TUESDAY, JUNE 4
Los Angeles’ Local Natives released their debut album Gorilla Manor back in 2010. Since then, they’ve steadily released sunny afropop-influenced sounds. The group’s fourth record, Violet Street, was released in April. Sydney group Middle Kids opens at 9:30 Club, 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $36.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
Forged in D.C. in the 90’s, the longrunning fantasy-inspired stoner rock stars of Dead Meadow headline a night of psych sounds. L.A.’s Dommengang and Thin Wizard also perform. Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $16-$18.
Geographer, aka Mike Deni, uses electronic and acoustic tools to create soaring, synth-inflected arrangements. His latest release, New Jersey, pays tribute to his childhood and his home state. Manatee Commune opens. U Street Music Hall, 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $15.
See the National Symphony Orchestra in a totally different setting. Director Gianandrea Noseda presents selections from Antonín Dvořák’s “New World,” the Czech composer’s tribute to the origins of American music. The Anthem. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $15+.
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
Started in middle school as Cherry Bomb, L.A.-based group Hey Violet makes pop punk that leans into both electronic and alt-rock impulses. Rising pop aficionado Sage Charmaine, aka Sage, opens the night at Union Stage. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, accessible venue. $15 advance, $20 day of show.
New York hardcore act Sick of It All has been releasing wrecking, riotous music for 30 years. Last year, the group released its 12th record, Wake the Sleeping Dragon. Slapshot kicks off the show at Rock & Roll Hotel. 6:30 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. All ages, accessible venue. $20 advance, $22 day of show.
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
On Capacity, the sophomore album from Charly Bliss, the group depicts millennial angst with more polish and precision than ever before. Emily Reo opens the evening at U Street Music Hall, 6:30 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $16.
Gladys Knight and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds kick of the Capital Jazz Fest at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The event continues through the weekend featuring performances from Gregory Porter, India. Arie, and Brian McKnight. Additional jazz shows take place all over the D.C. area through June 16. Gates 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $59.50+.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Rooney—yes, the band you may remember from The O.C.—has been at it for two decades. Celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary at Union Stage. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, accessible venue. $20+.
Chicago musicians Clay Frankel of Twin Peaks and Chris Bailoni, aka Home-Sick, perform together as the synthpop duo Grapetooth. Last year, they released their eponymous debut LP together. Fellow Chicagoan James Swanberg opens. Songbyrd. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $15.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Raised in Paris, twins Lisa-Kaindé Diaz and Naomi Diaz comprise the duo Ibeyi. The artists draw from their Cuban and Yoruban roots to create powerful and percussive sounds. L.A. violinist Sudan Archives opens. 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $25.
MONDAY, JUNE 10
Washington state-based artist SYML, aka Brian Fennell, takes his name from the Welsh word for “simple,” an apt descriptor for his indie style. Arrive early for a set from Nashville’s Fleurie. Union Stage. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $17 advance, $20 day of show.
