Concert - Moshav
Ongoing
to Sunday, May 20
@ 1:00 am
Adas Israel in Cleveland Park
The DCJCC's Washington Jewish Music Festival presents Moshav$18; $15 Discounted Member, Senior, Studenthttp://goo.gl/ysNpzRaised in a musical village in the hills between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Moshav founders Yehuda and David grew up on the sounds of Dylan, Van Morrison and Neil Young. Their rich rock/folk/reggae songs are spiced with the fiery flavors of the Middle East and Shlomo Carlebach’s unifying call. Join us for a pre-party before Moshav takes the stage.“Moshav comes on like...
JAY PARK Concert Official Afterparty
Music, Social, Singles, Nightlife
Ongoing
to Sunday, May 20
@ 3:00 am
District Night Club
ARTIST BIO: Jay Park is a Korean-American singer, dancer and actor. Born in Seattle, Washington, Park is a member of the b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM) and was the charismatic leader of the South Korean K-Pop boyband "2PM". Park initially became famous for his appearance on the Korean television show "Hot Blood" and was awarded the lead role in the K-Pop boy band 2PM for receiving the most fan votes. As the group's frontman, Jay performed for sold-out arenas, appeared...
Antony Bitar at Bayou May 19th
Ongoing
to Sunday, May 20
@ 1:30 am
The Bayou
Date: May 19, 2012 Time: 10:30 pm to 1:30 am Price: $10 Description: Our Spring concert series continues Saturday, May 19th with singer-songwriter Antony Bitar. Don't miss this unique opportunity to catch this rising star in one of DC's most intimate live music venues. Location: Bayou - 2519 Pennsylvania Ave This Spring Concert is one you absolutely won't want to miss!View his Youtube video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku3GQghFecA
Concert - Peter Himmelman at Ohev Sholom
Sunday, May 20
@ 4:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
Ohev Sholom–The National Synagogue
http://goo.gl/rcSHuJoin us for a joyous Jerusalem Day family celebration with a concert by rocker Peter Himmelman followed by a barbeque dinner and bounce house for the kids! Hailed by USA Today as “one of rock’s most wildly imaginative performers,” Himmelman is an alternative folk-rock singer, songwriter, TV and film composer and children’s entertainer. His 2007 children’s album, My Green Kite, was nominated for a Grammy."Himmelman writes songs with an assured easiness, the...
DC Single Mingle & Speed Dating Party (DJ Quick Silva & Kitty of the City )
Nightlife, Social, Singles, Music
Sunday, May 20
@ 5:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
CITIES Restraunt Lounge
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!! Over 300 people in attendance at our previous speed dating event!!TICKETS ARE LIMITED AT THE DOOR AND STARTS at $30. GET YOUR TICKET NOW!!Lonye Nicole, Jamil Boozer, J. Rick & Nate B. Presents:DC's Biggest Singles' Mingle (Speed Dating) Sunday Sunset Party.HOSTED by Jeannie Jones the Kitty of the City.Music by DJ Quick Silva & DJ BiggsIts not ONLY speed dating, ITS A PARTY!Catch the video from the previous event http://youtu.be/AhUjA9rwduE** R&B/Hip-Hop...
Sons of Fathers in Concert
Sunday, May 20
@ 6:00 pm
to 7:00 pm
O Street Mansion
Sons of Fathers (formerly Beck & Cauthen) offer a country shuffle reminiscent of Robert Earl Keen, Americana music with the lyrical weight of Bob Dylan, and a no-frills rocker like when the Stones were at their best. Tickets: On-line reservations are required. Reserve: http://www.omuseum.org/sons Benefits O Street Museum For Fans Of: Country, Southern Rock Music
Concert - Schmekel
Sunday, May 20
@ 7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
Chief Ike's Mambo Room
Join GLOE and the Washington Jewish Music Festival for a concert with Schmekel!Schmekel is Brooklyn's only 100% transgender, 100% Jewish, schtick-rock sensation! Their music offers a Bar-Mitzvah buffet of punk, klezmer, jazz, rock and polka influences, while their lyrics combine bawdy humor and critical awareness, encouraging audiences to laugh at dirty jokes while deconstructing systems of oppression. Schmekel has been featured in The New York Times, The Jewish Daily Forward, Time Out New...
NAJEE
Sunday, May 20
@ 7:30 pm
to 8:30 pm
The Birchmere
Location: Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA Note: With three platinum and five gold albums, saxman Najee is one of the pioneers of what is commonly known as Contemporary Jazz. A combination of jazz improvisation and R&B, this genre forms a bridge from the jazz fusion of the 70s to the jazz pop of the mid 80s. Tickets: $35.00 / (703) 549-7500
Concert - Performance: Edmund Burke School
Monday, May 21
@ 7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Blues Alley
Edmund Burke School (Big Band)***One Show: 7pm
Concert - Performance: Georgetown Day School
Monday, May 21
@ 9:00 pm
to 10:30 pm
Blues Alley
Georgetown Day School (Big Band)***One Show: 9pm
Johnny Grave Band-Blues& Americana Second Floor
Music, Social, Singles, Nightlife
Tuesday, May 22
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Madam's Organ Bar
www.JohnnyGravesband. Jonny Grave is a guitarist, songwriter, singer, bandleader, teacher, musical historian, and Bluesman from Washington DC. Growing up in a very musical family, Grave was introduced to the sounds of American traditional folk music early on. At age fifteen he found himself learning slide guitar techniques from old Blues records, and by seventeen he was performing them live. The distinct sound that Jonny Grave's music conjures is a resurrection of sorts-The music of R. L...
