Paperhaus performs at Black Cat (photo via Facebook)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24
This summer, Beach Fossils returned with its first album in four years, Somersault, shaking off its lo-fi leanings and adding new layers to the mix. As the band hits the 9:30 Club, make sure to catch opener Snail Mail, the Baltimore band fronted by 18-year-old rock wunderkind Lindsey Jordan. Doors 10 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
Third Eye Blind celebrate 20 years of “Semi-Charmed Life,” “How’s It Going To Be,” and all the rest of the hits on its 1997 self-titled debut as the San Francisco survivors head to The Fillmore Silver Spring on its “Fall of the Summer Gods” tour. Doors 7 p.m. $45. All ages, accessible venue.
Pop-punk lifers The Smoking Popes play the Black Cat’s backstage with Chris Farren. Doors 7:30 p.m. $17/$20. All ages, accessible venue.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25
San Francisco producer Giraffage has been a big name in the chilled-out world of bedroom electro for much of the decade, but he just recently released his first album, Too Real. Catch him at U Street Music Hall with Rockville-raised DJ-producer Sweater Beats and newcomer Wingtip. Doors 10 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
Jam master Phil Lesh brings his Terrapin Family Band and a bunch of special guests—folk-rock fave Nicki Bluhm, pedal steel soul man Robert Randolph, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band—to The Anthem. Doors 6 p.m. $75-$95. All ages, accessible venue.
R&B veteran Brian McKnight brings his new album Genesis—and 25 years of hits—to The Birchmere (this is the second night of a two-night stand). Doors 7:30 p.m. $75. All ages, accessible venue.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26
On his debut album Good For You, Portland hip-hop upstart Aminé adds a pop-punk edge to his tales of losing and looking for love in all the wrong places. The “Caroline” rapper headlines The Howard Theatre with support from Chance the Rapper collaborator Towkio. Doors 7 p.m. $25-$60. All ages, accessible venue.
Artsy alt-pop singer-songwriter Lawrence Rothman enlisted some big indie rock names (Angel Olsen, Marissa Nadler, Kristin Kontrol) on his debut album The Book of Law, but will likely hold down the stage without them at DC9. Doors 8:30 p.m. $12. All ages, inaccessible venue.
Low-key EDM duo Louis the Child returns for the second night of a two-night stand at the 9:30 Club (Wednesday’s show is already sold-out) with support by contemporaries Opia and Win & Woo. Doors 7 p.m. $30. All ages, accessible venue.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
D.C. veterans Paperhaus commemorate the release of their immersive new album Are These The Questions That We Need To Ask? at the Black Cat with D.C. compatriots Go Cozy, Tony Kill, and DJ Alex DB. Doors 8 p.m. $12/$15. All ages, accessible venue.
Long-running, booty-shaking club night Tropixxx finds a new home at Songbyrd, where resident DJs The Clown Prince, Mathias, The Lothario, and Jackson Kachor will be joined by special guest Gun$ Garcia. Doors 10 p.m. FREE with RSVP. All ages, inaccessible venue.
Howard University alum and neo soul fave Eric Roberson headlines two nights at The Howard Theatre. Doors 6 p.m. $35-$70. All ages, accessible venue.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
After a decade-long hiatus, Death From Above (fka Death From Above 1979) returned in 2014 and hasn’t looked back, releasing a pair of dance-rock albums that didn’t miss a beat. Catch the duo and fellow Canadian band The Beaches at The Fillmore. Doors 7:30 p.m. $27.50. All ages, accessible venue.
Prog gods King Crimson kick off a weekend at the Lisner Auditorium. Doors 8 p.m. $65. All ages, accessible venue.
Start Halloween early with U HELL, U Street Music Hall’s annual Halloween dance party and costume contest. This year’s bill features electronica star Amtrac and club owner Will Eastman on the decks. FREE before 11 p.m. for 21+. Ages 18-20 by advance ticket only. Accessible venue.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29
On a break from fronting The Hold Steady, rock-and-roller Craig Finn tours in support of his third solo album, We All Want the Same Things, with backing band the Uptown Controllers and support by Weakerthans frontman John K. Samson at the Rock & Roll Hotel. Doors 7 p.m. $25. All ages, accessible venue.
Swedish singer LÉON is the latest entrant in a long list of Scandinavian pop stars. The up-and-comer visits U Hall alongside Long Island-born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Wrabel. Doors 7 p.m. $20. All ages, accessible venue.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30
“Sunny Came Home” singer Shawn Colvin celebrates the 20th anniversary of A Few Small Repairs across two nights at The Birchmere with opening act Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. Doors 7:30 p.m. $62.50. All ages, accessible venue.
Fugazi bassist Joe Lally, drone guitarist Insect Factory, and ambient duo Tristan Welch & Ron Oshima perform at Rhizome as part of Mutliflora Productions’ first annual DiY international music festival. Doors 8 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. All ages, inaccessible venue.
