It’s official: Virgin FreeFest will return to Merriweather Post Pavilion this fall, a spokesperson for the festival confirmed to the Black & White. (continue reading...)

The crowd surged forward at the 9:30 Club last Tuesday as fans eagerly reached out toward the rapper onstage, just trying to get a touch. (continue reading...)

As I walked into the Verizon Center Nov. 5, the sound of shrieking girls immediately pierced my ears. I knew I was in the right (or wrong, depending on how you look at it) place. I was at the Justin Bieber concert. (continue reading...)

Sixty thousand fans screamed as a surprise act took the stage. As I heard the opening chords of “Imagine,” the lights came up and I recognized singer John Legend at the piano. (continue reading...)

Out with the old and in with the new — musically, at least. Many bands are performing early this year with new singles and new albums, and the Black & White can help you choose the best concerts.

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Jeff Beck performed a tribute to guitar legend Les Paul with the Imelda May Band to a sold-out crowd at the 9:30 Club March 24. He performed songs from their most recent release, “Rock and Roll Party Honoring Les Paul.” [caption id="attachment_12651" align="alignright" width="300" caption="With classic rock ’n’ roll delivery and Jeff Beck accompanying him, Darrel Higham sings and strums to ’50s tunes from Elvis Presley and Gene Vincent during a tribute concert to pioneering guitarist Les Paul at the 9:30 Club March 24. Photo courtesy Michael Stewart. "][/caption] (continue reading...)

In a dimly lit, crowded room, the sound of chatter and clinking glasses echo. Suddenly, there’s a screech. Heads whip around to a large stage as the first band begins playing at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, Va. [caption id="attachment_10471" align="alignright" width="261" caption="Bands performed in Jammin' Java from Jan. 10 to Jan. 13. Photo by Marina Diez. "][/caption] (continue reading...)