02/06/2023
What a trip to see playing in the capital city at ‘s latest music venue in such an intimate setting (450 people)
I’m so glad I could cover this grand opening, FF being by far one of my favorite rock bands. This was my 8th concert, my first one was many years ago in Paris in 2005.
Last Tuesday, the Foos performed a long set made of their biggest hits including “Everlong”, “The Pretender” and “My Hero”, some new tunes from their upcoming album ‘But Here We Are’, and some deep cuts “New Way Home” or “Aurora” which was dedicated to late drummer Taylor Hawkins.
Many jokes and anecdotes were shared by Dave Grohl, a Northern Virginia native, who attended himself many concerts in his youth at the old 9:30 Club (on F Street), before starting his professional career on the drums in 1986, at the age of 17, with DC hardcore punk band Scream (this is pre-Nirvana!)
Reflecting on his own experience, Grohl said during the opening ceremony: “Hopefully the tradition of the 9:30 Club and local bands, and unknown bands… Young musicians will have a place to come witness music and be inspired to make it on their own”
Shot with iPhone 14 Pro & edited with VSCO.