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At shows, always the more, the merrier -
better for the fans, the bands, and the venues.
The World Cup is taking over some venues (like Solace and Star Hill), but on Friday, we have Cracker at The State, and what seems like a fun and unique band at Lubber Run.
And we also have a packed Saturday with:
The Columbia Pike Blues Festival
Box Cartel at the Westover Beer Garden (I told my wife it was a religious experience)
The Silent Critics at The Renegage (stepping away from Solace to a bigger stage, this is my favorite local band with what I think is the best male vocalist around)
Tusk at The State (amazing Fleetwood Mac tribute with a lead singer that channels Stevie Nicks)
Friday (6/12)
ARLINGTON
The Renegade: Berlin Calling (9:30pm-1:30am; Alt Rock)
Lubber Run Concert Series: Dogo du Togo & The Alagaa Beat Band (8pm; Psychedelic rock/Afrobeat)
Westover Beer Garden: Don Zientara (6-9pm)
Solo artist at: Big Buns Ballston (5-7pm), Three Whistles (7-9pm)
FALLS CHURCH
The State Theater: Cracker (8:30pm; Alt-rock/Americana)
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack: Shartel and Hume Band (5:30pm; Classic Rock, Dance Variety)
JV’s Live Music Room: Jameson Green Band (8:30pm; Upbeat rock and roll)
TYSONS
Starr Hill: World Cup
Saturday (6/13)
ARLINGTON
The Renegade: The Silent Critics (9:30pm-1:30; Rock & Roll, with some country hits as well as pop and punk anthems)
Ballston Local: 2 Car Living Room (8:30-11pm; Classic Rock, Blues, Pop)
Westover Beer Garden: Box Cartel (5-9pm; original alternative country music with guitar driven roots-rock overtones)
Lubber Run Concert Series: Rumba Club (8pm; Blues/Jazz/Soul)
American Legion Post 149: Live Rock and Roll Music (7-10pm)
Three Whistles: Karafolke (8-10pm)
William Jeffreys: Too Extra (9:30pm; Current pop and classic rock covers; Female vocalists and Male keyboard/drum machine)
Solo artist at: William Jeffreys (6-9pm), Ragtime (9:30pm), Samuel Beckett’s (9pm)
FALLS CHURCH
The State Theater: Tusk(8:30pm; Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band)
Dogwood Tavern: Breonna Sharde & The Band (9:30pm; Eclectic covers)
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack: Relaxed Fit (5:30pm; Arlington Cover band)
JV’s Live Music Room: Wicked Jezabel (8:30pm; 70/80/90s dance)
TYSONS
Starr Hill: World Cup
Sunday (6/14)
ARLINGTON
Galaxy Hut: Cancelled
FALLS CHURCH
Clare and Don’s Beach Shack: Ramon & Kamaka (5:30; Uke and bassist duo singing Polynesian music)
JV’s Live Music Room: Robert Lighthouse (8:30pm; Variety Songs)
TYSONS
Starr Hill: World Cup
The SoundWave is for the fans, and by the fans. So if you have any ideas, requests, missing venues, bands to watch out for, etc, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks! - Matt
