News

What news is going on in and around the DMV Music scene?  We want to bring you the latest and greatest. 

 These are just a few of the things you can expect to find here:

  • New album releases by Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia artists.
  • Low Ticket Alerts
  • Venue Openings
  • These are just a few of the things we are planning.  Keep an eye on this page for all the relevant news.

    Get Ready For The 2nd Annual Greasy Hands Pig Roast
    Get ready for the 2nd Annual Greasy Hands Pig Roast on August 3, 2024.  This is set to be a[...]
    Cris Jacobs Album Release Show Set For The Recher On April 26
    Cris Jacobs— Baltimore's beaming pride and favorite sons - will perform at The Recher on Friday, April 26th to celebrate[...]
    The Decemberists Set To Perform At The Anthem On May 10th
    The Decemberists last performed at The Anthem in Washington, DC, on April 21st, 2018, supporting their last album, I'll Be[...]
    Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band Are Coming To The Howard Theatre On May 4th
    Lost Dog Street Band have risen from the ashes and announce  their latest album, Survived, and will be touring this spring[...]
    Shadowgrass Returns To Pearl Street Warehouse On April 26
    Last year, Shadowgrass emerged from Lexington, Kentucky, and took the bluegrass world by storm. There was considerable buzz in DC[...]
    Foo Fighters Keep the Movement for Healthcare Price Transparency Rocking
    On Tuesday, March 5th, Power To The Patients held a special performance for invited health care advocates, healthcare professionals, and[...]
    Hold The Fire – Matisyahu Coming To The 9:30 Club On March 20th
    Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and alternative reggae rock musician Matisyahu brings his Hold The Fire Tour2024 to the 9:30 Club in[...]
    Pittsburgh-Based ‘The Ghost Club’ Embarks On Their First National Tour And Is Coming To DC’s Songbyrd
    Domenic Dunegan, lead singer and founding member of the Pittsburgh-based band The Ghost Club, views music as a form of[...]
    Neighbor And Kendall Street Company Are Coming To The Atlantis on March 3rd
    Washington DC better get ready because two bands of epic proportions are coming to The Atlantis on Sunday, March 3rd - Neighbor and Kendall Street[...]
    Tedeshi Trucks Band Returns To The Warner Theatre in March 2024
    The Tedeschi Trucks Band's Warner Theatre Winter Residency is one of the most anticipated events of Washington DC's winter concert calendar.[...]
    Let’s Party For A Purpose – Jam For Jodi Benefit Concert Coming This Saturday – January 10th
    Jam for Jodi is an organization started to help one of our DMV and music community family members.   If[...]
    Ready Set Go – Grace Potter Prepares To Rock The Anthem On January 27th
    Rock-and-roll soul queen Grace Potter is set to perform at The Anthem on Saturday, January 27th.The last time this Vermont wild-child rock and roller[...]
    “Greensky Weekend” At The Anthem Draws Closer As Supporting Artists Have Been Revealed
    In October 2017, The Anthem in Washington, DC, opened its doors, and a few short months later, in March of[...]
    Sicard Hollow Set To Perform At Pearl Street Warehouse On January 18th
    Nashville’s psychedelic punk-grass rockers, Sicard Hollow, is a four-piece progressive bluegrass band blowing away audiences coast to coast with their newgrass[...]
    The Del McCoury Band Set To Appear At The Barns For Five Spectacular Nights In January 2024
    In the world of bluegrass music, there is only one 'Del.' - Del McCoury. His name is synonymous with bluegrass and he is[...]
    DelYeah! – DelFest 2024 Announces Their Initial Lineup
    It is time to be festive for the holidays and we couldn't imagine anything else that would make us giddy[...]
    Friko Is Coming To DC9 On November 30th
    Charming Chicago indie rock band Friko prepares to woo the district this Thursday, setting the stage for their upcoming album,[...]
    Mipso Is Coming To The 9:30 Club on November 17th
    Mipso is coming to the 9:30 Club on November 17th a late night performance of magical Americana music. For those that[...]
    Kendall Street Company Is Coming To The Atlantis on December 22nd
    Kendall Street Company is no stranger to having a wild time. If you recently attended the 2023 Ramble Festival, you[...]
    Greensky Bluegrass Announce Their 2024 Anthem Dates
    Greensky Bluegrass just announced the dates for their 2024 Winter Tour, and we couldn't be more excited.  This five-piece progressive bluegrass[...]
    Salaam Remi’s Musezeum Pop-Up Lands in DC
    For the first three weeks of October, acclaimed music phenomenon Salaam Remi held his MuseZeum art pop-up in the nation’s[...]
    LaMP (Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, Ray Paczkowski) – A Modern Day Supergroup Is Coming To The Atlantis on December 6th
    LaMP, featuring Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, and Ray Paczkowski will play twelve shows across the Northeast this Fall. Luckily for us, the trio[...]
