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Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
It’s another big week of concerts in the DMV. Aside from a handful of solid club shows, the coming weeks present your last opportunities to catch a show at Merriweather Post Pavilion this year. What better reason to hit MPP than Free Fest? This year’s event features Vampire Weekend, Robin Thicke, Black Joe Lewis, MGMT, Icona Pop and many more.
- Mon. 9/16 – Youth Lagoon @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 9/19 – Deertick @ Ottobar, Baltimore, Md.
- Wed. 9/19 – Pepper w/ RDGLDGRN @ Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, Md.
- Wed. 9/18 – Fat Trel @ The Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 9/18 , Thurs. 9/19- Alt-J with Lord Huron @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 9/19 – Rosco Bandana @ Gypsy Sally’s, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 9/20 – Imagine Dragons w/ the Neighbourhood @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Fri. 9/20 – J. Roddy Walston & the Business @ Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, Md.
- Sat. 9/21 – Virgin Mobile Free Fest @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Sat. 9/21 – Deerhunter @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 9/22 – MS MR @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 9/22 – Jamey Johnson @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
We’re back with your guide to the best shows in town this week. Good news for folks who like arena rock shows, and better news if you’re into 80s alternative. Up north, Saturday’s ‘The Shindig’ will bring Dropkick Murphys, Joan Jett, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and more to Baltimore’s Carroll park. Check out the rest below:
- Mon. 9/9 – Blondie & X @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 9/10 – Robert DeLong @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 9/10 – Savages @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 9/10 – Depeche Mode @ Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, Va.
- Tues. 9/10 – Fall Out Boy @ GMU Patriot Center, Fairfax, Va.
- Wed. 9/11 – Chelsea Wolfe @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 9/11 – Muse @ Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 9/12 – The Stepkids @ DC9, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 9/14 – Jake Bugg @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 9/14 – The Shindig @ Carroll Park, Baltimore, Md.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Get excited. This week features a bunch of the area’s premiere local talent playing at home. Thievery Corporation will play a three-night stand at 9:30 Club and Saturday’s Trillectro Music Festival will host Wale, Nadastrom, Tittsworth, RDGLDGRN, Phil Ade, Misun, Shy Glizzy and tons of other national hip-hop/electonic artists.
- Tues. 8/13 – Wild Club @ DC9, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 8/14 – Tittsworth w/ DJ Yorker @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 8/15 – Daughn Gibson @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 8/15 – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals @ Wolf Trap, Vienna, Va.
- Thurs. 8/15-Sat. 8/17 – Thievery Corporation @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 8/16 – Above & Beyond @ Echostage, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/17 – TRILLECTRO MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Half Street Fairgrounds, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/17 – Trillectro Afterparty @ The Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
So, this is not the best week of shows we’ve had, but it could be worse. Last week was full of gigantic amphitheater/arena shows. This week skews more toward small club shows with the exception of one gigantic concert Thursday night.
- Tues. 8/6 – Black August feat. Dead Prez @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 8/7 – The Mowgli’s @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 8/8 – Justin Timberlake & Jay-Z @ M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Md.
- Fri. 8/9 – Angie Stone @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/10 – Hunters @ Comet Ping-Pong, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/10 – Killer Mike & El-P @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/10 – The Killers @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Sun. 8/11 – Jimmy Eat World @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
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Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Wiz Khalifa’s “Under the Influence” tour rolls into Jiffy Lube Live on Thursday.
This week is full of huge tours hitting the area’s arenas and pavilions. The highlight of those tours is the “Under the Influence” tour which features Wiz Khalifa, A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$ & Pro Era and more. That is one hell of a hip-hop show. Check the rest of this week’s shows below:
- Mon. 7/29, Tues 7/30 – Beyonce @ Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 7/31 – Michael Kiwanuka @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 8/1 – Under the Influence Tour @ Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, Va.
- Thurs. 8/1 – Frank Turner @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
- Fri. 8/2 – Mad Decent Block Party @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Fri. 8/2 – Brett w/ Silver Liners @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 8/2 – Lil’ Wayne w/ T.I. & Future @ Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 8/2 – Body Language @ Living Social House, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 8/2 – Black Sabbath w/ Andrew W.K. @ Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, Va.
- Sat. 8/3 – Dead Boots w/ Midnight Spin @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 8/3 – D’Angelo w/ Erykah Badu @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Sat. 8/3 – The Melvins @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
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Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Shark Week performs with Black Clouds at 9:30 Club Saturday, July 27.
This week features a healthy dose of local talent: GEMS, Will Eastman, Black Clouds, Shark Week, Go Cozy. If you’re not familiar these artists, take advantage of our handy-dandy weekly guide and go catch a show.
- Mon. 7/22 – Indians w/ GEMS @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 7/23 – Smith Westerns w/ Wampire @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 7/23 – Bob Dylan, Wilco, My Morning Jacket & Ryan Bingham @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Tues. 7/23 – The Dunwells @ Ram’s Head OnStage, Annapolis, Md.
