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DC to BC presents: Trillectro Music Festival
Trillectro Music Festival is back, and even bigger than last year. The good folks at DC to BC have put together a stellar lineup of local and national talent to rock the Half Street Fairgrounds, August 17.
Tickets are on sale now. Check out Trillectro.com for more info.
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.
About Last Night: San Cisco, Smallpools and Supercute at Rock & Roll Hotel
Smallpools at Rock & Roll Hotel (More photos below)
So, apparently San Cisco has a lot more fans than we ever realized. We also did not realize the median age of said fans is somewhere around 17 years old. Suffice it to say, it was a youthful evening at Rock & Roll Hotel last night.
The first band on was Supercute, an aptly named group of young gals fronted by 19-year-old Rachel Trachtenburg (Yes, the girl from Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players). Trachtenburg held it down on vocals and ukulele, and the band’s cover of Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black,” was way better than it had any right to be.
Listen: GEMS – “Sinking Stone”
GEMS has a knack for creating beautiful, moody music, and “Sinking Stone” is no exception to that rule. Listen to the local dream-pop duo’s latest track below.
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.
Listen: PLOY – XIX (Brett Remix)
Continuing the band’s success remixing songs by other local artists, Brett has done a number on PLOY’s “XIX.”
Don’t miss Brett and PLOY together this Saturday at DC9. Maybe we’ll see an on-stage collabo?
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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.
I.M.P. announces first shows at Lincoln Theatre
After winning the bid to operate Lincoln Theatre, I.M.P. has announced its first group of shows at the historic venue.
In a press release from the D.C. Government and Mayor Vincent Gray, it was revealed that the first I.M.P. show at the Lincoln Theatre will be Laura Marling, September 4.
According to the press release, other shows will include:
Travis, Friday, Sept. 20
KT Tunstall, Tuesday, Sept. 29
Matt Nathanson, Tuesday, Oct. 29
Neko Case, Wednesday, Oct. 30
September 4 is not so far away. We will keep you posted as more shows are announced.
(via 9:30 Club)
Related: I.M.P. wins bid to operate historic Lincoln Theatre
‘The Gifted’ reaches No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
Despite a litany of haters and mixed reviews, Wale’s The Gifted has officially reached the top of the Billboard 200 Chart, marking the local rapper’s first number-one album.
This is a proud day for the DMV. Remember when Wale was just a kid kicking freestyles over go-go beats? Now he has enough clout to get Juicy J and Nicki Minaj on a track that samples EU’s “Da’ Butt.”
What makes this accolade even more remarkable is the competition for that spot. The Gifted was released just one week after J. Cole’s Born Sinner, Mac Miller’s Watching Movies With the Sound Off, and Kanye West’s much-lauded Yeezus. All three of those albums received more favorable press than The Gifted, but there is obviously a differing opinion among hip-hop fans.
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.
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