Manchester Orchestra is bringing it once again to the DMV on Sunday at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Photo by Emily Vitek.
Week Of: November 25 — December 1, 2019
Summary: Much Thanks
It's a quieter than usual week for music given the holiday, and Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!
There is a lot to be thankful for when it comes to the DMV music scene. This week, here are some knockout shows that will make you feel the gratitude through and through:
- Mon: For Tool fans, their show at Capital One Arena is a no-brainer. If that's not your scene, you can be moved by the sweet sounds of the 2019 Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner: Soloman Howard who is gracing the stage at The Kennedy Center.
- Tues: The String Queens are all the rage and it is so well-deserved. This trio is debuting their long awaited album at two sold-out shows (8p and 10p) at Blues Alley. If you can snag a ticket for this one, definitely go for it. I have a feeling The String Queens will be playing more sold out shows in the future, so catch them now if you can.
- Wed: In what has become an annual tradition, John Kadlecik is playing Gypsy Sally's for multiple nights this week, which feels more significant than ever given that this gem of a venue is slated to close in early January. This night's show features the John Kadlecik band with the beloved local legend Ron Holloway and is also a fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. It will be a great night for a great cause.
- Thurs: If you are itching to get out, there are some really nice options on Thanksgiving night. I would hit the free Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance Party with Gottaswing at 5:30 at The Reach at The Kennedy Center to work up a sweat before hitting seconds on the tofurky.
- Fri: This is the second night of the legendary "John K" run as the John Kadlecik Band play with special guests Bumper Jacksons at Gypsy Sally's. And for those less inclined to that vibe, you might want to work it out at The Anthem where deadmau5 is playing on his CUBE V3-2019 Tour. If that's going in the wrong direction, Anita Baker will be laying down her sweet sounds at MGM National Harbor for two nights.
- Sat: This is the final night of catching the John Kadlecik Band with special guest Bumper Jacksons (duo) at Gypsy Sally's, or check out Reggae Fest Vs Soca at The Howard Theatre, the always entertaining Keller Williams at The Hamilton with an after party featuring the Rachel Ann Morgan Band at The Hamilton Loft.
- Sun: Last year around this time, Manchester Orchestra came to DC and played some prolific shows. This year they are playing at the wonderfully sized Fillmore in Silver Spring. If you're looking to make some music yourself and keep the warm fuzzies going, check out the Music Improvisation with Friends Workshop at 7Drum City.
So get out there and feel the love for our scene— MORE shows are listed in the links below, with personal choices in bold, along with a list of the DCMR staff top picks and cool "gems" that you don't want to miss.
Mon — November 25
DCMR Staff Picks
- Tool at Capital One Arena
- 2019 Marian Anderson Vocal Award Winner: Soloman Howard at The Kennedy Center
- Jason Bonham Led Zeppelin Evening at Fillmore (Silver Spring)
- Carr - Keys Quintet (Saxes) featuring Paul Carr & Marshall Keys at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
Jams, Mics & Such
- JAMonday at Epicure Café (Fairfax)
- JVs Open Blues Jam w/ Linwood, Wave & You! at JV's (Falls Church)
- Monday Django Jazz Jam at Avenue Kitchen and Bar (Baltimore)
Sparkling Gems
- Womxn/Muxer - A Trans Womxn of Color Artist Review at Anacostia Playhouse
- Loop 243 and Fanoplane at Galaxy Hut (Arlington)
- Landfall // Tuff Lover at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
Tue — November 26
DCMR Staff Picks
- The String Queens - Debut Album Release! at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Jake Charkey & Monir Hossain on Millennium Stage FREE at 6p at The Kennedy Center
Jams, Mics & Such
- Open Mic Night w/ Silky Dave at Gypsy Sally's Vinyl Lounge
- The Tuesday Jam at Tabor Ethiopian Restaurant (Baltimore)
Sparkling Gems
- Florry / Old Table / Coven Tree / Repo Fam at Slash Run
- The Baltimore Jazz Collective at Keystone Korner (Baltimore)
Wed — November 27
DCMR Staff Picks
- John Kadlecik Band ft. Ron Holloway - DC Central Kitchen Benefit at Gypsy Sally's
- Yasiin Bey at The Howard Theatre
- The Bridge at UNION Craft Brewery (Baltimore)
Jams, Mics & Such
- SPACY-Word Poetry Acoustic Open Mic/Jam at Spacylounge
- Open Mic hosted by Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo at Rhodeside Grill (Arlington)
- Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at Mr. Henry's
