On New Year’s Eve, rock and roll history unfolded in Downtown Roanoke. Grace Potter and Holy Roller took the stage for the very first concert at The Exchange, a brand-new 1,200-person music hall carved into the bones of the historic First National Exchange Bank. The whole evening felt ceremonial, a city welcoming a new venue, a venue welcoming its first artists, and artists with the kind of presence that turn a concert venue into the stuff of legend.

Ingrid Michaelson turned the Lincoln Theatre into a glowing holiday sanctuary last weekend, delivering a Christmas concert that felt both intimate and festive. Framed by red and green backdrop lighting and accented with red and green flower leis draped across the microphones, the evening unfolded like a living holiday card, thoughtfully composed and filled with genuine cheer.

Baltimore-based modern pop sensation Enslow lit up Washington, DC, headlining an unforgettable night at DC9 Nightclub alongside The Soularites and Astronaut Class. The second floor of DC9 buzzed with futuristic pop energy as Enslow took center stage, instantly captivating the crowd with her signature charisma and stellar sound.

Last Thursday, The Wood Brothers returned to Washington, DC, and transformed the 9:30 Club into a warm listening room for the release of their latest album, Puff of Smoke. The historic venue felt like the ideal home to return to for a band that has spent nearly two decades blurring the lines between Americana, folk, soul, and roots rock.

Baltimore’s rising modern-pop force, Enslow, brought a jolt of electricity to Towson last month, celebrating the release of CRUSH with a commanding performance at the Recher Theater. The five-piece band opened the evening for regional favorites Pressing Strings, but by the time Enslow wrapped their set, it was clear they had already carved out a spotlight of their own.

This past Friday, the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park in Vienna, Virginia, was electrified by the soulful sounds of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Hailing from Jacksonville, Florida, the powerhouse ensemble led by the husband-and-wife duo of guitarist Derek Trucks and vocalist Susan Tedeschi brought a night of fiery musicianship and communal energy that reminded audiences why they’ve become one of the most respected live acts in modern rock and blues.

Washington, D.C.’s Wharf was alive with glitter and guitar riffs Sunday night as British glam rockers The Struts stormed The Anthem, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their breakthrough debut album Everybody Wants. The show, which featured a fiery opening set from Los Angeles hard rock outfit Dirty Honey, marked a highlight on the band’s current North American tour, running through the end of September 2025.

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