    Vakili Band Is Coming To The Pocket On October 26th
    Vakili Band is set to perform at The Pocket in Washington, DC, on October 26th. This band is no stranger[...]
    Rachel Burns Is Living Her Breast Life With A Show And Fundraiser At Songbyrd On October 17th
    Twelve breast cancer survivors will take the stage at Songbyrd Music House in Washington, DC, on October 17th, to show[...]
    Rambling on Down the Road to Darlington
    The road to Ramble is getting shorter by the day and while the DMV is just starting to experience the[...]
    Counting Down the Days Until the 30th Hot August Music Festival
    DC Music Review recently sat down with Ryan Glaeser and Robert Cooper, Co-Owners of the Hot August Music Festival, to[...]
    Neighbor Set To Perform At The Recher On July 29, 2023
    The Boston-based jam quartet Neighbor is returning to the DMV and set to appear at The Recher in Towson, Maryland,[...]
    Greensky Bluegrass Set To Perform At The Maymont In Richmond, Virginia, On July 20th, 2023
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    DC’s Very Own Rachel Burns Celebrate Her Upcoming EP Release At Pie Shop DC on May 31st
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    Where You Find The Next Big Thing – Appaloosa Festival Announces Their 2023 Lineup
    With the music industry back in full swing, the 2023 Outdoor Festival Season looks to be a banner year for[...]
    Feel The Vibe and Find Your Tribe – The Ramble Festival Announces Their 2023 Lineup
    Last year The Ramble Festival burst onto the festival circuit as if it had been a long-established festival and we all somehow[...]
    Wammies 35th Anniversary Recap – Celebrating Music In The DMV
    On Saturday, April 1st, The Musicianship held its spectacular annual Wammie Awards at Capital Turnaround to honor the DMV’s 2023’s[...]
    Lauren Morrow Set To Perform At Jammin’ Java On June 14
    After over a decade as the centerpiece of popular Americana band The Whiskey Gentry, Lauren Morrow packed her bags, her[...]
    Kitchen Dwellers Set To Perform At The Hamilton On April 29th
    Among the many natural wonders in Montana, Wise River runs for about 30 miles through the Southwestern region of the[...]
    Shadowgrass Set To Debut At Pearl Street Warehouse On May 7th, 2023
    We are excited that Shadowgrass is coming to Pearl Street Warehouse on May 7th, 2023.They may not be on your radar[...]
    The Head And The Heart & The Revivalists Co-Headline At Merriweather Post Performance on July 8th
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    Colony House Is Coming To The 9:30 Club On March 5th
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    Rising Star & Banjoist Nora Brown Is Coming To The Kennedy Center on February 24
    Seventeen-year-old Appalachian-style folk musician Nora Brown will make her debut at the Kennedy Center for a live concert taping of[...]
    Five-Time GRAMMY Winner Keb’ Mo’ To Perform At The Birchmere On February 20 & 21st
    Five-time GRAMMY winner Keb’ Mo’ will perform at The Birchmere on Monday, February 20th, and Tuesday, February 21st.  ​Deeply steeped in the blues scene since the[...]
    The Crystal Casino Band, One Of DC’s Very Own, Headlines At The 9:30 Club In Support Of Their Latest Album
    Washington DC’s The Crystal Casino Band is releasing their new album Maryland House today, January 27th, 2023, and will officially celebrate the album's release with a[...]
    Charm City Bluegrass Announces Their 2023 Lineup!
    There are a few signs of Spring around Baltimore and Washington DC, Cherry Blossoms blooming, colorful flowers coming back to[...]
    Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams Are Coming to Washington, DC On February 24 and March 31 Alongside Some All-Star Lineups
    Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams will be coming to Washington, DC, twice late this winter. Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams will[...]
    Peter Mulvey and Ireland’s Own Anna Mieke Are Coming To Jammin’ Java On February 5
    Peter Mulvey and Anna Mieke are set to perform at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia, on February 5th, 2023.  These two artists are[...]
    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Set To Perform Two Funk-Tastic Nights At The 9:30 Club
    Baltimore's beloved band, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, is set to perform two funk-tastic nights at the 9:30 Club in Washington,[...]
    Twiddle Set To Launch Their 2023 Winter Tour At The 9:30 Club on January 19th, 2023
    Twiddle is set to perform at the 9:30 Club on January 19th, 2023. The Vermont-based quartet has been touring since[...]
    Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Dave Grohl, and Susan Tedeschi Honored With The James Smithson Bicentennial Medal At The Smithsonian
    On December 9th, 2022, the new Culture Wing at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History opened to the public.[...]
    DelFest Announces Their 2023 Lineup – Everybody Get On Board For DelFest 15
    It is time to be festive for the holidays and we couldn't imagine anything else that would make us giddy[...]
