Saturday, August 13, 2011
Monday, August 1, 2011
August Concert Previews for ON TAP Magazine
MONDAY, AUGUST 1
Merle Haggard at the Birchmere
While Johnny Cash may be one of the most renown country outlaws, Merle Haggard has to be one of its most authentic. During an interview with Haggard and Cash about the famous San Quentin prison performance, Haggard told the Man in Black he had been there. “I don’t remember you being on the bill,” Cash said, to which Haggard replied, “I was in the audience.” The early years in California for the Bakersfield youth were tough: his father passed when he was nine, he dabbled in truancy and petty crimes, and eventually was sentenced to three years at San Quentin for attempted robbery in 1957. Life in prison changed Haggard’s outlook and when he was finally released, he took a more serious approach to music, which he had dabbled with before his incarceration. Alongside Buck Owens and his band, The Stranglers, Haggard had begun to develop what would later be called The Bakersfield Sound, a rougher style of country than Nashville’s Honky Tonk, with a signature Fender Telecaster driving the way. Nearly fifty years later, “The Hag” has countless number one hits and Country Music Awards, three Grammys, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alexandria will play host to one of Country Music’s greatest legends.
Starts at 9:30 p.m. $79.50. - Jason Walsh
The Birchmere: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA; 703-549-7500;www.birchmere.com
http://merlehaggard.com/
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Summer Slaughter Tour at 9:30 Club
One of the heaviest and darkest tours of the summer will be invading the 9:30 this August. Now in its fifth year, the Summer Slaughter Tour sees The Black Dahlia Murder and Whitechapel leading the pack, with veterans like Six Feet Under and Darkest Hour providing support. The Black Dahlia Murder hails from the Detroit area and recently released their newest studio album, “Ritual,” which Vocalist Trevor Strnad says represents their outlook on live performance. “When we play a show, it's like a ritual, a group catharsis,” Strnad said. “We are unified with our fans through the platform of live performance. There is a real magic there. Like the album cover represents, there are two halves required; us and you. Yes, we are an evil band. Yes, we sing about Satan. But really, how I see it, our evil is for your own good. The character Satan in our music represents the freedom to think for yourself.” Whitechapel from Knoxville, Tennessee brings their deathcore mayhem to the slaughter, still promoting their third record, “A New Era of Corruption.” DC locals Darkest Hour found their way on this tour as well, with “The Human Romance” being their current output of new material. One of the most brutal acts on the roster is Six Feet Under, part of the Florida death metal explosion in the 90s, who have released eight studio full-lengths since their inception almost twenty years ago. Rounding out the bill are Dying Fetus, As Bloos Runs Black, Oceano, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Powerglove.
Starts at 2:30 p.m. $24. - Jason Walsh
9:30 Club: 815 V. St. NW, D.C.; 202-265-0930; www.930.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Marginal Man, Strike Anywhere, Damnation A.D. at Black Cat
One of DCs seminal hardcore bands will be headlining the Black Cat this month with their unique underground anthems. Marginal Man rose from the ashes of their first project, Artificial Peace, which was one of the many infamous acts found on the classic Dischord compilation, “Flex Your Head,” as well as the band Toasterhead. They rose out of the streets of DC with groups like Minor Threat, Government Issue, Faith, Void, and S.O.A., which featured Henry Rollins. In the 80s they release “Identity” and “Double Image,” hardcore classics found in any complete collection of the era and some thirty years later, Marginal Man will still get the mosh pit moving in the Capitol. Richmond’s Strike Anywhere will be at the Cat along with Damnation A.D., who are also from the District. For a night of local hardcore history, this will be a fun show not to miss.
Starts at 8:30 p.m. $15. - Jason Walsh
Black Cat: 1811 14th St. NW, D.C.; 202-667-4490; www.blackcatdc.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Warchild at Rock and Roll Hotel
Thrash metal will be annihilating the stage at the Rock and Roll Hotel as DC’s own Warchild brings their “beer fueled” mayhem to another hometown show. This relatively new group will be releasing their first album this year and their song, “Back to the Mines,” is featured in the Relentless Energy Drink “2011 Clash” skate video. If you want an idea of what you’re getting into, hit up their website (warchilddc.com) and check out their insanely hilarious interview around town with Rochelle Relton. Warchild slays in the vein of Municipal Waste and all those great 80s thrash/mosh bands from yesteryear, so all you headbangers should hit up the Rock and Roll Hotel this August for your shot of metal.
Starts at 8:30 p.m. $10. - Jason Walsh
Rock N Roll Hotel: 1353 H St. NE, D.C.; 202-388-ROCK; www.rockandrollhoteldc.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
The Pietasters and The Thrilltones at Jammin’ Java
The two-tone locals are back again and the mad ska beats will be dropping at the Jammin’ Java. The Pietasters were conceived on the campus of Virginia Tech and for the past two decades have proved themselves to be one of the most talented and diverse ska outfits in the States. They were one of the early bands on Rancid founder Tim Armstrong’s fledgling label Hellcat Records in the mid-nineties, alongside The Slackers, Hepcat, and Dropkick Murphys. They have opened for Joe Strummer, played on the Warped Tour, and released six studio albums to date. But, their live performance is what they are all about, crashing dancehalls at every given chance. Providing support on this evening’s bill are The Thrilltones from DC. Tight quarters at the Java, so this will be skankin’ room only.
