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Joe Russo's Almost Dead performing in front of a phone-free crowd at The Anthem in Washington, DC

What Is Almost Dead Is Still Very Much Dead

What is Dead is still Dead, there is no denying that. Looking out upon the Almost Dead, you can’t help to think to yourself how alive this room feels, and what a blessing it is to break up the monotony.

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A new Washington, DC-based music publication, The Aftertone covers live music across the DMV with immersive, narrative-driven storytelling—exploring concerts through emotion, history, and experience.

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