Recommended DC: Concerts
Recommend is part of our name so it makes sense to recommend concerts. Since we launched two years ago we’ve been shining a light on worthwhile excursions, including shows. We’re streamlining things. So here’s our recommendations for concerts in Washington, D.C. We’re going with one show per day. While there is absolutely no shortage of quality live music opportunities, sometimes less is more.
Some of the shows are technically sold-out. But since the secondary ticket market exists, no show is ever truly sold-out.
May 8
Don Giovanni Records only releases good stuff.
May 9
Rosie Tucker at Comet Ping Pong
May 10
The Decembrists, Ratboys at The Anthem
This gets the pick because of the openers. Ratboys’ The Window was one of the best records of 2023.
May 11
Neil Young and Crazy Horse at Jiffy Lube Live
Um, Neil Young is back on Spotify?
May 12
May 13
Hot Water Music at Howard Theatre
May 14
Amon Amarth at Fillmore Silver Spring
May 15
May 16
Echo and the Bunnymen at 9:30 Club
May 17, 18
Mannequin Pussy at The Atlantis
May 19
Judas Priest at MGM National Harbor
May 20
serpentwithfeet at Union Stage
May 21
Mike is performing with the National Symphony Orchestra. I hope they play “Reagan.”
May 22
May 23, 24
May 25
May 26
Matthew Logan Vasques at DC9
The Delta Spirit frontman should please fans of The Delta Spirit. The solo stuff has a Desperacidos vibe too.
May 27
The Amity Affliction at Fillmore Silver Spring
May 28
Diljit Dodanjh at Capital One Arena
May 29
May 30
Jeff Goldblum at Lincoln Theatre
Did you know the guy trying to get you to rent an apartment has a band?
May 31
May 31, June 1
Bonnie Raitt at Warner Theatre
If you’re interested in what we’ve recommended in the past, check out the Recommended DC: Concerts Archive.
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