TUESDAY, JULY 9
Brooklyn band Cindy Cane calls its music the “soundtrack to a real life identity crisis. Led by Tom Lescovich, the group brings its genre-spanning self-proclaimed “vampire pop” sound to Songbyrd upstairs. 8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show. FREEAll ages, venue accessible.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10
Formerly known as Chet Faker, Melbourne-bred artist Nick Murphy released his second album, Run Fast Sleep Naked, earlier this spring. He’s joined by New York electro-duo Beacon at 9:30 Club. 7 p.m. doors. $36. All ages, venue accessible.
Ruen Brothers, the duo of real life brothers Henry and Rupert Stansall, channel the early days of rock and roll on their Rick Rubin-produced debut, All My Shades of Blue. D.C.’s own Drew Beckman & the Boundary Boys open at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $12 advance/$15 day of show. All ages, inaccessible space.
THURSDAY, JULY 11
Mr. 305—make that Mr. Worldwide—Pitbull has continued to churn out chart toppers with regularity since his 2004 debut. He’s also added the titles of entrepreneur, and for a short time, official tourism ambassador of the state of Florida, to his resume. Catch him at Merriweather Post Pavilion. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $55+. All ages, venue accessible.
FRIDAY, JULY 12
Yeasayer got its start during the indie blog days of the late 2000s. Known for its maximalist, exploratory sound, the band returned with Erotic Reruns earlier this year. Los Angeles band Steady Holiday, fronted by Andrea “Dre” Babinski, kicks off the show at 9:30 Club. 8 p.m. doors. $30. All ages, venue accessible.
Man, it’s a hot one this weekend as Rob Thomas, the voice of “Smooth” and former Matchbox Twenty frontman, brings his Chip Tooth Tour to the Anthem. Expect to hear songs from his 2005 album Something to Be as he’s joined by Abby Anderson. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $75+. All ages, venue accessible.
SATURDAY, JULY 13
The youngest son of Bob Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley collaborated with Nas on Distant Relatives. More recently, he was awarded the Grammy for Best Reggae Album for Stony Hill. Also on the bill at the Anthem: Sizzla, Spragga Benz and SEE-I of Thievery Corporation. 5:30 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. show. $55+. All ages, venue accessible.
SUNDAY, JULY 14
Rapper Nas reprises a performance of his iconic album Illmatic with the National Symphony Orchestra previously featured on PBS’ Great Performances for a 25th anniversary show at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Arrive early for a pre-performance discussion one hour before showtime. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $50+. All ages, venue accessible.
MONDAY, JULY 15
Beloved songwriter Bill Callahan recently released his first record in six years, Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest. North Carolina-based artist Jake Xerxes Fussell, a fellow singer-guitarist who draws on narrative and history, opens at the Miracle Theatre. 6 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show. $30. All ages, venue accessible.
Dance on the lawn “all night long” as Lionel Richie serenades at the Wolf Trap Filene Center. Expect to hear classics like “Dancing on the Ceiling,” “Endless Love” and “Hello” during the performance billed as “All the Hits,” 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $45. All ages, venue accessible.
Earlier this year, Michigan artist Stef Chura followed up her debut with Midnight, a dynamic yet accessible album produced by Car Seat Headrest’s Will Toledo. She’s joined by L.A.’s French Vanilla and D.C.’s Park Snakes at Comet Ping Pong. 9 p.m. doors. $12. All ages, venue accessible.
