Blog: Counting Stars on the Ceiling

Artist: The National ------ Colin Stetson Date: May 24 & 25, 2009 Location: Nightclub 9:30, Washington DC The National delivered three--well, two, undeniably, but I assume a full three--incredible performances to a sold-out and sweltering DC crowd this long Memorial Day weekend. Matt Berninger, Bryce and Aaron Dessner, and Bryan and Paul Devendorf have garnered a steadily growing following over the past few years, moving from one-night stands at Black Cat to multiple-night runs at the 9:30 Club. As the most recent shows illustrated, their growing popularity is well-deserved. Live, The National [...]