping out of the countless venues in and around the city. The area is culturally rich and has one of the best music scenes in the world. If you don’t believe it – please follow this column. If you already know – I hope you stay for the ride. Chances are I am going to stumble across something you like and if you have open your ears you may find something new you will enjoy.

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‘The Psychedelic Furs and The Go-Go’s’ at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Mike Spain
The Go-Go's. Photo courtesy of thecoverzone.com.

The storms hit the area in the morning and afternoon but were finished way before The Psychedelic Furs hit the stage at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. The crowd on the lawn was spared from the storm and everyone enjoyed the … Continue reading →

Rhonda Vincent at Brunswick High School by Mike Spain

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Mike Spain
Rhonda Vincent. Photo courtesy of Rhonda's website.

When you arrived at Brunswick High School on Sunday you knew you were at the right place with Rhonda Vincent’s Martha White tour bus parked in the parking lot. They had food inside including barbeque sandwiches, chili, sodas, all the … Continue reading →

‘The Outlaws” and Special Guest ‘Kenny Young Band’ at Weinberg Center for the Arts by Mike Spain

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Mike Spain
The Outlaws. Photos © John Gellman. All rights reserved.

If you love guitar driven music be it Southern Rock, blues, or something in between then the Weinberg Center for the Arts was the place to be on Friday night. The up and coming  Kenny Young Band opened the show … Continue reading →

Keb’ Mo’ at The Music Center at Strathmore

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Mike Spain
Keb;Mo'.

Keb’ Mo’ looked like a vintage blues man as he walked out on The Music Center at Strathmore’s Concert Hall stage with his resonator guitar. He opened his show with the beautiful “Every Morning” without his band. Authentic blues poured … Continue reading →

Pat McGee Band with Special Guest Ari Hest at The Music Center at Strathmore by Mike Spain

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Mike Spain
O’Connell musicians pose at the end of the show at the Strathmore, North Bethesda with the Pat McGee Band. Photo by Daniel Glass Photography.
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The Washington area music scene was well represented at the Pat McGee Band concert at the The Music Center at Strathmore on Friday, September 29, 2012. Members from Edie from Ohio and The Potato Caboose joined Pat McGee and his … Continue reading →

Joe Jackson at The Music Center at Strathmore by Mike Spain

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Mike Spain
Joe Jackson.

Joe Jackson performed a seamless mix of Duke Ellington classics and Jackson’s own songs at Strathmore on Sunday night. He began his set solo walking out to his electric piano and playing a Duke Ellington song. He made clear it … Continue reading →

Sinbad, Israel Houghton, & New Breed at The Patriot Center by Mike Spain

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Mike Spain
Israel Houghton and New Breed.

Grace Covenant Church showed Fairfax they know how to throw a celebration: have the Pastor emcee, invite the congregation, and open the doors to the public. Start the night off with a set of music from multi Grammy Award-winning Israel … Continue reading →

‘The Fresh Beat Band’ at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Mike Spain
The Freshbeat Band. Photo by Boris Kravchenko.

The Fresh Beat Band attracted a large crowd for a Tuesday afternoon show at Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. The weather was perfect with plenty of blue sky, seasonal temperatures, and no rain. The band performed with youthful enthusiasm, high energy, … Continue reading →

Joe Walsh at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Mike Spain
Joe Walsh. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.

Joe Walsh did not need an opening act on August 13th. The guitarist is well known for his work in the James Gang, The Eagles and his solo work. The weather was wonderful at Wolf Trap and the audience was … Continue reading →

‘Iron Cross’ at University of Maryland’s Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center by Mike Spain

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Mike Spain
Iron Cross: CHIT SAN MAUNG (Lead Guitar), KA YAN (Drummer), BANYAR NAING (Keyboards), KHIN MAUNG THANT (Bass Guitar), LAY PHU (Vocals), MYO GYI (Vocals), AH NGE (Vocals), and Y WINE (Vocals) . Photo courtesy of Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center.

Great music transcends language barriers. Saturday night I wished I understood Burmese when I went to University of Maryland to see Iron Cross. I know I would have enjoyed the show even more. Iron Cross attracted a large crowd of people … Continue reading →

Jackson Browne With Sara Watkins at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Mike Spain
Jackson Browne. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.

It is rare to see the headliner introduce the opening act; however that is exactly what Jackson Browne did Monday night at Wolf Trap when he introduced Sara Watkins. Jackson Browne also sat in for her last two songs of … Continue reading →

John Tesh at Wolf Trap by Mike Spain

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Mike Spain
John Tesh. Photo courtesy of Wolf Trap.

John Tesh looks so natural fronting a band even if it is a 12-piece big band orchestra. His speaking voice and stage presence has been honed by many years of television and radio work. Fifty plus years of practicing, playing, … Continue reading →

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