Imagine Dragons (@ Merriweather) you might actually think something ‘Radioactive’ was spilled on this record giving it super abilities, because damn, this band has exploded. Major radio love, a stellar debut, and sold out shows across America and we FINALLY have them. Let’s all rejoice, and also get on those tickets early! We don’t have to tell you how hot these tickets will be, right?

DJ Dredd (@ 9:30) we are seriously in love with all these dance parties that have been going down lately. DJ Dredd ups the ante by combining the holy pop trinity of Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince! Grab your friends, and let’s face it, a belt. We know that all asses shall be left on the dance floor that evening.

The White Mandingos (@ U Hall) Bad Brains’ Darryl Jenifer + Murs + Sacha Jekins are The White Mandingos. We probably don’t need to explain that this band is HEAVY (they say it themselves very frequently in their Facebook bio). Heavy themes, heavy tracks, and heavy on the talent. You don’t want to miss this.

The Killers (@ Merriweather) their last show at GMU Patriot Center sold out insanely fast, so naturally this Merriweather ticket is a hot one. Come see the glam, the drama, the anthemic rock soar throughout Symphony Woods this August

Alan Jackson  (@ Merriweather) the country musici staple is back, and prepared to bring his own brand of Summer fun to Columbia in September. Hits old and new, sentimental and fun loving, bring the whole family to enjoy Mr. Jackson’s large repertoire.

El-P & Killer Mike (@ 9:30)both hip hop acts highly buzzed about in their own right combine forces to take our stage. With Kool A.D. rounding out the bill, come see these acts before they are too big for the club to hold!

Jimmy Eat World (@ 9:30)is a show that always gets talked about. I mean, it’s been a good bit since we have had them and we still hear “THAT WAS THE BEST SHOW EVER” on a regular basis. The lesson here? Do not wait on these tickets and you can join the masses of happy faces screaming in our crowd.

Bosnian Rainbows (@ U Hall) If you aren’t familiar (or maybe aren’t obsessively following the offshots of The Mars Volta like we are), Omar Rodriguez-Lopez and Deantoni Parks formed on the heels of TMV’s decision to take a hiatus. Basically, this show is going to be completely kick ass. Don’t miss out.

Vans Warped Tour (@ Merriweather) the yearly festival brings the best of rock, punk, metal, hip-hop, and so much more. Take in the sounds and the sights (half pipes, vendor booths, last year’s massive slip n’ slide) for a day full of the best the classic brand has to offer.

New Order (@ Merriweather) post-punk legends are back and prepared to fill our pavilion with classics as well as new material from their latest album. Whether you have been a long-time fan or a new fan that never had the chance to see them live before, you don’t want to miss out on this unforgettable Summer show.

DJ Lil’e Dance Party (@ 9:30 Club) it’s always a battle royale when you bring DC’s DJ Lil’e to the tables. This time it’s of epic proportions. Who will win out in danceability/nostalgia/fun between Lady GaGa, Madonna, and your favorite classic boy bands? It’s going to be a tough call, but we think you (and your hips/dancing shoes) are up to the challenge.

Cute Is What We Aim For (@ 9:30 Club) the pop-punk boys from Buffalo are ready to bring a jolt of youthful energy and edge to our stage. Tongue in cheek lyrics, sly smiles, and big powerful chords are a perfect addition to our Summer schedule.

John Grant (@ U Hall) beloved as part of the Denver alt-rock outfit The Czars, but perhaps even more celebrated for his solo work. Prepare to get up close and personal with the singer songwriter in his intimate 9:30 Presents show at U Street Music Hall. 

Muse (@ Verizon Center) the rock powerhouses have returned to complete ma-ma-madness with a new album and hit single, and they’re ready to ignite the Verizon Center with the help of Cage The Elephant. If you remember their very sold out show at GMU Patriot Center a few years back, you know that these are not tickets to wait around on. Don’t miss an electrifying evening in the city with Muse in September!

