A DC Journey

Top Concerts for July/August 2026

Jack White (Photo Credit: David Swanson)

What concerts are you excited to attend over the next couple months? It better be a lot, because what else is there?

Do This: The Beast is Back! (10/10/26)

Are you ready?

Top Concerts for May/June 2026

Sting (Photo Credit: Steve Cerf) — Sting performs three nights at Wolf Trap! (Photo Credit: Steve Cerf)

What concerts are you excited about in May and June? If the answer is none, either you don’t like music or you haven’t looked yet.

Interview: The Joy Formidable @ Miracle Theatre (5/16/26)

The Joy Formidable (Photo courtesy of the artist)

Welsh rock band The Joy Formidable returns to DC after four years away, performing at the Miracle Theatre on May 16th.

Concert Review: Glen Hansard @ 9:30 Club (4/12/26)

Glen Hansard (Photo Credit: Kalpesh Lathigra)

Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard concluded his short run of North American shows in DC, performing for a healthy two hours at the 9:30 Club on April 12^th. Next he’ll be heading off for a longer European tour.

Concert Roundup: Best 15 Concerts of 2025

Phantogram killed at Fillmore Silver Spring on 2/4/25 (Photo Credit: Tim Saccenti)

In 2025, I witnessed 40 concerts (or 93 sets) across 17 local venues, including lots of local bands.

Top Concerts for March/April 2026

Hayley Williams performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring on April 15th! (Photo Credit: Zachary Gray)

What concerts are you excited about in March and April? So many to choose from, this should be a fun couple of months.

Eat This: Top Dishes on H Street NE in 2025

Some of the best things I ate on H Street NE last year.

Do This: Port City Celebrates 15 Years (2/7/26)

Wow, Port City Brewing Company is 15 years old!

Do This: Sierra Club’s Annual One Day Hike (5/2/26)

The 51st* annual Sierra Club One Day Hike (ODH) takes place on May 2nd! What say you?

Capital Bikeshare’s Bike Angels 2025 End of Year Report

What did the Capital Bikeshare (CaBi) Bike Angels do in 2025?

Top Concerts for January/February 2026

Margo Price (Photo Credit: Yana Yatsuk) — Margo Price performs at the 9:30 Club on 2/17 (Photo Credit: Yana Yatsuk)

What concerts are you excited about as we kick off this new year of 2026?

Concert Review: The Aces @ 9:30 Club (11/15/25)

“Where are my lesbians at? Where are my Latinas at?” – Cristal Ramirez

Top Concerts for November/December 2025

Of Monsters and Men (Photo courtesy of Red Light Management) — Of Monsters and Men come to The Anthem on 11/3! (Photo courtesy of Red Light Management)

What concerts are you excited about as we close out 2025?

Concert Review: Far Caspian @ Union Stage (10/3/25)

Far Caspian (Photo courtesy of Chromatic PR)

Far Caspian started the nine city US leg of their tour at Union Stage on October 3^rd, and by all indicators fans new and old had a good time.

Drink This: Snallygaster 2025 Beer Sheets (10/11/25)

Snallygaster 2025 is nearly here. Below are some highlights and links to the 2025 Snallygaster beer sheets.

Top Concerts for September/October 2025

Wolf Alice (Photo Credit: Harriet Bols) — Wolf Alice come to the 9:30 Club for two shows! (Photo Credit: Harriet Bols)

What concerts are you excited about this Fall?

Do This: Port to Port Beer Festival (8/16/25)

Beer!

Top Concerts for July/August 2025

Silversun Pickups return to the 9:30 Club on August 26th! (Photo from FB)

What concerts are you excited about in July and August?

Do This: Snallygaster 2025 (10/11/25)

Gojira and beer alert!