April Music Round up
There’s some great live music this month happening in Washington, DC’s. Here’s some of the more interesting performances:
At the Birchmere, in suburban Arlington, VA, there’s jazz, country, a 1960s folk icon and a bit of comedy:
- Smooth jazz saxophonist Candy Dulfer brings her cool sounds to the Birch – Thursday, April 3, 2008 – $39.50
- Flamenco guitarist Otmar Leibert will play solo and host a conversation with the audience – Sunday, April 6 – $29.50
- Country music legend Roy Clark – Sunday April 20 – 45.00
- Jazz from The Rippingtons with Russ Freeman on Wednesday, April 23- $39.50
- 1960s era folk music icon Judy Collins – Friday. April. 25 – $49.50
- The always funny comedy of Paula Poundstone – Saturday, April 26 – $39.50
Judy Collins – “Both Sides Now“
The Birchmere
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305 (map it)
Over at the The State Theatre in Falls Church check out the classic reggae and a Led Zeppelin tribute band:
- Don’t let the “Pressure Drop” on your “Punky Reggae Party” with Toots and The Maytals – Thursday April 17 – $26.00
- The all-girl tribute band, Lez Zeppelin – Friday, April 18, 2008 – $16.00
State Theatre
220 Washington Street
Falls Church, VA
703-237-0300 (map it)
At Blues Alley in Georgetown:
- The classic big band sounds of The Duke Ellington Orchestra – 2 shows nightly, Friday, April 18 – Sunday, April 20 – $37.75
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC, 20007 (map it)
9:30 Club is hosing some fun and unique sounds, including:
- The BoDeans – Wednesday, April 2 – $25.00
- “Is She Really Going Out with Him?” Joe Jackson – Thursday, April 10 -$40.00
BoDeans – “She’s a Runaway”
9:30 Club
815 V Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-393-0930
At the Black Cat in DC’s U Street district:
- Chicago alternative rock band Urge Overkill. Their remake of the Neil Diamond’s hit “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” was featured in the hit movie Pulp Fiction – Sunday, April 27, $15.00
Black Cat
1811 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC (map it)
202-667-7960
A couple sets of brothers, plus more are playing at the Ram’s Head in Annapolis, MD:
- Alan Parsons Live Project, Tuesday, April 1 (two shows) – $79.50
Alan Parsons Project – Time Machine
The folksy sound of The Bacon Brothers (yes, actor Kevin and his brother Michael), Saturday, April 5 (three shows, including a 2 p.m. all ages show) – $49.50 - 1960s flashback counterculture comedy and folk duo, The Smothers Brothers, Monday, April 14 – Wednesday April 16 – $79.50 (retro is getting expensive)
- A personal favorite, virtuoso rumba flamenca guitarist Jesse Cook, Sunday, April 20 – $33.50
Jessie Cook – “Rattle and Burn”
Ram’s Head Tavern
33 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 (map it)
410-268-4545
Images – Flickr – Paula Poundstone – mjkmjk, Candy Dulfer – bartjanvanvugt, Bacon Brothers – Steve Lacey
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