The Bloody Beetroots the masked dance-punk master returns stateside to bring his brand of dark and edgy electronica to our dance floor. Are you ready?

Honor By August rock and roll born in the District and finally returning (it’s been too long!) to our stage for a Friday night performance that’s sure to be a party. Grab your friends, get your tickets, and celebrate on of the city’s great rock exports.

Blowoff if you don’t know by now, get wise. Prepare to get sweaty when Bob Mould and Richard Morel turn our club OUT for this month’s installment of the popular dance party.

City and Colour YES! The new track release had us super anxious for more, and thank the sweet heavens, we have a tour AND a 9:30 Club date! While his last show was a PACKED sold out house, Dallas didn’t fail to make the performance extremely intimate and moving. Don’t miss out this time!

JUST ANNOUNCED: Our shows on sale this week!

Fall Out Boy (@ GMU Patriot Center) their new single may be titled “The Phoenix,’ but we don’t think FOB ever were truly ever in the ashes. The band makes their triumphant return to Save Rock and Roll. with a 9:30 Club show that literally sold out in minutes, we’re thanking our lucky stars for what’s sure to be an explosive and energetic set at the GMU Patriot Center!

No Scrubs 90’s Dance Party (@ 9:30) ain’t no party like a Will Eastman & Brian Billion dance party! You were here for the sold out new addition, Hot In Herre, now let’s take it back to our 90’s roots for one of the most fun and sweaty nights dancing you’ll ever have on U Street! Always a sold out show, make sure you snag your tickets in advance!

Dandy Warhols (@ 9:30) Courtney Taylor-Taylor and crew return to our stage to celebrate their 13th anniversary with ‘13 Tales of Urban Bohemia.’ That’s a lot of 13, but we are still counting ourselves damn lucky to have this night on our schedule! (And seriously, could it be better timed with the recent Veronica Mars movie rustlings?)

moe. (@ 9:30) the jammy favorites are BACK and gracing us with an intimate club show amidst their summer festival/arena tour. Pinch yourself. THIS IS REAL. So bust out those loose flowy garments and comfy shoes and prepare to let it all hang out for these tunes this May!

Richard Cheese (@ 9:30) you haven’t heard “Get Down With The Sickness” until you have heard it from the sassy, ring-a-ding croon of Mr. Cheese, honestly. Grab your tickets, prepare for martinis, smoking jackets, and probably you losing a little of that martini out of your nose during this hilarious set.

OMD (@ 9:30) they’ve touched us once, and now they are back to touch us twice (oh we went there)! But in all seriousness, these new wave masters have stood the test of time by continuing to expand on their sound, while staying true to their danceable synth roots. And guess what? They’re bringing the new generation with them with an opening set from Diamond Rings. SOLD!

AM & Shawn Lee (@ U Hall) the latest release from the collaboration of multi-instrumentalist Shawn Lee and his band AM is titled Celestial Ecclectic, and thank goodness for that, because it’s quite hard to put your finger on exactly all of the elements the music encompasses. ESL darlings fuse soul, electro, pop, funk, jazz and about a million other genres into something truly beautiful live.

Selah Sue (@ U Hall) soulful and funky, this chick has major good vibes and a completely magnetic personality. The ‘Ragamuffin’ was even named one of Rolling Stone’s new faces of 2012. Not to shabby! Get your tickets to this show, we have a feeling it isn’t long before you are griping about sleeping on ticket to a sold out 9:30 Club show down the road.

Keith Urban (@ Merriweather) the pop country king known for his catchy melodies and heartfelt lyrics (and let’s face it - his good looks) is ready to take over Merriweather this Summer with the help of Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch! They aren’t calling it the Light The Fuse Tour for nothing!

Cut Copy (@ 9:30) ‘Lights & Music,’ sure, but also plenty of sweat, dancing and 80’s inspired dance-rock for an absolutely perfect Friday night in June. They sold out two shows last time they were here, so don’t sleep on this onsale!

