The Revivalists (above) are playing The Anthem this Friday night. Photo by Caitlin Moore.
Week Of: January 7 —14, 2019
Summary: Get Resolute
Welcome to the first full week of 2019. Still sticking to your resolution to take better care of yourself? Haven't started yet? No matter, there are LOTS of cool things to check out this week to make you feel good.
Some particularly warm fuzzy things that I'm feeling this week:
- Mon: Mdou Moctar Returns to Baltimore at Creative Alliance (Baltimore)
- Tues: José André Trío at Blues Alley
- Tues: BCUC from South Africa at Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Wed: Mdou Moctar with Horse Lords at Union Stage
- Wed: Noname at 9:30 Club
- Wed: Live Nation Presents Ashley McBryde with Dee White at The Hamilton
- Thurs: Drew Beckman & The Boundary Boys / Not Your Groupies / Lovejet at Songbyrd
- Fri: All Good Presents The Revivalists with American Authors at The Anthem
- Fri: FREE Late Show After The Revivalists feat. Neal Francis w/ Special Mystery Guests! at Union Stage
- Fri: Dumi Right Global Hip Hop Excursions at 6p on The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Sat: Jerry Tripsters at Villain & Saint
- Sat: Arc Iris Record Release (with Maureen Andary) at Songbyrd
- Sat: One time o' rhino (1 Identity, Albino Rhino, Time & Space) at Epicure Cafe
- Sun: Musha Kusha at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Sun: Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History at Anacostia Community Library
Plus, a LOT MORE exciting things to see and hear and feel 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 —January 7
DCMR Staff Recs
- John "Papa" Gros: Welcome to New Orleans! FREE at 6p on The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Anita King (Vocals) at 7p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Mdou Moctar Returns to Baltimore at Creative Alliance (Baltimore)
Hidden Gems
- Experiments in Sound Meditation at Rhizome DC
- Phantom Scimitar / The Stump Devils at Galaxy Hut
- Monday Django Jazz Night at Avenue Kitchen & Bar
- JAMonday at Epicure Cafe
Tue —January 8
DCMR Staff Recs
- Noname w/ Elton Aura (First Night Sold Out! Second Night Added!) at 9:30 Club
- José André Trío at Blues Alley
- Gordon Sterling Presents: The Gypsy Sally's Jam at Gypsy Sally's
- Happy Birthday Elvis, A Benefit for the Love Hope Strength Foundation at Pearl Street Warehouse
Hidden Gems
- BCUC from South Africa at Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Direct From Ireland: Lankum at Jammin Java
- Cal Folger Day / The Bonk / Forgetter at Rhizome DC
- Acid Carousel at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Sauf Haus Open Mic feat. Albino Rhino at Sauf Haus
Wed —January 9
DCMR Staff Recs
- Mdou Moctar with Horse Lords at Union Stage
- Noname at 9:30 Club
- Live Nation Presents Ashley McBryde with Dee White at The Hamilton
- The Bob Band (tribute to Dylan) w/Beggar's Tomb at Gypsy Sally's
Hidden Gems
- Ladygod | Lobby Boy at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Danube Sessions at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at Mr. Henry's
- Neel Singh Open Jam and Workshop at Villain & Saint
Thu —January 10
DCMR Staff Recs
- Free Americana Night featuring Drew Gibson (Full Band!) w/ Nicole Belanus at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Not At Liberty, Joint Operation at Gypsy Sally's
- Terence Blanchard & the E-Collective (Award Winning Trumpeter) at Blues Alley
- Turangalîla-symphonie at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra (Marin Alsop conducts more than 100 musicians in this rarely-heard masterwork.) (Baltimore)
Hidden Gems
- Drew Beckman & The Boundary Boys / Not Your Groupies / Lovejet at Songbyrd
- Songbyrd Ladies Night Open Mic & Networking Event at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Eclipse Season Concert ft. Lady Moon & The Eclipse / Ra Safari at Studio Ga Ga
- January Jam Session: Songs of Sudan at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Bal Boheme / Stranger in the Alps / Just Johnny at The Dew Drop Inn DC
- Dougie, Joshua Palace, The Boardwalk Club at Dangerous Pies DC
- Skream [Open-to-Close] at Slash
- Careless Memories: David Bowie and The New Romantics at Dodge City DC
Fri —January 11
DCMR Staff Recs
- All Good Presents The Revivalists with American Authors at The Anthem
