Featured above is a DCMR favorite, the dreamy art-pop band Rubblebucket who will be joined by Guerilla Toss and Super City at Baltimore Soundstage on Sunday night. Photo by Jason Herman. 

Week Of:  December 23 - 29, 2019

Well, DMV, it's a big holiday week and nearing the end of the decade so why not spend some time appreciating some  incredible opportunities for live music happening in the DMV this week! Check out the links below with personal choices in bold, along with a list of the DCMR staff picks and special "gems" that you don't want to miss! 

And...

...this is a bit of a quieter week, naturally, because of the holidays. And while this can be a joyous time for some, it can be a hard time for others. Music can be a salve when the expectations of holiday season starts to feels challenging. But sometimes it isn't enough. 

We at DCMR want to share the following resources for anyone who may be feeling depressed or suicidal, this time or year, or anytime:

• The Crisis Text Line: If you text 741741, a crisis worker will text you back immediately and continue to text with you. It's a FREE 24/7 service to ANYONE who lives in the U.S.  Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. All of Crisis Text Line's Crisis Counselors are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis. Read more here.
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides FREE and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Call 1-800-273-8255. 

Please take care of yourselves and each other this week as we start looking toward the new year. 

All our love, the DCMR Team