Striking a Different Chord: Mat Kearney’s latest album introduces his fans to a hip-hop side

Photo by Pamela Littky

Most singer/songwriters tend to get stuck in their own style. Each album they produce is no doubt a great piece of art, but not drastically different than their last work. Maybe they’re afraid of pushing the envelope? Or perhaps they’re operating under the ‘If it’s not broken, don’t fix it’ style? Either way, Mat Kearney’s… read more »

Proof That ROME Wasn’t Built In A Day

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NEW IMAGE, NEW SOUND FOR THESE LOCALS May 2011 ISSUE – All good things must come to an end. At least according to the newly rejuvenated and revamped local band, Rome In A Day. After spending years as a pop/rock band that did extremely well for themselves, the band felt it was time to move… read more »

Sham On : 2011 ShamrockFest Preview

Sham On: Urban Dictionary defines the term as “to rock on.” Indeed, we will. The annual ShamrockFest is well-known in the DC area, and is appropriately named for providing music fans with a ridiculously full day of music, food and all things Irish. ShamrockFest takes place around St. Patrick’s Day, bringing some of the best… read more »

Luke's Wings Still Soaring Three Years Later

Luke’s Wings is no stranger to the DC area. After being around for three years, their mission statement is well known: To support service members who have been wounded in battle by flying their families to be with them during their difficult hospital recovery. One year ago, On Tap featured co-founder Fletcher Gill and Luke’s… read more »

Battle Royale: Blondes vs.Brunettes

Those who doubt that modern-day renaissance women exist, think again. You can find women that have beauty, athletic skill and a charitable soul at the annual Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football game to benefit the Alzheimer Association’s DC chapter. For the sixth year in a row, DC area dwellers put life on hold for… read more »

Going the Distance

For a group of guys who grew up rocking out to 99.1, nothing sounds as sweet as being told your band will join the ranks of Third Eye Blind, Everclear, Billy Idol and countless other A-list bands gracing the stage of the iconic HFStival. Middle Distance Runner (MDR), a DC native band, will perform alongside… read more »

A Decade Later: The Reign of Ralph Friedgen

Sitting back in a comfortable, red (of course) Lazy-Boy chair is a man whose reputation and legacy are well-known around here. After a long day that began at 7 a.m., he sits down for an interview with On Tap to discuss the upcoming year, the future and the challenges of being an ACC coach. You… read more »