Son Volt (@ 9:30) their latest album, Honky Tonk, released earlier this month has already been met with acclaim and excitement, and FINALLY we have a date to really send you all over the edge! Don’t miss Farrars alt-country crew when they cruise through the District!

Who’s Bad (@ 9:30) how do you cram the career of one of the most legendary pop-stars of all time into one night? We’re not sure how, but damn, Who’s Bad do it every time! Get your friends & your tickets to celebrate some of the greatest tunes of our time!

The Hush Sound & Hockey (@ U Hall) After a four year hiatus the Illinois indie-pop rockers are BACK and co-headlining with another group we have been dying to hear new music from, Hockey! Double up on incredibly fun and infectious tunes in the intimacy of U Street Music Hall.

JUST ANNOUNCED 3.18.13

Capital Jazz Fest (@ Merriweather) our yearly jazz music festival jam packed with talent, grooving music, and probably the best picnic setups you have ever seen at a festival. Get on these tickets early, they always leave us very quickly!

Phish (@ Merriweather) we missed them desperately last year, but be still our hearts, they have returned! And two nights? We are aflutter. We highly recommend doubling your dose for the full experience, but bottom line, you haven’t seen Phish until you have seen them in our setting.

Last Summer On Earth Tour (@ Merriweather) TRIPLE THREAT - Barenaked Ladies, the recently reunited Ben Folds Five, and longtime favorites Guster. If it is truly our last Summer on Earth, we can die happy.

Solange (@ 9:30) she’s been stunning crowds left and right since the release of her soulful album, and has made a quick return to DC for what is sure to be a very sold out, and completely amazing evening at our club. We could NOT be more thrilled. 

Junip (@ 9:30) the reunited band took our breath away with 2010’s field, and now you can get giddy all over again because not only are Jose Gonzalez, Elias Araya, and Tobias Winterkorn back with a new album this spring, we get to host them live for the pleasure of your earholes. Get. Pumped.

Glen Hansard (@ 9:30) you guys, what started as a crush has grown into a full blown love affair. One of the most stand up guys around, with some of the most touching and moving music to hear live, we are fully prepared for another sold out show that’s good for the soul.

Amadou & Mariam (@ 9:30) while getting wide acclaim and generating attraction more recently, this delightful couple has been crafting tunes spanning multiple genres, but always with a serious amount of heart. 

Charli XCX (@ U Hall) bad ass attitude, killer charisma, infectious beats, and a complete blast. Grab your friends, get decadent, and indulge in a night of pure electro-pop magic.

Morrissey  (@ The National Theatre) oh he’s back. After a completely stunning set at Strathmore, we are lucky enough to host Moz once again! Even better? It will be The National Theatre’s FIRST ever rock show in it’s 175 year history. If this wasn’t already a show to check off your bucket list, think again.

The Postal Service (@ Merriweather) the 10 year anniversary of the hugely successful and stunning, Give Up, The Postal Service are back and bringing along the lovely Jenny Lewis with them! Prepare to fall in love all over again on the 10th anniversary of an album that, let’s be real, was pretty important to a lot of us.

Kegs & Eggs 14 The yearly tradition from Elliot In The Morning that truly proves it’s always 5 o’clock somewhere. Hear sets from some of the station’s favorite bands (Dropkick Murphys, Carbon Leaf to name a few), and kick off your St. Patty’s day festivities!

The Dan Band The band that caused literally everyone you know to fall back in love with the dramatic magic that is “Total Eclipse of The Heart” and a genuinely hilarious (and sensual) performance every year. Can you take all the heat?

Robyn Hitchcock and The Venus 3 an album due out in March from Yep Roc, solid as hell band, support from Peter Buck. Seriously, what more do you want from us? Set that damn alarm and get your ticket!

Tomahawk boasting members from Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Fantomas, The Jesus Lizard and Helmet (DANG! Right?), this band has always been on the cutting edge of experimental hard-hitting rock music. Come see why they are a force to be reckoned with live!

