91 stories by "Mike Spain"
David Nail had the honor opening for Martina McBride Wednesday night at Wolf Trap. David is a gifted singer/songwriter who has two album releases under his belt, and he entertained the crowd…
Everything about going to a Fun Company production at Maryland Ensemble Theatre involves having a good time. The afternoon starts on a high note with free face painting before the show begin…
The Wailers performed Friday night at The H Lounge located in the middle of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Local reggae band Jah Works had the honor to open up for the legendary gro…
Director Tad Janes bills The All New, Grand Ole Hee Haw Hootenany Hoe Down Jamboree! as ‘a spoof country variety show.’ It’s really a collection of special guests, bluegras…
Lonely Planet replaced another production at MetroStage which I was looking forward to seeing. As I entered the theatre I knew very little about this play, but I am so glad my editor convinc…
The Washington Nationals are a baseball team full of young talent like the 19 year-old sensation Bryce Harper and pitching ace Stephen Strasburg. However, when you go to a baseball game not …
On April 17th, the area was treated with a true bluegrass treat when Peter Rowan, Tony Rice and the Travelin' McCourys shared the stage to celebrate Bill Monroe at The Music Center at Strath…
Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, and The Travelin' McCourys, who are some of the biggest names in Bluegrass came together to honor Bill Monroe at The Music Center at Strathmore in a program called Th…
The Lopez Conservatory Program production of Elton John and Tim Rice's musical Aida demonstrated they can produce talented young actors who will have bright futures in theatre. After w…
David Gonzalez presents a version of Sleeping Beauty the audience has not seen or heard before. Gonzalez follows in the footsteps of others – like Disney and The Grimm Brothers –…
Welcome to Capital Sound! My new column will focus on covering the music scene in the local area around Washington,, DC. Any night one can hear the rhythms and beats seeping out of the count…
The fun starts at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre's Fun Company’s production of The Young Olympians and the Most Amazingly Awesome Adventure Ever! Â before we ever take our seats. The …
Maryland Ensemble Theatre’s ( MET) presents a new world premiere adaptation of Sophocles' Greek tragedy Antigone by MET ensemble member Reiner Prochaska. This sets Antigone against Kin…
When I take my seat at the James Lee Community Centerto to see the Providence Players of Fairfax’s production of Side Man -Â I feel like I am sitting at Charlie’s Melody Lounge…
The ground breaking, innovating, guitarist Jimi Hendrix became a legend of rock and blues music in his brief life. Forty years after his death his legacy lives on with the Experience Hendrix…
Saturday, March 3, 2012 was declared 'Smokey Robinson Day' in Washington, D.C. by Mayor Vincent C. Gray shortly before the legendary musician took the stage at the sold out Kennedy Center Co…