    Scythian Is Bringing Their “Ugly Christmas Sweater Show” To Union Stage On December 10th, 2022
    'Tis the season to get that Ugly Christmas Sweater out of your closet and head down to Union Stage on[...]
    Karina Rykman Is Coming To Pearl Street Warehouse On December 10th, 2022
    The DMV is in for a special night of fun, funk, dancing, and unbridled energy when Karina Rykman comes to[...]
    MerleFest 2023 Announces Their Initial Lineup – Come Celebrate Doc Watson’s 100th Birthday In Wilkesboro, NC
    Twenty Twenty-Three is shaping up to be an extra special year in the roots, americana, and bluegrass world as the[...]
    Tedeschi Trucks Band Announces Their 2023 Warner Theatre Residency
    Tedeschi Trucks Band just announced their 2023 Warner Theatre run, and we could not be more excited to hear this[...]
    Spafford Set To Perform At The 9:30 Club On January 21st, 2023
    Spafford is set to return to the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC, on January 21st, 2023.  Spafford is known for[...]
    Sultana Downrigging Festival Comes To Chestertown This Week
    Now in its 22nd year, the Sultana Education Foundation’s Downrigging Festival is rapidly approaching.  If you do not know about this[...]
    Beth Orton Is Coming To Sixth & I On November 1st
    Enter your text here...Heather Woods Broderick Listen Listen ListenHave you tried TIDAL yet?  They have some of the best streaming sound[...]
    Umphrey’s McGee umXXV Tour Takes Them To The 9:30 Club For A Two-Night Residency In January 2023
    It is hard to believe that 25 years ago, a group of six magical musicians formed Umphrey's McGee in South[...]
    Tickets Are Going Fast – The Del McCoury Band Are Coming To The Barnes At Wolf Trap In January 2023
    In the world of bluegrass music, there is only one 'Del.' - Del McCoury  and he is the definition of[...]
    Neighbor Performing At The Hamilton On November 4th
    If you have been following the jam band scene and attending festivals over the last few years, you may have[...]
    Trampled By Turtles Are Coming To The Anthem On November 4th
    Celebrated Minnesota sextet Trampled By Turtles will perform at The Anthem on November 4th in support of their upcoming album, Alpenglow (out October 28th, 2022). Alpenglow is the[...]
    Adeem The Artist To Perform At Rams Head On Stage On October 18th
    At every music festival, there is a breakthrough artist that we never knew about, but people fall in love with[...]
    Cris Jacobs and KC Corbett Unveil Animated Music Video for “No Rain” Cover
    Earlier this month beloved Baltimore singer-guitarist Cris Jacobs and animator KC Corbett released their new music video for Jacobs’ cover of[...]
    Watkins Family Hour Celebrates Two Decades Of Community And Collaboration At The Birchmere On October 23rd
    When Sara and Sean Watkins first began playing Watkins Family Hour shows at Los Angeles's beloved Largo, the siblings and musicians had little[...]
    Sierra Hull And Lindsay Lou Are Set To Perform At The Birchmere On October 6th
    2022 has been the year of Sierra Hull, and the year is far from over for Hull or music fans!For those[...]
    Soulful Ali McGuirk Set To Perform At Jammin Java On September 28th
    Soulful Vocal Powerhouse Ali McGuirk is set to perform Jammin Java this coming Wednesday, September 28th. From the first few words out of McGuirk's soulful[...]
    The Sheepdogs Will Bring Their Full-Throttle Rock ‘n’ Roll Sound To Union Stage On October 21st
    Enter your text here...COPY....BELOWThe Sheepdogs Deliver Non-Bummer Pandemic Rock Record Outta SightOut today via Warner Music; North American Fall tour dates on sale[...]
    Let’s All Ramble Down To The Ramble Festival In Darlington, Maryland, On October 7-9th
    Don’t put away your camping equipment yet - although this year’s summer music festivals are fading into cherished memories, the[...]
    Countdown To The 2022 ‘Down In The Reeds’ Festival
    The 3rd Annual Down in the Reeds Festival is taking place on Saturday, October 8th, 2022, at The Parks at[...]
    Appaloosa Returns For A Labor Day 2022 Celebration
    What a summer! Live music was back in full swing, and music lovers across the region took full advantage of[...]
    The California Honeydrops Are Coming To The Lincoln Theatre On November 9th
    The California Honeydrops don't just play music—they throw parties. In 2022, The California Honeydrops performed their first headlining date at[...]
    The Afghan Whigs Are Coming To The 9:30 Club On September 14th
    The Afghan Whigs are set to perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington DC on September 14th, 2022. This legendary[...]
