Traci J. Brooks

DIVINE PROVIDENCE - This four-piece band from Seattle recently emerged from the shadows of their more popular contemporaries to find their own voice and their own fanbase with a mix of melancholy and simplistic music. They will be playing at the Rock and

This Providence discover voice, sound

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, April 23, 2009

IN YOUR HONOR - Honor By August, a D.C.-based band, will return to their hometown to play the 9:30 club Saturday night. Despite constant comparisons to fellow hometown act Vertical Horizon, the band has eschewed the same speedy rise to fame in favor of fo

'August' heats up spring music

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, March 26, 2009

THE SWEETNESS - Rockers Jimmy Eat World played to a sold-out crowd at the 9:30 club Tuesday night, showcasing lead singer Jim Adkin's soulful and mature vocals. This electric, fan-friendly show was part of a 10-stop tour celebrating the 10th anniversary o

Jimmy sings clearly with 'Clarity'

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009

'Jammin' redeemed with 'Bang'

By Traci J. Brooks · Monday, Feb. 16, 2009

SOME MAD HOPE - Bostonian rocker Matt Nathanson, who prides himself on his ability to look past the views of mainstream media, will showcase his talents to the Tavern on Saturday.

Artist evolves despite popularity

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

Odes to joy: Relient K, Cohen shake up season

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008

THE ACADEMY IS ... FAST AND FRESH - The Academy Is ... released their third album, "Fast Times at Barrington High," last August. The band will perform Monday night at the 9:30 club. Bassist Adam Siska said the club is one of their favorite places to play

'Fast Times' at The Academy

By Traci J. Brooks · Monday, Nov. 17, 2008

FLYING SOLO - Ben Kenney, former bass player for Incubus and former guitarist for The Roots, stops by the Black Cat Sunday in support of his newest solo album "DIstance and Comfort." Kenney played all of the instruments on the album himself and said he p

Incubus, Roots musician goes 'Distance'

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

DOUBLE IDENTITY - Doug Hecox, a professor in the School of Communication, has also just come out with his first comedy CD just in time for elections, "Vote For Me." Hecox, a D.C. native, has performed his comedy all over the nation.

Professor brings laughs to journalism

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

Yamagata 'sinks teeth' into 9:30 club

By Traci J. Brooks · Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008

The UFL and Why it's Good for the Sport

Section 202 hosts Connor Sturniolo and Gabrielle McNamee are joined by fellow Eagle staff member and phenomenal sports photographer, Josh Markowitz. Follow along as they discuss the United Football League and the benefits it provides for the world of professional football.

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