Week Of: November 26 - December 2, 2018
Summary: Work It ON This Week
Perhaps you felt some warm fuzzies along with some tepid frustrations this past week. Hopefully you also felt LOVE and had a really good meal.
Now is the week to come back to your regular schedule with a healthy dose of great music. There's a lot happening between today and the winter holidays and this week kicks it off right with some humdingers to get you moving. EVERYTHING is listed way below (below below), but first! A few extra special highlights this week:
Monday:
My highlight: The New Respects + JUXT at Jammin Java — I have heard and seen only wonderful things from the daring and provocative DC band JUXT and I can't believe it's taken me this long to see them live. And THE NEW RESPECTS, well, let me say that I saw them play at Villain & Saint last year and I couldn't stop smiling. Their chemistry and their flow and way of bringing you into their family jam is pretty magical. I'd check this one out if you can.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Laura Gibson with Dan Mangan at DC9 Nightclub
- Matisyahu at City Winery DC
Tuesday:
My highlight: Experiments in Sonic Meditation at Rhizome DC — Rhizome DC is a little gem of a place for the music community with an eclectic offering of shows and experiences that take place in the living room of a Takoma Park house/community space. This next installment of their Sonic Meditation series is devoted to the practice of Deep Listening, as coined/taught/enacted by the late composer Pauline Oliveros. From their site: "For one hour, we will focus on sound. Listening first, with an eye (ear) toward healing, toward a collective experience more than the sum of its parts. There will be vocal and percussive sound production involved at different points. The space will be available for conversation/debriefing/relaxing afterwards." For a $5 donation, you can support local music and maybe get to know yourself a little better.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Sol Roots Band With Special Guest Ron Holloway at JV's Restaurant
- Black Girl Magic: A Monumental Theatre Company Concert at DC9 Nightclub
- Hot Tuna (Acoustic) at City Winery DC
Wednesday:
My highlight: District of Raga Presents: Three Voices ft. Chao Tien: chinese dulcimer, Huda Asfour: oud, Nistha Raj: violin, Avi Shah: tabla followed by Raga Jam Session at Bossa Bistro + Lounge — I've seen three of these four artists perform individually (many are graduates of the fabulous Strathmore Artist in Residence program) and was so impressed by their mastery and unique voicing, playing as if their instruments were extensions of their body and souls. To have these artists perform together in one show is spectacular. The District of Raga was was launched in January 2017 with a vision of "creating a space for practitioners and lovers of Indian classical music to gather for the purpose of musical dialogue and community within Washington, D.C." and is offering wonderful opportunities to experience great artistry like this showcase. Not to be missed.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- All Good Presents: Toubab Krewe w/ Two Ton Twig at Gypsy Sally's
- About 19: A Musical 100 Years in the Making at Torpedo Factory — “19” is the dynamic and little-known story of Alice Paul, Ida B. Wells, Carrie Chapman Catt, Susan B. Anthony and the other women of the suffrage movement. A musical 100 years in the making!
Thursday:
My highlight: Dis Is Emerika w Orchester Prazevica and channelVolatile at Villain & Saint — Orchestra Prazevica's high energy dance music draws from "the tradition of Eastern European Czardas and Gypsy Swing, but widely influenced by jazz and blues." But why this show? Because watching the Orchestra Prazevica here and reading about channelVolatile, along with the title/lack of description of this show, completely intrigues me.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Sister Sparrow with The Rad Trads at 9:30 Club
- BSO Pulse: Parquet Courts at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
Friday:
My highlight: Thom Yorke - Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes at The Kennedy Center — Thom Yorke from Radiohead is making a rare, solo performance in DC at the Kennedy Center which is in and of itself a special treat. He, Nigel Godrich, and visual artist Tarik Barri and special guest Oliver Coates will perform songs spanning his solo works The Eraser, Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes, and Atoms For Peace’s Amok. Expect that space — along with the spaces inside your bones, your synapses, your breaths — to be filled.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Brandon "Taz" Niederauer with Colin Thompson Band at Pearl Street Warehouse — (side note: "Taz," pictured above, is 15! And a virtuoso. And this is a great intimate venue to see him wail.)
- Kurt Vile and The Violators with Jessica Pratt (2 Nights!) at 9:30 Club
- Surprise Attack, Throwing Plates, Nah. at Rock & Roll Hotel
- West End Blend at Tropicalia
Saturday:
My highlight: Esperanza Spalding at The Lincoln Theatre — Because Esperanza Spalding is "the 21st century's jazz genius." Her writing, her ease, her skill, her passion, her chops, her soul, her personality, her bass playing, her accessibility and yes...her genius. She is an icon for the times.
