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The Washington DC region has one of the best music scenes in the country. On this show we're shining a spotlight on its great songs, artists, and incredible people. Music and featured guests from all genres are featured. Discover new music you'll love. Tune In, Jam On, Rock Out. www.dcmusicrock…

Brian Nelson-Palmer


    • Feb 5, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES


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    2/05/19 - Special Guest: Mannywellz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 53:47


    This episode features special guest Mannywellz and tracks by Some Never Really Get SNRG, Alex Vaughn, Jonathan Sloane, and Bluewreck. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2019-02-05-ft-special-guest-mannywellz

    1/29/19 - Special Guest: Del Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 52:18


    This episode features special guest Del Florida and tracks by Higher Numbers, Gingerwolf, Teen Mortgage, and Alto’s World. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2019-01-29-ft-special-guest-del-florida

    1/22/19 - Special Guest: Dante Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 55:10


    This episode features special guest Dante Pope and tracks by Kromanauts, Dom Flemons, Jaye Wood, and Black Alley. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2019-01-22-ft-special-guest-dante-pope

    1/15/19 - Special Guest: Maryjo Mattea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 56:55


    This episode features special guest Maryjo Mattea and tracks by Raheem DeVaughn, Color Palette, Serenity Karima, and Two Dragon and a Cheetah. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2019-01-15-ft-special-guest-maryjo-mattea

    12/31/18 - The Best Songs Brian Obsessed About in 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 53:14


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-12-31-the-songs-brian-obsessed-about-in-2018 www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    12/21/18 - Great Holiday Songs You've Never Heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 45:20


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/12-21-2018-great-holiday-songs-you-never-heard www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    12/18/18 - Special Guest: The Sidleys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 54:40


    This episode features special guest The Sidleys and tracks by Mark Rogers, Hayley Fahey, Johnny and the Headhunters, and Veronneau. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-12-18-ft-special-guest-the-sidleys

    12/11/18 - Special Guest: Cat Janice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2018 53:22


    This episode features special guest Cat Janice and tracks by Honest Lee, Radar, Moonshine Society, and Lavender. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-12-11-ft-special-guest-cat-janice

    12/04/18 - Special Guest: Heather Mae

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2018 53:23


    This episode features special guest Heather Mae and tracks by Schreiner, SHAED, MioTiga, and Crys Matthews. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-12-04-ft-special-guest-heather-mae

    11/27/18 - Special Guest: Broke Royals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 52:46


    This episode features special guest Broke Royals and tracks by RVSSLL, Sub-Radio, Reed Appleseed, and Luke James Shaffer. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-11-27-ft-special-guest-broke-royals

    11/20/18 - All Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 49:45


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/november-20-2018-all-music-episode www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    11/13/18 - Special Guest: Elizabeth II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2018 51:42


    This episode features special guest Elizabeth II and tracks by Flying Jacob, Cathy D., The Great Heights Band, and Bottled Up. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-13-06-ft-special-guest-elizabeth-ii

    11/06/18 - Special Guest: Justin Shapiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 54:20


    This episode features special guest Justin Shapiro and tracks by Iris Divine, Sean Chyun, 51Peg, and EvilTerror. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-11-06-ft-special-guest-justin-shapiro

    10/30/18 - All Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 50:49


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/october-30-2018-all-music-episode www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    10/23/18 - All Music Episode ft Hip Hop, Funk, Pop, and R&B

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2018 48:36


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/october-23-2018-all-music-episode www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    10/16/18 - Special Guest: Luke James Shaffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 54:03


    This episode features special guest Luke James Shaffer and tracks by Dan Barry, Mannywellz, The Private Contractors, and Sydney Franklin. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-10-16-ft-special-guest-luke-james-shaffer

    10/09/18 - Special Guest: Brent & Co.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 54:13


    This episode features special guest Brent & Co. and tracks by Anthony Alvarado​​, Dominic Fragman, Bad Influence​, and Swampcandy​. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-10-09-ft-special-guest-brent-and-co

    10/02/18 - Special Guest: Milo in the Doldrums

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 52:05


    This episode features special guest Milo in the Doldrums and tracks by Bobby Thompson, Kid Brother, Jay Diamondz, and Den-Mate. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-10-02-ft-special-guest-milo-in-the-doldrums

    9/25/18 - Special Guest: Cinema Hearts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 53:15


