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Kim Gordon leaves town: A road diary
Sonic Youth is done, the girl’s moved out, so Gordon rolled across America. Her iPhone took us with her.
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Rise of the female rock memoir
How Chrissie Hynde lost her band and Carrie Brownstein got outed, all in books that rock the bestseller list.
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Lil Durk is making a name for himself — and one you’ll remember
Young Chicago rapper comes to the 9:30 Club on Thursday.
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Nightlife Agenda: Labor Day Weekend gives you more time to party
Spend your long weekend at a pool party, dancing to a late-night DJ, skateboarding to a live band or celebrating Beyonce’s birthday.
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Pianos that strike a chord with adherents
Here’s a rundown of some of the industry’s leading instruments.
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The piano: Keys of the future
The piano landscape is more varied than Steinway would have us think — but can it sustain its dominance?
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Sheer Mag built this city on rock-and-roll
The Philadelphia quintet rolls into DC9 on Thursday.
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Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde: No regrets about rape comments
Singer and songwriter talks about her memoir — of drugs, darkness and survival.
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Modest Mouse returns to the road
New record, “Strangers to Ourselves,” is the band’s first in eight years.
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After ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ can the Weeknd get any higher?
The feel-good song of the summer is actually about feeling nothing at all.
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Going Out Guide, Sept. 3-9, 2015
Motown music concert; Kite day; Metal fringe workshop; Indian Head 100; and Doggie dive-in.
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A dozen events on September 12 offer something for everyone
One of the summer’s busiest days comes right at the end: a dozen events include festivals, concerts and a local state fair.
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In its third home, Trillectro festival finds its strongest beat yet
During the day, mosh pits emerged; later, Chance the Rapper moved the crowd like a latter-day James Brown.
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Reunited Arcangel and De La Ghetto spice up reggaeton, but sizzle’s missing
The duo did individual sets and battle-style songs at CocoCabana to save the genre — and signal solo careers.
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The month’s best music: Royal Headache, Destroyer, James Brandon Lewis and more
A ranked selection of notable new recordings we heard in August.
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Toots Thielemans: A harmonica titan looks back on a stellar career
His performing career may be over at 93, but the Belgian-born jazz giant is still a towering figure in the music.
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Trillectro seeks to keep its ultra-cool vibe in a new venue
Can the hyper-urban music festival maintain its edge as it moves out to the suburbs of Maryland?
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In reggae’s second generation
Stephen and Damian Marley, sons of the legendary Bob Marley, are interviewed before Wolf Trap appearance.
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Something to dance to: All Cows Eat Grass and George 2.0
Janelle Monae’s DJ is coming to town, and he’s bringing a futuristic musical collective with a pastoral name.
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How to make friends (with Drake) and influence people — Meet Babeo Baggins of Barf Troop
Leader of the Tumblr-born rap group is the face of a new kind of fame.
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Fifth Harmony: Sleek, slick and relatable
The moment’s favorite girl group had the tween fans shrieking through a concert at the Warner Theatre.
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Jazz guitarist Mike Stern is leaning toward the blues
Accomplished musician will perform with his own band at Blues Alley this weekend.
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Luke James is taking his own path to the top
R&B artist brings his soulful voice to the Birchmere.
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An emotionally charged performance from Kamasi Washington
He seemed to know right away what was needed after another day of tragedy in America.
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Bringing back the sounds of old Cuba
Buena Vista Social Club on “Adios Tour” with remaining original members and special guests.
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Mr. Scarface goes to Washington
The pioneering Houston rapper and Geto Boys founder performs at the Howard Theatre with Backyard Band.
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Going Out Guide, Aug. 27-Sept. 2, 2015
Country Life Outdoors Festival, “Chocolate Covered Rocky Horror,” and Trillectro music festival.
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Organist Brink Bush brings out the best of Bach
The performance was part of the Church of Epiphany’s Tuesday concert series.
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Some things can only be said in a tragic Mexican corrido — and here’s your chance
The American Folklife Center is presenting a workshop on how to write a Mexican corrido, or tragic ballad.
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Earl Sweatshirt shows off both sides of his personality at Fillmore
Rapper tackles serious issues while squeezing in moments of fun during concert.
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Even if One Direction does take a ‘hiatus,’ the group had a more spectacular run than anyone expected
No matter what comes next, the hugely popular boy band has cemented a place in music history.
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Glimmerglass season shines with vibrant vocal performances
Festival’s 40th season offers inspired versions of “Macbeth,” “Candide” and “Cato in Utica.”
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In life’s coda, master composer George Walker has a symphony in mind
At 93, Walker, the first African American to win a Pulitzer Prize for composition, is still working.
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A gritty Chris Stapleton delivers the whiskey-soaked goods
After years as a respected songwriter, the former SteelDrivers member wows at the Birchmere Flex Stage.
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Stephen Hough twists the kaleidoscope of Edvard Grieg’s moods
Stephen Hough unearths Grieg’s little gems in ‘Lyric Pieces’; a young, fresh take on the harpsichord.
