John McCutcheon Returns to the Barns at Wolf Trap Again: Though Touring Behind His 43rd Album, the Prolific Songwriter Has More Tunes in the Works
Singer-songwriter John McCutcheon returns to the Barns at the Wolf Trap on April 20. “I have played at the Barns more than any other venue in the world,” said McCutcheon. “The first time I played there was 1981, which I believe was when they just opened up.” And excluding the pandemic, he has played the venue annually. Fans can expect tracks from McCutcheon’s latest album, “Leap!”, his 43rd record—equating to about one per year – as well as long-time favorites. Learn more with contributing writer Eric Althoff.
Keep Your Secrets Uses Their Lyrics to Say What Words Can’t
From a YouTube cover channel to their recently released second EP, Keep Your Secrets has been a community effort since its inception. Malerie Gamblin and Matt Nguyen-Ngo started their band as a cover channel. The duo had attended undergrad together at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA and started the channel in 2020. Malerie sang and Matt played the instruments. Their turning point came in April 2021, however, when musician and influencer Joseph DuBay shouted out their TikTok and funneled thousands of listeners to their page. Learn more about Keep Your Secrets’ journey with contributing writer Jaci Jedrych.
Concerts in DC, MD, VA July 27 – August 7, 2022
Concerts in DC, Maryland, and Virginia – Live Music This Week – July 27 – August 7, 2022
Homeboy Sandman & Deca To Perform in DC Area
Homeboy Sandman and Deca US Tour Press Photo Homeboy Sandman & Deca are proud to announce their co-headlining US tour in August 2022! The announcement is welcome news to fans of the pair’s latest releases. Deca deftly blends psychedelic, raw production with sharp insights and clever lyricism in his 12-track 2022 album, Smoking Gun. Homeboy […]
Mames Babagenush Returns to the U.S. for the First Time since 2019
Jewish music from Denmark? Coming to D.C.? See it to believe it on July 27 at Bossa Bistro & Lounge when Mames Babagenush, returns to the U.S. for the first time since 2019. Denmark has an extremely small Jewish population of under 10,000—in a country just shy of 6 million in total. Thanks to Mames Babagenush, the traditional, uptempo “klezmer” music of Eastern Europe’s Ashkenazi Jews is finding a more worldwide audience—even if all but one of the members of the group are Gentiles. Join contributing writer Eric Althoff, as he discusses the band’s upcoming show, the history of their musical tradition, and more.
Sa-Roc Presents: The Mother Tongue Tour w/ Sol Messiah
Black Cat – November 10, 2022
Boy Pablo “Be Mine” is the Song of the Summer
More to Watch Boy Pablo. Photo by Stephanie Estrada Nico Muños, otherwise known as Boy Pablo, has premiered the music video for his new single, “Be Mine.” The video release precedes the start of a U.S. tour, starting on Saturday, July 23 at Webster Hall in New York. “Be Mine” is accompanied by its fun, […]
DMV Live Music This Week: July 13 – July 24, 2022
DMV Music Scene: Live Music, Concerts, and Events
July 13, 2022 – July 24, 2022
Denmark’s Mames Babegenush Bring “COVID Can’t Keep Klezmer Down” Tour to DC
Mames Babegenush will be performing at Bossa Bistro in Washington DC on July 27, 2022.
DMV Live Music This Week: July 6 – July 17, 2022
DMV Live Music Concerts and Events
July 6, 2022 – July 17, 2022