Starts at 9:30 p.m. $17 advance/$20 day of show. - Jason Walsh
Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA; 703-255-1566; www.jamminjava.com
Merle Haggard at the Birchmere
While Johnny Cash may be one of the most renown country outlaws, Merle Haggard has to be one of its most authentic. During an interview with Haggard and Cash about the famous San Quentin prison performance, Haggard told the Man in Black he had been there. “I don’t remember you being on the bill,” Cash said, to which Haggard replied, “I was in the audience.” The early years in California for the Bakersfield youth were tough: his father passed when he was nine, he dabbled in truancy and petty crimes, and eventually was sentenced to three years at San Quentin for attempted robbery in 1957. Life in prison changed Haggard’s outlook and when he was finally released, he took a more serious approach to music, which he had dabbled with before his incarceration. Alongside Buck Owens and his band, The Stranglers, Haggard had begun to develop what would later be called The Bakersfield Sound, a rougher style of country than Nashville’s Honky Tonk, with a signature Fender Telecaster driving the way. Nearly fifty years later, “The Hag” has countless number one hits and Country Music Awards, three Grammys, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Alexandria will play host to one of Country Music’s greatest legends.
Starts at 9:30 p.m. $79.50. - Jason Walsh
The Birchmere: 3701 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA; 703-549-7500;www.birchmere.com
http://merlehaggard.com/
MONDAY, AUGUST 15
Summer Slaughter Tour at 9:30 Club
One of the heaviest and darkest tours of the summer will be invading the 9:30 this August. Now in its fifth year, the Summer Slaughter Tour sees The Black Dahlia Murder and Whitechapel leading the pack, with veterans like Six Feet Under and Darkest Hour providing support. The Black Dahlia Murder hails from the Detroit area and recently released their newest studio album, “Ritual,” which Vocalist Trevor Strnad says represents their outlook on live performance. “When we play a show, it's like a ritual, a group catharsis,” Strnad said. “We are unified with our fans through the platform of live performance. There is a real magic there. Like the album cover represents, there are two halves required; us and you. Yes, we are an evil band. Yes, we sing about Satan. But really, how I see it, our evil is for your own good. The character Satan in our music represents the freedom to think for yourself.” Whitechapel from Knoxville, Tennessee brings their deathcore mayhem to the slaughter, still promoting their third record, “A New Era of Corruption.” DC locals Darkest Hour found their way on this tour as well, with “The Human Romance” being their current output of new material. One of the most brutal acts on the roster is Six Feet Under, part of the Florida death metal explosion in the 90s, who have released eight studio full-lengths since their inception almost twenty years ago. Rounding out the bill are Dying Fetus, As Bloos Runs Black, Oceano, Fleshgod Apocalypse, and Powerglove.
Starts at 2:30 p.m. $24. - Jason Walsh
9:30 Club: 815 V. St. NW, D.C.; 202-265-0930; www.930.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 20
Marginal Man, Strike Anywhere, Damnation A.D. at Black Cat
One of DCs seminal hardcore bands will be headlining the Black Cat this month with their unique underground anthems. Marginal Man rose from the ashes of their first project, Artificial Peace, which was one of the many infamous acts found on the classic Dischord compilation, “Flex Your Head,” as well as the band Toasterhead. They rose out of the streets of DC with groups like Minor Threat, Government Issue, Faith, Void, and S.O.A., which featured Henry Rollins. In the 80s they release “Identity” and “Double Image,” hardcore classics found in any complete collection of the era and some thirty years later, Marginal Man will still get the mosh pit moving in the Capitol. Richmond’s Strike Anywhere will be at the Cat along with Damnation A.D., who are also from the District. For a night of local hardcore history, this will be a fun show not to miss.
Starts at 8:30 p.m. $15. - Jason Walsh
Black Cat: 1811 14th St. NW, D.C.; 202-667-4490; www.blackcatdc.com
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Warchild at Rock and Roll Hotel
Thrash metal will be annihilating the stage at the Rock and Roll Hotel as DC’s own Warchild brings their “beer fueled” mayhem to another hometown show. This relatively new group will be releasing their first album this year and their song, “Back to the Mines,” is featured in the Relentless Energy Drink “2011 Clash” skate video. If you want an idea of what you’re getting into, hit up their website (warchilddc.com) and check out their insanely hilarious interview around town with Rochelle Relton. Warchild slays in the vein of Municipal Waste and all those great 80s thrash/mosh bands from yesteryear, so all you headbangers should hit up the Rock and Roll Hotel this August for your shot of metal.
Starts at 8:30 p.m. $10. - Jason Walsh
Rock N Roll Hotel: 1353 H St. NE, D.C.; 202-388-ROCK; www.rockandrollhoteldc.com
SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
The Pietasters and The Thrilltones at Jammin’ Java
The two-tone locals are back again and the mad ska beats will be dropping at the Jammin’ Java. The Pietasters were conceived on the campus of Virginia Tech and for the past two decades have proved themselves to be one of the most talented and diverse ska outfits in the States. They were one of the early bands on Rancid founder Tim Armstrong’s fledgling label Hellcat Records in the mid-nineties, alongside The Slackers, Hepcat, and Dropkick Murphys. They have opened for Joe Strummer, played on the Warped Tour, and released six studio albums to date. But, their live performance is what they are all about, crashing dancehalls at every given chance. Providing support on this evening’s bill are The Thrilltones from DC. Tight quarters at the Java, so this will be skankin’ room only.
Starts at 9:30 p.m. $17 advance/$20 day of show. - Jason Walsh
Jammin Java: 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA; 703-255-1566; www.jamminjava.com
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