- Open Mic at the Cocktail Lab at Tenth Ward Distilling Company (Frederick)
Sparkling Gems
- Bela Dona and Pre Thanksgiving Jam at City Winery DC
- Dan N' Friends at The Vinyl Lounge at Gypsy Sally's
- Jack Funk EP Release Party wsg Surprise Attack! at Old Towne Tavern (Frederick)
- Outlaw Night on Pearl Street feat. Doc Pine & The Respect He Deserves at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Rare Essence at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (Bethesda)
Thu — November 28
DCMR Staff Picks
- Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance Party with Gottaswing (FREE) at 5:30 at The Reach at The Kennedy Center
Jams, Mics & Such
- Thursday Night Jazz Jam with Landon Paddock at Columbia Station
Sparkling Gems
- Live Music Thursday at The Brixton
- Liquid Sessions at Spacylounge DC
Fri — November 29
DCMR Staff Picks
- John Kadlecik Band w/s/g Bumper Jacksons (Full Band) at Gypsy Sally's
- deadmau5 / CUBE V3-2019 Tour at The Anthem
- Anita Baker at MGM National Harbor (Oxon Hill)
- The Dirty Grass Players' Annual Dirty Turkey Show at The Soundry (Columbia)
- The Seldom Scene & Dry Branch Fire Squad at The Birchmere (Alexandria)
- Keller Williams Thanksforgrassgiving at The National (Richmond)
- Runaway Gin at The NorVa (Norfolk)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Open Mic at Dive Bar
- Jam Session Friday’s at Safari DC Lounge
- Fresh from the Vault: a Free Black Friday Prince Dance Party at Pie Shop DC
Sparkling Gems
- El Gran Combo De Puerto Rico at The Howard Theatre
- Teen Mortgage, Medusa's Disco, Mehitabel at 7DC's The Pocket
- Free Bluegrass Blowout Night One feat. Two Ton Twig + The Gravel Road Band at Union Stage
- Dave Hollister at 5:30p and 9p at City Winery DC
- Locals Late Night feat. Form of Expression + Toad Head at Jammin' Java (Vienna)
- The Joy Formidable at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Crooked Run Presents: The Battle of the Bands! at Crooked Run Brewing (Sterling)
- The Duskwhales House Concert in Broadlands, VA
- A roXplosion Presents: Kalypso Blue w/Bongo District at Kalypso's
- Acoustic Bold As Love: A Roots-Blues Celebration of Jimi Hendrix at Songbyrd
- GDSC Tributes - Pink Floyd (The Wall - 40th Anniversary) at The Ugly Mug
- Leela James at 7p and 10p at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (Bethesda)
Sat — November 30
DCMR Staff Picks
- John Kadlecik Band with special guest Bumper Jacksons (duo) at Gypsy Sally's
- Reggae Fest Vs Soca at The Howard Theatre
- Keller Williams Thanksfforgrassgiving ft. Keller & The Keels at The Hamilton
- Alice Smith at 9:30 Club
- Anita Baker at MGM National Harbor (Oxon Hill)
- Kindred The Family Soul at Baltimore Soundstage (Baltimore)
- Natalie Brooke & The Band at Olde Towne Tavern (Frederick)
- Moonshine Society with Eric Scott at Old Bowie Town Grille (Bowie)
- Jonas Brothers at Royal Farms Arena (Baltimore)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Small Business Saturday 2019 at Songbyrd
- 1st Annual nUKEcoustic Fest at Cooling Pond Brewery (Mineral, VA)
Sparkling Gems
- Son Little at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Rachel Ann Morgan Band at The Hamilton Loft
- Akua Allrich & the Tribe at Marvin's
- Free Bluegrass Blowout Night Two feat. Hollertown + Wicked Sycamore at Union Stage
- Mother & Son's Musical Collage at An Die Musik (Baltimore)
- Newmyer Flyer perform Joni Mitchell + Bob Dylan at Wolf Trap (Vienna)
- Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band at City Winery DC
- Nappy Nappa | October '71 | Jelani | Sea Graves at 7DC's The Pocket
- Zydeco/Nawlins Music Throwdown at THe New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
- Moore / Stanley / Stewart at Rhizome DC
- Bug Love + Pen Palindrome at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Maze featuring Frankie Beverly at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (Bethesda)
- Jay Byrd at 7 Locks Brewing (Rockville)
- The Duskwhales live on the Taproom Stage at Old Bust Head Brewing Company (Warrenton)
- TeddysDeal & The Fairy Flutist Live at Billiken's Smokehouse at The Chimneys (Fredericksburg)
- Berhana at U Street Music Hall
Sun — December 1
DCMR Staff Picks
- Manchester Orchestra at The Fillmore (Silver Spring)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Workshop: Music Improvisation with Friends at 7Drum City
- 7DC December Open House Potluck Jam at 7DrumCity
- DC Jazz Jam's "Vocal Lounge" w/Barbara Papendorp at The Brixton
- The Old Time Session at Petworth Citizen
Sparkling Gems
- PJ Morgan Holiday Show at City Winery DC
- Kevin Sun at Twins Jazz
- Maze featuring Frankie Beverly at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club (Bethesda)
- Granny & The Boys at Showtime