    This episode features special guest Cinema Hearts and tracks by Fellowcraft ft Gordon Sterling, Flowerbomb, The Fuss and Stripmall Ballads. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-09-25-ft-special-guest-cinema-hearts

    9/18/18 - Special Guest: Marielle Kraft

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 49:45


    This episode features special guest Marielle Kraft and tracks by Fellowcraft, Virginia Man, Mackenzie Fisher and Heather Mae. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-09-18-ft-special-guest-marielle-kraft

    9/11/18 - Special Guest: Brave Like Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2018 49:53


    This episode features special guest Brave Like Us and tracks by Black Masala, Louisa Hall, and Cat Janice. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-09-11-ft-special-guest-brave-like-us

    9/4/18 - Blues Day ft Special Guests: Jazs, Linwood, and Willie from Blues Festivals around DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 52:35


    This episode features special guest Jazs, Linwood, and Willie from Blues Festivals around DC and tracks by Jonny Grave, Memphis Gold, Sol Roots, Lori Williams, and Patty Reese. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-09-04-ft-special-guest-jazs-linwood-and-willie-from-blues-festivals-around-dc

    8/28/18 - Special Guest: Rorie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 53:00


    This episode features special guest Rorie and tracks by Loi Loi, Throwing Plates, Emily Henry, and Hayley Fahey. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-08-28-ft-special-guest-rorie

    8/21/18 - Special Guest: Bruno Nasta, Coordinator of Jazz in the Sculpture Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 53:59


    This episode features special guest Bruno Nasta and tracks by Liam B. Smith, Black Masala, David Chappell, Tony Craddock, Jr., and Frass Green. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-08-21-ft-special-guest-bruno-nasta-coordinator-of-jazz-in-the-garden

    8/14/18 - Special Guest: Pebble To Pearl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 53:01


    This episode features special guest Pebble To Pearl and tracks by Justin Shapiro, Feedel Band, Maryjo Mattea, and StereoRiots. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-08-14-ft-special-guest-pebble-to-pearl

    8/7/18 - Special Guest: allthebestkids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2018 51:31


    This episode features special guest allthebestkids and tracks by AkinG Kalld Pedro, Shamans of Sound, Davy Fresh, and The JoGo Project. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-08-07-ft-special-guest-allthebestkids

    7/31/18 - Special Guest: Black Dog Prowl

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2018 54:01


    This episode features special guest Black Dog Prowl and tracks by Tired All The Time, Curse Words, Caustic Casanova, and FuzzQueen. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-07-31-ft-special-guest-black-dog-prowl

    7/24/18 - Special Guest: Kid Brother

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2018 54:35


    This episode features special guest Kid Brother and tracks by Rachel Levitin, Dr. Robinson’s Fiasco, Milo in the Doldrums, and The Duskwhales. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-07-24-ft-special-guest-kid-brother

    7/17/18 - Special Guest: Keith Berquist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2018 54:02


    This episode features special guest Keith Berquist and tracks by M4TR, allthebestkids, Ménage À Garage, Heartmeat, and Weird Babies. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-07-17-ft-special-guest-keith-berquist

    7/10/18 - Special Guest: Eli Lev

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2018 54:10


    This episode features special guest Eli Lev and tracks by Coral Benders, Emma G, Chris Cassaday, and Marielle Kraft. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-07-10-ft-special-guest-eli-lev

    7/3/18 - All Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 51:59


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/july-3-2018-all-music-episode www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    6/26/18 - Special Guest: Carolyn Malachi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 54:40


    This episode features special guest Carolyn Malachi and tracks by OnRaé LaTeal, Black Alley, Tony Craddock, Jr. & Cold Front, and Hungry on Monday. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-06-26-ft-special-guest-carolyn-malachi

    6/19/18 - Special Guest: DuPont Brass

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2018 51:58


    This episode features special guest DuPont Brass and tracks by Del Florida, The JoGo Project, DuPont Brass, Night Train 357, and Exoplanets. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at https://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/2018-06-19-ft-special-guest-dupont-brass

    6/12/18 - Special Guest: The Split Seconds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 0:52


    This episode features special guest The Split Seconds and tracks by Kevin Olson, The Split Seconds, Derek Evry, NUEX, and Curse Words. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    6/5/18 - All-Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 54:03


    This episode features incredible music by some of DC's finest artists! Details and all the important links from this episode are all on the website at: http://www.dcmusicrocks.com/episodes/june-5-2018-all-music-episode www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    5/29/18 - Special Guest: JDVBBS, The Live-Looping Producer/Rapper/Singer/Songwriter

