In the DC area there never seems to be a shortage of choices when it comes to live music. But for every well known artist that comes to town there are just as many lesser known bands and singers that come around as well. These shows and artists can get easily overlooked in the extensive and sometimes overwhelming selection out there. So let the short list/mini music guide below act as a small guide for some of the shows coming around that may not be as heavily publicized but are definitely can’t miss shows.
The mini music guide features 20 notable shows from some great up and coming artists who are coming to venues in DC, Virginia and Maryland. It's organized in order of show date and there is a mix of several genres including Alternative, Indie, Blues, Electronica, Rap and Country. FYI only shows that haven't sold out as of this article's publication have been included on the list. If anyone has show suggestions that may have been overlooked then please feel free to share by leaving them in the comments section. Also included is a link to each artist’s website to find out more information on the band or singer and at least one of their best songs for just a taste of their musical style.
But make sure to catch these great artists at such small venues while that's still possible. Every artist on this list appears to be on the brink of fame thanks to buzz, a growing fan base and increasing radio airplay. Soon they very well could be taken off the list of up and coming artists because they all seem poised for superstardom. So enjoy the Spring and Summer concert season there is surely something our there to entertain everyone regardless of musical taste or budget.
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ZOLA JESUS
April 26 at Red Palace at 8:30
"Night" http://youtu.be/vM8fEP8FOqE
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EISLEY
April 28 at Jammin Java at 8pm
“Invasion” http://youtu.be/zKprch2ywJY
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OF MONTREAL
April 28 at 930 Club at 8pm
"Wraith Pinned To The Mist" http://youtu.be/L8cCPH1qnYI
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PETER BJORN AND JOHN
April 30 at 930 Club at 7pm
“Second Chance” http://youtu.be/wZyBmN6hWsk
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UH HUH HER
May 2 at 930 Club at 7pm
“Not A Love Song” http://youtu.be/uQ9iPPfOMvM
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DIEGO GARCIA
May 3 & 10 at DC9 at 8pm
"You Were Never There" http://youtu.be/nFneVkayLkY
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TALIB KWELI
May 4 at Sonar at 8pm
"The Proud" http://youtu.be/HFSiM874Jxg
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THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
May 8 at 930 Club at 8pm
www.theairbornetoxicevent.com/
"Sometime Around Midnight" http://youtu.be/aKEu3EmBCzQ
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CSS
May 14 at 930 Club at 8pm
www.myspace.com/canseidesersexy
“Alala” http://youtu.be/2cnOvMFnRvs
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ARCTIC MONKEYS
May 17 at 930 Club at 7pm
“I Bet You Look Good On The Dance Floor” http://youtu.be/pK7egZaT3hs
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RIVER JAMES
May 19 at Black Cat at 9pm
http://www.riverjamesmusic.com/
“Fragile” & “Arlington” http://www.riverjamesmusic.com/music.html
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WHITE LIES
May 20 at 930 at 8pm
“To Lose My Life” http://youtu.be/GGEjz12YLiM
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THE CIVIL WARS
May 21 at Rams Head Onstage at 1pm
“Barton Hollow” http://youtu.be/ODOOo-R6kg8
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FRIENDLY FIRES
May 26 at 930 Club at 7pm
“Kiss of Life” http://youtu.be/NK0H3jEwUYc
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RAUL MALO (of The Mavericks)
May 28 at Ramshead Onstage at 8:30pm
“Sinners and Saints” http://youtu.be/SRqa5E_JF8U
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BELL XI
June 4 at Rock N Roll Hotel at 9pm
“The Great Defector” http://youtu.be/GbIxBa2UQqI
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YEASAYER
June 16 at 930 Club at 7pm
“Ambling Alp” http://youtu.be/MpT9Q2RBh1U
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FOSTER THE PEOPLE
June 22 at 930 Club at 8pm
“Pumped Up Kicks” http://youtu.be/SDTZ7iX4vTQ
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CITIZEN COPE
June 25 at Warner Theatre at 8pm
“Healing Hands” http://youtu.be/JWroFdk6RH8
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JONNY LANG
July 18 & 19 at The Birchmere at 7:30
“Red Light” http://youtu.be/_sWeVoLTczs
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***For more info. on the shows above including ticket prices check the venue sites below:
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