Concerts This Week

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Each week DC Music Review takes a deep dive into the music calendar in the DMV, in particular our Calendar of Music Performances. We carefully review performances throughout the region and the "must see" shows as well as those "hidden gems" that you may not otherwise know about.

Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 30
Since the Capitol Groove Collection's Women Making Music live show for this week was cancelled, we are sharing it via[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 23
This week on on DCMR's Webcast Aid is a virtual show by Gordon Sterling (featured above) of soulful band Gordon[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 16
     Week Of:  March 16 — March 22, 2020Summary: No shows? You Can Still Support Local Artists!So, most of the shows[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 9
  Top pick of the week is the funky, electrifying, genre-defying artist Sudan Archives who plays Union Stage on Wednesday night.[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 2
   The incomparable band of Montreal is throwing another musical good time show in DC on Monday night at 9:30 Club.[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 24
     Catch the always dynamic, DC-based band Time Is Fire play their album release show with Bahloul and Quattracenta at DC9[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 17
 Join the wonderful and gracious DC artists Christylez Bacon (progressive hip-hop) and Wytold (cello) as they collaborate to remix classical music with their[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 10
   Week Of:  February 10 — 16, 2020Summary: We Heart MusicSo many feels this week.One of DCMR's most beloved bands, Tedeschi[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 3
 This Thursday night, Fruition is playing with Lindsay Lou at Union Stage.  Look out for our DCMR interview and coverage[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 27
 JAZZ is PHSH is performing with special guest Felix Pastorius at UNION Craft Brewing on Thursday night. Photo by Jason Herman.Week Of:  January[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 20
  DC Music Summit Goes Boom! offers insight to the DC MUSIC SUMMIT 2020 with a discussion on "Women in Music and Sparking Change" from This Could Go Boom! and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 13
The oh-so-good, DC-​native Samuel Prather & Groove Orchestra are playing Sotto on Saturday night.Week Of:  January 13 — 19, 2020Summary: Local GroovesLet's[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – Jan 6
 Featured above are the continuously rising talent of DC's fresh and on-point 1Identity. Do yourself a favor and check them[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 30
Our beloved Gypsy Sally's is closing on January 5, and the last three nights will feature John Kadlecik with various[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 23
Featured above is a DCMR favorite, the dreamy art-pop band Rubblebucket who will be joined by Guerilla Toss and Super[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 16
Week Of:  December 16 - 22, 2019Summary: Winter TogethernessLots of great shows this week, lots of seasonal cheer, and some[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 9
The powerful, brilliant, DC-based trio, The String Queens, have been selling out shows all year. If you can get a ticket[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 2
Band of Friends featuring Davy Knowles and Gerry McAvoy pay tribute to the late Irish guitar phenomenon, Rory Gallagher, on Thursday evening at Tally Ho Theater[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 25
Manchester Orchestra is bringing it once again to the DMV on Sunday at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Photo by Emily[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 18
On Friday night, high-octane afrobeat band Antibalas (featured above) is playing with Lettuce and Ghost Note at a not-to-be-missed funky[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 11
    Featured above is one of our favorite DMV keys players, Natalie Brooke, who is joining the Everyone Orchestra conducted by[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – Nov 4
 Billy Strings is gracing the DMV with a "string" of shows this week starting Wed at The NorVA (Norfolk), Thurs[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 28
 Feedel Band is "taking Ethiopian music and Jazz, and blending it into a simmering stew of musical genre’s, textures and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 21
DC's very own soulpunk band Lightmare is playing with NJ songwriter Delicate Steve on Tuesday night at Comet Ping Pong. Week Of:[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 14
Week Of:  October 14 — 20, 2019Summary: Feeling The FallIt's that time of year where you can go to a[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 7
Maryland-native Maggie Rogers returns to DC to play The Anthem on Monday and Tuesday with Empress Of. Photo by Caitlin[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 30
Featured above is DC band The OSYX who will release their highly anticipated first album on Friday night at Comet[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 23
