Kids are going back to school and cooler weather is coming into view. This means fall touring season is just around the corner. Check out who’s rolling through DC over the next two weeks as musicians start to hit the road again!
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On The Hill:
As part of their 11-year anniversary, Rock & Roll Hotel welcomes Strand of Oaks on August 25. Tim Showalter, the brains behind Strand of Oaks, is known for taking personal experiences and turning them into emotionally raw, catchy rock ‘n’ roll music. His latest release, Hard Love, brings these emotions to the forefront in a dynamic variety of songs such as “Radio Kids,” “Cry,” and “Rest of It.” This will be a great show, so pick up your tickets here.
If you haven’t heard of War On Women, you’ve been missing out. This co-ed feminist hardcore-punk band was formed in Baltimore in 2011, and their fan base continues to expand to new levels. Impressive riffs and driving vocals come together as catchy music with a purpose. The music of W.O.W. brings issues such as rape culture, harassment, the gender wage gap, transphobia, and other social issues to the forefront of the scene. This show on August 26 is part of the Rock & Roll Hotel’s 11th Anniversary series. Get your tickets now.
Carter Louthian of Carter Lou & The Project wasn’t always music-bound. Through sadness and tragedy, he found that pursuing music was his passion and decided to forgo college at the last minute. This DC-based group creates passionate indie rock filled with incredible melodies and stories you’ll want to listen to all day. Carter Lou & The Project hits the Rock & Roll Hotel on September 1. Click here to buy your tickets.
Around DC:
Delta Rae, a North Carolina six-piece band, is bringing their powerful harmonies and enthralling instrumentals to DC. Delta Rae headlines over 100 shows each year and have performed at festivals such as Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits, Firefly, Lollapalooza, and more. Features in NPR, Washington Post, and New York Times, television performances, and a spot in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list have gained them national attention. Delta Rae is touring in support of their latest release, A Long And Happy Life. Catch them at the 9:30 Club on August 24. Pick up your tickets here.
DC101 presents the Grunge Gala at The Fillmore Silver Spring on August 31. The Grunge Gala serves as a throwback to some of the best bands of the 90s. This show features Shortgarden as a tribute to Soundgarden, Sex Type Thing as a tribute to Stone Temple Pilots, and The Good Time Boys as a tribute to the Red Hot Chili Peppers. With cheap tickets and a great lineup, what could be better? Get your tickets now.
Though you can always count on DC9 Nightclub to host great DJs, they also bring in solid rock bands like The Smith Street Band, hailing all the way from Melbourne, Australia. Their punk influences shine through on their bold new album, More Scared Of You Than You Are Of Me, with vulnerable lyrics and a unique sound featuring choirs, string sections, and electronic drums. They have performed in all kinds of venues around the world, including the famous Reading and Leeds in the UK. Don’t miss The Smith Street Band on September 5 at DC9. Buy your tickets here.
Just Announced:
Rock & Roll Hotel
- 10/15: Cults
10/19: The Weeks - 11/4: Tera Melos
9:30 Club
- 10/28: Misterwives
- 11/2: JR JR
- 11/6-11/7: The Mountain Goats (Two Day Pass)
U Street
- 10/5: Bleep Bloop
- 10/7: Luca Lush
Lincoln Theatre
- 10/2: The Script
- 11/17: Puddles Pity Party
The Anthem
- 11/24: Odesza
- 1/10: The Killers
Merriweather Post Pavilion
- 9/24: WPOC Sunday in the Country (featuring Rascal Flatts, Billy Currington, Scotty McCreery, and more)
Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center)
- 10/9: Halsey
More concerts are coming your way next time!