Week Of: June 18-24, 2018
Summary: Sounds of Summer Solstice
It's officially here, SUMMER. With all the music you expect of the season. Sweat it out each night of this transitional week with these offerings.
My "Must See" Shows:
For residents of Washington, DC, and Baltimore there are shows in each city that feature hometown heroes that are beloved and so dearly cherished by all residents of the region, John Kadlecik and Cris Jacobs of The Bridge. If you haven't bought tickets for these shows, they are selling out quick!
If I could see just one show (or maybe two or three) every night this week, here's what I would catch:
- 6/18 - novo w/special guest Mary-eL at Marvin (check out DC's newest electro soul powerhouse here)
- 6/19 - Maps and Atlases at Rock & Roll Hotel
- 6/19 - Haley Heynderickx with Nick Delffs at DC9
- 6/20-21 - Joan Armatrading at City Winery DC (more info about the ticket giveaway here)
- 6/21 - Jeremy Enigk Return of the Frog Queen Anniversary Show at U St Music Hall (early show at 7p)
- 6/21 - TEN: Terri Lynne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Nicholas Payton at Blues Alley (8p and 10p show)
- 6/21 - By The People present Jason Moran and Nick Cave (amazing visual/sound artist, but not Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds) at Washington National Cathedral
- 6/21-23 - The Bridge "Coming Home" at 8x10 w/Grand Ole' Ditch (6/21), Jordan August (6/22), Tim Nodar (6/23)
- 6/21-24 - John Kadlecik's Summer Solstice Jam at Gypsy Sally's (playing nightly from 6/21-6/24)
- 6/22 - Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra at Wolf Trap
- 6/23 - Flasher with Dehd and Genderfuck Drag Show at Black Cat
- 6/24 - Herbie Hancock at Strathmore
Below are more DCMR staff picks for every day of the week!
Monday, June 18
DCMR Staff Recs
- novo w/special guest Mary-eL at Marvin
- Robert Cray Band at Rams Head On Stage
- Gordon Lightfoot at Birchmere
- U2 (the Experience + Innocence Tour) at Capital One Arena
- Marius Neset Quartet (saxophonist from Norway) at Blues Alley - 8p and 10p show
Hidden Gems
- Piramid Scheme and Don Zientara at Galaxy Hut (check out our interview with Piramid Scheme's Lisa Said)
- Elise LeGrow with Insomnea at Songbyrd (downstairs)
- Jordan Collins with Ara Casey and Joseph Keith at Songbyrd (upstairs, free show)
Tuesday, June 19
DCMR Staff Recs
- Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, Dwight Yoakam, and King Leg (LSD Tour)- MECU Pavilion
- Robert Cray Band at Rams Head On Stage
- NSO Pops: Audra McDonald at Kennedy Center
- Got My Own Sound at Blues Alley - DC based R&B, Hip-Hop, Jazz Fusion, and Funk
- Maps and Atlases at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Gordon Sterling presents The Gypsy Sally's Jam at Gypsy Sally's
Hidden Gems
- Haley Heynderickx with Nick Delffs at DC9
- Concert: Earprint, id M Theft Able, Rex D/Layne G at Rhizome DC
- Juneteenth in DC! at Hill Center - "All ages are welcomed to join Seattle songsters Ben Hunter & Joe Seamons for an interactive evening of American roots music in a range of styles—from fiddle tunes to blues and jazz—while they learn about the history of Juneteenth and the emancipation from slavery through the lens of classic songs."
Wednesday, June 20
DCMR Staff Recs
- Joan Armatrading at City Winery DC (more info about the ticket giveaway here)
- Ray Lamontagne and Neko Case at The Anthem
- Robert Cray Band at Birchmere
- Amorphous Amalgam & Bad Krohma at Gypsy Sally's
- Suzanne Santo of Honeyhoney at The Hamilton
- World Refugee Day Concert Featuring Mélat at Kennedy Center
- Bishop Briggs and L.I.F.T. at Rams Head Live
- EP Jackson & the Last Well, Chris Rattie & the New Rebels, and Matt Tarka at Pearl Street Warehouse
Hidden Gems
- AIR Workshop: More Than An Oil Drum with Josanne Francis at Strathmore Mansion - "An interactive workshop that explores the art of the steelpan, including its development and history. You’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at the pan and experience a steel orchestra performance live. No musical experience necessary. Free, with registration."
- Gull, Floom, Swoll at Rhizome DC
- Kevin Krauter / Barrie / Makeup Girl at Songbyrd
- Simon Joyner and Teething Veils and Kuschty Rye Ergot at Stash Run
- roXplosion presents: Hard Rock at Smith Public Trust - "Hard rock for soft hearts. DC's own Caustic Casanova and Technicians line up with Minnesota's Maeth for a night that goes beyond 11. Free show."