    The Local Honeys Are Stopping Through The DMV On September 25th & 27th
    For almost a decade The Local Honeys have been an integralpart of the Kentucky bluegrass musicscape.  For more than ten[...]
    Joan Osborne Coming To The Hamilton To Celebrate The Days Between On August 7th
    Grateful Dead co-founder Jerry Garcia was born on August 1, 1942, and died on August 9, 1995.    Since this[...]
    Cris Jacobs Celebrates Jerry Garcia And The Days Between In Maryland And Virginia
    Cris Jacobs, a prominent and much celebrated musician in the DMV and beyond, will be honoring Jerry Garcia over the[...]
    Inaugural Annapolis Baygrass Festival Set For October 1-2, 2022. Tickets On Sale Now
    The greater Washington DC / Baltimore Metro Area music scene continues to thrive despite the events of the last few[...]
    Peter Mulvey And SistaStrings Share First Song From Upcoming “Love Is The Only Thing” as SistaStrings Come To Merriweather Post Pavilion on August 18th
    With a galloping guitar and a concrete backbeat on the snare drum, “You and (Everybody Else)”—the first offering from Peter[...]
    Relive DelFest ’14 With DelFest Rewind
    We are still basking in the afterglow of DelFest '14 held over Memorial Day Weekend just a few short weeks ago. We[...]
    Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Are Coming To The Birchmere On June 27
    If you were at DelFest '14 over Memorial Day Weekend, you had the opportunity to see Molly Tuttle perform not once but TWICE -[...]
    Larry Keel Experience Coming To B Chord On June 11
    Larry Keel is set to bring his Larry Keel Experience to B Chord Brewing on Saturday, June 11th.  This appearance[...]
    The Infamous Stringdusters Set To Enjoy Three Starry Nights At B Chord Brewery May 20-22
    Outdoor music is back, and the stage at B Chord Brewing is aglow with the beautiful sights and sounds of[...]
    Seth Walker Brings His Blues To The Hamilton on June 16 In Support Of His Latest Album
    Singer/songwriter Seth Walker is set to perform at The Hamilton in Washington DC on Thursday, June 16th. Walker will bring[...]
    Umphrey’s McGee & The Disco Biscuits Set To Become D.U.M.B. Again at Pier 6 Pavilion on June 10th
    Are you looking for some fantastically D.U.M.B music this summer? To be more precise, what do you have planned for[...]
    Spafford Is Coming To Baltimore Soundstage on April 16
    Music fans in the DMV are in for a special treat on Saturday, April 16th, when jam band nobility Spafford[...]
    Little Feat Is Coming To DAR Constitution Hall on April 16th
    Having passed through ice —the COVID winter of the past two years — Little Feat is ready to bring some[...]
    David Wax Museum To Perform At Jammin Java On March 11th
    Pioneering folk musicians David Wax and Suz Slezak are the plucky husband-wife duo behind the eclectic, exuberant “Mexo-Americana” band David[...]
    Indie Artist Avi Kaplan Coming To Sixth & I
    Rising indie singer-songwriter and performer Avi Kaplan has announced the upcoming release of his debut solo album, Floating On A[...]
    Aoife O’Donovan Is Coming To The Kennedy Center
    Certain artists pass through Washington DC without fans realizing it. With the frenetic pace of Washington DC and so many[...]
    Sona Jobarteh Makes Her Way From Gambia To City Winery DC This March
    Sona Jobarteh is a unique and pioneering musical icon of her time whose renown has been rapidly flourishing globally. Jobareh[...]
    Andy Frasco Is Set To Wash, Rinse, and Repeat At The Baltimore Soundstage
    It always feels like Christmas when we hear the news "Andy Frasco & The U.N. are coming to town." Not only[...]
    Powerhouse Matt Andersen Is Coming To Jammin’ Java
    When Matt Andersen steps on stage, he brings a lifetime of music to every note he plays. His presence is[...]
    Umphrey’s McGee Prepared To Leave Everyone Standing Tall In Their Boots At The Anthem
    Umphrey's McGee is set to perform at The Anthem yet again on February 18th, 2022, and when they do, you can expect to see[...]
    Gangstagrass And The Ron Holloway Band Performing At The Hamilton’s TTB Afterparties
    The Tedeschi Trucks Band's Waner Theatre residency is part of the Washington DC musical fabric. With each residency, The Hamilton[...]
    Alt-J and Portugal. The Man Add A Second Night At The Anthem
    Alt-J is one of the most successful British bands of the millennium. Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, and Thom Green have released three studio albums that,[...]
    The Return Of The Residency – Tedeschi Trucks Band Returns To The Warner Theatre For A Six-Night Run
    Music lovers in the DMV have an internal clock, a circadian rhythm, that we all know and embrace. That natural[...]
    Khruangbin Sells Out The Anthem – Second DMV Show Added At Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
    For months fans of Khruangbin have been eagerly awaiting the Houston trio's performance at The Anthem on March 11th. For those that[...]
