Melodime at Jammin Java for kids music charity

This Saturday, April 19 Virginia-based Southern-flavored rock band Melodime are playing at Jammin Java. Started by two brothers and their best friend in Northern Virginia, Melodime has evolved into a tour de force performing for thousands and touring nationally to well over 100 shows a year. The tour celebrates their latest album, Where the Sinners & the Saints Collide, and 100% of album proceeds are donated to the non-profit charity Now I Play Along Too which gives music instruments and education to kids around the world. The band will be conducting an instrument drive at this show - fans get in free if they bring an instrument to donate. Cover charge is $15 advanced or $18 day of. Music starts at 10pm and you also get to see Nelo and The Novel Ideas.

Honor By August, MELODIME at 9:30 Club May 24

Several great local bands are playing a show together at DC's famous venue the 9:30 Club. On Friday May 24 Honor By August headlines the night with their new album Monuments to Progress release show. I've seen this DC native band play before at the Clarendon stage at Iota and they are full of energy and contemporary rock when playing live. Their latest album was also recorded close by at Cue Recording in Falls Church.

Joining them will be MELODIME, a popular local rock band from Northern Virginia. I got the chance to see their lead vocals and guitar player Bradley Rhodes when he performed at the April 15 Nine Songwriter Series and am really looking forward to seeing Bradely and his band again.

Jesse Ruben also plays on Friday. I haven't seen the young Brooklyn based acoustic pop/rock musician play before, but I've heard good things and can't wait to see him live.

The show starts at 8pm, and you can get the $15 tickets here on Ticketfly.

Melodime free show tonight at Iota

Photo via Melodime.com

Come by Iota tonight to catch roots/rock band Melodime play a free show. Starting at 8:30pm, the local band kicks off their new album campaign party. In the past, the three piece band has played at Clarendon Day and opened for one of my favorite local groups Juniper Lane. It's not often you get a free show on Saturday night at Iota!

Juniper Lane rocking Iota Friday

The very talented band Juniper Lane is returning to Iota this Friday night, and I'm very excited to be blown away again by lead singer Vivion Smith's amazing vocals.

Last time I saw them perform at Iota, I was so impressed that Juniper Lane instantly shot up near the top of my list of favorite local bands. They have excellent audience engagement, poise, energy, and enthusiasm for their music that it almost guarantees a fun night out. Melodime will be opening for them at 9pm, who I have have never seen before but curious to see how they incorporate a violin into their five piece rock/blues/folk/country band.