WASHINGTON – There is some fierce competition when it comes to this weekend’s top concerts – local bands, hard-touring favorites and classic acts are all hoping to draw their fans to the area’s best venues.
Read on for the highlights.
Friday
- The perform at . The band’s neo-bluegrass style is authentic, and their live performances are top-notch.
- Roots-rock vets are scheduled for an early show at the . The band’s latest album, “This Train,” features some of their strongest songs to date.
Listen to the title track from the latest Cowboy Mouth album below.
Saturday
- headlines the 2-year anniversary concert at the . Also performing: , , and .
- perform at the . The band has been touring since the ’80s, and their power-pop catalog remains as charming as ever.
- NRBQ performs at the .
Sunday
- performs at the . The legendary saxophonist has performed with the likes of James Brown and Prince.
- Songwriter performs at the . Snider’s on-stage storytelling is worth the price of admission alone.
- Modern rockabilly master perfoms at the .
Check out Reverend Horton Heat performing “Spend a Night in the Box” below.
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