Animal Collective we have graciously lent the magic and wonder of AC live to Merriweather for the past couple seasons, but baby, now they are back in our loving arms. Trippy visuals and sets, fun beats, plenty of dancing. We are already counting down.

Turquoise Jeep  (@ U Street Music Hall) for rhymes as catchy as they are hilarious, the comedic hip-hop group make their triumphant return to U Street Music Hall will certainly be a party you want to get in on.

Youngblood Hawke (@ U Street Music Hall) many of you left our sold out Passion Pit shows as new fans of this band, which is no surprise at all. Their upbeat anthemic indie pop certainly made us instant addicts, and we personally can’t wait to host their headlining gig at U Street Music Hall. Come see what all the fuss is about (SPOILER: it’s about a lot of great, fun music).

JUST ANNOUNCED 1.25.13

M3 Rock Festival bring on the hair, the shredding guitar solos, the blazing drum solos. Decadence. Glam. Metal. Two days of time travel on the Merriweather grounds! Are you ready? Single day tickets are on sale this week!

Preakness Infieldfest is Baltimores most massive party. A day at the races can usually be a snooze, but InfieldFest kicks formalities in the ass by bringing killer performers, the famous MUG Club deals (currently on 24 hour discount - GO GO GO!), outdoor volleyball, and general good times. Don’t miss out on the fun with club banger Pitbull bringing the head AND everyones favorite thrifty hip-hopper, Macklemore!

The National the unmistakable baritone of Matt Berninger has captured the hearts of many (including our President) and their beautiful melancholy tunes will make their triumphant return to Merriweather this summer with support from Dirty Projectors (remember how awesome those two sold out 9:30 shows were?). 

Of Monsters And Men this Icelandic folk troupe have managed to not only take the indie music world by storm, but also conquer the mainstream radio airwaves! A rare feat! Throw in the sparkly California rock charm of HAIM, and you have a beautiful evening ahead of you in Columbia, MD.

The Airborne Toxic Event because the drama, the beauty, the sing-alongs, the balcony climbing - you really expected one night to be enough? Good for you we planned, and added a SECOND night of TATE. Do yourself a favor and get on these tickets early this time, alright?

Chris Hardwick the hilarious nerd we all have loved for a longer time than we possibly want to own up to. His last show here with Nerdist sold out very fast, and we’re certain this will do the same. So grab yours early so you will be on the side of people laughing at the show, and not those crying outside because they didn’t get theirs fast enough!

Collie Buddz born in New Orleans, raised in Bermuda, burst onto the scene with his hit ‘Come Around,’ but he didn’t stop there. Collaborating with artists like Kid Cudi and consistently putting out reggae jams that will get any crowd grooving, the good people of All Good Presents are bringing him back to our stage to show you a good time. 

Belle and Sebastian the sensible and dreamy indie-poppers are back! We were already geeking over the Pitchfork doc they recently released, and after many record re-visits, we are appropriate amped to see them live!

BLOWOFF don’t know? Get wise. Men. Dancing. Beards. 10 glorious years. Enough said.

Father John Misty the sassiest frontman in recent memory (with one of the best damn records of 2012) has sashayed sweatily through various sold out DC shows, and we are so ready for him to spread his wings - or rather swivel his hips - on our stage. These tix will certainly go very fast.

The Constellations a little hip hop, a little rock and plenty of soul to go around. Come see the Atlanta collective take over U Street music hall with a foot stomping and hand clapping party that’s sure to leave you sore the next day!

Matt Costa the California singer-songwriter’s brand of shiny genre-bouncing tunes are quick to tug at the heartstrings, and after hearing new tracks from his latest self-titled release, we know his show will be no exception.

Oberhofer just listen to ‘Heart’ and you will be completely hooked. These tunes are so bright, so fun, listening to the whole album will give you a bare minimum of like 20 hooks stuck in your head. Top it all off with Brad’s INSANE energy live, it’s going to be one sweaty fun night at U Street Music Hall.