Live music at Clarendon Day

Every year in September Clarendon Day draws a huge crowd to the street festival featuring lots of food, shopping, activities and live music. This Saturday September 17 there will be a huge selection of live performances across four stages throughout the day, including local favorite Justin Trawick and many many more:


N. Highland Main Stage: 

• 11 am        Buster
• 12 pm        The Devolvers
• 1 pm          Justin Trawick and the Common Good
• 2 pm          Molly Venter & Goodnight Moonshine
• 3 pm          Soul Stew
• 4 pm         Starryville
• 5 pm          Lato

Clarendon Blvd Rock Stage:

• 11 am        ROAM – Rock of Ages Music
• 12 pm        ROAM – Rock of Ages Music
• 1 pm          ROAM – Rock of Ages Music
• 2 pm          Rachel B
• 3 pm          Judge Smith
• 4 pm          Sub-Radio

Chili Cookoff Stage: 

• 11am – 5pm    We are the 9

Central Park Family Stage: 

• 11 am       Caroline Ferrante and Friends
• 12 pm       Urban Kempo
• 1 pm          Addagio Ballet
• 2 pm          Nova Ballet
• 3 pm          Saffron Dance
• 4 pm          O’Neill-James Irish Dance

White Ford Bronco at Clarendon Grill

The best in local 90's music covers is hitting Clarendon Grill this Friday, September 9. One of my favorite bands White Ford Bronco will be headlining starting at 10pm with a $10 cover. It's no surprise they were named Best Local Cover Band in Washington City Paper earlier this year, as their energetic renditions of your favorite songs and Gretchen's vocals will make you an instant fan of theirs.

DC Statehood Concert at Black Cat

Friday August 26 the Black Cat in DC is hosting a huge show to benefit the cause of DC statehood. Today, DC is considered a district not a state, so capital citizens have a representative in Congress that can not vote. All proceeds of the night go to DCVote.org to fight taxation without representation.

At 9pm the massive show starts with over 70 musicians. Boat Burning headlines the night, as they are a DC based "maximal minimalism" ensemble known for powerful, evocative music. One of my favorites Joshua Palace is also playing. Another DC area native, Joshua's new sound is neo-noir electronic soul.

Party Like It's... at Whitlows

One of the best and most energetic local cover bands Party Like It's... is playing at Whitlows tonight, Saturday August 6. This seven member group plays fun covers of 80s, 90s and 2000s popular hits as well as a few original songs of there own. They go on stage around 10pm with a $5 cover.

Pokemon Meetup at Drafthouse

Come out to The Drafthouse, home of two Pokestops August 3rd from 5:30 to 9! While here we will have lures activated, random incense areas inside, Pokémon The First Movie playing, pizza and wing buffet, prizes and Poketrainers from around the area! Trainers get in for free and the buffet is just $10.

Ben's Chili Bowl Nationals Party

Ben’s Chili Bowl second location in Rosslyn is having a neighbor hood party today, Saturday July 30 from noon to 2pm outside their storefront. This family friendly event features games and prizes, along with the Natsmobile to give away baseball souvenirs.

Party Like It's... at Clarendon Grill

My favorite cover and high energy local band Party Like It's... is coming to Clarendon Grill this Thursday, July 21. This seven member group plays fun covers of 80s, 90s and 2000s popular hits as well as a few original songs of there own. You have to see their performances live to really appreciate how entertaining they are, especially with Cathy DiTiro's spot on vocals and Taylor Morden's super energetic trumpeting. Music starts at 9pm and there is no cover!

Julia Fanning at Iota

The incredible voice of Arlington local singer/songwriter Julia Fanning will be returning to Iota on Friday, July 8. She will be releasing her self-titled debut EP that day and joining her release party will be Erin and the Wildfire along with Lucas James Shaffer. Check out Julia's music video for her single "If I Had It All" as well. Music starts at 8:30 with a $12 cover.

Joshua Palace and Impuritan at Galaxy Hut

Joshua Palace is returning to Galaxy Hut on Monday, June 13 for his second show this year. The talented guitarist and vocalist has a powerful neo-noir electric sound and will be opening for Impuritan at 8:30pm. Impuritan is an experimental rock three-piece from San Francisco that has been playing for the past 5 years. The band just released “Everything Is Magick”, an eight-song alchemical mix of psychedelia, post-rock, space-rock, ambient noise, and surf.

Cover is $5 for both acts. Don't miss this musical Monday special with abstract sounds and thought provoking songs!

80s Party at A-Town

On Saturday June 4 A-Town in Ballston is throwing a 80s themed party. This no cover event starts at 10pm and features a DJ spinning the best of the 1980s. A $250 A-Town gift card will be awarded to the person with the best 80s costume and brunch for up to 10 people for the best dressed group! Bottle service and table reservations are available by calling 7035281110.