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  FANTASTIC CAT  They said it couldn’t be done. Four different songwriters joining forces to form a single band? There was simply no precedent (outside of CSNY, The Beatles, The Traveling Wilburys, The Highwaymen, Monsters of Folk, etc). And yet Fantastic Cat did it anyway, defying the odds and teaming up to record their highly unanticipated 2022 debut, The Very Best Of Fantastic Cat. Hailed by Rolling Stone as "a wildly satisfying collection of folk-rock, country, Americana, and good old rock & roll" that offers “equal doses of Dylan and Springsteen,” the album earned the vocal-trading, instrument-swapping collective their national TV debut, sold-out headline dates around the US and Europe, festival performances everywhere from Sundance to Take Root, and a song in the Showtime series Tulsa King. In 2023, the unlikely four-piece teamed up with all-star producer Butch Walker for a 50th anniversary take on Wings’ “Band On The Run,” which prompted even more love from Rolling...

I'm just a long haired son of a sinner Searching for new ways I can get gone I'm a pedal to the highway if you ever wonder why we write these songs 'Cause I'm only one drink away from the devil I'm only one call away from home Yeah, I'm somewhere in the middle I guess I'm just a little Right and wrong Jason Deford aka Jelly Roll is coming to town. If you didnt know his story already, you can click the link and read about it. I love this man. He's come for the school of hard knocks, mostly due to his own doing, he's a husband and a father (I just love his wife Bunnie XOXO). He's testified to Congress on the effects drugs has done to his life in regards to his daughter and her drug addled mother. Here's a small snippet ; he moved me to tears in his honesty. I stayed up to watch the CMT awards to see his performance, that made me cry as well and he did win three awards. Click here for tickets . #jellyroll #sonofasinner #needafavor...

...  So come on, get higher, loosen my lips Faith and desire and the swing of your hips Just pull me down hard And drown me in love... I was  lucky enough to catch Matt Nathanson  on the RockBoat .  He is an INCREDIBLE entertainer.  He is coming to Washington DC on May 4.    There was a picture he posted on his Instagram last summer and it made me SWOON...I guess it was hot where he was performing and he literally performed in his undies!  Hes just so danged cute!  check out my selling platforms

  Butterflies and airplanes Brain dead, Retread, blown out all night raves But I want to fly back to another day And there's nothing you can say To make this go away Daydreamers Holiday...The Clarks The Clarks was a great find for me. I went to see  Michael Tolcher , who I had discovered in one of my many shows to see my absolute favorite musician of all time,  Edwin McCain!   Michael (who has become a very dear friend!) was opening for  The Clarks  at the 930 club in DC.  I went strictly to see Michael and took two of my kiddos with me.  We decided to stay for the Clarks. OMG!! OMG!! I was blown away!  We all were!  We decided to stay and Ive been hooked ever since then,  I do try to see them as much as possible, They are a much  beloved band for people who are my age.  The Clarks are pumped to be back at the one and only Stage AE on June 22nd with special guest Tiny Wars! As a reminder, you’ll also have the opportunity t...

An Evening With Marshall Crenshaw Trio (feat. Dan Hickey and Jared Nickerson) American singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw brings his classic rock / new wave sound to The Miracle Theater. A Top 40 veteran, Crenshaw will be playing old and new favorites alike in a trio format! (at MIRACLE THEATRE) Friday, August 10, 2018 Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM Buy Tickets Here

Stephen Kellogg is one of the most talented, hard working musicians out touring.  I love love love his music!  and the sweetest man you will ever meet.... he tells stories about his family and touring....and his music reflects his storytelling...he weaves human, love, fun and sad into his lyrics.... this is my favorite song....his this is my favorite place.... Here is news from his latest official newsletter: OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER         AUGUST 2017        WWW.STEPHENKELLOGG.COM Hey there SK fans! Jessica K. Martin here. I'm Stephen's manager and I'm doing a guest spot for this edition of the monthly newsletter. I wanted to pull back the curtain a little so that you could see the full scope of our team, whose job it is to "move the ball up the field." When Stephen's agent and I book a tour, my staff goes into high gear working with the venues to put the shows on sale and...

One of my favorite places to check out music is Jammin Java, located in Vienna Virginia - it is one of the best places to see live music.  Everyone there is like FRanily....you should check it out at least once! The following are events scheduled for Jammin Java until September 30, 2017. Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert: Two Telecaster Masters in Concert! Telecaster legends Bill Kirchen and Redd Volkaert are here for a special concert. Kirchen was based in DC for years before relocating to Austin, TX and is a key figure in the DC telecaster sound exemplified by Danny Gatton, Roy Buchanan, and more! Friday, August 18, 2017,  Doors: 6:30 PM / Show: 8:00 PM                                 Toni Romiti KoraTheArtist Toni Romiti is an up-and-coming R&B, hip-hop star whose shows have been sellin...

The following shows are based on my interests on BANDSINTOWN.....I can assure you that the DMV has many many show offerings....  Just Announced:                 Tracy Lawrence Weinberg Center for the Arts @ Frederick, MD Sun, Oct 22, 2017 Charm City Devils PRE-ORDER STONE HORSES FIRST RELEASE featuring members of CCD! @ Columbia, MD Fri, Aug 18, 2017                   Luke Brindley The Miracle Theatre @ Washington, DC Sun, Nov 05, 2017                 Billy Currington Merriweather Post Pavilion @ Columbia, MD Sun, Sep 24, 2017                 The Doobie Brothers The Great Frederick Fair @ Frederick, MD Thu, Sep 21, 2017                 Dan Layus The Hamilton Live @ Washington, DC Sat, Sep 23, ...