AltFreq Weekend Planner (5/14/15-5/16/15)
–Written by Kevin Madert
It’s nearly impossible to keep track of all the events going on in the area, so we’re here to let you know what’s happening in live music over the next few days. Watch out on Sundays for our “Weekly Planner,” where we’ll cover the remaining four days of the week.
Thursday 5/14:
DC
Aaron Watson @ 930 Club – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) (SOLD OUT) Dear Jerry @ Merriweather Post Pavilion – Those of us who didn’t manage to grab tickets to the Grateful Dead’s final run in Chicago July 4 weekend (read: almost everyone) rejoiced when Dear Jerry was announced. About thirty seconds after tickets went on sale, 99 percent of us were once again left out. For the one percent who’s in (myself included) the show should be a talent-packed event in celebration of the music of Jerry Garcia. This one is way sold out; if you don’t have tickets, godspeed. (Info)
Penguin Prison (Live) @ U Street Music Hall – (Tickets / Info)
Nic Fanciulli @ Flash – (Tickets / Info)
Tommy Trash & Kill The Noise @ Ultrabar – (Tickets / Info)
Nightwish @ Fillmore Silver Spring – (Tickets/Info)
Broncho @ Black Cat – (Tickets / Info)
Beach Fossils @ Rock & Roll Hotel – (Tickets / Info)
The Thrillbillys @ Gypsy Sally’s – (Tickets / Info)
Baltimore
Amaranthe @ Rams Head Live – (Tickets / Info)
Rival Sons @ Baltimore– (Tickets / Info)
Bosley @ The 8×10 – (Tickets / Info)
Friday 5/15:
DC
Papadosio @ 930 Club – (Tickets / Info)
Black Eyed Susan Day Concert w/Gin Blossoms, Vertical Horizon & more @ Pimlico Racecourse– *Part of the Preakness Concert Series* (Tickets / Info)
Sam Prekop @ U Street Music Hall (EARLY SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) Justin Martin @ U Street Music Hall (LATE SHOW) – Putting together these weekend planners reminds me week in and week out how lucky we are in the DMV. Last Thursday, Dirtybird co-founder Claude VonStroke put on a tech house clinic at U Street Music Hall. This week, his other half will grace the very same DJ booth. Justin Martin’s performances are just as energetic and his song selection is similarly on point, so it’s essentially a no-brainer. This one is free for 21+ before 11PM, so show up early and get in free of charge. (Tickets / Info)
DJ Vibe & Sergio Santos @ Flash– (Tickets / Info)
Showtek @ Echostage – (Tickets / Info)
White Ford Bronco @ Howard Theatre – (Tickets / Info)
Newt Junior @ Black Cat – (Tickets / Info)
On The Bus @ Rock & Roll Hotel – (Tickets / Info)
Major & The Monbacks @ Gypsy Sally’s – *CD release concert* (Tickets / Info)
Mandolin Orange @ The Hamilton – (Tickets / Info)
Baltimore
Saxon @ Rams Head Live – (Tickets / Info)
The Werks @ Baltimore Soundstage – *Official Mad Tea Party Jam Pre-Tea Party* (Tickets / Info)
Imprint @ Torrent – *Pres. by Badass Raves* (Tickets/Info)
Ebb & Flow w/Turbosuit, Archnemesis & Space Jesus @ The Bambou – (Tickets / Info)
Lostly @ Malmaison – *Presented by Element Events* (Tickets / Info)
Saturday 5/16:
DC
Walk Off The Earth @ 930 Club – (Tickets / Info)
Preakness InfieldFest w/Armin Van Buuren, Childish Gambino & more – *Part of the Preakness Concert Series* (Tickets / Info)
Rev 909 w/Will Eastman & Ozker @ U Street Music Hall – *Daft Punk/French house tribute event* (Tickets / Info)
Focus w/Vril (Live) & Fabio Della Torre @ Flash – (Tickets / Info)
Lil’ Wayne @ Echostage – (Tickets / Info)
Spirit Animal @ Rock & Roll Hotel – (Tickets / Info)
Kung Fu @ Gypsy Sally’s – (Tickets / Info)
Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band @ The Hamilton – (Tickets / Info)
Broccoli Samurai & Deltanine @ Jammin’ Java (VA) (LATE SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
Blame Canada (Rush Tribute) @ Tally Ho Theatre (VA) – (Tickets/Info)
Baltimore
Ringside: An Evening With Jim Ross – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) Skism, Habstrakt, Laxx & Megalodon @ Baltimore Soundstage – Steez Promo’s dates at Baltimore’s Soundstage are always a guaranteed good time, and this Saturday is no different. Never Say Die boss Skism brings his deft vinyl skills to the tables alongside labelmates Habstrakt, Laxx, and Megalodon. Together, the foursome pack enough hard-hitting bass to satiate even the most diehard filth-seekers. (Tickets / Info)
Clutch & Mastadon @ Pier Six Pavilion – (Tickets / Info)
Roddy Radiation @ Metro Gallery – *Guitarist of The Specials* (Tickets / Info)