    Scott Metzger Coming to City Winery DC In Support Of His Debut Album
    Guitarist Scott Metzger spent the past decade earning a reputation as one of the most adventurous improvisers in live music. When he[...]
    Blues Prodigy Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Coming To Capital One Hall on April 2
    ​When legendary blues guitarist Buddy Guy take the stage at Capital One Hall on April 2, 2022, he brings with[...]
    The Wooks Are Flyin’ High On Their Way To Pearl Street Warehouse
    Flyn' High - Available February 25 On February 25th, 2022, The Wooks release their third album - Flyn' High, and in support of this[...]
    Sam Weber Is Coming To Pie Shop In Support of His Latest Album
    Sam Weber is performing at the Pie Shop in Washington DC, supporting his latest album, Get Free, on March 17th, 2022.  Sam[...]
    Marco Benevento And His Fantastical Music Is Coming To Union Stage on February 26
    On February 26th, Marco Benevento is poised to set the DC Wharf ablaze with his infections dance party music. Benevento[...]
    Lucky Chops Are Bringing Their Brass-Tastic Energy To Union Stage
    Lucky Chops is set to take the stage at Union Stage on January 28, 2022. Although the lineup has changed[...]
    Charm City Bluegrass Announces Their 2022 Lineup!
    The ground outside may be frozen, but in 100 days, the best DMV Bluegrass Festival will be upon us. After[...]
    Jamestown Revival Barnstorms The East Coast Including A Stop At The 9:30 Club on March 12th
    On January 14th, 2022, Jamestown Revival released their newest album Young Man. The very same day they started an ambitious[...]
    The Wood Brothers Kicking Off Their 2022 Tour With An Early Stop To The 9:30 Club
    Fresh into 2022 and The Wood Brothers have announced their 2022 touring plans. This extensive 2022 calendar sees them touring well into[...]
    Ghost Light Coming To The Hamilton On January 20th [POSTPONED]
    Updated January 17, 2022:   Ghost Light just announced they have postponed the January portion of their Winter + Spring[...]
    The 2022 Wammie Award Season Is Well Under Way – Public Voting Opens January 1st, 2022
    From all of us at DC Music Review, we wish you a very happy and incredibly healthy new year! May[...]
    DelFest 2022 Returns To Memorial Day Weekend For 2022 And Announces Initial Lineup
    Can everyone let out  big ol' "DELYEAH!," because DelFest just announced the triumphant return of 14th annual festival!  Music lovers[...]
    David Shaw (of The Revivalists) Coming To Union Stage
    The last time David Shaw appeared in Washington, DC, was February 29th, 2020, when The Revivalists performed at The Anthem.[...]
    Hiss Golden Messenger Bringing Their Spectacular Sounds To The 9:30 Club
    On December 8th, 2021 Grammy nominee Hiss Golden Messenger will be performing at the 9:30 Club in support of the critically acclaimed 2021 album Quietly[...]
    Peace Through Music: A Global Event for the Environment Set For December 15th
    Playing For Change and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announce "Peace Through Music: A Global Event for the Environment,"[...]
    The Infamous Stringsdusters Are Coming To The Anthem For A Two-Night Run In February
    Hold onto your hats and run toward the fray! Grammy and International Bluegrass Music Association award-winners The Infamous Stringdusters are[...]
    “A Year in the Pit: A Journey into Music Photography” Premiers In Harrisonburg, Virginia
    Calling all DMV music lovers! On December 11, 2021, the world premiere of "A Year in the Pit: A Journey[...]
    Andy Frasco & The U.N. Coming To Union Stage December 1st
    If you have never seen Andy Frasco & The U.N. perform, then be prepared to have a transformative concert experience.[...]
    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Return to The Anthem This Friday With Sunsquabi
    Are you still wondering how to kick off your Halloween Weekend? Look no further than the biggest annual gathering of[...]
    TAUK And LITZ Poised To Bring A Ghoulish Halloween To The State Theatre
    The progressive rock quartet TAUK brings their all-instrumental blend of progressive rock, hip-hop and jazz to the State Theatre in[...]
    Blues Alley is Back in Georgetown! DC-based VERONNEAU Opening!
    The legendary DC music venue, Blues Alley, which many believed to have closed as a casualty of the pandemic is[...]
    Manchester Orchestra Announces ‘The Million Masks of God’ Tour
    Nearly two years after their last tour, Manchester Orchestra is heading back on the road this fall to promote their new album The[...]
    Amy Helm Comes To The Hamilton Live on June 11th
    It has been a scorcher of a week in Washington DC, and we can see no better reason to find[...]
    Oteil Burbridge Comes To B Chord Brewing
    Washington DC native Oteil Burbridge will be performing at B Chord Brewing this coming Friday and Saturday - June 4th[...]
