TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
It’s been nearly three decades since Mary J. Blige released her debut, What’s the 411? See the legendary hip-hop-R&B artist perform at the Wolf Trap’s Filene Center. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $45+.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4
Of Monsters and Men’s “Little Talks” was everywhere in 2011; earlier this year, the Icelandic band returned with its third album, Fever Dream. Lower Dens opens at The Anthem. All ages, venue accessible. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $50+.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
From Troop Beverly Hills to fronting Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis has been a pop culture fixture for years. Expect a set of songs from this year’s On the Line and beyond with Watson Twins at The Anthem. All ages, venue accessible. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $40+.
Once the frontman of the Smiths, in recent years, Morrissey’s become something of a provocateur with some unfortunate views. But the show goes on as he performs with Interpol at Merriweather Post Pavilion. All ages, venue accessible. 6 p.m. gates, 7 p.m. show. $45+.
Grammy- and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson has stolen the show on stages large and small, from Broadway to film to American Idol. On Thursday, she performs with the National Symphony Orchestra, led by Thomas Wilkins. Wolf Trap Filene Center. All ages, venue accessible. 6:30 p.m. gates, 8 p.m. show. $45+.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
It’s a night of dueling electronic duos. New York duo Phantogram performs at The Anthem with Canadian pairing Bob Moses. The Anthem. All ages, venue accessible. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $40+.
Tuareg guitarist Mdou Moctar joins forces with Brazilian quartet Boogarins at the Black Cat. Washington, D.C.’s own post-punk-psych act Time Is Fire opens the show. All ages, venue accessible. 8 p.m. doors. $18 advance/$20 day of show.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Japanese experimental act Boris has been releasing exploratory sounds since 1992. The three-piece performs with New York’s Uniform at the Black Cat. All ages, venue accessible. 8 p.m. doors. $20.
Last year, Hatchie released a dreamy pop debut, Sugar & Spice. Earlier this summer, the Australian singer/songwriter followed that EP with the LP Keepsake. L.A.’s Orchin opens at DC9. All ages, inaccessible space. 8:30 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show. $15.
Just because Labor Day’s passed doesn’t mean summer country concert season is over just yet. Jason Aldean’s Ride All Night Tour rolls through Jiffy Lube Live. Kane Brown and Carly Pearce open the evening. All ages, venue accessible. 7:30 p.m. $59+.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
On his most recent release, 2018’s The Lillywhite Sessions, Ryley Walker covers a lost Dave Matthews Band album in full. But don’t be fooled: The Chicago artist makes his own complex guitar-forward singer-songwriter music, too. He’s joined by New York trio Wild Pink, led by songwriter John Ross, at Songbyrd downstairs. All ages, inaccessible space. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15.
It’s an ultimate indie rock double bill as Deerhunter and Dirty Projectors co-headline the 9:30 Club. While both veteran acts have recently released new records—Why Hasn’t Everything Already Disappeared? and Lamp Lit Prose, respectively—you should hear old favorites, too. All ages, venue accessible. 7 p.m. doors. $35.
There is only one Babymetal. The Japanese kawaii metal band will release a new album later this year; before that, see the group perform with Avatar at The Anthem. All ages, venue accessible. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $52+.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Alaskan singer-songwriter Quinn Christopherson went from NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest winner to touring with Lucy Dacus. See a solo set with opener Angelica Garcia at Songbyrd downstairs. All ages, inaccessible space. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. $15.