Brian Franke
Tuesday, May 22
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Ireland's Four Courts
Age Limit: All Ages Brian Franke
Concert - Performance: TIZER
Tuesday, May 22
@ 8:00 pm
to 10:00 pm
Blues Alley
TIZER Leo Tizer, Cheikh Ndoye, Chieli Minucci (Keys/Fusion)***Two Shows: 8pm & 10pm
"Tizer" w/Cheikh Ndoye & Lao Tizer
Tuesday, May 22
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Blues Alley
“TIZER functions on high-octane playing with long improvisational passages and intricately crafted motifs and counterpoint… For excitement, there were plenty of moments of intersecting ideas…” -JazzTimes
"Tizer" w/Cheikh Ndoye & Lao Tizer
Tuesday, May 22
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Blues Alley
“TIZER functions on high-octane playing with long improvisational passages and intricately crafted motifs and counterpoint… For excitement, there were plenty of moments of intersecting ideas…” -JazzTimes
Madam's Organ Soul Food Restaurant & Blues Bar - Open Mike
Wednesday, May 23
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Madam's Organ Bar
Open Mic Contest Every Wednesday at 8pm Hosted by Jack Gregori
AVERY*SUNSHINE
Wednesday, May 23
@ 8:00 am
to 9:00 am
Blues Alley
Location: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 Note: Bursting from an array of musical brilliance, singer / songwriter / pianist AVERY*Sunshine emerges onto the scene with her soon to be released self-titled debut album. Rooted in gospel, she reaches deep into that cornucopia of style and sound and sings a song which articulates the complexities of life with luminous insight. Fluent in many languages from soul and house to classical and hip hop, AVERY*Sunshine expresses...
GEICO - The Funniest Fed Competition
Wednesday, May 23
@ 7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
State Theatre Virginia
Genre: Comedy Doors: 5:30 PM Showtime: 7:00 PM Tickets: $12 advance $15 day of show Web PageBuy Tickets
Practically Einstein
Wednesday, May 23
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Clyde's at Mark Center
Age Limit: All Ages Practically Einstein
Avery*Sunshine
Wednesday, May 23
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Blues Alley
Bursting from an array of musical brilliance, singer / songwriter / pianist AVERY*Sunshine emerges onto the scene with her soon to be released self-titled debut album. Rooted in gospel, she reaches deep into that cornucopia of style and sound and sings a song which articulates the complexities of life with luminous insight. Fluent in many languages from soul and house to classical and hip hop, AVERY*Sunshine expresses with a voice that speaks boldly and tells a uniquely familiar story…a...
Avery*Sunshine
Wednesday, May 23
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Blues Alley
Bursting from an array of musical brilliance, singer / songwriter / pianist AVERY*Sunshine emerges onto the scene with her soon to be released self-titled debut album. Rooted in gospel, she reaches deep into that cornucopia of style and sound and sings a song which articulates the complexities of life with luminous insight. Fluent in many languages from soul and house to classical and hip hop, AVERY*Sunshine expresses with a voice that speaks boldly and tells a uniquely familiar story…a...
Zoo Bar - Open Mike
Thursday, May 24
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Zoo Bar (Oxford Tavern)
Blues Jam Open Mike Every Thursday at 8:30pm Hosted by Big Boy Little
Civil War 150th Concert Featuring the Washington Revels Heritage Voices
Thursday, May 24
@ 7:00 pm
to 8:30 pm
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Enjoy an evening performance of songs from the Civil War era in the Fort Ward Park amphitheater. The Washington Revels Heritage Voices celebrate the history and cultural traditions of the Washington area and beyond through the revival and presentation of traditional musical material, engaging participants of all ages. This free program is sponsored by the Office of Historic Alexandria. Rain date May 31.Related Listings Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site Museums
Patty Reese Band
Thursday, May 24
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Blues Alley
After a standing ovation following her performance at the packed Strathmore Music Center during the recent Woodstock tribute, Patty Reese’s attitude with soulful expression and her powerhouse pipes proved a match for the likes of Janis Joplin and other prolific and important artists. Other comparisons have been made, that Reese claims as influences, including Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Patty Reese performs more than 250 dates a year, released a WAMMIE award winning...
