Living on Music

ALEXANDRIA, VA — On the Fourth of July, the Alexandria-based quartet GQ shattered 88 years of tradition by becoming the first all-female group in history to claim the world’s most prestigious barbershop harmony title. On July 4, 2026, the four-woman vocal group GQ claimed the top prize at the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) International Quartet …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Carmen. The Magic Flute. La bohème. Hearing of these opera classics, you might think of rich folks in fancy suits gathered at the Kennedy Center to enjoy a night of high-society, intellectual grandiosity. Probably in Italian, or maybe French. The audience is drinking fine wine and wearing spectacles. This may sound fantastic …

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Code of Support Foundation will present “Let Freedom Ring,” a family-friendly concert in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, on Saturday, May 2 at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria. Pre-concert entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m., with the performances beginning at 7:00 p.m. The event highlights the …

Alexandria, VA — Metal is a genre of rock music that emerged in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s primarily in the UK and US, characterized by what many call “highly amplified distortion, extended guitar solos, emphatic beats, and overall loudness.” The stunning genre of this dynamic music has grown big over the decades and …

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The City of Alexandria invites residents and visitors to celebrate history, music, and community during Sails on the Potomac, June 12–14 at Waterfront Park, 1A Prince Street. The three-day event commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlights Alexandria’s vital role in America’s founding era. From the Fairfax Resolves …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Alexandria Children’s Chorus (ACC) is now welcoming new singers as it launches its 10th season of making music in Alexandria. Rehearsals begin Tuesday, January 13, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2701 Cameron Mills Rd, Alexandria, VA 22302. ACC is open to children in Kindergarten through Grade 6, and no audition is required. Singers …

Alexandria, VA — Since she was a child, Alexandria/Del Ray resident Stevie Nicole has had her fair share of challenging health issues. When she was in her early 20s, she was officially “diagnosed” and since then has been in and out of medical remission, as it affects her life and her stability. But amidst all …

When musician Matt Davis’ wife Kara got breast cancer 18 years into their marriage, they were obviously worried, as all who encounter cancer are. But like music does for so many, there were some truly magical aspects of musical enlightenment that at least helped subside their fear of where it all may go. “Cancer is …

ALEXANDRIA, VA – This morning I received a photo of Jim Morrison’s grave marker from a friend now living in France.  He said he bumped into it while touring the Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, the largest cemetery in Paris, but also one of the most famous in the world. It attracts hundreds of thousands of …

WASHINGTON, DC – Living On Music With Steve Houk, the online music interview program that started in April 2020 as part of The Zebra Press‘ Z-TV online network, has been nominated for a 2022 Washington Area Music Award or Wammie, it was announced today. The program was nominated in the Music Media Award category, which …