    On Our Radar – Rachel Baiman Comes To The Birchmere In Support of Molly Tuttle
    It is hard to imagine how quickly live music is coming back. At times it feels like a glorious and[...]
    Porch Pride: A Month-Long Queer-antine Festival
    Bluegrass Pride, a Bay Area-based non-profit whose mission is to uplift LGBTQ+ musicians and creators in roots music, is proud[...]
    The DMV Slowly Reopens And So Does Live Music!
    Right now, our whole world feels like a giant paint by numbers canvas. With each passing day, we notice more[...]
    DelYeah! DelFest Announces 2021 Dates And Announces Lineup (Tickets Now Available)
    The last thirteen months have been filled with its fair share of uncertainty and disappointment. As vaccines roll out, CDC[...]
    Celebrate Earth Day On April 22nd With eTown’s Virtual 30th b’Earthday Celebration (Free Livestream)
    With so much going on in our world right now you may have forgotten that April 22nd is Earth Day.[...]
    2021 Funk Parade Is Coming – Tickets Are On Sale Now
    Get ready for the 2021 Funk Parade Festival. As members of the DC Music Community we were really heartbroken when[...]
    The Sgt. Pepper Project – The Ultimate Lockdown Session from thecrossover.tv
    Contributed by Avik Ray, the co-founder of thecrossover.tv a DC based YouTube channel that brings artists together to create unique[...]
    Fare Thee Well Gypsy Sally’s – A Retrospective One Year Later
    A year ago we woke up from an incredibly memorable night of music and celelbration as a community mourned, celebrated,[...]
    Ben Tufts & Friends, Gordon Sterling and the People Drive-In Concerts at Crescendo Studios Labor Day Weekend
    Crescendo Studios is out with their schedule of drive-in concerts for labor day weekend and it is a good one![...]
    Summer of Drive-in Concerts Coming to Crescendo Studios
    DC Music Review is proud to announce that we are teaming up with Crescendo Studios to bring you a summer[...]
    The MusicianShip Announces The 2020 Virtual Wammies – Begins TONIGHT!
    It has been quite an interesting few months since The Wammie Awards were set to take place on March 31st.[...]
    You Are Invited To Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic
    On Saturday, July 4th, Willie Nelson is putting on his annual 4th of July Picnic.  This annaul event has been[...]
    “The Beat Don’t Stop” Debuts Sunday Night
    ​June is a historically significant month for intended changes in the American way when it comes to the African American[...]
    BT ALC Big Band Brings “Bring Forth Change”
    This year has brought with it a slew of unexpected changes that have rocked the daily lives of people across[...]
    Happy Anniversary To The 9:30 Club! NPR Provides Over 100 Shows From The 9:30 Club To Celebrate!
    A little over a week ago, or perhaps what feels like an eternity ago, NPR announced the release of over[...]
    Blue Ox Live From The Pines Gives a Taste of Festival Life
      While plans for festival season 2020 are looking quite differently then they did at the beginning of the year,[...]
    Wolf Trap Cancels Their 2020 Summer Season
    The Washington DC Metro Area is filled with National Treasures. Usually, these treasures are found by way of buildings, monuments,[...]
    DelYeah! DelFest At Home! A Free Virtual Festival For Memorial Day Weekend 2020
    Like everyone else, we wish that we were all gathered in Cumberland, Maryland to give everyone a DelBow and shout[...]
    There Is No Place Like DOME And HOME – Looking Back on Domefest 2018 And Previewing Homefest!
    DC Music Review exists in a strange world right now - everyone exists in these surreal and challenging times and[...]
    In The Middle Of Difficulty Lies Opportunity – How One DMV Crew Keeps The Music Playing
    Contributed by Avik Ray, the co-founder of thecrossover.tv, a DC based YouTube channel that brings artists together to create unique musical experiences.Our show[...]
    DMV Native Lauren Calve Performs Virtually At Sixth & I Today
    If you know anything about DC Music Review, you know that we glow with pride about the incredibly talented musicians[...]
    Voices To Protect The Vote – A Benefit Concert For Election Protection
    The Constitution of the United States begins with "We The People." The "We" is each of us, and we the[...]
    The MusicianShip is Participating in Give Local Together’s #GivingTuesday
    One of the visceral hearts of the Washington DC Metro area music scene just announced that they are participating in[...]
    Ace Entertainment Announces the Release of Tribute Documentary, LEST WE FORGET: KOFI BURBRIDGE
    Ace Entertainment, a Philadelphia-area multi-media music content production company, has announced the release of its first-in-series music tribute documentary: “Lest We[...]
    DMV Creatives Come Together To Celebrate And Surprise One Of Their Own “We Will Get By”
    Many of our DCMR readers know the name Will Urquhart well. He is our video guru extraordinaire and brings us[...]
