Brandi Carlile performs in D.C. this week.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11

Memphis band Nots recently released its third album, aptly titled 3. The guitar-and-synth noise rock band—now a trio—teams up with D.C.’s Olivia Neutron-John for a show at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $10 advance/$12 day of show.

Tim McGraw, above, and Jon Meacham headline a night of music in honor of their book “Songs of America.” Walt Disney Television / Flickr

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Longtime country singer Tim McGraw has joined forced with writer Jon Meacham for the book Songs of America, an exploration of the nation through music. The evening at the Anthem features a full-band performance from McGraw. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $55+.

On Sinkane’s latest album, Dépaysé, singer-songwriter Ahmed Gallab explores Sudan’s regime change and political upheaval with optimism and hope. Bassel & the Supernaturals open at U Street Music Hall. 6:30 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $17.


THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Evan Dando’s The Lemonheads became a definitive act of the college radio era; the group’s current iteration brings the recently-released recent Varshons 2 to 9:30 Club. The Replacements’ Tommy Stinson and the Restless Age open. 7 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $25.

Brandi Carlile performs in D.C. this week. Andy Witchger / Flickr

FRIDAY, JUNE 14

Brandi Carlile has been an Americana icon since her breakout hit “The Story,” but her Grammy appearance earlier this year and last year’s stellar By The Way, I Forgive You further elevated her star status. Lucius opens at Merriweather Post Pavilion. 5:30 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $46-$76.

First founded in Texas, Brooklyn’s Snarky Puppy make instrument funk-fusion jazz that’s exploratory and explosive. Soul-jazz performer José James opens the D.C. JazzFest evening show at the Anthem. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $49+.

Jon Batiste headlines a night at The Anthem this week. Hillel Steinberg / Flickr

SATURDAY, JUNE 15

From late night to waterfront: Jon Batiste, bandleader for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Stay Human headline an evening of music featuring Brass-A-Holics as part of D.C. JazzFest at the Anthem. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $49+.

Craig Finn, frontman of the longrunning Brooklyn band The Hold Steady, brings his recently-completed solo trilogy with backing band the Uptown Controllers to Rock & Roll Hotel. Long Island singer-songwriter Laura Stevenson opens. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $25 advance/$28 day of show.

D.C.’s own Priests celebrate the recent release of The Seduction of Kansas, the group’s follow-up to 2017’s Nothing Feels Natural, released on the band’s Sister Polygon Records. Fellow D.C. act Mock Identity kick off the night at 9:30 Club. 10 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $20.


SUNDAY, JUNE 16

Celebrate 15 years of D.C. JazzFest at the Kennedy Center. Great Masters of Jazz, a one-night-only program, hosted by Nick Cannon features Cassandra Wilson, the Roy Hargrove Big Band, Kenny Garrett and more. The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. All ages, venue accessible. $29-$59.


MONDAY, JUNE 17

It’s a triple bill at Songbyrd downstairs: Arizona quartet The Technicolors headline the evening, featuring sets from New Jersey alt-rock act Deal Casino and Philadelphia post-punk band Courier Club. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $12 advance/$15 day of show.

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