American Roots Concert Series: Oh He Dead
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sunday, May 21, 2023 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Details
Hill Center is thrilled to welcome Oh He Dead as part of our free, outdoor American Roots Music Series!
Oh He Dead hails from Washington, D.C., and is quickly garnering national attention. Lead singer CJ Johnson, “maneuvers her powerful voice — a combination of Stevie Nicks and Tracy Chapman” (NPR) in rhythm with the band’s “infectiously groovy” and “sublime instrumentation” (NPR) to create an “infectious and soulful sound” (Washington Post).
Founded in 2015 by Johnson and Andy Valenti, the now five-piece group includes lead guitarist Alex Salser, TJ Turkman on bass, and Adam Ashforth on drums. The close-knit band weaves in and out of genres ranging from soul to funk to folk to rock, all tied together by the stirring harmonies of Johnson and Valenti.”
“Oh He Dead was once an acoustic folk duo. Now it’s an indie soul band with a bright future” –Rudi Greenberg for The Washington Post
