Always an acoustically superb and visually striking place to see a show, the 800-seat Sixth & I Historic Synagogue felt like a more intimate venue than usual on Tuesday night as Laura Marling effortlessly engaged a rapt capacity crowd with her poignant songcraft and endearing stage presence. more ›

When Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison (the son of Beatles guitarist George Harrison) and Joseph Arthur announced the formation of Fistful of Mercy, I knew little of the latter two musicians' histories. As a big fan of Harper's previous work, however, I thought a trip to see the self-proclaimed "super-group" at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue would make for a worthwhile evening. more ›

Many critics have called Joanna Newsom's triple-length album, , her most ambitious recording to date — and also her most accessible. But what's changed? Her songs are still epic yarns: the title track alone clocks in at a hefty 11:02, and that is to say nothing of the triple-album presentation. With her latest album, Newsom expands her fairy-tale menagerie, introducing fables starring daddy long legs, jackrabbits, and kingfishers. And then there is Newsom herself, heart and harp in hand, still very much the hatter at this tea party. more ›

Words and photos by DCist contributor Francis Chung more ›

Written and photographed by Martin Locraft more ›

Laura Burhenn has a beautiful voice. Pure, strong, clear, emotive. I've heard her live many times before, both as part of Georgie James and in solo performances, but her voice may never have sounded so astoundingly lovely as it did inside the acoustically perfect Sixth & I Historic Synagogue last night. And when Adele took the stage after her opener, she put the talented Burhenn to shame. more ›