AltFreq Weekend Planner (1/22-1/24)
–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 1/22:
DC
(SOLD OUT) Dr. Dog @ 930 Club – (Info)
Soy Sauce Sushi Party @ U Street Music Hall – (Tickets / Info)
Black Coffee @ Flash – (Tickets / Info)
Congorock @ Ultrabar – (Tickets / Info)
Ethan Spalding @ Rock & Roll Hotel – (Tickets / Info)
River Whyless @ Gypsy Sally’s – (Tickets / Info)
LNY TNZ @ Empire – (Tickets / Info)
Baltimore
(ALTFREQ PICK) Goldfish @ Rams Head Live – Dust off your dancing shoes, cuz whenever this South African electro-swing duo takes the stage you can bet it’s one hell of a party. Dominic Peters and David Poole utilize their prowess on various brass and bass instruments in combination with their electronic influences and South African heritage to craft a wholly unique blend of styles that translates beautifully into a live setting. There’s a reason they’ve opened for everyone from Fatboy Slim to Pete Tong; they’re real freaking good. (Tickets / Info)
August Burns Red @ Baltimore Soundstage – (Tickets / Info)
Nature Of The Beats @ Red Maple – *No Cover, 21+ show* (Info)
Bond & Bentley and Atlas Road Crew @ The 8×10 – (Tickets / Info)
Eric Schrader’s Musical Beat @ Metro Gallery – (Tickets / Info)
Friday 1/23:
DC
(SOLD OUT) Dr. Dog @ 930 Club – (Info)
Hamilton Leithauser @ U Street Music Hall (EARLY SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
Dennis Ferrer @ U Street Music Hall (LATE SHOW) – *Free before 12AM for 21+* (Tickets / Info)
Audiofly @ Flash – (Tickets / Info)
Bootsy Collins’ Rubber Band @ The Howard Theatre (EARLY SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
Juvenile @ The Howard Theatre (LATE SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) Wings Denied @ Black Cat – Astute fans of progressive metal should already be well aware of the wicked talent level the boys of Wings Denied possess. For those out of the loop, these strapping young lads hail from Washington, D.C. They released their debut, Mirrors For a Prince, back in the spring of 2014 to general acclaim from the metal world. Since then they’ve embarked on two tours, spreading their name and their tight, well-constructed tunes across the country. Tour #2 is coming to a close, and what better place to end it than their hometown? This could easily be the best show of the tour, and if Wings Denied follows the career trajectory in line with their abilities and appeal, it could be the last time you see them in such an intimate space. (Tickets / Info)
Black Clouds @ Rock & Roll Hotel – (Tickets / Info)
Miss Tess and the Talkbacks @ Gypsy Sally’s – (Tickets / Info)
Baltimore
A Night of Political-ish Comedy w/The Daily Show Writers @ Rams Head Live – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) Bass Nation 6 Year Anniversary Ft. Brillz & Getter @ Baltimore Soundstage – Ever-popular Steez Promo event series Bass Nation (formerly Dub Nation) is turning six years old, and as usual the company has pulled out the stops to bring the fans a rollicking, diverse celebration. Featuring the stylings of trap star Brillz, filthmaestro Getter, and future bass upstarts Kicks ‘n’ Licks, it’s a night with something for pretty much everyone in your crew. We’ll be there, and we hope to see you there too. (Tickets / Info)
Turquoise Jeep @ Ottobar – (Tickets / Info)
Saturday 1/24:
DC
Hot In Herre (2000s Dance Party) w/Will Eastman & Brian Billion @ 930 Club – (Tickets / Info)
(ALTFREQ PICK) Armin Van Buuren @ Echostage – For us, this is a no-brainer. One of the most prolific and respected names in trance music at one of the nation’s top-ranked clubs; what else can we say? (Tickets / Info)
Nick Hakim @ U Street Music Hall (EARLY SHOW) – (Tickets / Info)
Bliss w/Will Eastman, Jackson Ryland & Cosby @ U Street Music Hall (LATE SHOW) – *Free before 12AM for 21+* (Tickets / Info)
Broquade Showcase w/Anthea, Oshana (Live) @ Flash – *Free before 11PM* (Tickets / Info)
Several Species (The Pink Floyd Experience) @ Fillmore Silver Spring – (Tickets)
Better Off Dead @ Gypsy Sally’s – (Tickets / Info)
Flow Tribe @ The Hamilton – (Tickets / Info)
Baltimore
Jimmie’s Chicken Shack @ Rams Head Live – (Tickets / Info)
Cherub @ Baltimore Soundstage – (Tickets / Info)
Revive: A Community Gathering @ Vanity Room – *Free show, 21+* (Info)
(SOLD OUT) Parquet Courts @ Ottobar – (Info)