- Tues. 7/23 – Dawes @ Ram’s Head Live!, Baltimore, Md.
- Wed. 7/24 – Dr. John @ The Birchmere, Alexandria, Va.
- Fri. 7/26 – The Lumineers @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columia, Md.
- Fri. 7/26 – Will Eastman @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/26 – Loretta Lynn @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/26 – Anamanaguchi w/ Kitty Pryde @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 7/27 – Black Clouds w/ Shark Week @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 7/27 – Wild Nothing @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 7/28 – Night Moves w/ Go Cozy @ DC9, Washington, D.C.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Don’t let this heat wave scare you off, there are a bunch of great outdoor shows to check out this week. Baltimore’s annual Artscape takes place this weekend and features a ton of free live music and all the other weird stuff that Baltimore does so well. If that sounds a little too sweaty for you, we have some decent indoor alternatives, as well.
- Mon. 7/15 – Jill Scott w/ Raheem DeVaughn @ Wolf Trap, Fairfax, Va.
- Tues. 7/16 – Hudson Mohawke @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 7/16 – The Wild @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 7/17 – Lil’ Wayne, T.I. & 2 Chainz @ Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 7/17 – RX Bandits @ Baltimore Soundstage, Baltimore, Md.
- Wed. 7/17 – Sublime w/ Rome @ Pier Six Pavilion, Baltimore, Md.
- Thurs. 7/18 – San Cisco w/ Smallpools @Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 7/18 – Kurtis Blow & E.U. @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/19 – 311 & Cypress Hill @ Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, Va.
- Sat. 7/20 – Fun. w/ Tegan and Sara @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Sat. 7/20 – Kurt Vile & the Violators @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
The holiday fuss is over, but that does not mean you should abandon your aspirations of drinking outdoors with live music. This week’s group of shows are a perfect kick-start to get you back into the swing of things.
- Wed. 7/10 – Mac Miller @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
- Wed. 7/10 – Vans Warped Tour @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Wed. 7/10 – DC Loves Dilla w/ De La Soul @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 7/11 – She & Him @ Wolf Trap, Fairfax, Va.
- Thurs. 7/11 – Souls of Mischief @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/12 – Paul McCartney @ Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/12 – Belle & Sebastian @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Fri. 7/12 – The Specials @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
- Sat. 7/13 – Savages @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 7/14 – Skylar Grey @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Legendary hip-hop DJ Afrika Bambaataa
After a brief hiatus, your weekly “Best Bets” feature is back. This week is still a little slow on the live music front, but there are a few shows worth checking out. Thursday’s Fourth of July concert blowout on the Capitol lawn is always a big draw, even if this year’s performers were hand picked by your Nana–seriously, Barry Manilow and the creepy deep-voiced kid from American Idol?? Anyway, here are some concerts that may give you a little more bang for your buck.
- Mon. 7/1 – CSS & IO Echo @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 7/3 – Afrika Bambaataa @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 7/3 – Lionize @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Thurs. 7/4 – A Capitol Fourth @ West Lawn of U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/5 – The Mantles, Title Tracks & Sick Sick Birds  @ Comet Ping Pong, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 7/5 – Brazilian Girls @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 7/6 – Polyphonic Spree @ Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 7/6 – Trouble Funk (35th Anniversary) @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
- Sat. 7/6 – DJs Rex Riot & Basscamp @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.Â
Best Bets: Concerts you should probably check out
Wale returns home to Howard Theatre on Sunday.
This is the week! Firefly Festival is only four days away, but there are plenty of other great shows in town this week. There are actually a few Firefly artists playing club shows in the area for those of you missing out on the festival. Check it out:
- Mon. 6/17 – Teen Mom w/ Other Factors @ Comet Ping Pong, Washington, D.C.
- Mon. 6/17 – Turf War @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Mon. 6/17 – Alice Cooper, Marilyn Manson & GWAR @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Tues. 6/18 – Big Black Delta @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Tues. 6/18 – Postal Service @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, Md.
- Wed. 6/19 – Dawes @ 9:30 Club, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 6/19 – The Hood Internet @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Wed. 6/19 – Rancid @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
- Thurs. 6/20 – Billy Idol w/ Cat Power @ Wolftrap, Vienna, Va.
- Fri. 6/21 – Chvrches @ Black Cat, Washington, D.C.
- Fri. 6/21 – Japandroids @ The Ottobar, Baltimore, Md.
- Sat. 6/22 – Courtney Love @ The Fillmore, Silver Spring, Md.
- Sat. 6/22 – Selah Sue @ U Street Music Hall, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 6/23 – Fitz & the Tantrums @ Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, Md.
- Sun. 6/23 – JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound @ Rock & Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- Sun. 6/23 – Wale @ Howard Theatre, Washington, D.C.
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