MetroSongs by Jason Mendelson - Oren Levine
Thursday, May 24
@ 8:30 pm
to 9:30 pm
IOTA
CLASSIC ALBUMS 1977 FEATURING- JASON MENDELSON AND THE OPEN DOORS AS STEELY DAN (AJA) RENE MOFFAT AS BILLY JOEL (THE STRANGER) ADDIEVILLE AS THE RAMONES (ROCKET TO RUSSIA) JON KAPLAN AS ELVIS COSTELLO (MY AIM IS TRUE) KEN WENZEL AS JACKSON BROWNE (RUNNING ON EMPTY) RACHEL LEVITIN AND DAVE MALLEN AS FLEETWOOD MAC (RUMOURS)
The Capital Hip Hop Soul All-Stars Show & Open Mic
Thursday, May 24
@ 9:00 pm
to Friday, May 25
@ 11:00 pm
Busboys
The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest was conceived in 2008 by community activist Maceo Thomas & co-produced with Liberated Muse to provide a platform for DC area artists to showcase their talents while bringing attention to the Ward 7 community the festival was held. Joining artists, small business owners and music lovers alike, the festival enjoyed three years of substantial success as a landmark tradition in the Deanwood community's revitalized Marvin Gaye Park. Past acts have included Gods...
Patty Reese Band
Thursday, May 24
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Blues Alley
After a standing ovation following her performance at the packed Strathmore Music Center during the recent Woodstock tribute, Patty Reese’s attitude with soulful expression and her powerhouse pipes proved a match for the likes of Janis Joplin and other prolific and important artists. Other comparisons have been made, that Reese claims as influences, including Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Patty Reese performs more than 250 dates a year, released a WAMMIE award winning...
David Andrew Smith
Thursday, May 24
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St. NW Washington, DC 20007 http://clydes.com. 202.333.9180. 10pm-1:30am.
CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
Friday, May 25
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
State Theatre Virginia
Genre: Doors: Showtime: Tickets: Tickets are not currently available for sale.
Khadijah "Moon" Ali- Coleman - One Common Unity
Friday, May 25
@ 7:00 pm
to 8:00 pm
The Potter's House
Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest All-Star Concert Fundraiser for ONE COMMON UNITY (http://onecommonunity.org/) Founded in 2000, One Common Unity is a grassroots, 501(c)3 non-profit organization—an inter-generational community of artists, educators and peace builders-supporting the building of non-violent culture and nurturing sustainable, caring communities through a variety of local and global arts initiatives, omni-media programming, and innovative social-emotional education services
Karla Chisholm
Friday, May 25
@ 8:00 pm
to 9:00 pm
Blues Alley
Prepare to dine on a roller coaster of emotions, rising and falling with Karla as she shares her syncopated journey of life and love. This unique songstress and soul has ignited a musical fuse that is sure to be the hottest new face of the music industry. The sound of her voice is full of delicious contrasts. It's strong and strident, but soft and smooth as caramel when it drops down to the breathy low register. She pulls dead-accurate notes seemingly out of thin air, the way Ella did...
Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore
Music, Social, Singles, Nightlife
Friday, May 25
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Madam's Organ Bar
http://www.oldmanbrown.com Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield. OMB's music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland...
Ian B. Walters - The SwampKeepers
Friday, May 25
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Zoo Bar (Oxford Tavern)
The SwampKeepers tend the swamp every 4th Friday at the Zoo Bar from 10pm-2am. Its blues your mama warned you about!
Karla Chisholm
Friday, May 25
@ 10:00 pm
to 11:00 pm
Blues Alley
Prepare to dine on a roller coaster of emotions, rising and falling with Karla as she shares her syncopated journey of life and love. This unique songstress and soul has ignited a musical fuse that is sure to be the hottest new face of the music industry. The sound of her voice is full of delicious contrasts. It's strong and strident, but soft and smooth as caramel when it drops down to the breathy low register. She pulls dead-accurate notes seemingly out of thin air, the way Ella did...
Jill and Greg 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Music, Social, Singles, Nightlife
Saturday, May 26
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
Madam's Organ Bar
Opening Act Acoustic Rock&Blues
CLOSED FOR RENOVATION
Saturday, May 26
@ 12:00 am
to 1:00 am
State Theatre Virginia
Genre: Doors: Showtime: Tickets: Tickets are not currently available for sale.
Arts Are For All Ages 2nd Annual Performance and Recognition Fund-raising Event
Saturday, May 26
@ 3:00 pm
to 5:00 pm
The Fountains at Washington House
A Musical Afternoonwith a fewof Washington, D.C., area'sFINEST YOUNG PERFORMERSAnd Special Guest Saturday, May 26, at 3 p.m.The Fountains at Washington House (Skyroom) Featuring the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) 2012 D.F. Feur Memorial String Competition Winner and Special Guest Performers of the Washington National Opera, Michelle Kim and Igor Zubkovsky. aPlease join us for a wonderful musical afternoon.(Refreshments will be served) Tickets: $7.00 (In Advance) $10.00 (At the door)
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