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2018 0:54


    This episode features special guest JDVBBS and tracks by Q the Turn Up, JDVBBS, RDGLDGRN, Footwerk, Jus Paul, and Cosmic Romp. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    5/22/18 - Special Guest: Dustin, Talent Buyer for Hill Country, BBQ & Music Venue In DC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 54:20


    This episode features special guest Dustin, Talent Buyer for Hill Country and tracks by Wandering Lies, FeelFree, Jumpin' Jupiter, The 5:55, and Paperhaus. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    5/15/18 - Special Guest: Frankie from Girls Rock! DC

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 0:54


    This episode features special guest Frankie V from Girls Rock! DC and tracks by King Leisure, The Beirds, Be Steadwell, and Babbling April. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    5/8/18 - Special Guest: Curtis B of DC Reggae

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 54:12


    This episode features special guest DC Reggae and tracks by Thievery Corporation, Distant Creatures, Yellow Dubmarine, Christos DC, and Synthador. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    5/1/18 - Special Guest: Emma G

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 54:39


    This episode features special guest Emma G and tracks by Unsullied, Eli Lev, Mike Hauser, and Yellowtieguy. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    4/24/18 - Special Guest: Hayley Fahey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 54:13


    This episode features special guest Hayley Fahey and tracks by Ara Casey, The Sidleys, Hayley Fahey, Fellowcraft, and Eric Scott. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    4/17/18 - Special Guest: Chip Py of Locally Grown DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 54:12


    This episode features special guest Chip Py, and tracks by Zen Worship, Rare Essence, Kia Bennett, Sol Roots, & Pebble To Pearll! Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    4/10/18 - Special Guest: Justin Trawick

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 55:47


    This episode features special guest Justin Trawick, and tracks by Radar, Blue Plains, Justin Jones, & Louisa Hall! Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    4/3/18 - Special Guest: Lindsay, Talent Buyer for Black Cat

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 54:36


    This episode features special guest Lindsay, talent buyer for Black Cat, and tracks by Crys Matthews, Flasher, Two Inch Astronaut, Heather Mae, and Juxt! Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    3/27/18 - Special Guest: Mystery Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 53:24


    This episode features special guest Mystery Friends and tracks by Stone Driver, Queue, Lavender, and Kid Brother! Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    3/20/18 - Special Guest: Surprise Attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 52:00


    This episode features special guest Surprise Attack and tracks by Jae Alexander, Chris Cassaday, Quiet Life Motel, and Of Tomorrow. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    3/13/18 - Special Guest: The Fringe Benefits

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 53:28


    This episode features special guest The Fringe Benefits and tracks by The Grey A, Hayley Fahey, Vintage #18, & Stephen Ascone. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    3/6/18 - Some of Brian's All Time Favorite Jams - All Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 53:38


    This episode is a special all music episode featuring SOME of Brian's All Time Favorite Jams! Strap in and turn it up! It features tracks by Katie Hargrove, allthebestkids, Black Dog Prowl, Dr Badlove & The Remedies, The Jones, Aztec Sun, Stone Driver, Kenny Sway, Fellowcraft, Area 301, Carter Lou & The Project, Cassie Urbany. www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    2/27/18 - New Music Release Highlights From 2018 So Far - All Music Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2018 48:00


    This episode is a special all music episode featuring all new music which has been released in 2018 thus far! It features tracks by Justin Trawick, Alex Vaughn, Dan Wolff, Lauren Calve, Mystery Friends, Sub-Radio, Wylder, Mista Fingaz, Luke James Shaffer, Dupont Brass, Elizabeth II, Two Ton Twig www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    2/20/18 - Special Guest: Edjacated Phools

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 55:05


    This episode features special guest Edjacated Phools and tracks by Matt Waller, The Radiographers, Higher Education, & Kitchen Noise. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

    2/13/18 - Special Guests: Alex, Paige, & Dan of DC's Open Mic Scene

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 53:14


    This episode features special guests Alex, Paige, and Dan of DC's Open Mic Scene. Tracks by Eli Lev, Paige Powell, Colourtheory, One Way Out, and Alex The Red Parez. Announcements, New Releases from this week, Local DC Shows To See for the coming week, Details and important links from this episode are all on this show’s page at www.dcmusicrocks.com/past-episodes

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