Near Northeast sophomore album release show, Friday May 5th. Photo via Facebook.
TUESDAY, MAY 2
Atlanta’s heavy metal group, Mastodon, comes to the Fillmore Silver Spring, promoting their newest album, Emperor of Sand. Joining them are Eagles of Death Metal and Russian Circles. 7:30 p.m. $37 – $59.
Alternative rockers Redd Kross bring their spring tour to Black Cat, with support from Foul Swoops. 7:30 p.m. $15.
Rock and Roll Hotel hosts Andy Shauf, a Canadian singer-songwriter who is debuting his first full length album, The Party. Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin opens. 7 p.m. $15 – $17.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3
Multi-platinum rockers Sum 41 continue their 20-year career, stopping at the Fillmore Silver Spring as part of their We Will Detonate! tour with Pierce the Veil. Joining them will be Emarosa and Chapel. 6:30 p.m. $32.50.
The Tokyo-based instrumental rock band, MONO, brings its unique blend of orchestral arrangements and shoegaze to Rock and Roll Hotel, with support from Kikagaku Moyo and Holy Sons. 7 p.m. $16 advance/$18 at the door.
Bass Nation DC presents American DJ and producer Party Favor with Revazz at Souncheck. 10 p.m. $12 – $15.
THURSDAY, MAY 4
D.C. locals Paperhaus help The Phillips Collection with Maifest, a German tradition celebrating the arrival of spring. Part of Phillips After 5. 5 p.m. $12.
T.I. Presents: The Hustle Gang Tour at Howard Theater, with Yung Booke, London Jae, Shauntrell Pender, RaRa, Translee, and Young Dro. 8 p.m. $48.50 – $297.50.
New York City’s punk rockers Show Me the Body come to DC9, with support from Dreamcrusher, Mike of Boom, and D.C. locals Bust Off. 7:30 p.m. $12.
FRIDAY, MAY 5
As D.C. locals Near Northeast prepare to release their sophomore album, True Mirror, the band recently gave audiences a taste of what to expect by debuting new single Indali. According to the band, the song was written based on a tragic event one of the members witnessed in San Francisco. The result is a meditation on life’s fragility, with a mood underscored with help from two classical Indian musicians. Join Near Northeast at St. Stephen and the Incarnation for its album release party, where the group performs with help from Lobo Marino, Soumya Chakraverty, Debu Nayak, Takunda M., and others. 7 p.m. $10. One dollar from every ticket sale will go St. Stephen’s program to feed the needy.
London’s deep house EDM duo, Eli and Fur, brings its hypnotic rhythms to U Street Music Hall with support from Shawn Q and Blinkhorn. 10 p.m. $10.
Head to The Midlands for a fusion of 70s-90s R&B, hip-hop, pop, and funk brought to you by Jarreau Williams. 21+ only. 6 p.m. FREE.
SATURDAY, MAY 6
2017 Funk Parade hits D.C. this Saturday, May 6th. Photo via Facebook.
Get your dancing shoes on, becauseFunk Parade 2017 hits the streets. This year’s festival will feature over 100 musicians on 20 different stages. The Day Fair goes from noon to 7 p.m., with the parade itself taking place from 3 to 4 p.m. The festivities continue into the wee hours as U Street venues host a number of events. For more information, full event schedule, and lineup, go to this year’s Festival event page on Facebook. We’ll also have a full preview up later this week.
Black Cat hosts Atlanta garage rock band Black Lips, with support from New York rockers Surfbort. 8 p.m. $16 in advance/$18 at the door.
D.C. locals The Walkaways bring their alternative country vibe to IOTA for their After the Fall album release party. Teddy Chipouras and South Rail support. 8:30 p.m. $12.
SUNDAY, MAY 7
Chillwave trio Tycho comes to 9:30 Club with Nitemoves. 7 p.m. $35.
Canadian rock band Bleeker comes to Rock and Roll Hotel, promoting its latest album Erase You.
Beware of Darkness and Badflower open. 7 p.m. $15 in advance/$18 at the door.
Phoenix-based singer-songstress Courtney Marie Andrews brings her tour to DC9. 8:30 p.m. $12 in advance/$14 at the door.
MONDAY, APRIL 8
Metalcore band Volumes comes to Songbyrd Music Hall on Monday, May 8th. Photo via Facebook.
Songbyrd Music House hosts Los Angeles based metalcore band Volumes as it prepares to release its new studio album, Different Animals. Three singles from the album have already been released, while the full album is out on June 9th. 7 p.m. $15 advance/$18 at the door.
Paul Cherry with Dwellingville, The Radiographers, and The Dune Flowers at Slash Run. 8 p.m. $5.
