TUESDAY, AUGUST 13
Led by sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson, Heart is responsible some of the most enduring rock anthems—and bona fide karaoke classics. “Bad Reputation” herself, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, also perform with Elle King opening. Merriweather Post Pavilion. 5:30 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $29.50+.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14
It’s been 50 years since the summer of Woodstock, and Santana’s still making musical magic. Earlier this year, the legend revisited African influences with his latest album, Africa Speaks. The Doobie Brothers open the show at Jiffy Lube Live. 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $35+.
As one-third of Mountain Man, Alexandra Sauser-Monnig makes sparse, intimate music with college collaborators Amelia Meath and Molly Sarlé. Under her debut as Daughter of Swords, Sauser-Monnig explores endings and escapes. She performs this week at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $12.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Earlier this year, the Jonas Brothers—that’s Joe, Kevin, and Nick—reunited for “Sucker,” the sibling boy band’s first single in six years, plus a documentary, Chasing Happiness, and an album, Happiness Begins. Bebe Rexha joins the boys at Capital One Arena. 7:30 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $39+.
For Emily Alone, the indie band Florist’s songwriter Emily Sprague recorded solo in Los Angeles; the result is a folk-inspired set of songs that chronicle her recovery after a near-death experience. Ami Dang and Luray open at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $12 advance/$15 day of show.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Sure, you could head to New York to see the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, but the Wolf Trap’s Filene Center is a little closer. Plus, Friday’s program led by the nine-time Grammy winner takes the band’s characteristic sound to a scenic outdoor setting. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $30+.
New Orleans born, New York based pianist-songwriter Erin Durant’s latest record was produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp malone. Fellow New York artist Joanna Sternberg and L.A.’s Jack Name open the show at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $10 advance/$12 day of show.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17
Travel back to the ‘90s with a double bill featuring Billy Corgan’s Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds (but definitely don’t bring up Liam if you go). Longrunning California rockers AFI also perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion. 5:30 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, accessible venue. $35+.
Leave your phone at home when The Raconteurs play The Anthem with Jacuzzi Boys. No, seriously—as you might expect from Jack White, phones will be locked up for the duration of the show. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, accessible venue. $65+.
Perhaps best known for the expressive fiddle expertise she’s brought to the 400 Unit and the Texas Playboys, Amanda Shires is a venerable solo artist in her own right, plus a poet with an MFA. Last year’s stellar To the Sunset expanded her sound while still centering her dynamic voice. The Hamilton. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $30+.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18
Earlier this year, Portland’s Summer Cannibals released the group’s fourth album, Can’t Tell Me No, an assured album that draws on the sound of ‘90s indie stalwarts with fierce honesty. Brooklyn’s Field Mouse and D.C.’s own Panini Girlfriend also perform at Comet Ping Pong. 9 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $12.
MONDAY, AUGUST 19
Formed in the San Juan scene and now based in Brooklyn, Balún’s 2018 LP Prisma Tropical perfected the genre they’ve termed dreambow, a neon-accented take on the dembow style. See them at Songbyrd downstairs. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, inaccessible space. $10 advance/$12 day of show.
