Robert Plant
presents Sensational Space Shifters
Special Guest: Bombino
Monday, July 22, 2013 at 8 pm
$35-$65
Former Led Zeppelin singer and multi-Grammy Award winner Robert Plant brings his latest music projectSensational Space Shifters to his Wolf Trap debut. Plant joined legendary rock band Led Zeppelin in 1968 and reinvented rock with hits like “Stairway to Heaven,” “Dazed and Confused,” and “Black Dog.” With the band’s breakup in 1980, Plant dove into a variety of solo and group projects, including a reunion with Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page in the mid ’90s. His 2007 collaboration with Alison Krauss, Raising Sand, won six Grammy Awards. Now he currently performs with Sensational Space Shifters, whose lineup includes Justin Adams (guitar, bendir), John Baggott (keyboards), Juldeh Camara (ritti, kologo, talking drum), Billy Fuller (bass guitar), Dave Smith (drums, percussion), and Liam “Skin” Tyson (guitar). Combining African beats, synthesizer funk, rock ’n’ roll, and blues, the band plays a mix of new songs and Led Zeppelin hits.
Party:
– First-ever neon AND black tie dance party at the historic Howard Theatre
– Hoop dancers, black lights and tons of neon/day-glo party favors and accessories
– Dress code is neon and/or formal: wear your rave gear, wear your tux, wear both.
Music:
– Miami Horror DJs. First time in DC since 2011. Taking a break from recording their new album in LA. Bio: Kickstarted by Ben Plant, Miami Horror was created out of a love of Roland keyboards and French house, landing the young producer on everyone’s radar overnight with a slew of sharp remixes and productions in his arsenal. Yet it was while Ben was punching out 2008’s epochal Bravado EP that Miami Horror took off in a completely new and different direction thanks to the recruitment of Josh Moriarty, the wiry guitarist and dexterous vocalist that would become Miami Horror’s powerhouse frontman. Together the two cut the lushly organic summer jam Sometimes with Josh on croon duties and the idea to drastically alter Miami Horror’s genetic makeup into a crowd-swelling live entity was born.
– Mr JPatt, half of The Knocks. DJed at Sweetlife and the mastermind behind massively dance parties in NYC, Might Get Weird and The Deep. Bio: James Patterson aka Mr. JPatt is a musician/dj/dream weaver from New York City. As a working musician he is most renowned for being one half of The Knocks. This has given him opportunities to perform on some of the worlds biggest stages while carefully perfecting his dream weaving abilities. His overwhelming passion for music is something he tries to make apparent in every performance, and he hopes to continue to travel the globe spreading the message of love and positivity through music; weaving dreams for everyone.
Heavy metal influenced Mexican guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, finish their country-wide summer tour at the Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 7 p.m. Selling over 1.2 million albums worldwide, this duo creates their unique sound with an instrumental blend of metal, jazz and world music. Singer, songwriter and guitarist Zach Heckendorf opens for Rodrigo y Gabriela. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (301) 581-5100 or visit www.strathmore.org.
Rodrigo Sanchez and Gabriela Quintero have been playing together for over 15 years. Beginning as young heavy metal fans in their native Mexico City, the duo decided to move to Europe in hopes of finding musical success and eventually gained a reputation by playing on the streets of Dublin, Ireland. Years later, they found themselves at the top of the Irish charts with their self-titled album. In 2006, their cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” went viral on YouTube, bringing them international attention.
Rodrigo y Gabriela made their National American TV debut on “The Late Show with David Letterman” in 2006. Their feature on MTV’s Artist of the Week in August of 2007 sky-rocketed their popularity in America. They continued to appear as musical guests on various talk shows, including “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” In 2010, the duo performed at the White House for President Barack Obama. 2011 brought new success for the duo, as they worked with composer Hans Zimmer on the score forPirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and were featured on the soundtrack of the Shrek prequel, Puss in Boots, in the same year.
Their latest album, Area 52, was recorded in Havana, where Rodrigo y Gabriela joined a thirteen-piece Cuban orchestra to recreate songs from their previous albums.
