Decisions, Decisions for Saturday Night - November 10th

I wanted to get out this Saturday to see some live music and now I'm completely torn; there are so many good shows that evening. Closest to home, jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter is performing at Jammin' Java. But then Ani DiFranco and Stephanie Mills are playing at the area's two most popular larger venues, the Nightclub 9:30 and The Birchmere respectively.  But I love the blues and the The Smokin Polecats are set to play The Zoo Bar. Then again, some rock n' roll might be nice with Justin Jones at the Rock & Roll Hotel.  And finally, our friends, William Walter & Co. return to town for their monthly gig at Whitlow's On Wilson. Any suggestion?

Update: And how could I forget the fiery Tinsley Ellis at The State Theatre.

The Highballers cover the greats in "Under Covers"

We were recently introduced to a roots rocking Americana band, based out of the D.C. area: The Highballers. This month the band releases an EP "Under Covers" which feature their versions of several classic old school country hits. And this month they play two shows around D.C.; at the Rock & Roll Hotel on Friday January 13th and at Jammin' Java on Saturday January 28th. Already looking forward to their full album of originals due out in June 2012.


"Under Covers"
Blistered - Billy Ed Wheeler's song made famous by Johnny Cash
Upstair in the Bedroom - Bobby Wright
Mental Revenge - Written by Mel Tillis for Waylon Jennings
California Cottonfields - Merle Haggard
Buckaroo - Buck Owens