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15May

Weezer

In blog, concerts, photos by b murf / May 15, 2017 / No Comments

Sat It Ain’t So. Island in the Sun. Buddy Holly. Beverly Hills. Hash Pipe. Undone – The Sweater Song.

The list goes on and on.

For more than 20 years, Weezer has delivered. When I saw that they were among the performers at DC101’s Kerfuffle this year, I knew I had to be there. When I found out I was going to be credentialed to cover the show on behalf of D.C. Music Download, I was beyond ecstatic. And anyone who takes a quick peak at their setlist for that evening, will likely feel the same way. Even though they only had time to play 13 songs, they made the most of it.

Unless they have special permission from the band, photographers are only allowed to shoot during a band’s first three songs. After that, you and your camera take a walk until the next band hits the stage. Even though the first three songs flew by, I was more than happy to put the camera away and enjoy the rest of Weezer’s set. Here are my favorite images I was able to capture during those first three songs.

To see my full gallery of photos from throughout the day at DC101’s Kerfuffle 2017, go here.

02Apr

Portugal. The Man.

In blog, concerts, photos by b murf / April 2, 2017 / No Comments

The calendar might have read April 1st, but Portugal. The Man’s performance at the 9:30 Club was no joke.

The night started with a 20-minute set from Paris, France native, DJ J Hart, followed by hip hop artist HDBeenDope. For his first performance in D.C., HDBeenDope fired up the crowd with a high-energy 30-minute performance before turning the stage over to the headliners.

From the first chord of “Creep in a T-Shirt” until they finished up their encore with “Feel It Still,” Portugal. The Man. delivered an amazing night of music on the first of back to back nights at D.C.’s most iconic venue.

28Dec

Clutch

In blog, concerts, photos by b murf / December 28, 2016 / No Comments

It’s become one of the best local traditions: Clutch returning to Washington, D.C. during the last week of the year to play a hometown show in the historic 9:30 Club.

This year, the boys return as part of their “Psychic Warfare” tour, and they brought along Lionize and The Obsessed to entertain the masses. While the band broke out plenty of new tracks from their 11th studio album, they also made sure to work in some of their most popular songs, like “The Regulators,” “10001110101” and “D.C. Sound Attack.”

This annual show always sells out quickly, so you’re going to have to move quickly if you hope to see them next year.

12Dec

OK Go

In blog, concerts, photos by b murf / December 12, 2016 / 1 Comment

A decade ago, a Chicago-based quartet burst onto the scene with an iconic music video featuring synchronized dancing on treadmills. That critically-acclaimed video solidified their place in the indie rock scene, earned them a Grammy and garnered more than 34 million views. Not bad for a first-time effort.

Over the next decade, while the rest of the music world gave up on music videos (Thanks MTV), OK Go continued to crank out innovative visuals to accompany their catchy tunes. What started on a set of treadmills eventually led to a music video in a Russian spaceship. Their most recent hit, titled “The One Moment” features a series of events that takes just 4.2 seconds (thankfully, they slowed it down so fans could appreciate everything that went into it). And it’s because of these two mesmerizing videos that OK Go found themselves in the nation’s capital this week.

One night after they were honored with one of Smithsonian Magazine‘s American Ingenuity Award in the Visual Arts, OK Go treated locals to an intimate acoustic performance at The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. In addition to their acoustic set, the band also participated in a Q&A session and a discussion regarding their award-winning videos.

I was lucky enough to be in attendance for this acoustic performance on behalf of D.C. Music Download. When you get a chance, please check out my photos from the show.

05Dec

Redskins playoff hopes stranded in the desert

In blog, football, photos by b murf / December 5, 2016 / No Comments

The Washington Redskins traveled to Arizona hoping to bounce back from a humbling loss to their divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thanksgiving day. With a week and a half to prepare for a disappointing but still dangerous Cardinals squad, the Redskins needed a strong showing to solidify their standing in the NFC playoff race.

Instead, the offense came out flat in the first half and the defense never really showed up at all — enabling the Cardinals to a decisive 31-23 victory at University of Phoenix Stadium. While the offense’s first-half showing featured as many false start penalties as it did rushing attempts (not really, but it sure did feel like it), the defense’s steadfast refusal to stop the Cardinals from converting a 3rd down-and-long play was clearly where things went wrong in this one.

With the loss, Washington dropped out of the sixth and final playoff spot and must now make up ground on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and/or New York Giants down the stretch to qualify for the postseason.

25Nov

Dallas duo feasts on Redskins for Thanksgiving

In blog, football, photos by b murf / November 25, 2016 / No Comments

When the NFL schedule comes out each year, the first game I track down is when the Washington Redskins travel to Dallas to face the Cowboys. In addition to being a rivalry game, this annual match-up always appeal to me because of the two and a half years I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. In related news, I’ve covered nine of the last 10 times the Redskins played in Dallas — missing only the 2013 trip.

For the second time during my 12 years covering the team, the Redskins faced the Cowboys on Thanksgiving day. While it’s tough to leave your family behind for a holiday, the fact that these two franchises look playoff bound this season only added to the excitement of this grudge match.

Unfortunately for the burgundy and gold, their chance to avenge a Week 2 loss to the Cowboys got off to a less-than-desirable start when their first four drives resulted in two made field goals and two missed field goals. Things weren’t much better on the defensive side either, with the Redskins seemingly incapable of slowing down quarterback Dak Prescott and/or running back Ezekiel Elliott.

Considering the last time these two franchises played on Thanksgiving day Washington was led to victory by a dynamic rookie duo, it seemed only fitting that Dallas returned the favor just four years later. While they made a game of it late, the Redskins’ sluggish start ultimately sealed their fate as Dallas emerged victorious, 31-26.

21Nov

Rob Kelley and friends run all over Packers

In blog, football, photos by b murf / November 21, 2016 / No Comments

The Washington Redskins’ 2015 season ended abruptly when a supposedly vulnerable Green Bay Packers team came to town for a first-round matchup and steamrolled the burgundy and gold in stunning fashion, 35-18. Even though the Packers once again arrived in town looking less than stellar, most ‘Skins fans were still very much aware of what happened this past January.

Add in the fact that the Redskins had lost 20 of their last 25 appearances, including their last seven at FedEx Field, and this game was potentially what nightmares are made of. Fortunately for everyone involved, quarterback Kirk Cousins, running Rob Kelley and the rest of the Redskins offense doesn’t pay attention to the franchise’s pathetic recent history.

In front of a national audience, Cousins threw for 375 yards with three touchdowns, Kelley rushed for 137 and three scores and the burgundy and gold routed the Packers, 42-24. With more than 500 yards of total offense, seemingly everyone who lined up for Washington had the chance to make plays during a night that featured howling winds and way too many Packers fans in attendance.

By the end of the fourth quarter, Green Bay sat down Rodgers, ‘Skins fans were chanting, “We Want Dallas!” and Redskins players were trashing foam cheeseheads. You know, just like everyone expected.

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