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I know Heather and I went and Melissa played her hits, but that’s about it.
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311, The Tragically Hip, Rusted Root, Son Volt, Agents of Good Roots, Blues Traveler & Lenny Kravitz at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA for H.O.R.D.E.
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A second year of H.O.R.D.E. and I was looking forward too it. Going from main stage to side stage and back again, and Blues Traveler was the star of the show.
Washington Post review
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Rage Against the Machine with The Jesus Lizard at Patriot Center, Fairfax, VA, USA
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Never before or since have I been to a show where they kept the house lights on for the entire show out of concern for the GA floor. Say what you will about Rage, but they absolutely crush it live.
Washington Post review
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Tori Amos with Josh Clayton-Felt at Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, USA
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Seeing Tori for a second time this year was no chore. After opening with “Beauty Queen -> Horses” again, it was a completely different setlist with a nice mix off all three albums, with great covers of “Let It Be” and “Purple Rain”.
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Tracy Chapman with Charlie Hunter Trio at Filene Center at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA, USA
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Tracy Chapman had major hits with her debut album, but another big hit with “Give Me One Reason”. Heather and I went to this show and loved her.
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Hootie & the Blowfish at Nissan Pavilion, Bristow, VA, USA
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Hootie & the Blowfish didn’t achieve the same level of success with their second major label release, but we were happy to get free tickets to see them.
Washington Post review
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Seven Mary Three with Poe & The Refreshments at 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA
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I hadn’t gotten to see much of Seven Mary Three during the DC101 Chili Cookoff, which was too bad as of the three bands signed to major labels who had drummers I was in band with (also emmet swimming and The Pietasters), they were the most successful. I got my chance here, plus I also enjoyed Poe & The Refreshments.
Washington Post review
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Vince Neil with Slaughter & Warrant at Jaxx Nightclub, Springfield, VA, USA
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A bunch of hair metal bands I hadn’t seen in their prime, I was down to see them all at a packed and sweaty Jaxx. Vince Neil (from Mötley Crüe) got the most love, obviously, and his band pumped out the Crüe hits.
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emmet swimming with Modern Yesterday & Semisonic at 9:30 Club, Washington, DC, USA
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emmet swimming’s official album release show for Arlington To Boston was a sold out blowout at the club. They of course did a great show, but I was very impressed by Semisonic and got their album soon after.
Washington Post review
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emmet swimming at Sam Goody, Springfield, VA, USA
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emmet swimming’s album Arlington To Boston got the most publicity for any of their albums. It included stops and acoustic sets at 8 stores in the area. I went to this one because it was 5 minutes away from the store (and crowded).
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