    Austin City Limits Opens Up Their Treasure Trove Of Live Performances
    Another iconic music venue has opened up their treasure trove of musical archives to fans around the world who are[...]
    The Entire I.M.P. ‘Live at The 9:30’ Series Is Available Online
    For some DMV residents or concert junkies, you may recall seeing those signs around the 9:30 Club a few years[...]
    Announcing Webcast Aid: A Virtual Concert Series
    Like all of you, we at DC Music Review have had COVID-19 on the mind, particularly the impact it will have on[...]
    Music Vibrates In Our Souls
    Here at DC Music Review, we understand that news and the music landscape as we know it is moving rapidly[...]
    Phantasy Tour Introduces Live Music Trading Cards
    Baltimore-based social media company Phantasy Tour officially unveiled its first series of live music trading cards last week. These cards are sure[...]
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    The Hamilton Announces “Days Between” Concert Series
    Jerry Garcia was born on Aug. 1, 1942, and died on Aug. 9, 1995. Since his death 23 years ago,[...]
    Electro-Indie Pop Artists ‘Stars’ To Headline The 9:30 Club on April 23
    Don’t know Stars? No problem. Check out these DCMR favorites:
    Ghost Light Prepares for DC Debut at Gypsy Sally’s Next Week [Ticket Giveaway]
    DC Music Review is giving away a pair of tickets to see Ghost Light, Tuesday, April 17 at Gypsy Sally's,[...]
    DC Music Review Talks with Jesse Royal
    Jesse Royal has established himself as one of the next reggae superstars to emerge from Jamaica, and DC Music Review[...]
    Sleepy Creek SpringDig is Rapidly Approaching
    Sleepy Creek's SpringDig is rapidly approaching. Held in Sleepy Creek on the Potomac (just a river crossing away from Maryland),[...]
    Interview with Larry Joseloff of The Jerry Tripsters
    On Thursday, March 22, DC Music Review had the opportunity to sit down with Jerry Tripsters bass player Larry Joseloff[...]
    Staycation Presents: A Tribute to Radiohead to Benefit Planned Parenthood
    Staycation recently announced a Radiohead tribute to benefit Planned Parenthood at the Black Cat on June 2nd sponsored by DC Music[...]
    There’s a Pajama Party Before Pigeons Playing Ping Pong and You’re Invited
    The Flock is descending on the 9:30 Club for two nights of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong this weekend. Some fans[...]
    Yes Darling Comes to Gypsy Sally’s Tonight with The Dan Lipton Trio
    Ryan and Hayley take over Gypsy Sally's facebook to promote their upcoming show There is just one week left until[...]
    ROCKN’ to LOCKN’ Finale at Infinity Down Farms on April 21st
    The ROCKN' to LOCKN' finale is set for April 21st at Infinity Downs Farm in Arrington, Virginia, the home of[...]
    Cigarettes After Sex Coming to the 9:30 Club
    Brooklyn-based indie band Cigarettes After Sex are midway through their 2018 world tour, making a pit-stop at DC’s The 9:30[...]
    Aqueous Kicks off Their 2018 Spring Tour at the 8×10 in Baltimore
    Aqueous kicks off their 2018 Spring Tour in Baltimore, Maryland at the 8x10 Club on March 22, 2018.<img class="tve_image wp-image-30155[...]
    Indie Rockers Lydia with Moose Blood Perform At The 9:30 Club On Sunday, March 18
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    Hot August Music Festival Announces 2018 Lineup
    <img class="tve_image wp-image-27556 jetpack-lazy-image--handled" alt="" width="853" height="1280" title="2018 Hot August Music Festival Initial Lineup" data-id="27556" src="//www.dcmusicreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/thumbnail_HOT-AUGUST_2018_212X18.jpg" scale="0" style="width: 100%; -webkit-user-select:[...]
    Railroad Earth Plays Two at 9:30 Club This Weekend
    Click for full size tour poster Railroad Earth visits the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC this weekend as part of[...]
    The Beirds EP Release Party Takes Flight at Songbyrd Cafe this Weekend
    Hailing from Washington, D.C., The Beirds are a lively four-piece atmospheric rock band who combine electronic and psychedelic influences to[...]
    Electric Beethoven Kicks off February Tour at Gypsy Sally’s on February 21
    Next week, on February 21, Electric Beethoven will perform at Gypsy Sally's in Washington DC. In December of 2017, the[...]
    Hayley Jane and the Primates Announce Spring Tour with Stop in Baltimore
    <img class="tve_image wp-image-24100 jetpack-lazy-image--handled" alt="" width="194" height="300" title="Hayley Jane and the Primates announce spring tour" data-id="24100" src="//www.dcmusicreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/27798153_1536737349695396_3972292067338087241_o-194x300.jpg" scale="0" style="width: 100%;[...]
