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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
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.