DC's very own soulpunk band Lightmare is playing with NJ songwriter Delicate Steve on Tuesday night at Comet Ping Pong.
Week Of: October 21 — 27, 2019
Summary: Ingrid Tank Sleater Macy Tegan Sara and MORE!
As with every week, this week has me giddy because there are so many WOMXN WHO ROCK coming into town including some favorites like Ingrid Michaelson, Tank and the Bangas, Sleater-Kinney, Macy Gray, Patricia Barber, and Tegan and Sara, to name a few.
That, plus so many LOCAL WOMXN and NON-BINARY musicians (and their bands who) are making waves this week including Cecily, Akua Allrich, The String Queens, novo, Gina Sobel, Josanne Francis and Chao Tian, ZapOte, La Marvela, Griefcat, Dar Stellabotta, The Amber Dutton Band, Born Dad, Panini Girlfriend, Cat Janice, Lightmare (featured image), 1Identity, Sonic Kaleidoscope, Ace Ono, BRNDA, Pen Palindrome, Poppy Patica, Santa Librada, Company Calls, Woven In, and so many more listed below (including artists playing the Halloween Cover Show for Girls Rock! DC at Slash Run.) (If we missed your name here, comment in the social media post, please!)
It's perfect weather still, no excuse not to go see/hear all these amazing artists and even MORE below, with personal choices in bold, along with a list of the DCMR staff top picks and sparkling"gems" that you won't want to miss.
Mon — October 21
DCMR Staff Recs
- Artimacy Unplugged w/ Cecily, Akua Allrich, The String Queens at City Winery DC
- W.I.T.C.H. / Habibi at Union Stage
Jams, Mics & Such
- An Encyclopedia of Political Record Labels Presentation — Josh MacPhee's book traces the parallel rise of social movements in the second half of the 20th century and the vinyl record as the dominant form of music distribution. MacPhee will spin records from the labels in the book while discussing the role of the vinyl record as agitprop in international social movements, followed by a Q&A and signing — at Rhizome DC
- JAMonday at Epicure Café
- Songbyrd Music Trivia at Songbyrd
Sparkling Gems
- Dave Kline Band "Celebrates Jimi Hendrix" at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Juan Wauters at DC9 Nightclub
- Live Music at Marvin: Hope Udobi at Marvin
- HXXS // Model Home // California Accent at Slash Run
- Classical Duo Marek Švejkar & Lenka Korbelová at Embassy of the Czech Republic
- Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Tue — October 22
DCMR Staff Recs
- Patricia Barber Trio at City Winery DC
- Quiana Lynell (Acclaimed Jazz Vocalist) at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
Jams, Mics & Such
- Gordon Sterling Presents: The Gypsy Sally's Jam at Gypsy Sally's
- Open Mic feat. Secret Beach at Sauf Haus
- Open Mic Night w/ Silky Dave at Vinyl Lounge
Sparkling Gems
- Delicate Steve, Lightmare at Comet Ping Pong (FEATURED!)
- JusticeAid featuring The Baylor Project at The Hamilton Live
- Dumbarton House Chamber Series FREE at NSCDA Museum & Headquarters
Wed — October 23
DCMR Staff Recs
- Ingrid Michaelson at The Lincoln Theatre
- The Sam Bush Band with The Travelin' McCourys at The Birchmere (Alexandria)
- Stiff Little Fingers and The Avengers at The Black Cat
- Macy Gray at The Howard Theatre
- Elvis Costello and the Imposters at Sprint Pavilion (Charlottesville)
- Consider the Source w/ Choose Your Own Adventure at The Southern Cafe and Music Hall (Charlottesville)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Indie Touring Workshop Pt II at Emma G Music Hq
- Capitol Hill Jazz Jam at Mr. Henry's
- Open Mic with Alex The Red Parez aka El Rojo Hosting at Rhodeside Grill (Arlington)
Sparkling Gems
- SOFI TUKKER with Haiku Hands, LP Giobbi at 9:30 Club
- Pedrito Martinez (Percussion/Vocals) at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Bombadil, Griefcat at Pie Shop DC
- The Campfire Sessions FREE with Dar Stellabotta (Heavy Metal Cigar Box Guitar Queen), The Amber Dutton Band (poetic angst set to original music), Space & Time (Funky Intergalactic Collective here to make you dance) at The New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
- Aaron Jonah Lewis LIVE at House of Musical Traditions (Rockville)
- DNF FREE at the No. 9 Lounge (Alexandria)