Featured above is Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo's Almost Dead, who are playing The Anthem this Saturday night. Photo by[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 16
Week Of:  September 16 — 22, 2019Summary: HERA, REACH, H Street, and HUGE artistsBig things happening this week. There are[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – Sept 9
The Messthetics are back in DC to play the Black Cat on Wednesday night with Janel Leppin and Mock Identity. Photo by[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – Sept 3
Featured above is the Jon Stickley Trio, playing what will be a lively show at Gypsy Sally's Friday night with South[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 26
We are so excited for Montreal pop group, The Submissives (feature photo), to come to DC to play with the[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 19
Week Of:  August 19 — 25, 2019Summary: ​Rockin' at LOCKN'There's a lot to look forward to this week, including LOCKN'[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 12
Week Of:  August 12 — 18, 2019Summary: Hot August & other fests are here!This is a big weekend for the[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 5
The Duskwhales are an incredibly smooth and savvy trio whose musical sensibilities give a nod to the past while forging into[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – July 29
Featured above are the Jerry Tripsters (with special guest Ron Holloway), who are honoring Jerry Garcia's birthday at the Jerry's[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – July 22
Featured above is the band Midnight North, gracing DC on Wednesday night at Gypsy Sally's. Photo by Mark Raker.Week Of:  July 22 —[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – July 15
This Wednesday night, DC Music Review favorites Tedeschi Trucks Band are coming to Wolf Trap with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – July 8
Featured above is DC Music Review favorite Marcus King, who will be playing with his band and opening band LITZ on[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – July 1
Featured above is DC's own and beloved Chuck Brown Band playing Saturday night at City Winery DC. Photo by Jason Herman.Week[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – June 24
Featured above is jazzy, funky, fresh DC-based band novo who are presenting a "jam-packed-with-talent" (and horns!) Tribute to Amy Winehouse at[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – June 17
Featured above are members of the completely mesmerizing La Marvela, an all-women band honoring Colombian ancestral music from a female perspective[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – June 10
Week Of:  June 10 -16, 2019Summary: DC Jazz Fest Continues!So many great shows happening this week, especially with the continuation[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – Jun 3
Inspiring, unique, and oh-so-talented DC artists Heather Mae (left) and Crys Matthews (right) come back to the DMV on Thursday night[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – May 27
Featured above is the amazing band Circles Around the Sun, which one friend describes as, "if Jon Scofield, Medeski Martin[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – May 20
Featured above is DC-based, funky indie soul band Oh He Dead who are performing on Friday night at Gypsy Sally's with Gordon Sterling[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – May 13
Featured above is a DC Music Review favorite, Ghost Light, who are returning to play The Hamilton on Saturday night. Photo by[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – May 6
This Saturday is the 6th Annual Funk Parade celebrating Washington DC's vibrant music and arts, the U Street neighborhood, and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – April 29
DC Music Review favorites/Grammy Nominated for Best Bluegrass Album, Della Mae, will be performing at The Hamilton on Wednesday night for[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – April 22
Featured above is DC-Baltimore folk/roots/blues/Americana band, Wicked Sycamore, the 2019 winner of the Charm City Bluegrass Festival band competition who[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – April 15
Featured above is the sonically mesmerizing band Lotus who will be sharing their vibes at the 9:30 Club this Friday and Saturday[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – April 8
Featured above is Shamans of Sound who last weekend won the 2019 WAMMIE Award for Best Reggae Artist/Group in DC.[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – April 1
Featured above is the one and only Trey Anastasio who will be gracing the stage at The Anthem on Saturday night.[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 25
Featured above is the DC-band Nah. a beloved, positively mesmerizing, undeniably talented local favorite who are growing tremendously on the[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 18
Featured above is the  ear-soothing, heartstring-tugging artist Lindsay Lou who is opening for Railroad Earth this Thursday at The National (Richmond) and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 11
