9 Songwriter Series at Artisphere

Founded by local singer-songwriter Justin Trawick, The 9 Songwriter Series features performances by nine solo singer-songwriters who will perform in rotation, providing audiences with a rich, intimate and varied listening experience. On Friday, January 16 the show continues its tour at Artisphere in Rossyln from 8-11pm. Tickets are $12.

Friday's music lineup is:
Justin Trawick
Natalie York
Eli Staples
Dan Fisk
Paul Pfau
Ken Wenzel
Michael Mattice
Brittany Jean
Emily Henry

The show typically comprises of two sets; the first set features two solo pieces from each performer and the second set is similar to an encore set where the group plays one last time. Check out their Facebook event page for more information.

Nine Songwriter Series at Iota

This Tuesday May 20 the super talented We Are The Nine group returns to play at Iota. Starting at 8pm, The Nine Songwriter Series will include performances from nine local musicians including:

Justin Trawick
Ben Seidl
Jason Masi
Finley Martin
Nicole Eaddy
Annie Sidley
Emily Henry
LEA
Brittany Jean
The Nine Songwriter Series has been touring the nation for the past six years since Justin Trawick founded it in 2008. The night will feature nine solo singer/songwriters performing together in a unique and captivating format, telling stories, and often sitting in with each other and making up music on the spot. It's a great value to see all this talent for only a $10 cover.

"Music Still Happens Here" huge live music show at Iota tonight

Before the impending doom of the "snowquester" buries Clarendon, make sure you get one last live music show in at Iota tonight March 5. Instead of fighting over the last gallon of soy milk at Trader Joes, you should be attending Music Still Happens Here volume 2 release party. This huge event hosts 18 different acts for one low cover charge of $10. In attendance are some of my favorite local voices including Derek Evry, Brittany Jean, and many more. Here is the schedule for tonight:

7:00PM - Tom McBride
7:10PM - Derek Anderson
7:20PM - Gideon Grove
7:30PM - Matt Tarka
7:45PM - Chester Copperpott
8:00PM - Ted Hovis & The Stolen Camaros
8:15PM - Sweet Interference
8:30PM - Brittany Jean
8:45PM - The Stick Mob
9:00PM - Brian Franke
9:15PM - Sara Davenport
9:30PM - Wes Tucker & The Skillets
9:45PM - Pigs From a Gun
10:00PM - Carolyn Crysdale
10:15PM - Mud Rey
10:30PM - A Papier Mache Monster
10:45PM - Norman Rockwell
11:00PM - Derek Evry & His Band of Misanthropes

Brittnay Jean and 9 Songwriter Series at Iota Tues

Brittany Jean via Facebook

The Nine Songwriter Series makes its monthly appearance at Iota this Tuesday, Feb 19. I've always loved this event that local musician Justin Tradwick puts together, as you get to see nine very talented artists in one night for only one cover charge.

Brittnay Jean will be one of the nine muscians to grace the stage that night. She has great acoustic guitar talent her "strong dominating vocals gets your heart pumping" as one critic noted. The show starts at 8pm and only costs $10.

Huge CD release event at Iota tonight

Iota is hosting the CD release event "Music Still Happens Here" tonight at 7pm. This is a great opportunity to see SIXTEEN different artists in one night for only a $10 cover. Local favorites including Brittany Jean and Derek Evry and many more will be filling the stage with hours of great music.

7:00PM - Matt Tarka
7:15PM - Addieville
7:30PM - Derek Anderson
7:45PM - Kate Moran Band
8:00PM - Johari
8:15PM - Mr. Forge
8:30PM - Brittany Jean
8:45PM - GO
9:00PM - Sweet Interference
9:15PM - Wes Tucker & The Skillets
9:30PM - Norman Rockwell
9:45PM - Ditched By Kate
10:00PM - Ted Hovis & The Stolen Cameros
10:15PM - Classified Frequency
10:30PM - Irresponsible
10:45PM - Derek Evry

Brittany Jean at IOTA Tuesday Oct 25

Make sure you drop by Iota tomorrow, Oct 25, for a special show featuring an array of different musicians. The 9 Songwriter Series is a great deal, as you get to see nine local musicians perform live for only $10. The group was founded in 2008 by local favorite Justin Trawick, who also performs tomorrow.

One of the artists performing is Brittany Jean, whose acoustic guitar playing and strong voice makes it worth going just to see her alone.