Chances to catch Lucinda Williams at a club like the 9:30 don't come around to often. Sure, she plays plenty of intimate theaters, and a place like Wolf Trap in mid-summer is well-suited to some of her breezier, loping tunes. But about halfway through last night's set (the first of a two night stand), it was like a switch flipped: Williams and her band all of sudden realized they were not in the Historic State Theatre in Whereverville, USA, but rather in a real rock club, a place built for volume and guitar. more ›

When Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Ian Hunter, Son Volt, and Calexico make a record to save your life, you’ve achieved icon status in the music world. Yet despite his performing in bands since the '70s and solo since the early '90s, Texas-native Alejandro Escovedo is hardly a household name for those who appreciate roots music. And he rarely sells out East Coast shows. But things are changing. Over the course of the past several months,... more ›

A day late, but no tickets short. The 9:30 Club finally released its grip on a slew of sought after tickets yesterday (no, not Death Cab). Spit shine your credit card and get yours before they’re gone. more ›

MONDAY: >>Lucinda Williams brings her raspy voice to the D.C. tonight. Her Tom Petty-inspired brand of roots rock can be heard on her latest album, Live At The Fillmore. Or you can catch the real thing tonight at the 9:30 Club. $35, 7:30. >>Grab your Coke, gel your hair, and spend the evening with the man who made teenagers and soccer moms wear out their voting fingers in 2003. Clay Aiken at Wolf Trap, $25... more ›

Dar Williams will be at the Birchmere in Alexandria on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. $27.50 more ›

8/10 - Projekt Revolution: Linkin Park, Korn, Snoop Dogg, and the Used - Nissan Pavilion - 2 p.m. - $35-$49.50 8/10 - Alanis Morissette and Barenaked Ladies - Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7 p.m. - $25-$49.50 8/10 - O.A.R. - Wolftrap, 7 p.m., $25-$32 8/11 - Jimmy Cliff - The State Theater (Falls Church), 8:30 p.m. - $29 8/11 - Sarah McLachlan - Merriweather Post Pavilion, 7:30 p.m. - $35-$55 8/12 - Bob Dylan & Willie... more ›