Featured above is DC-native songwriter and singer Cecily who is playing a free show at The Kennedy Center's Millennial Stage[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 4
Featured above is the beloved Melvin Seals who is gracing the stage with the Jerry Garcia Band at The NorVA[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 25
Featured above is the brilliant, Baltimore-based band Soul Cannon who are playing with Deerhoof and Speedy Ortiz at Ottobar on Wednesday[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 18
We are beyond sad to say goodbye to our dear friend, multi-talented musician, and above all a beautiful, humble, and[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 11
Featured above is DC's own, Aztec Sun, returning to 9:30 Club with heart this Saturday night. Photo by Jason Herman.[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – February 4
Erika Wennerstrom  is performing with Drive-By Truckers with Lucinda WIlliams at The Anthem  this Friday night!Week Of:  February 4 –10, 2019Summary:[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 28
Week Of:  January 28 — February 3, 2019Summary: Cool StuffAre there hundreds of amazing things you see/hear/feel this week? Yes. Am[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 21
Featured above is Mourning [A] BLKstar, a "multi-generational, gender and genre non-conforming amalgam of Black Culture dedicated to servicing the[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 14
Pictured above: The DC-band RadaR who is playing on Saturday night with Cat Janice and Selena Benally at Dangerous Pies[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – January 7
The Revivalists (above) are playing The Anthem  this Friday night. Photo by Caitlin Moore.Week Of:  January 7 —14, 2019Summary: Get[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 31
Week Of:  December 31, 2018 - January 6, 2019Summary: 2019 Resolution ― MORE MUSICAll the staff at DCMR are so[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 24
The DC-based psychedelic, indie rock band Nah. performing at Black Cat.  Photo by Josh Brick.Week Of:  December 24 - December 30,[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 17
Band: The mesmerizing band  FuzzQueen returning from tour to their hometown DC to play at Black Cat this Tuesday, 12/18 Photo by:[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 10
Week Of: â€‹December 10 - 16, 2018 Summary: Warm It Up Along with a healthy dose of holiday concerts coming at[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – December 3
Week Of:  December 3 - 9, 2018 Summary: Immerse Yourself I say it every week. There is a dizzying array[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 26
Week Of:  November 26 - December 2, 2018Summary: Work It ON This WeekPerhaps you felt some warm fuzzies along with[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 19
Week Of:  November 19 - 25, 2018Summary: Experiences To Be Thankful ForHey DMV!There is much for us to be grateful for musically[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 12
Week Of:  November 12 - 18, 2018Summary: Maniacs, Martins, Marley, and Music ed oppsThere are some big name/super moving artists coming[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – November 5
Week Of:  November 5 - 11, 2018Summary: VOTE and also go check out these shows!This is the week to exercise[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 29
Week Of:  October 29 - November 4, 2018Summary: Halloween and Día de los Muertos DelightsHopefully you spent this weekend celebrating Halloween[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 22
Week Of:  October 22 - 28, 2018Summary: Pre-Halloween festivitiesWant some music-related excitement to kick-off your Halloween festivities? This is "that"[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 15
Week Of:  October 15 - 21Summary: Feeling itThis is going to be one of those weeks where there is no rest[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 8
Week Of:  October 8 - 14Summary: Hot fun in the autumn-timeThis week, amongst everything else going on (listed below), we[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – October 1
Week Of:  October 1 - 7, 2018Summary: Music as salveLet's start with a show all DCMR staff are buzzing about: Hayley[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 24
Week Of:  September 24 - September 30, 2018 Summary: Fall flavors  There are a LOT of really good shows this[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 17
Week Of: September 17 - 23, 2018Summary: Listen and Learn School is back in session and this week there are a[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 10
Photo by Jonathan TimmesWeek Of:  September 10 - 16, 2018Summary:  Summer send offFor the last official full week of summer,[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – September 3
Week Of:  September 3 - September 9, 2018Summary: Dancing in SeptemberHere are some can't-go-wrong choices for every day of the week are[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 27
Week Of:  August 27 - September 2, 2018Summary: Slipping summerThis is the perfect week to catch some very chill shows[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 20
