Grant-Lee Phillips

This year, Grant-Lee Phillips will release his 12th solo album, the self-produced In the Hour of Dust. It’s a work that doesn’t shy away from the big themes of contemporary life. “The mood on this album is contemplative,” says Phillips, “trying to find meaning in an age of confusion, feeling your way through the blinding dust of unreality.” In the Hour of Dust is also a highly intimate affair; both in its musical presentation and the highly personal – often autobiographical – lyrics in the songs, all set, the songwriter admits, “against this larger discordant backdrop.” Audiences first discovered Phillips’ thoughtful, literate songwriting in context of the rock band Grant Lee Buffalo, a trio which found success with the 1993 debut Fuzzy. The title track catapulted the group to international recognition. Grant Lee Buffalo followed up Fuzzy with 1994’s Mighty Joe Moon (an album featuring the modern rock hit “Mockingbirds”) etching a distinct mark, while transcending the era. Beginning with his 2000 solo debut Ladies’ Love Oracle, Phillips opened another chapter in his career, as a folk- and Americana-focused artist crafting songs and stories rich with details and humanity. At this precise moment, Phillips was invited to join the cast of a burgeoning television series. The Gilmore Girls would enjoy lasting syndication and multi-generational embrace, introducing Phillips, “the Town Troubadour” to a new audience. Phillips is often on the road, performing to eager fans throughout the US and overseas. With the release of In the Hour of Dust in September 2025, concert dates are planned for the U.S., UK, Europe and other regions to follow. Look for Grant-Lee Phillips on tour in your area, performing songs from his new album, In the Hour of Dust, along with favorites from throughout his long career. Reflects Phillips “I don’t see songs of love and songs of protest as being so far apart, really. It’s all about recognizing the value of connection in a disconnected time.”

Steve Schillinger

Steve Schillinger has been a dynamic force in the DC music scene for over two decades. As a founding member of the acclaimed Braddock Station Garrison, he carved out a space for gritty, melodic rock that earned the band a dedicated following and rave reviews across four albums—three of which were recorded at Virginia’s iconic Inner Ear Studio. Along the way, Steve shared bills with eclectic acts ranging from the hard-hitting King’s X to the soulful Teskey Brothers, performing in cities from DC and Baltimore, Baltimore and Philadelphia, New York City to Chicago.

Forging his own path as a solo artist, Steve has released two well-received albums that showcase his gift for introspective songwriting and powerful hooks. His solo sets have brought him to stages alongside artists like Grant-Lee Phillips, Scott Miller, and Tyler Ramsey.

In addition to his solo work, Steve is also a current member of The Leading End, a DC-based band blending heartland rock soul with power pop punch. With two EPs already out and a third on the horizon for late 2025, Steve continues to evolve while staying true to the music that moves him—and his audiences.