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Dark Star Orchestra at The Anthem
- Free! - DSO After Party with Better Off Dead! feat. Jess Lake at Union Stage
- Kurt Vile and The Violators with Jessica Pratt (2 Nights!) at 9:30 Club
- Mix 'n Match with Caleb Stine, Letitia VanSant, Honey Dewdrops! at An Die Musik's Folkal Point / Singer-Songwriter Series (Baltimore)
Sunday:
My highlight: Fantasias - Carolina Eyck & ACME at 3:30p at the National Gallery of Art — "Theremin virtuoso and composer Carolina Eyck joins the American Contemporary Music Ensemble for the Washington, DC, premiere of their collaborative project, Fantasias, which was released to critical acclaim on Butterscotch Records in 2016. For the project, Eyck composed six minimalist-inspired string quartet pieces, over which she improvises a solo theremin part. With these pieces, Eyck strives to “sonically investigate the interplay between nature and human imagination.” Eyck’s musically daring and physically challenging compositions defy easy classification, while her uncanny mastery of the theremin and use of electronic effects bring an authentically fresh sonic pallet to the forefront."
DCMR staff also say to check out:
- Peter Bjorn And John with Talos at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Justin Townes Earle with Lauren Calve at The Birchmere
And there are a LOT MORE exciting things to see and hear and jam on 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! Now get out there!
Mon - Nov 26
Mon - Nov 26
Mon - Nov 26
DCMR Staff Recs
- Matisyahu at City Winery DC
- VeVe & tha Rebels at 6p on Millennium Stage at The Kennedy Center
- Melissa Etheridge – The Holiday Show Night 1 at The Birchmere
Jam Opportunities
- Misbehavin' Monday Musical Charity Hang: Leftover Funk! at Marvin Social
- JAMonday at Epicure Cafe
Hidden Gems
- Laura Gibson with Dan Mangan at DC9 Nightclub
- The New Respects + JUXT at Jammin Java
Tue - Nov 27
Tue - Nov 27
Tue - Nov 27
DCMR Staff Recs
- Hot Tuna (Acoustic) at City Winery DC
- Sol Roots Band With Special Guest Ron Holloway at JV's Restaurant
- Melissa Etheridge – The Holiday Show Night 2 at The Birchmere
- Ghost Light at The Broadberry (Richmond)
Jam Opportunities
- The FREE LIVE Tuesday Jazz Jam at Takoma Station Tavern
Hidden Gems
- Experiments in Sonic Meditation at Rhizome DC
- Black Girl Magic: A Monumental Theatre Company Concert at DC9 Nightclub
- Shelby Blondell Band at Blues Alley
- Aminé w/ Buddy and Kayo Genesis at The Fillmore
- DES DEMONAS | PENGUIN | KNIFE WIFE at Black Cat
Wed - Nov 28
Wed - Nov 28
Wed - Nov 28
DCMR Staff Recs
- All Good Presents: Toubab Krewe w/ Two Ton Twig at Gypsy Sally's
- About 19: A Musical 100 Years in the Making at Torpedo Factory
- John Legend - A Legendary Christmas at MGM National Harbor
- Dark Star Orchestra at The National (Richmond)
Jam Opportunities
- Neel Singh's Open Jam and Workshop at The Villain & Saint
- Ginny Hill Presents: Grab the Mic at at Marvin Social
- Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at Mr. Henry's
Hidden Gems
- District of Raga Presents: Three Voices ft. Chao Tien: chinese dulcimer, Huda Asfour: oud, Nistha Raj: violin, Avi Shah: tabla followed by Raga Jam Session at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Shy Boys with Good Dog Nigel, Lotion Princess at Songbyrd
- Downtown Boys, Algiers, Sir E.U at Black Cat
- An Evening with the Julian Lage Trio at Union Stage
- Poppy Patica / Max Gowan / Emperor Plum at Dwell DC
- Savoir Adore w/Eighty Ninety at DC9 Nightclub
- The Campfire Sessions (November) at New Deal Cafe
Thu - Nov 29
Thu - Nov 29
Thu - Nov 29
DCMR Staff Recs
- Sister Sparrow with The Rad Trads at 9:30 Club
- BSO Pulse: Parquet Courts at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall
- Shawn Colvin and Seth Glier at The Birchmere
- David Crosby & Friends 2018 Tour at Weinberg Center for the Arts (Frederick)
- Rebirth Brass Band at Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
- Toubab Krewe w/ Jordan August Band at The 8x10 (Baltimore)
- Dark Star Orchestra at The National (Richmond)
Hidden Gems
- Dis Is Emerika w Orchester Prazevica and channelVolatile at Villain & Saint
- Tree Lighting & Yo-Yo Ma Bach Simulcast at Union Station
- Annie Stokes and Mindy Miller Free Show at The Vinyl Lounge at Gypsy Sally's
- Champion Sound Band - 45 Release Party at Sotto
- Yasmine Hamdan at The Hamilton
- Vim & Vigor with The Young Birds at DC9 Nightclub
- Thursday Night Jazz: Trumpeter Joe Herrera at Petworth Citizen
Fri - Nov 30
Fri - Nov 30
Fri - Nov 30
DCMR Staff Recs
- Thom Yorke - Tomorrow’s Modern Boxes at The Kennedy Center
- Brandon "Taz" Niederauer with Colin Thompson Band at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Kurt Vile and The Violators with Jessica Pratt (2 Nights!) at 9:30 Club
- The Brian Setzer Orchestra's 15th Anniversary at The Anthem
- Crash Test Dummies at The Hamilton
- Bobby Thompson Solo at Art's Tavern
- Dark Star Orchestra at The NorVA (Norfolk)
Jam Opportunities
- Freestyle Fridays -- A Weekly Music Event at Listen Vision
- Fly Me To The Moon Jazz Evening at Spacylounge DC
Hidden Gems
- West End Blend at Tropicalia
- Surprise Attack, Throwing Plates, Nah. at Rock & Roll Hotel
- BLACK MASALA, DaMood at Villain & Saint
- Dior Ashley Brown (EMCEE) & The dAb Band at Marvins Social
- Akua Allrich & The Tribe at Sotto
- Jenny Lin, Marlissa Hudson, and Cornelius Dufallo at Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium
- Flasher at Black Cat
- Junior Bryce Band at the Midlands
- Joe Herrera 3 at Maddy’s
- Covered With Jam "Friday Night Funk" at Mister Days
- Liz Springer Trio at LW. Stein Room
- Sis | Anna Connolly at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Rhizome Fundraiser! Puff Pieces, Poppies, Staffers at Rhizome DC
- The Vandelays at Kalypso's!