- Crush Funk Brass - Live at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Gold Dime - Insect Factory - Panini Girlfriend at Rhizome DC
Thu — October 24
DCMR Staff Recs
- Kung Fu w/ novo (and Gina Sobel and Modell, Soderstrom & James at GS's Vinyl Lounge) at Gypsy Sally's
- The Watch & 1Identity at Seasons & Sessions
- Breaking Sound ft. Cat Janice, The Dawn Drapes, Nate Mazzini at Pie Shop DC
- Jonathan Butler at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Ben Butterworth and Friends / Wilco tribute at Cary Street Cafe (Richmond)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Thursday Night Jazz Jam with Landon Paddock at Columbia Station
- Electric Idols at the REACH (FREE)— Performed to an original score by D.C.-based DJ and producer Lemz, this site-specific work will blend a trance-like onslaught of movement with large-scale projected video inspired by nightlife culture, religious iconography, and the community of the dance floor at The Kennedy Center
- Yuri's Night Space Dance Party at National Union Building
Sparkling Gems
- Josanne Francis and Chao Tian at Strathmore (Bethesda)
- Dante' Pope's After Five Experience, Honoring Marvin Gay at Marvin's
- Sports Team with Makeup Girl at DC9 Nightclub
- Born Dad / Avenir (FR) / Andrew Grossman at The Dew Drop Inn DC
- Hamlin St. Diner: Rosier at The Public Option
- Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Taciturn at Comet Ping Pong
- Nina Kraviz at U Street Music Hall
- Jackie Evancho at The Warner Theatre
- Meadow Mountain FREE at Hill Country DC
- Claud | Grace Ives at Songbyrd
- Frank French, Pianist and Composer at Purple Patch
- Xenojothsz/LifeAppreciationRenewal/GuillermoPizarro/Lazuli/Zofe at Rhizome
- Danube Sessions at Marx Cafe
- Musicians from Marlboro, Tour One, D.C. at Smithsonian's Freer Sackler
- Infinite Pizza, Teen Mortgage, Nasalrod, Meth Rats at Joe2 at Joe Squared (Baltimore)
- Rene Marie at 7p and 9p at Keystone Korner (Baltimore)
Fri — October 25
DCMR Staff Recs
- Sleater-Kinney at The Anthem
- The Make-Up at Black Cat
- Tank and The Bangas at Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium
- NO BS! Brass w/ Piranha Rama (and Charles McCullough, Jeremy Shanahan & Friends at GS's Vinyl Lounge) at Gypsy Sally's
- Cigarettes After Sex at 9:30 Club
- Jonathan Butler at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Kung Fu w/Moody Goose at The 8x10 (Baltimore)
- ZZ Top - 50th Anniversary Tour at MGM Grand (Oxon Hill)
Jams, Mics & Such
- Electric Idols at the REACH (FREE)— Performed to an original score by D.C.-based DJ and producer Lemz, this site-specific work will blend a trance-like onslaught of movement with large-scale projected video inspired by nightlife culture, religious iconography, and the community of the dance floor at The Kennedy Center
- NATIVE TONGUE (Open Mic Series) at Nubian Hueman
- Open Mic at Dive Bar
Sparkling Gems
- Bobby Muncy - Radiohead Jazz Project at Sotto
- Madeleine Peyroux at City Winery DC
- Yemen Vibrations: Ravid Kahalani (Yemen Blues) & 'Oud Master Ahmed Alshaiba at The Eaton Hotel
- Low Tide DC Record Release with Houda Asfour! at Bloombars
- Steve Arnold | CapitalBop's Spotlight Residency at Local 16 DC
- Kill Lincoln w/ SMN, Eat Defeat, Thirsty Guys at Pie Shop DC
- Beats & Costumes [Big Lo / RNL / PT Burnem / Grussle / Ardamus] at Backbar
- Rock & Roll Hotel Presents: Mark Farina with DJ LoveGrove at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Dong Xi World Music Concert at Takoma Park Community Center (Takoma Park)
- David Massey with Jim Robeson & Jason Byrd at Dive Bar
- Brazilian Vibes at Mr. Henry's
- Yellow Door Concert Series Presents Creative Love Happening at Alexandria Free Methodist Church (Alexandria)
- Orchard Lounge at U Street Music Hall
- Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors: Dragons Tour at Union Stage
- Baldi-Gerycz Duo / Nate Scheible / Raven Bauer Durham at Rhizome DC
- Cat Clyde w/ Jamie Drake at DC9 Nightclub
- Rare Creatures + Dizzy Dames Free Show at Hill Country DC
- 9:30 Presents Maxo Kream at U Street Music Hall
- Halloween bash with WOTDR, Nasalrod, +The Minus Drag! at Slash Run
