TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
Philadelphia and Atlanta share the bill as Meek Mill & Future hit Jiffy Lube Live for their co-headlining Legendary Nights tour. Arrive early for performances from up-and-comers YG, Mustard, and Megan Thee Stallion. 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $35+.
Athens new wave icons the B-52s brings the group’s 40th anniversary tour to the Anthem. English electronic outfit Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark and the West Coast new wavers Berlin open the show. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $55+.
Earlier this year, L.A.’s Bleached released the group’s third power pop-punk album, Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough? Fellow Los Angelenos the Paranoyds also perform at U Street Music Hall. 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $20.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
The NSO Pops series continues with a collaboration between neo-soul Grammy winner Maxwell and the National Symphony Orchestra. Performances continue through Saturday with special meet and greet VIP packages available. The Kennedy Center Concert Hall. 8 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $39+.
Georgia native Brent Cobb dabbles in country funk on his latest LP, Providence Canyon, produced by his cousin, the storied Dave Cobb. Brooklyn Americana rockers the National Reserve open at Rock & Roll Hotel. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $18 advance/$20 day of show.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
On her most recent record, Loner, Caroline Rose applies her signature sarcasm and sense of humor to thorny subjects, all with pop polish. Fun-loving Philadelphia trio Great Time also performs at Union Stage. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $15.
The Tuareg guitar group Tinariwen has been performing and recording for decades; earlier this year, the collective released the reflective, aching album Amadjar. Multi-discipline artist Lonnie Holley opens the night at the Lincoln Theatre. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $35.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
In 2016 at just 12 years old, Grace VanderWaal won NBC’s America’s Got Talent; since then, she’s released her Columbia Records debut. She brings her Ur So Beautiful tour (and her ukulele) to the 9:30 Club with Patrick Martin. 7 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $30.
Perpetual slack-rocker Mac DeMarco caused a bit of confusion in some circles earlier this year with the release of Here Comes the Cowboy just one year after Mitski’s critically beloved Be the Cowboy. He headlines the Anthem on Friday with opening sets from Dustin Wong & Takako Minekawa. 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $44+.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
From his rise as de facto ringleader of Odd Future to his more personal approach on Flower Boy, Tyler, the Creator has evolved over the years. He brings songs from his 2019 album IGOR, plus sets from Jaden Smith and GoldLink, to Merriweather Post Pavilion this weekend. 5:30 p.m gates, 7 p.m. show. All ages, venue accessible. $29.50+.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
On her debut album, Lucid, NYU Tisch School grad Raveena explores the sonic palettes of both modern day R&B and her South Asian heritage. Rockland County singer-songwriter Dianna Lopez opens the night at U Street Music Hall. 7 p.m. All ages, venue accessible. $22.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Australian psych rock band Pond’s latest album, Tasmania, was produced by former member Kevin Parker, who now fronts Tame Impala. The Perth band in joined by Atlanta act the Muckers at Black Cat. 7:30 p.m. doors. All ages, venue accessible. $20.