    LOCKN’ Initial Lineup Announced
    LOCKN' is done with their week of announcements, and we now have their initial lineup!Headliners include Umphrey's McGee, Widespread Panic,[...]
    Sleepy Creek SpringDig Announces 2018 Lineup
    Sleepy Creek Presentsannounced their 2018 SpringDig festival, at the family-friendly Sleepy Creek venue in Berkeley, West Virginia. The lineup so[...]
    Wolf Trap Announces Summer Lineup
    Wolf Trap, the gorgeous venue tucked away inside a national park in Vienna, announced their summer lineup earlier today. Highlights[...]
    LOCKN’ Confirms Dead & Co Will Headline Two Nights
    The rumors were true, and today Peter Shapiro confirmed that Dead & Company will headline two nights of the 2018[...]
    Greensky Bluegrass Plays Two in DC This Weekend
    Michigan natives Greensky Bluegrass descend upon DC this weekend for a double header in the nation’s capital. First is a[...]
    The Hamilton To Host Tedeschi Trucks Band Afterparties
    There are two things known for certain that take place each February in Washington DC's music landscape, the Tedeschi Trucks[...]
    Listen to GRAMMY WINNING The Infamous Stringdusters’s 9:30 Club Show [AUDIO]
    This week, The Infamous Stringdusters won a much-deserved Grammy for the Best Bluegrass Album for 2017’s Laws Of Gravity at[...]
    JUST ANNOUNCED: Alan Evans Bringing AZTEC SUN Into His Studio in February
    DC funk band AZTEC SUN has been making some big moves, and just announced today that they will be recording[...]
    Runaway Gin Announces Their 2018 Winter Melts Tour
    Runaway Gin - A Tribute to Phish, the world's most active Phish Tribute Band based out of Charleston, South Carolina[...]
    Circles Around the Sun to Headline 9:30 Club Thursday Night
    Circles Around the Sun returns to DC on Thursday night, for their first turn at headlining the historic 9:30 Club.[...]
    Boombox Comes To The 9:30 Club With Local Band Of Tomorrow Opening
    Boombox is coming to the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on January 19th.BoomBox, the electronic work of songwriter, producer and[...]
    The Disco Biscuits Bring Fiery Night One Performance to the 9:30 Club [Audio]
    The Disco Biscuits opened night one their two-night run of shows at the 9:30 Club and then The Anthem. The[...]
    Low Ticket Alert – Antibalas at The Hamilton
    Start the New Year off right with Antibalas when they return to The Hamilton Live for two nights!Started by Martin[...]
    Frozen Harbor Festival comes to Baltimore
    Click on the poster above for a full size image. Frozen Harbor Music Festival is a 2-day festival that consists[...]
    John Kadlecik Band Returns to Baltimore Soundstage
    Next Thursday, December 28th, at Baltimore Soundstage, The John Kadlecik Band will return to charm city to bring a little[...]
    Boat Burning: Music for 100 Guitars Coming to 9:30 Club
    Looking beyond the holiday season and New Year's celebrations there is a rather unique performance taking place at the 9:30[...]
    Charm City Bluegrass Announces 2018 Lineup
    6th Annual Charm City Bluegrass Festival Expands to Two-Day FestivalCharm City Bluegrass Festival, winner of the 2016 International Bluegrass Music Association[...]
    Pigeons Playing Ping Pong announce 9:30 Club Run
    2018  is looking fantastic for music in the DMV, and it just got a little better with the announcement that[...]
    Hall Williams Band Releases Debut Album
    The Hall Williams Band is a quartet of seasoned musicians coming from Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  They combining roots,[...]
    Keller Williams brings his Thanksforgrassgiving to Richmond, VA and Washington,DC
    If you live close to Richmond, VA or Washington, DC and are a bluegrass fan, you have an excellent opportunity[...]
    John Kadlecik brings his DC Mystery Cats Back to Gypsy Sally’s for a great cause during Thanksgiving Week
    In what has become an annual tradition, John Kadlecik brings The DC Mystery Cats to Gypsy Sally's for several special[...]
    Jazz is Phish returns to Washington, DC performing at Gypsy Sally’s on November 30th
    JAZZ is PHISH returns to Gypsy Sally's  Washington, DC on Thursday November 30th.  If you are a fan of jazz or[...]
    [SOLD OUT] Leftover Salmon at Gypsy Sally’s Almost Sold Out
    Updated  November 10th at 12:00pm:  Tickets to Leftover Salmon's performance at Gypsy Sally's is officially sold out.Leftover Salmon is coming[...]
    Staycation releases Escape Plan
    If you have been to a concert in and around Washington, D.C., you have undoubtedly run into one of the[...]