This Wednesday night, DC Music Review favorites Tedeschi Trucks Band are coming to Wolf Trap with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels and Rope for their 2019 Wheels of Soul Tour.  A not-to-be-missed evening of great music and feels! Photo by Mark Raker.   

Week Of:  July 15 — 21, 2019

Summary: Great Artists Playing 'Round

It's summer time so bands are on the move. Some of the big names visiting town:

Mon: Lionel Richie at Wolf Trap, Michael Franti & Spearhead at Seacrets Jamaica, moe. and Blues Traveler with G. Love at SevenVenues 

Tues: Weird Al Yankovic with National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap, Michael Franti & Spearhead at Seacrets Jamaica

Wed: Tedeschi Trucks Band with Blackberry Smoke and Shovels & Rope at Wolf Trap, Jennifer Lopez at Capital One Arena 

Thurs: Aimee Mann with special guest Jonathan Coulton at The Birchmere, Sheryl Crow at Wolftrap, Poncho Sanchez (Legendary Percussionist) at Blues Alley

Fri: Third Eye Blind / Jimmy Eat World at Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Bacon Brothers at The Birchmere, Umphrey's McGee w/Big Something at Virginia Credit Union Live, Aimee Mann at Rams Head On Stage

Sat: NSO Pops | Apollo 11: A 50th Anniversary at The Kennedy Center, Jody Watley - Celebrating 30 Years of Real Love at Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, Dave Matthews Band at Jiffy Lube Live, SOJA,  Sublime With Rome w/ Common Kings at Wolf Trap, The Bacon Brothers at The Birchmere , Aimee Mann **All Ages Matinee** at Rams Head On Stage
Sun: blink-182 & Lil Wayne at Merriweather Post Pavilion, The Bacon Brothers at The Birchmere , Amos Lee and Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers at The Sprint Pavilion

And so many smaller shows with inspiring artists and equally big art are listed below. (Try to get to at least one "hidden gem" a day to keep cool this summer.