Fleetwood Mac (at least the members seen above) is coming tonight to the Verizon Center. Photo from the Verizon Center website.
TUESDAY
One of two bands coming into town tonight with “Cave” in their name (and oddly enough, neither is Cold Cave nor Cave In), The Cave Singers appear to live on the rootsy, indie-folk end of the cave. Bleeding Rainbow open the show at Rock and Roll Hotel. $14, 8:30 p.m.
>> Black Cat: Caveman, Pure Bathing Culture. $14, 8:00 p.m.
>> 9:30 Club: The Black Crowes. Second of Two Nights. Sold Out. 7:00 p.m.
>> Verizon Center: Fleetwood Mac. $49.50-$149.50, 8:00 p.m.
>> Velvet Lounge: Layne Stailey, Savage Knights, Halo Valley. $10 for 18+/$8 for 21+, 9:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
Well-known for his political beliefs and his spitfire lyrics Immortal Technique‘s albums have received critical acclaim, and so has his live performances. He’ll be at the Howard Theatre. $18 in advance/$22 day of show, 8:00 p.m.
>> 9:30 Club: Hot Chip, Crystal Ark. Sold Out, 7:00 p.m.
>> Black Cat: Bonobo, Shigeto. Sold Out, 8:00 p.m.
>> The Hamilton: The Bad Plus, Anthony Pirog. $30.50 in advance/$33 day of show, 7:30 p.m.
>> Strathmore: Diana Krall. $89.50, 8:00 p.m.
>> Gibson Guitar Showroom: GEMS, Ploy. $12, 7:00 p.m. 21+
THURSDAY
Chappo was one of those bands that came across my radar for a very silly reason (it was also the nickname of a college friend) but after some good press at SXSW 2012 and an appearance in an iPod commercial, we found out that their gritty version of psych rock was worth a listen. Dynasty Electric opens the show at the Black Cat. $10, 8:00 p.m.
>> 9:30 Club: Cold War Kids, Houses. Sold Out.
>> The Hamilton: Alejandro Escovedo. $27.50 in advance/$29.50 day of show, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Pissed Jeans was one of our favorite acts down at SXSW this year…although they’ve giving dynamic performances and inspiring Three Stars alums with their brand of hardcore for years. White Lung opens the show at Black Cat. $15, 9:00 p.m.
>> St. Stephen’s Church: Damaged City Fest with Dropdead, Mindset, Give, Satan’s Satyrs, Tenement, Sick Fix and Special Guests. $15, 7:00 p.m.
>> The Pinch: Damaged City Fest After Party with Ilsa, Permanent Ruin, Moisem, Misled Youth. Donations, 12:00 a.m.
>> Rock and Roll Hotel: Jamie Lidell, Empress Of, Ludwig Persik. $15, 9:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
Damaged City Fest is an annual festival that highlights some of the best hardcore and metal bands in the DMV area, but they also bring in fantastic shredders and growlers from all over the country and occasionally from overseas. Previous years have included performances from the likes of Darkest Hour and Screaming Females. For this, the second show at St. Stephen’s Church, there’s a marathon of acts including Negative Approach, Culo, Double Negative, No Tolerance, Black SS, Night Birds, Coke Bust, Hounds of Hate, Peacebreakers, Violent Reaction, Prisoner Abuse, Hysterics, Intent, Adjustment to Society, Thick Skin and Special Guests. $25, 1:30 p.m.
>> The Pinch: Damaged City Fest After Party with Aftermath, Striking Distance, Neo Con, Violent Outburst. Donations, 12:00 a.m.
>> Rock and Roll Hotel: Wavves, Fidlar, Cheetahs. Sold Out, 8:00 p.m.
>> Black Cat: Cloud Cult, JBM. $16, 9:00 p.m.
Damaged City Fest, Day 2.
SUNDAY
What is Schematic? Apparently, it’s still under construction. While the website will have you believe that more than anything else, Schematic is a music community that allows for the creation of art, it’s also the work of Dave Elkins of emo band Mae, who apparently has a live band backing him on this tour. All shall be revealed at U Street Music Hall. Asker opens. $15, 7:00 p.m.
