Joined by Matt Nathason and The Fray, the concert was filled with plenty of crowd-pleasing hits that had everyone dancing and shaking under a beautiful summer sky. Pat Monahan and the boys from Train brought their Picasso at the Wheel tour to Jiffy Lube Live this passed week to thousands of adoring fans from all across the DMV. Retro closed his show by inviting his mother on stage and dedicated his performance to his late grandfather who, according to Retro, “would be proud.” Not only was Downtown Frederick (aka the DTF) on their feet the entire time, the energy in the room was infectious and knew no race, creed, or color. I’ve been a long time fan of hip hop music and I’ve gotta tell you not only is Retro a gifted lyricist, his overall sound and precise beats are better than some of the mainstream artists out there today. His music has been featured on WKYS 93.9 Kiss It or Diss it & website gaining praise consecutive nights. He’s shared his music with major hip hop artists such as Wale, Wiz Kahlifa & Yelawolf. It’s when in 2010’s critically acclaimed Passion Park (LP) w/ the single “Another Eagle” released by the artist that his presence was felt. MC Retro/ Ricole (2 names Retro or Ricole) appeared first to the listening public as a member of Center Of Attention (later changing their name to Razor Eaterz) in 2005 releasing mixtapes & albums until the groups amicable split in 2009. That artist… Retro/Ricole featuring Da’Mood Band and Passport. ![]() For the first time ever, the Weinberg Center for the Performing Arts featured a hip hop artist on its stage. This year, history was made at the showcase. Frederick may be a small Maryland town however, there is a lot happening up there and the music and arts scene is exploding. This past week I had the privilege of photographing the second annual Frederick Music Showcase, hosted by Frederick Playlist. Life has been a bit crazy as of late nonetheless, I’m back with a new post. ![]() November 6 at 12:30 AM – Zed Zilla feat.Hi Everyone. I know it’s been a while since my last post. November 5 at 7:30 PM – So You Think You Can Dance – Live Tour, Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric, 140 W Mt Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201 November 5 at 7:30 PM – Don Henley, DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006 November 5 at 7:30 PM – Delbert McClinton with Damon Fowler, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 November 3 at 7:30 PM – Asako Tamura, Freer Gallery of Art, 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560 November 3 & 4 at 7:30 PM – An Intimate Evening with Joshua Radin, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 ![]() November 3 at 6:30 PM – Motionless in White & The Devil Wears Prada, The Fillmore Silver Spring, 8656 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910 November 2 at 7:30 PM – Indigo Girls, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 November 1 at 8:00 PM – Steve Miller Band, Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, 12 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD 21201 November 1 at 8:00 PM – The Polyphonic Spree 15 th Anniversary Tour, The Birchmere, 3701 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305 November 1 at 7:00 PM – Juan Gabriel – Bienvenidos al Noa Noa, EagleBank Arena, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030 November 1 at 7:00 PM – Festival of Praise, DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006
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