Week Of: August 20-26Summary: Rockin' at LOCKN'There's a lot to look forward to this weekend, what with Dead & Company headlining[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 13
Week Of:  August 13-19, 2018Summary: Music in the StreetsThis week continues to showcase what is best about DC by bringing music,[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – August 6
Week Of:  August 6 - 12, 2018Summary: Days Between and Days After As Days Between come to a close, a lot[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – July 30
Week Of: July 30 - August 5Summary: Days BetweenEach year between August 1 and August 9, the dates known as[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – July 23
Week Of:  July 23 - 29Summary: All-Summer-in-a-Day WeekWhat is up DMV with the rain this week? Don't let it stop[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – July 16
Week Of:  July 16 - 22, 2018Summary:  The Heat is ONIt's the thick of summer. It's hot. It's sweaty. But[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – July 9
Week Of:  July 9 - 15, 2018Summary: Capital Fringe Festival is ON!The Capital Fringe Festival has begun in DC and offers[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – July 2
Week Of:  July 2 - 8,  2018Summary: Holidaze heat!Lots of the DMV (and the DCMR staff) are taking some time[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – June 25
Week Of:  June 25 - July 1, 2018 Summary: Sizzling Summer Stew Last week was so chock full of amazingness.[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – June 18
Week Of:  June 18-24, 2018Summary:  Sounds of Summer SolsticeIt's officially here, SUMMER. With all the music you expect of the[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – June 11th
Week Of:  ​June 11-17, 2018  Summary:  Near Summer SplendorAfter an incredible weekend of PRIDE and JOY in this city, DC[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – June 4th
Week Of:  June 4-10, 2018Summary: JAZZ FEST begins!The 2018 DC JazzFest Presented by Events DC starts this week on June[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – May 28th
Week Of:  May 28 - June 3, 2018Summary: Women-led, RadioheadThere is TON of great music happening in the DMV right[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – May 21st
Week Of:  May 21-27, 2018Summary: Who'll Stop the RainIt been feeling a lot like that old Ray Bradbury story, "All[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – May 14th
Week Of:  May 14 - 20, 2018Summary: No such thing as a post-funk (parade) funkThis past weekend was undoubtedly packed[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – May 7th
Week Of:  May 7-13, 2018  Summary:  Gotta have that FUNK (Parade)The DC Funk Parade is ON on Saturday, May 12 with an[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – April 30th
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Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – April 23rd
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Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – April 16th
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Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – April 9th
Week Of:  April 9-15, 2018 The De-tax Relax Stax. Summary: There's so much to do to get ready for this[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – April 2nd
Week Of:  April 2-8, 2018  Hatching the groove eggs.Summary:Spring is in the air. Time to shake off that winter dander and[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – March 26th
Week Of:  March 26 - April 1 Summary: Steel Soul Pigeon Sunshine Jazz Yellow Sycamore Sky I've been told that[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – March 19th
Week Of:  March 19-25, 2018   Summary: Getting Weird, Zipped Up Tight, Taking Flight Am I a broken record to say[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – March 12th
Week Of:  March 12-18, 2018  It's the Washington Women in Jazz FestivalSummary:Washington Women in Jazz hosts their festival this week with[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – March 5th
Week Of:  March 5-11, 2018  Funky world flavor Summary: There is a lot of variety on the menu this week,[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – February 26th
Week Of:  February 26-March 4, 2018Intimate Settings/Big Personalities Summary:The theme I'm picking up on this week is that there are a[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – February 19th
Week Of:  February 19-25, 2018 Turn, Turn, Turn Summary: It's February but it's going to be feeling a whole lot[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – February 12th
Week Of:  February 12-18, 2018 - Special Valentine's Day EditionSummary:Whoa nelly, what a week coming up! Clone yourself, plan to call[...]
Goodman’s Good Music – Concert Picks of the Week – February 5th
Week Of:  February 5-11, 2018Summary:​With Bob Marley's birthday on February 6, there are some great tribute band opportunities happening this[...]
Goodman’s Good Mix – Concert Picks of the Week – March 30
Since the Capitol Groove Collection's Women Making Music live show for this week was cancelled, we are sharing it via[...]

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