Over the course of the last 3 years, Junior League Band has been spreading the gospel of bluegrass-inspired folk rock all over the country. But not to be pigeon-holed, their sound manages to incorporate a wider range of styles, taking into account each of the band members backgrounds and influences. Started by Lissy Rosemont in 2006 here in the District, the Georgia-bred vocalist and finger picker has led her rotating cast of intrumentalists to headlining sets at this city's best venues and across the nation. The band has garnered comparisons to the likes of Alison Krauss and [...]
Sarah White The little piece of musical info (below) popped up in my inbox late last week and I thought I'd pass it along. Charlottesville's The (All New) Acorn Sisters open for D.C.'s Justin Jones and the Driving Rain and local favorite Sarah White this Wednesday (August 19th) at iS Venue in C'ville. Doors at 8pm. $7. Special note: Wednesday night's show is a co-bill, with Sarah White [...]
The best folk storytellers are always able pull a listener deep into their narrative tales to really let you feel like you can fully identify with their protagonists. The music of Justin Jones follows in such footsteps. His warm, solid voice and songwriting are steeped in country and soul traditions that convey a deeply personal [...]
DeVotchka (Photo From Band's Myspace) All the holidays are long over, the madness that was DC earlier this week has passed and I have finally situated myself into a new apartment and secured an internet connection. Now I can get you the low down on what to check out this weekend in the IA area. Not much on the multi-stop front. Most already played elsewhere earlier this week or are coming soon to your town. That said, there are plenty of shows worth seeing. Friday [...]
Within the songs of Justin Jones are stories from a life lived long enough to know heartache, loneliness, addiction, and lost love. But the 29-year-old Virginia native has not lost touch with a youthful spirit that imbues his music: raw excitement, romance, and optimism. That description is from the MySpace page of Justin Jones & The Driving Rain. It pretty much hits the spot for an artist among many in the today's jungle of Alt-Country/Americana artists. While that description would be used by many I am sure, it just might be a bit more [...]
Another summer weekend, another full slate of shows. Here's what to check out: credit: Atiba Jefferson Storming through the area with three shows is Battles , supporting their new album Mirrored . Get your tickets fast, the shows are selling out. 6/14: DC @ 9:30 Club 6/15: Philly @ Johnny Brenda's *2 Shows!* 4:30 has tix available, night show SOLD OUT mp3: Race In Swedish singer-songwriter [...]
I reach over to deal with an unruly eyelash. Oh shit. Out falls my contact. I can sense it more than see it, the vision in my right eye blurred. The song begins warmly, an invitation to sit in the corner and rest your tired feet, close your blinking eyes. Justin Jones' voice never tells you what to think, but by the end you'll know how to feel. It's - I won't hesitate to say - beautiful, and tense, standing on the edge of something so terrifying you can't help but ache for it. [...]
It's a nice and long weekend in the region and there are a lot of things happening. Several of them seem to include CD release parties. Pash - credit Friday night has a nice show at Black Cat . Pash is releasing their brand new CD and they will be joined by Exit Clov and Carol Bui . Justin Jones and The Driving Rain will also be having their CD release party at [...]
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