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A singer’s pride in Africa
Rafiya’s worldwide experiences are reflected in her music, which she’ll perform at the Kennedy Center.
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California dreaming with Kamasi Washington’s ‘Epic’ sound
Jazz, pop and hip-hop musician finds deep space on his most recent album, “The Epic.”
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Fifth Harmony knows who’s ‘Bo$$’
Girl group brings its energetic act to the Warner Theatre on Wednesday.
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British house producer Leon Vynehall got it all on tape
He’ll spin songs from “Music For the Uninvited” and more Saturday night at Flash.
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From ‘Jessie’ to ‘Ricki,’ Rick Springfield keeps it fresh
Now playing a die-hard rocker on screen with Meryl Streep, Springfield brings his real band to Annapolis.
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Going Out Guide, Aug. 20-26, 2015
Outdoor concerts by Sound Proof Band, Split 2nd Band, Rocknocerus, and Lynn Hollyfield.
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Bob Johnston, music producer of Dylan and Cash, dies at 83
He oversaw landmark recordings such as Bob Dylan’s “Blonde on Blonde” and Johnny Cash’s “At Folsom Prison.”
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Santa Fe Opera breathes new life into epic Civil War tale ‘Cold Mountain’
The stunning set and world-class cast create adventure, romance and pathos in a vibrant musical idiom.
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At Nats Park, Zac Brown’s multiple musical personalities on display
As on the new CD he was supporting, the country singer hopped around styles. And the D.C. crowd loved it.
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Ukulele fans, unite!
Strum along to Strathmore’s annual outdoor Uke Fest, now entering its seventh year.
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Beef jerky: Listening to Drake and Meek Mill after the smoke clears
The rap feud entertained us for a couple of weeks, but the songs are already forgotten.
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Bruce Hampton gets the band back together, but for how long?
Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit tour hits Howard Theatre on Friday.
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Jorma Kaukonen is still keeping things interesting
Former Triumphs, Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist goes solo at Rams Head On Stage.
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‘Written on Skin’ brings theater to opera stage
The George Benjamin work is received in New York with ovations at its U.S. stage premiere.
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Strings Avenue Trio provides midday pick-me-up
The performance at the Church of the Epiphany had its problems but was respectable overall.
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J. Cole takes a somewhat tedious trip all the way through ‘Forest Hills Drive’
Performing his recent album in its entirety didn’t make for the most engaging concert.
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At EagleBank Arena, still swooning for Chayanne
The strutting Puerto Rican star, 47, captivates multiple generations, singing his greatest hits.
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Young people, grown-up voices: ‘Butterfly’ at Wolf Trap
Puccini’s classic at the Filene Center caps an ambitious, successful season for the opera company.
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Billy Sherrill, influential country music producer, dies at 78
Mr. Sherrill helped create crossover hits for Tammy Wynette, Charlie Rich and George Rich.
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CD review: ‘Concord’ Sonata by pianist Alexei Lubimov
Listening to Alexei Lubimov play “Concord,” you’re left wondering why it isn’t heard more often.
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Charlotte Holloman, concert singer and voice teacher, dies at 93
Mrs. Holloman was part of a wave of African-American singers who began to appear on prominent stages after World War II.
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Banditos embraces the look and owns the sound
Banditos bring their no-nonsense Southern rock sound to Gypsy Sally’s on Thursday.
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Missing for 35 years, the stunning discovery of a stolen Stradivarius
The late Roman Totenberg’s violin, worth millions, is found and presented to his three daughters.
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After 35 years, a stolen Stradivarius finds its way home
Roman Totenberg’s beloved violin disappeared in 1980, and the person he suspected was, in fact, the thief.
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Thurston Moore, a traveling alternative music time machine
New album, “The Best Day,” finds former Sonic Youth frontman collaborating and experimenting.
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Soulful Matthew E. White pulls you in with the music
Touring with his second solo album, “Fresh Blood,” White hits DC Nine on Saturday.
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Going Out Guide, Aug. 6-12, 2015
Marcus Johnson, crab feast, “High School Musical,” and Irish jam session.
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Sam Post’s confident — yet equally sensitive — take on Bach’s ‘Goldberg’
His performance of the 15th variation was the high point during Tuesday’s set at the Church of the Epiphany.
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Buddy Emmons, innovator on pedal steel guitar, dies at 78
He toured with country stars, branched out into jazz and designed his own instruments.
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From Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, classics, with a bit of cheekiness
The iconic singer and the pop diva delivered a night of captivating crooning at the Kennedy Center.
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Roy Haynes dips into his fountain of youth at Blues Alley
The jazz drummer, 90, who still merits the name “Snap Crackle,” was the dominant force of a younger quartet.
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Taking Philip Glass to a place he need not go
New recordings from Bruce Brubaker, Bryce Dessner, László Dobszay and Louis Lortie.