- Punk Soul Sisters vinyl-fueled tunes at Showtime Bar
Sat- Dec 1
Sat- Dec 1
Sat- Dec 1
DCMR Staff Recs
- Esperanza Spalding at The Lincoln Theatre
- Dark Star Orchestra at The Anthem
- Free! - DSO After Party with Better Off Dead! feat. Jess Lake at Union Stage
- Kurt Vile and The Violators with Jessica Pratt (2 Nights!) at 9:30 Club
- NPR's A Jazz Piano Christmas at 7p and 9p at The Kennedy Center
- Justin Osborne of SUSTO w/s/g Elise Davis, Dan Lipton Trio at Gypsy Sally's
- The Paper Kites: Where You Live Tour at Union Stage
- Jonny Grave at The Ugly Mug
- Brandon "Taz" Niederauer at 1p at Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
Hidden Gems
- Jazz Faculty Masterclass: The Avant Garde at 1p at Strathmore
- Soccer Mommy at Black Cat
- Jack Funk at Cafe Nola
- Cumbia In Motion/2nd Edition at Tropicalia
- cleopatrick, Elizabeth II at Songbyrd
- Monobody | The Bronzed Chorus at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Los Ninis at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Endless Winter with Two Dragons and a Cheetah and The Neuro Farm at the Rock And Roll Hotel
- TWATSNOT//Steaming Manhole//Eddie Rascal//Cherry Ames at Slash Run
- The Missy Raines Trio at The Sevareid House
- Plastic Ivy / Speaking Parts / Lazuli at Studio Ga Ga
- Cults w/ Munya at DC9 Nightclub
- Apollo 66/Ménage À Garage/Tomason (benefit show for wounded soldiers and their families through the Walter Reed Society) at American Legion Post 41, Cissel-Saxon in Silver Spring
- Legwarmers at The State
- Of Tomorrow at Olde Towne Tavern (Frederick)
- People's Blues of Richmond at The Broadberry (Richmond)
- Boathouse Live's One Year Anniversary with Buckshot & Jukebox Rehab at Boathouse Live (Newport News)
- Raised Fist Propaganda Presents: LAW with Edjacated Phools at The Hightopps Lounge (Timonium)
- Furnace Mountain Band at B Chord (Round Hill, VA)
- Clarence Ward III & Dat Feel Good Live at The Elk Room (Baltimore)
- Mix 'n Match with Caleb Stine, Letitia VanSant, Honey Dewdrops! at An Die Musik's Folkal Point / Singer-Songwriter Series (Baltimore)
Sun - Dec 2
Sun - Dec 2
Sun - Dec 2
DCMR Staff Recs
- Fantasias - Carolina Eyck & ACME at 3:30p at the National Gallery of Art
- Justin Townes Earle with Lauren Calve at The Birchmere
- Peter Bjorn And John with Talos at Rock & Roll Hotel
Jam Opportunities
- Ugly *Band* Sweater Potluck Jam at 7DrumCity
- DC Jazz Jam w/Jordon Dixon! at The Brixton
Hidden Gems
- The Walkaways/American Opera/Roof Beams at Dangerous Pies DC
- Victory Boyd w/ special guest Infinity’s Song at City Winery DC
- BETTY at City Winery DC
- Gopal, Gunn & Gleason at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Bottled Up / Stray Fossa / Frass Green at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Woodgrove // The NRIs at Black Cat
- Jamie Potter at Creek's Edge Winery (Lovettsville, VA)
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