Rick Springfield Still Going Strong

Keith Loria Music Scene

It’s not wrong to call Rick Springfield a renaissance man. Over a career that started more than four decades ago, Springfield has sold more than 25 million records, charted 17 top-40 hits, appeared as heartthrob Noah Drake on “General Hospital,” starred in the movie “Hard to Hold” and wrote both a best-selling autobiography and a novel. The Aussie is best …

Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black “Mostly Hits and The Mrs.” Tour Coming to Capital One Hall in Tysons

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2022 at 8 PM TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 11 at 10 AM Grammy-winning Country superstar Clint Black is hitting the road with the Mrs. Lisa Hartman Black and are making a stop at Capital One Hall in Tysons, VA on Saturday, February 5, 2022.  Tickets start at $29.50 plus applicable fees and go on-sale Friday, June …

Maxing Out the Music

Keith Loria Music Scene, Staff Picks

Originally published in the January-February 2018 issue of VivaTysons Magazine Max Weinberg is probably best known as the drummer of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, having played behind the kit since 1975 and being part of the Boss’ biggest hits such as “Born to Run,” “Born in the USA,” “Dancing in the Dark,” “Thunder Road,” “Badlands” and “Hungry Heart.” Additionally, the …

Getting to Know Here Come the Mummies

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Originally published in the May-June 2018 issue of VivaTysons Magazine At first look, one might be a little skeptical of the musical prowess of the members of Here Come the Mummies, as those in the band come out on stage looking as if they are right out of a tomb. And though they claim to be 5,000-year-old Egyptian Mummies, the eight-piece …

Music With a Side of Bacon

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Originally published in the July-August 2017 issue of VivaTysons Magazine There’s no denying that Kevin Bacon is an outright movie star. With a resume that includes “Footloose,” “A Few Good Men,” “Flatliners” and “Apollo 13,” the man who spurred an entire party game (Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon) is as recognizable as any actor today.

Hey, Hey, It’s a Monkee!

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Originally published in the November-December 2018 issue of VivaTysons Magazine As a member of the Monkees, Michael Nesmith was beloved by the teens of the late ’60s and early ’70s, the popularity of the TV show and band began to rival the Fab 4 (the band the show was paying homage to), selling more than 75 million records worldwide. Nesmith …

10,000 Maniacs Performing at Birchmere

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The March 20 show at the Birchmere has been postponed. With a long list of hits including “Because The Night,” “These are the Days,” “Jealousy,” “Like the Weather” and “More than This,” 10,000 Maniacs has plenty to celebrate as they embark on a new tour in 2020 that will make a stop at the Birchmere on March 20. Originally forming …

Magic City Hippies

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Starting 2020 with a Bang The indie-electronic trio of Robby Hunter, Pat Howard and John Coughlin have made big names of themselves in Miami’s music scene with their band, Magic City Hippies. The band is coming off of a transformative 2019, which saw them release their much-heralded debut full-length release “Modern Animal,” and play numerous festivals, including Voodoo, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza …

Country Star Sara Evans Is Family Focused

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Country star Sara Evans has enjoyed a prolific recording career and is one of the most compelling female vocalists of her generation, with hits such as “Born to Fly,” “Suds in the Bucket” and “A Little Bit Stronger.”