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Its good to be back

Filed under: Fairfax, Rock — Tags: , , , , , , , , , — Dave @ 7:00 pm

Its been a while, but that doesn’t mean that we’ve been missing music. We have had some serious server problems and now we’re good to go (by the way, FIOS fast connection . . . interesting server restrictions). Too many shows have gone by without any input.

This Saturday,November 22nd, Redshift is playing at Firehouse Grill in Fairfax. They’re playing as a power trio now and are ready to rock even harder. Also playing, Kamura, Madrone, and Iris Divine. Shows starts at 9pm.

Also this Saturday, the Speaks are playing at PJ Skidoos in Fairfax.

College is Back

Most colleges in the area are getting back in session and at least one college bar is throwing down this Saturday. Fat Tuesday’s is putting on a huge show right across the street from George Mason University. Music is not done in Fairfax, so this is the official launch of local music at a different bar (sorry T.T.’s). Starting at 4:00pm on Saturday, August 23rd, Fat’s will be rocking out. Performers at the show include Everyone But Pete, Vinn Fiz, 23 Rainy Days, NUMA, Finver Four, The Speaks, The Common Threat, and Anamide. Its not everyday that bars and bands throw down for GMU students, so make it there.

Also on Saturday, a bit of an all day music festival will be going down at Jammin Java. Beginning at Noon David Moreale, Brianna Lane, Kelley McRae and Ben Arthur will be performing. Then at 6:00pm The Midnight Appointment and Sparky’s Flaw are playing. Finally, the main jam going on at 10:00pm features Square Trio and Politicks. There’s no excuse to not rock-out in Northern VA on Saturday Night. (more…)

Friday, Big Night for Local music

This is looking like its going to be a music packed weekend. It starts off big on Friday with three local music shows. First, Redshift will be playing at the 9:30 Club for the first time with The War Within and Rome in a Day. Doors open at 6:00pm for that show. These are three up-and-coming local bands that you’ll want to catch before they are touring nationally.

Second, Future is playing at the State Theatre in Falls Church with Poor Man�s Lobster and Panacea at 8:00pm. I saw Future play with Poor Man’s Lobster at T.T. Reynold’s and it was one of the best local performances I have seen in a long time. Be sure to check these guys out.

Third, a local favorite, The Speaks, is playing at The Auld Shebeen with JunkFood and Klepto Radio starting at 8:00pm. It should be a good show and proves that music still exists in the City of Fairfax.

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Redshift and more

Filed under: Rock, VA — Tags: , , , , , , , — Dave @ 7:35 am

It’s Friday and while that means some of you “ain’t got shit to do” others have to bust your asses at work before you can party your asses off at a bar somewhere. Well tonight make that somewhere the State Theatre in Falls Church, VA. One of the area’s up-and-coming bands, Redshift, is going to be rocking out at the State Theatre (Doors open 7:00pm, show starts at 9:00pm). Redshift has been working in the studio and they have some great new material. Also tonight, The Speaks, No Compromise, and The Blackjacks. Tickets are $13 at the door and ages 18+ can get in.

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