The Local Scene: Shane Hines

Check out Shane's new EP, Satellite Go Boom, a follow-up to the successful full-length album zoe, that was just nominated for a 2007 Independent Music Award. Keep an eye out for Shane Hines and the Trance. You can read more about them in the January issue of On Tap. I know the writer well, in fact. :-)

with Shane at McGinty's in Silver Spring, December 8
photo courtesy of Mindy, Shane's tour manager


ClubD wishes you a happy new year!!!!

A Quiet December

Some great shows came and went but my full-time job was kickin' my arse this month and I took an extended break. Missed Ray LaMontagne (but heard the NPR broadcast), Matisyahu, and Thievery Corp at the 930, Sean Lennon and Thomas Dolby at the Birchmere, and Damien Rice at the newly renovated Lincoln Theatre.

And speaking of missed opportunities, I just heard the godfather of soul passed away this weekend. I never did see James Brown live. I add him to my list of legends I've missed in concert, right up there with John Lee Hooker and, at the other end of the musical spectrum, Joe Strummer.

ClubD will be back on the scene in the new year so stay tuned...