Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-09-22 19:30:00
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Jackopierce was formed by Jack O'Neill and Cary Pierce in their hometown of Dallas, TX, in 1988. Since then, Jackopierce toured the world, selling out venues everywhere it went, opening for the Dave Matthews Band, Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows, The Wallflowers, Vertical Horizon, Sheryl Crow and many others.
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-10-06 19:30:00
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Part folk diva, part beat poet, part jazzy funketeer, Erin McKeown is proficient on bass, piano, electric and acoustic guitars as well as banjo and mandolin.
Where: Laughing Lizard Lounge
Date: 2007-07-06 22:00:00
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Fistful of Fifties and The Rulers (Richmond, VA) at The Laughing Lizard Lounge.
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-09-04 19:30:00
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The Ditty Bops are Amanda Barrett and Abby Dewald, a pair of California artists who have bewitched LA's musical pleasure-seeking crowd with their pure-voiced harmonies, magnetic personalities, and brilliant strummin'n'fretting (Abby on guitar and Amanda on mandolin and dulcimer). The duo's self-titled debut was produced by Mitchell Froom (Suzanne Vega, Crowded House, Elvis Costello). (Source: Yahoo! Local)
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-09-21 19:30:00
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As one of the touchstone artists in the world of '80s pop, Thomas Dolby is best known for his 1982 synth pop hit 'She Blinded Me With Science.' He is also a successful session musician, music producer, inventor and entrepreneur, whose company Beatnik, Inc. created the polyphonic ringtone software used in over 100 million mobile telephones.
Where: Birchmere
Date: 2007-09-17 19:30:00
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Singer Nick Lowe has explored several genres in his recorded career over the years, from rock 'n' roll to country to folk tinged recordings. Lowe is best known for such tracks as 'Cruel To Be Kind,' 'Heart of the City'/'So it Goes' and 'The Sound of Breaking Glass.' Lowe has also produced albums for such artists as Elvis Costello, The Pretenders and John Hiatt to name a few. Ron Sexsmith maps the human heart with surgical skill and great compassion. He offers hard-earned pieces of wisdom, all set to strong yet gentle melodies and sung unaffectedly, with emotional eloquence and genuine soul.
Where: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
Date: 2007-10-07 10:00:00
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Celebrate Scottish culture with Scottish food, music and crafts.
Where: John Marshall Community Library
Date: 2008-02-12 10:30:00
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Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-05-23 19:30:00
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Watch the new guard of bluegrass taking the stage as Chris Thile's latest project, Punch Brothers, comes to town. Thile, an acclaimed mandolin player and member of Nickel Creek, is joined by bluegrass guitarist Chris Eldridge and Gabe Witcher on the fiddle.
Where: The Lyceum
Date: 2008-03-27 19:30:00
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The St. Charles String Quartet of Washington, DC performs with guest pianist, Andrew Dias. The program includes Haydn Quartet in D Op.20 No.4, Mendelssohn Canzonetta Op.12 and Dvorak Piano Quintet in A Op.81. The concert starts at 7:30pm and is free with donations accepted. Call Neil Puzon for more information at 240-416-3105.
Where: Martha Washington Community Library
Date: 2008-05-22 10:30:00
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Where: Birchmere
Date: 2008-05-06 19:30:00
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Detroit natives David Weiss (David Was) and Don Fagenson (Don Was), formed Was (Not Was) in 1980. The group features vocals by former O'Jays singer Harry Bowens and Sweet Pea Atkinson among others. Their hits include 'Spy in the House of Love' and 'Walk the Dinosaur.' A new two CD compilation of the group is set for release on Shout! Factory. Todd Snider's songs are often rich in wit, often hilarious, delivering clear critiques of society. Some are intimate ballads and some are good-natured romps celebrating life.
Where: Kingstowne Library
Date: 2008-05-07 10:15:00
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Improve your English language skills by participating in this conversation group.
Where: LUSH the club
Date: 2008-05-03 22:00:00
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G Squad & Official Grind Entertainment Presents... Birthday Bash at LUSH the club UNVA, Performing live and Target Squad's DJ Rob on the 1's & 2's Ladies 18+ | Gentlemen 21+ Ladies free before 11 PM
Where: ARTOMATIC
Date: 2008-06-13 22:00:00
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Pup Tent at ARTOMATIC on the ELECTRIC Stage at 10pm.