- FREE Late Show After The Revivalists feat. Neal Francis w/ Special Mystery Guests! at Union Stage
- Dumi Right Global Hip Hop Excursions at 6p on The Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Bobby Thompson Trio + Ron Holloway Trio at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Surprise Attack, Sauce, The Cassaday Concoction at Gypsy Sally's
- The Chuck Brown Band at City Winery DC
- Late Night In The Loft With Caz Gardiner at The Hamilton Loft
- Terence Blanchard & the E-Collective (Award Winning Trumpeter) at Blues Alley
- Umphrey's McGee and The Trongone Band at The National (Richmond)
- Doom Flamingo: Official Umphrey's RVA Late Night at The Broadberry (Richmond)
Hidden Gems
- Leyla McCalla at The Hamilton
- One Way Out w/ Fellowcraft, Maryjo Mattea at DC9 Nightclub
- 47Soul with FHTMG at Tropicalia
- Bowie Ball - a celebration of David Bowie's Birthday at U Street Music Hall
- Tallies | Personal Space at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Dylan's Highway 61 by The Bob Band at Hells Bottom VFW 350
- Taking Up Serpents, a New Hour-Long Opera at the Washington National Opera
- Dark Thoughts & the Smarthearts w Cold Feet & Leisure Sport at Joe Squared (Baltimore)
- Lindsey's Farewell Show W/ Milo in the Doldrums & The Duskwhales at Spanky's Shenanigans (Leesburg)
- Unknown Hinson | JD Wilkes | Johnny Trash at Boathouse Live (Newport News)
- Geraldine at Wielands BBQ (Catonsville)
Sat — January 12
DCMR Staff Recs
- Jerry Tripsters at Villain & Saint
- Arc Iris Record Release (with Maureen Andary) at Songbyrd
- One time o' rhino (1 Identity, Albino Rhino, Time & Space) at Epicure Cafe
- Black Masala and v:shal kanwar of Meso Creso at Zeba Bar
- Dangerous Sessions: Fed, Feed, Mary-eL! at Dangerous Pies DC
- Skydog (Allman Brothers Tribute Band) at Gypsy Sally's
- Sail On with The Love Boat, an All Star 70's Yacht Rock Tribute Featuring Members of, Pyscho Killers, Yellow Dubmarine, Electric Love Machine and more! at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Rockabilooza featuring Jumpin' Jupiter and The Grandsons at 9:30 Club
- The Allman Others Band 2 Year Anniversary Show at Hill Country
- Jonny Grave at The Ugly Mug
- Umphrey's McGee and The Trongone Band at The National (Richmond)
Hidden Gems
- Louisa Hall, Crys Matthews, Heather Mae at Creative Cauldron
- LATE SHOW! Neuro Farm/City Witch/DJs Rose Corps & Ducky Dynamo! at The Dew Drop Inn DC
- Jenn Grinels at Jammin Java
- Conjunto Bomba at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Orchestra Community Performance (FREE, part of #NSOneighbor) at The Lincoln Theatre
- Bad Luck, Jordan Perry, Jax Deluca at Rhizome DC
- Hammered Hulls & SAVAK at Comet Ping Pong
- Knox Barber Trio at Jojo Restaurant
- Learn to Play the Steel Pan Workshop! at Edgewood Arts Building
- IlyAIMY w/ Emi Delia at The Homegrown Coffeehouse (Accokeek)
- The Crooked Angels (Broadlands, VA)
Sun — January 13
DCMR Staff Recs
- Terence Blanchard & the E-Collective (Award Winning Trumpeter) at Blues Alley
- Immersive Community Performance (FREE, part of #NSOneighbor) at The African American Civil War Memorial and Museum
- Turangalîla-symphonie at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra — "Messiaen's mind-blowing Turangalîla-symphonie takes listeners on a journey of extreme dynamic contrasts, from sensuous whispers to almost deafening force. Marin Alsop conducts more than 100 musicians in this rarely-heard masterwork, featuring the eerie keyboard instrument ondes Martenot with its otherworldly sci-fi sounds, as well as a dazzling performance by world-renowned pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet." (Baltimore)
Hidden Gems
- Musha Kusha at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History at Anacostia Community Library
- The JOLLY LLAMA rides again at The New Deal Cafe
- Lee Child and Naked Blue – Exploring Jack Reacher Through Music at The Hamilton
- Sunday Blues Salon at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- DC Jazz Loft: Janel Leppin + Brian Settles at Rhizome DC
- Denny Laine of Wings at City Winery DC
- Chamber Concert (FREE, part of #NSOneighbor) at 5p at Right Proper Brewing Company
- Mosche Live at Epicure Cafe
- Tula Vera // Babbling April // Kai Orion at Dew Drop Inn DC
- Sultans Of Jarf: "Jarfnuary" at 13.5% Wine Bar (Baltimore)