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Energetic, expressive BSO performance at Strathmore
The Baltimore Symphony Orchestra performed two perennial favorites Thursday evening.
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Trillectro, Girlpool and more top concerts for the dog days of summer
Summer stretches a little bit longer and the shows get a lot better in August.
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Green Velvet’s sound is still percolating
More than two decades after brewing up his catchy club hit, Curtis Alan Jones — a.k.a. Green Velvet — is still bringing the heat.
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Jill Scott’s ‘Woman’ sustains her celebration of feminine strength
At a Wednesday night show near the District, she banished the controversy of her former support for Bill Cosby.
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Faith No More’s second act rolls into Merriweather Post Pavilion
Twenty-six years after releasing the breakthrough “The Real Thing,” metal band is touring on a new album.
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Here’s why Luke Bryan can’t top Sam Hunt’s party next door
This summer, Nashville stars Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt are throwing two very different kinds of ragers.
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Brandon Flowers: A Killer incriminates himself at Echostage
His show has the feel of ’80s power-balladeering and false modesty.
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On his 90th birthday tour, legendary Roy Haynes is still drumming
Gifted performer brings his ensemble to Blues Alley.
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How a violin helped me find my voice
At school she was quiet, uncertain. Then a new violin changed all of that.
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Everett ‘Vic’ Firth, percussionist who manufactured drumsticks, dies at 85
A longtime timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, he founded the Vic Firth drumstick company.
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Going Out Guide, July 30-Aug. 5, 2015
”Tapped,” Kids Playwriting Festival, Legends & Heavy Hitters of Soul, and “Sneetches”.
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The month’s best music: Ashley Monroe, Future, Demi Lovato and more
A ranked selection of notable new recordings we heard in July.
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Howard Rumsey, bass player who built a center of West Coast jazz, dies at 97
The Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach, Calif., became a showplace for established musicians.
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Wayne Carson, songwriter who penned the ballad ‘Always on My Mind,’ dies at 72
“Always on My Mind” was one of Willie Nelson’s most enduring hits and was recorded by Elvis Presley, among other artists.
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Washington International Piano Festival opens
Russian pianist displays affinity for Scriabin.
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Wolf Trap Opera brings back alumni for big-gun ‘Aida’
Strong, if slightly phlegmatic Verdi singing speaks well of the company’s preparation.
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A joyful evening of Wagner and Mahler from young maestros
It was the final concert of the National Symphony’s Summer Music Institute Orchestra at the Kennedy Center.
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BSO skillfully illuminates familiar terrain of Vivaldi, Handel and Bach
Concertmaster Jonathan Carney led the way as the orchestra showed its mastery of “Four Seasons.”
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Jazzed up about music education, Marsalis comes to Castleton
Wynton Marsalis launches a two-week summer academy at the Castleton Festival.
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Free tonight: Reggae Night at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Monsoon and S.T.O.R.M. Reggae Band headlines tonight’s show at the Carter Barron Amphitheatre.
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Florida Georgia Line at center of ‘bro country’ helped change country music. What do they say to people who wish they didn’t?
While it’s pretty great to be one of the most successful acts in Nashville, it’s also a contentious time thanks to the ‘bro country’ backlash.
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Nicki Minaj stays quiet on controversy, lets performance speak for itself
The rapper, who had expressed frustration about an MTV award snub, dazzles at Jiffy Lube Live.
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Skepta’s prime-time grime
The British rapper never left the scene. In fact, he has only gotten better. See for yourself at U Street Music Hall.
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My Morning Jacket continues to evolve and defy genre
Louisville band hits Merriweather Post Pavilion on Sunday with special guest Jason Isbell as the opener.
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Mayhem Festival goes heavy metal with a mix of new and old hardcore
Slayer and King Diamond share the stage with newcomers the Devil Wears Prada and Whitechapel.
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Who does T-Pain think he is?
And is his version of “Classic Man” the song of the summer?
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Perry ‘Buddy’ Buie, songwriter and producer, dies at 74
Mr. Buie helped form the Atlanta Rhythm Section band and wrote hit songs in the 1960s for the Classics IV.
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Two Washington women reconnect with old-time roots music
The Bumper Jacksons and the Junior League Band bring a touch of tradition to the Birchmere Saturday.
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Reconnecting with old-time roots music
The Bumper Jacksons and the Junior League Band bring a touch of tradition to the Birchmere Saturday.
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A Monsoon hits Carter Barron Amphitheatre on Reggae Night
Going Out Guide concert features the ambitious Monsoon and S.T.O.R.M. as the headliner.
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The Richard Smallwood you know: 4 Doves, 10 Stellars, 8 Grammy noms
The Richard Smallwood you don’t know: Through all his singing for God, he has suffered depression.
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Musician Christylez Bacon stays ahead of the beat
The hip-hop artist on his soft spot for country music and the art of standing out.
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Shania Twain goes big and bigger at Verizon Center
The most successful female country singer ever basks in the bombast on her latest tour.
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