- Rich Aucoin, Terror Pigeon, OG Lullabies, and the Electric Grandmother at DC9 - as part of the De-Press On Tour to support Mental Health America
Thursday, June 21
DCMR Staff Recs
- DC3 at Villain & Saint
- By The People present Jason Moran and Nick Cave at Washington National Cathedral
- Justin Trawick & The Common Good/Lauren Clave featuring Eli Lev at AMP powered by Strathmore
- Dustbowl Revival at The Hamilton
- Joan Armatrading at City Winery DC
- English Beat at The State Theatre
- John Kadlecik's Summer Solstice Jam Night #1 at Gypsy Sally's
- Southern Culture on the Skids at Rams Head on Stage
- Steven Tyler & Loving Mary at Wolf Trap
- TEN: Terri Lynne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Nicholas Payton at Blues Alley (two shows)
- The Bridge at the 8x10 - The Bridge recreates historic shows form their long run of performances at the 8x10
- White Denim and Uni at Ottobar
Hidden Gems
- Jeremy Enigk Return of the Frog Queen Anniversary Show at U St Music Hall (early show at 7p)
- Ciaran Lavery at Jammin' Java
- Lee Bains III & The Glory Fires, Bad Moves + Sniffs at Songbyrd
- Crash Kitten Debut Show w/Lost Dog at Evening Star Cafe
- Mystery Friends, War Twins, and Loi Loi at Black Cat
- Yeek and Marco McKinnis at DC9
- Catscan! / Ships In The Night / Jaguardini / Petty Indulgences at The Velvet Lounge
Friday, June 22
DCMR Staff Recs
- Demonstration: "Arab Classical Music: Simon Shaheen" at 1p at Smithsonian's Freer and Sackler Galleries
- Back To Black (Amy Winehouse tribute) - revival of the entire 2006 Grammy-award winning album Back To Black featuring Remember Jones with a 12-piece orchestra and guests at Rams Head Live
- Dr. Dog and Manchester Orchestra at Wolf Trap
- John Kadlecik's Summer Solstice Jam Night #2 at Gypsy Sally's
- The Feelies at the 9:30 Club
- Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Celebration at Birchmere
- NSO Pops: Melissa Etheridge at Kennedy Center
- TEN: Terri Lynne Carrington, Esperanza Spalding, Nicholas Payton at Blues Alley
- The Bridge at the 8x10
- Dustbowl Revival at the Soundry
Hidden Gems
- Exmag, Birocratic, and Sky Society at Baltimore SoundStage
- Kai Orion Single Release Show at MilkBoy ArtHouse
- Chris Forsyth, Sfyria Trio, Olive Tiger at Rhizome DC
- Medslaus with Greenss, Foggieraw at Songbyrd
- Sixty Watt Shaman / The Stone Eye / Floodlore / The Slim Jimmies at The Pinch
- Heavy Rotation with The Speakeasy Disco at Black Cat
- Felix Da Housecat, Simon, and Ken Lazee at U St. Music Hall
Saturday, June 23
DCMR Staff Recs
- John Kadlecik's Summer Solstice Jam Night #3 at Gypsy Sally's
- Big Sam's Funky Nation with Bencoolen at The Hamilton Live
- Billy Price at City Winery DC
- Tony Bennett at Wolf Trap
- Tower of Power 50th Anniversary Celebration at Birchmere
- Tuck & Patti at Blues Alley (at 8p and 10p)
- The Bridge at the 8x10
Hidden Gems
- Flasher with Dehd and Genderfuck Drag Show at Black Cat
- emmet swimming and Modern Yesterday at 9:30 Club
- Eric Nam and Loote at U St. Music Hall
- Flashband Funk Showcase at Songbyrd
- The Sword and the Atomic Bitchwax at Rock & Roll Hotel
- The Naked & Famous at Union Stage
- Ocean Alley and Coral Benders at DC9
Sunday, June 24
DCMR Staff Recs
- Herbie Hancock at Strathmore
- John Kadlecik's Summer Solstice Jam Night #4 at Gypsy Sally's
- Charlie Wilson and Sheila E. at Wolf Trap - (yes to Charlie Wilson and omgosh SHELIA E!)
- Jonathan Butler at Birchmere
- Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton at MECU Pavilion (Formerly Pier Six Pavilion)
- Tuck & Patti at Blues Alley (at 8p and 10p)
- Hometown Sounds presents Beauty Pill Symphonette at Millennium Stage
Hidden Gems
- Rare Essence and Small Upsetters at U St. Music Hall
- Punk Latitudes/By The People Festival at Union Market DC
- DUSK (mem Tenement), Pearl Earl, Rememberables + BOUND at Slash Run
- Dessa and Monakr at Rock & Roll Hotel
- Eva Noblezada at AMP by powered by Strathmore
- Twin Jude and James Wolf at Galaxy Hut
- Bad Bad Hats and Kid Brother at Union Stage
Below are calendar listings for some of our recommendations for shows throughout the DMV.
Featured Events
District
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