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Special Guest:
Railroad Earth
Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 8 pm
GRAMMY-winning pianist Bruce Hornsby and his touring band the Noisemakers showcase their mastery of multiple genres and improvisational skills at Wolf Trap. The Virginia native performs pop, jazz, rock, bluegrass, and soul, constantly pushing the piano’s possibilities and his own abilities as a showman. His talented band flawlessly supports his efforts with ample instrumentation, including keyboards, woodwinds, guitar, mandolin, and drums. Opening the evening is Americana newgrass band Railroad Earth. The group is widely known for reinventing bluegrass, country, rock ’n’ roll, and jazz music with their acoustic instrumentation, live improvisation, and remarkable lyrics.
OneRepublic
Mayer Hawthorne
Monday, August 5, 2013 at 7 pm
$30-$45
OneRepublic brings unforgettable pop hooks, funky soulful interludes, and piano-driven rock to their Filene Center debut. They first gained popularity with their 2006 single “Apologize,” which at one point was the most popular digital download in United States history; the band received a Grammy nomination for the song. Their second album,Waking Up (2009), peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard 200 with a series of multiplatinum hits in “All the Right Moves,” “Secrets,” and “Good Life.” In March the quintet released their third album, Native, which features standout singles like “Feel Again” and “Counting Stars,” and has hit No. 4 on the Billboard 200.
Video: OneRepublic’s “Feel Again: Save the Children Special Edition”
Performances by Los Angeles-based Mayer Hawthorne interplay retro soul and cutting-edge technology, a nod to his admiration for Detroit’s Motown legacy and his experience as a hip-hop DJ. Highlighted by the singer’s signature falsetto, How Do You Do (2011) reached No. 8 on Billboard’s R&B Albums chart with hit songs like “Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out” and “The Walk.” In July he released, Where Does This Door Go, which broadens his sound again, drawing from influences such as Steely Dan to Iron Maiden for an eclectic album he says “is truly me.”
Sat, August 10th – Sat Night Rooftop Fusion – 7pm-12am
To Register: http://satnightfusion-aug10.ev
A night of spontaneous live entertainment and artistic fusion creations featuring LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES & VIDEO ART BY DJ FOTIFO, LIVE PAINTING BY BRENDAN MARTINEZ & NANCY FLORES
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals
with Very Special Guest:
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 7:30 pm
Direct from Vermont comes pop-rock band Grace Potter & The Nocturnals. Their all-encompassing musical style—which feeds off of folk, country, blues, hard and alternative rock— has earned them major commercial success and recognition around the world. Known for her powerful and versatile voice, Grace Potter is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and exudes a dynamic, infectious stage presence. The band is promoting their most recent recording project, The Lion The Beast The Beat, released last year. Very special guest Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue opens with their “Supafunkrock” sound. The band offers a mix of old-school jazz, funk, soul, hard-rock, and hip-hop, while exploring new musical territory.
This year’s lineup includes (in alphabetical order):
Sat, August 17th – Sat Night Rooftop Fusion – 7pm-12am
To Register: http://satnightfusion-aug17.ev
A night of spontaneous live entertainment and artistic fusion creations featuring LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES & VIDEO ART BY Party on Marz – Jagla Productions/SND+VSN, Live Painting by BRENDAN MARTINEZ & NANCY FLORES
An Evening with
Chicago
Monday, August 19, 2013 at 8 pm
$30-$48
Known for hits such as “Look Away” and “25 or 6 to 4,” Chicago brings its distinctive horn-filled sound to the Filene Center. With songs that combine rock, classical, jazz, R&B, and pop genres all into one, Chicago has had 21 Top 10 singles and five No. 1 albums since the late 1960s. In 1976 the band released Chicago X, which garnered a Grammy for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group for the smash hit “If You Leave Me Now.” In addition to a Grammy, Chicago was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992. The band continues to tour and recently released Chicago XXXIII: O Christmas Three.
