The Refugee Orchestra Project brings its mission to D.C. for the first time (Photo via Facebook).
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
Self-proclaimed “glam-a-billy” duo, Kolars hits DC9 with their unique disco rockabilly sounds. Supported by local D.C. indie rock band, NAH. Doors 8:30. $10 in advance/$12 at the door.
Nashville-based country soul singer-songwriter Andrew Combs comes to Gypsy Sally’s on his ‘Canyons of My Mind’ tour. Doors 7, music 8. $10 (+fees) in advance/$12 (+fees) at the door.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
Songbyrd Music House hosts hip-hop/rap artist KeithCharles Spacebar’s I NEED SPACE tour, with support from Ethereal and Nappy Nappa. Doors 7:30, show 8:30. $12 advance/$15 at the door.
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
Tortoise and Hare in Arlington has been the host of Ladies’ Night on Stage for the last 2 years. Every Thursday, women musicians from all over D.C. and Virginia come together to jam together and bring you original and cover music. Hosted by D.C. music veteran, Cathy DiToro, Ladies’ Night on Stage has become a staple in the music community, where women are encouraged and given a stage for their art to shine. This week, Ladies’ Night features rock band Sheila at 9 p.m. FREE
Postgame at The Bullpen at Nationals Park brings you pop/folk/rock band Turtle Recall, playing originals, covers, and mash-ups. 6:30 p.m. FREE
D.C. local indie pop band Vim & Vigor makes its Velvet Lounge debut, with support from North Carolina’s rock band Thirsty Curses (formerly The Forgotten Man) and fellow D.C. rockers Tempercrush. 8:30 p.m. FREE
Social Station, North By North and Uptown Boys Choir at Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. $10 – $12 (+fees).
FRIDAY, APRIL 7
In the EDM world, female DJ’s are hard to come by. Two of the industry’s rising stars, Nore En Pure and Anna Lunoe, will join Bakermat at Echostage for the Good Vibe Tribe Tour. Lunoe can boast performances in some of the world’s best festivals, from Baltimore’s Moonrise Festival to Coachella, Ultra, and Lollapalooza. An Australian transplant, Lunoe was born in Sydney but recently relocated to Los Angeles. And South African/Swiss DJ Daniela Niederer, better known by her stage name Nora En Pure, is rapidly climbing the ranks in the electronic world due to her 2013 single, “Come With Me”. Rounding out the Good Vibe Tribe Tour is Dutch headliner, Lodewijk Fluttert, AKA Bakermat, who is known for his deep house tracks and mixes. Doors 9 p.m. $36.80 (+ fees).
Anna Lunoe joins Nora en Pure and Bakermat for the Good Vibe Tribe Tour at Echostage (Photo via Facebook).
Modern Nomad plays The Electric Maid. 7 p.m. FREE
Singer-songwriter Sugar Dirt and Sand (Mike McCabe) comes to IOTA, bringing his folksy-Motown combinations. 7 p.m. FREE
Catch a nice variety of bands at Velvet Lounge, when they host Eli Lev, Emma G, Rex, and Griffin and the Flying V. 7:30 doors, 8:30 music. 21+ show. $8.
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Try something a little different this weekend and go over to the Congressional Cemetery for Dead Men’s Hollow, a bluegrass-gospel group from D.C. The cemetery’s historic chapel will provide the backdrop for original and traditional music. 7 p.m. $20 (+ fees).
The Lothario, a.k.a Paige Plissner, brings her club and bass music to the newly reopened Dupont Underground. 8 p.m. $12.
Rock and Roll Hotel hosts Virginia native and southern soul/blues/rock singer-songwriter Justin Jones with Beccs and Down Dexter. Door 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. $15 (+ fees).
Gabi Schulte, one piece of D.C. band Vim & Vigor, can be found with her solo original music at Nanny O’Briens starting at 10 p.m. FREE
SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Gold Connections and Suburban Living at DC9. Doors at 8 p.m., music at 8:30 p.m. $10.
Marx Café in Mt. Pleasant hosts hometown rock/reggae artist Caz Gardiner and New York punk-soul natives Empire of Two (Aram Sinnreich and Dunia Best). 9 p.m. FREE
MONDAY, APRIL 10
Coming to D.C. for the first time, the Refugee Orchestra Project teams up with Gourmet Symphony to bring a truly unique experience to The Fillmore. The Refugee Orchestra Project “brings together dozens of performers, instrumentalists, and singers whose friends and families have fled to this country to escape violence and persecution…”. Gourmet Symphony will be supplementing the orchestra with musicians from the area who are also refugees, related to refugees, or supportive and passionate about the cause. With the Refuge Through Music event, and supportive donors and sponsors, proceeds go to HIAS and IRC to assist in supporting those abroad looking for asylum. This is a free event, however donations are suggested. Any donations of $50 or more will receive premium seating and a gourmet gift box. 7:30 p.m.
Head to Blues Alley for a night with Laura Reed. 8 p.m. $20 (+ fees).
The Octopus Project at DC9. 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. $10 – $12.