- Casual Encounters at Sauf Haus
- Sonic Kaleidoscope at Epicure Café
- The Remix at Marvin
- 2019 Fall Evermay Concert Series at Evermay
- Rene Marie at 7:30 and 9:30 at Keystone Korner (Baltimore)
Sat — October 26
DCMR Staff Recs
- Marco Benevento at Pearl Street Warehouse
- Art Blakey: 100 Years — join the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Ensemble for an evening concert dedicated to Art Blakey in his centennial year at National Museum of American History
- David Bromberg Big Band plus special guest Bettye LaVette at Sixth & I
- The Commonheart w/ Hambone Relay, Samuel Herb (and Matt Morin & Jeff Conway of Toad Head at GS's Vinyl Lounge) at Gypsy Sally's
- Jonathan Butler at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
- Bobby Thompson Acoustic Trio LIVE at Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance
Jams, Mics & Such
- Music Policy Forum Summit at Georgetown University
- La Marvela Afro-Colombian Percussion Workshop & Performance at 1p at Bloombars
- Saturday Drum Circle in Silver Spring at Flower Avenue Park (Silver Spring)
- The Institute of Hip-Hop (Adult DJ Classes) at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church
- Back From The Dead Flashband Showcase by 7DrumCity at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Eighties Mayhem - 80's Halloween Dance Party at Black Cat
- Start Your Podcast The Right Way at Heartcast Media
- Jtown Jamz at Wollam Gardens (Jeffersonton)
Sparkling Gems
- Live Music at Marvin: Ace Ono at Marvin
- Noche de Mujeres con ZapOte and La Marvela at Bossa BIstro + Lounge
- William DuVall (of Alice In Chains) at City Winery DC
- Patio, BRNDA, Poppy Patica at Comet Ping Pong
- World Music Night at Epicure Café
- Steve Arnold | CapitalBop's Spotlight Residency at Local 16 DC
- Mélat at Songbyrd Vinyl Lounge
- Brent Birckhead at Sotto
- Proverbs Reggae Band LIVE at The New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
- Lloyd - Unplugged at The Howard Theatre
- Sahel at Safari DC
- LITE w/ Cavern at DC9 Nightclub
- Good Morning's first ever North American Tour with Amorous at Pie Shop DC
- C2 & the Brothers Reed + Lara Hope & The Ark-Tones at Hill Country BBQ DC
- Junior Bryce at Solly's
- Performance: Formosa Quartet, guest artist: Peter Wiley, cello at Smithsonian's Freer Sackler
- Hanneke Cassel Band at the Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church
- Woozles, Jennifer Vinegar Avery, Pen Palindrome, Heart Eyes, Other Victorians by American University
- Tom Goss w/ Nakia, Liz DeRoche at MilkBoy ArtHouse
- Spottiswoode & His Enemies at The Deej
- Refractions: Music Performance by Doug Kallmeyer and Robin Bell at Lost Origins Gallery
- The Music of Agustín Barrios Mangoré at West End DC Public Library
- Jay And The Americans at 4p and 8p at Rams Head Live (Annapolis)
- Rene Marie at 7:30 and 9:30 at Keystone Korner (Baltimore)
- Santa Librada, Low Tide, Woven In, Company Calls at Rituals (Baltimore)
Sun — October 27
DCMR Staff Recs
- Tegan and Sara at The Lincoln Theatre
- Sriram Gopal & Friends at Bossa Bistro + Lounge
- Julia Michaels: IM World Tour Washington at 9:30 Club
- Jonathan Butler at 8p and 10p at Blues Alley
Jams, Mics & Such
- DC Jazz Jam w/Jordon Dixon at The Brixton
- Book and Vinyl Swap with music by Black Folks Don't Swim? at Sotto
- The Institute of Hip-Hop (Adult DJ Classes) at St. Stephen & the Incarnation Episcopal Church
- District Music Project Fall Chorus: Let's Do the Time Warp! at Purple Patch DC
- 4th Sunday Ukulele Open Mic at Café Montmartre (Reston)
Sparkling Gems
- Domo Wilson / D'Jon at Songbyrd
- Halloween Cover Show for Girls Rock! DC at Slash Run
- Velvet Negroni with Halpine at DC9 Nightclub
- Music at Dumbarton Oaks - Lavinia Meijer at Dumbarton Oaks
- Linwood Taylor & Along for the Ride at 219 (Alexandria)
- Granny & The Boys at Showtime Bar
- The Promise of Living — Washington Master Chorale opens its 10th season as a performing ensemble with a rich program of American vocal music at The Church of the Epiphany
- Live Harp with Yoga Nidra at Take Five Meditation
- Rene Marie at 5p and 7p at Keystone Korner (Baltimore)
