Clad in all black, scruffy beards, and London accents, the boys of Lovelife crowded into the shower of U St. Music Hall to escape that infamous U Hall bass for an interview with WGTB. Coming off a recent showcase at SXSW, as well as a West Coast tour, the band has certainly been on the upswing after the release of two self-released EPs, The Fourth Floor and El Regreso. Read More »
I had high expectations for the Fun. concert. My idols, Robin Hilton and Bob Boilen from NPR’s All Songs Considered, called it one of the best live shows of the year, and thus I was expecting something life-changing. While it was not a life-changing show it certainly was a good one.
Georgetown has quite the list of musical mavens that have passed through our campus. This Saturday, we will be adding yet another name that, while not in the spotlight right now, is bound to be. ZZ Ward will be performing her praised full-length debut Till the Casket Drops.
“I like all of your posts on Facebook.” No, no no, I found myself thinking as these words left my mouth. I was standing next to Ben Schneider, lead singer of my favorite band Lord Huron, after watching his thoroughly beautiful and lively performance Sunday night, October 7, at The Black Cat, and this was all I could find to say? What about “Your lyrics are gorgeous and inspiring” or “Where did you come up with the idea for the album artwork and the video trailers and the fake novelist for your first full-length album Lonesome Dreams?” or even “I am eternally grateful to NPR for streaming your new record before its release and have listened to it 1059371 times already”?
The annual GEMA Rocks concert is a Georgetown tradition that you don’t want to miss (although if you can’t make it out to Gonda, you can still catch the live stream of Saturday’s performance on WGTB!). This year’s performers include a slew of GU alums who have made it big in music, comedy, and television, and they’re going to put on a killer show representing six decades of Hoya talent.
And it’s coming up in just a few days!
WGTB Board & Friends take a field trip to the combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell in Hoya Court in anticipation of DAS RACIST’s arrival in Bulldog Alley for the fall concert this Saturday, November 19th with Millionyoung and Paperhaus. You won’t want to miss out. Ticket information after the jump!
The giant green Adriondack chair on the lawn of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts has provided endless hours of amusement and climbing activity for Georgetown students late at night, but this is probably the first time a full-fledged band has graced its wooden slats. Jeremy Messersmith, a Minneapolis-based indie-folk singer with an enthusiastic and gregarious band, stopped by The Big Chair last Sunday before the group’s show at DC9 that night (playing with Keegan DeWitt.) Despite the rain and bugs, the band played a few songs on the chair, including a lovely Magnetic Fields cover that fits perfectly with Messersmith’s golden-warm yet slightly haunting aesthetic. Check them out after the jump. Read More »
On Friday February 12th, the Postelles arrived in Washington, DC to end their winding U.S. tour. Ready to dazzle the crowd at the Red Palace and conclude the tour with a bang before heading home to NYC, frontman Daniel Balk took some time with WGTB to reflect on the band’s building success and laugh at a few stories from the experience along the way. Read More »
