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Thursday (10/8)
ARLINGTON
NaLa Noches at Met Park: Monte Cimarrón (Traditional Cuban Music and Salsa), with dance lessons during the set break, 5–7 PM
O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub: Britton James (Acoustic Pop and Rock Favorites), 9–11:55 PM
Rocklands Arlington: Ladywood (Acoustic trio; classic rock, alt-country & pop covers) 5:30–7:30 PM. Benefit for PathForward. Tickets
Samuel Beckett’s: Lenny Burridge (Rock, Folk, Irish Favorites and Blues), 9–11:30 PM
FALLS CHURCH
JV’s Restaurant: Sol Roots (Funk, Soul and Reggae), 8 PM
TYSONS / McLEAN
Starr Hill Tysons — Biergarten at The Perch: Free Flowing Musical Experience (Acoustic Jam Band blending Rock, Folk, Country, Blues and Jazz), 5–8:30 PM
Friday (10/9)
ARLINGTON
Bronson Bierhall: Josh Knapp (Acoustic Music), 8 PM
The Renegade: Collective (Energetic Covers Across the Decades), 8–11:30 PM
Ballston Local: Good for Sunday (Classic and Alternative Rock and Blues), 8:30–11 PM
Samuel Beckett’s: Eddie Pasa (Live Music), 9–11:30 PM
Ragtime: Rob Hornfeck (Acoustic Favorites and Originals), 9:30 PM
Westover Beer Garden: Reliable Trio (Instrumental Jazz, Soul, Latin and Funk), 6-9 PM
FALLS CHURCH
JV’s Restaurant: Kate & Logan Duo (Americana and Variety), 4 PM; Dead Fish (Grateful Dead and Other Favorites), 8:30 PM
Godfrey’s Bakery Café: Stefan Schatz Trio (Jazz), 6–8 PM
West Falls — Commons Park: Joshua Walker (Guitarist, Composer), 6–9 PM
Dogwood Tavern: Adam Forbes (Guitarist and Singer-Songwriter), 9:30 PM
TYSONS
Starr Hill Biergarten: The “V” (Veteran-Inspired Rock Covers), 6:30–10 PM
Capital One Hall: Arash (Persian Pop, Dance and R&B), 9 PM; doors 8 PM
Starr Hill Brewpub: DJ Antonio Ernesto (House, Top 40, Hip-Hop and Latin), 9 PM–12:30 AM
Saturday (10/10)
ARLINGTON
Penrose Square — Pike Fest: Chicha Morada (Psychedelic cumbia), The Dulcetones (Acoustic pop, rock, jazz & folk), and Pocket Threes (Rock, country & disco covers) 12–6 PM
Marymount University Ballston Center: Arlingtones & Quartets (A Cappella Barbershop Harmonies / Musical Comedy) 2:30 PM
Three Whistles: Trey Lindsley (Acoustic Originals & Covers / Folk & Funk Influences) 8–10 PM
Ballston Local: The Mercy Alliance (Melodic Original Rock Trio) 8:30–11 PM
Samuel Beckett’s: Yasmin (Singer-Songwriter / Jazz & Pop) 9–11:30 PM
Ragtime: Wayne Snow (Solo) 9:30 PM
The Renegade: LUSH (DMV Cover Band / Familiar Favorites) 10 PM–1:30 AM
Westover Beer Garden: Metro 5 (Jazz) 5-9 PM
FALLS CHURCH
Cherry Hill Park — Farm Day: Celtic Underground DC (Irish Folk / Pub Singalongs / Americana) Listed start 10 AM; festival 10 AM–3 PM
JV’s Restaurant: Flower Power Happy Hour Band (1960s British Invasion Favorites) 4 PM; Chapter 11 (Alternative Pop / Rock / Dance Favorites) 8:30 PM
Godfrey’s Bakery & Café: Dave Manley Soulful Duo (Jazz / Soul Guitar & Vocals) 6–8 PM
The Stratford Garden: Ty Braddock & The Loyal Inmates (Honky Tonk) 6:30–9:30 PM
The State Theatre: The Warped Tour Band (2000s Emo / Pop-Punk Tribute) 8
Solace Outpost Falls Church: The Rockits (Rock & pop covers) 8-11 PM
Dogwood Tavern: Charlie Gray (Solo looper) 9:30 PM
TYSONS
Starr Hill Biergarten: Römper Rüme (Rock Favorites / Playful Stage Presence) 6:30–10 PM
Starr Hill Brewpub: Practically Einstein (Retro-Rock Originals / Eclectic Covers) 9 PM–12:30 AM
Sunday (10/11)
ARLINGTON
Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City: DragonSong (World Fusion; at Fierce Fusion Fest) 6 PM
FALLS CHURCH
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack: Nicole Belanus with Mike P. Ryan (Soul, folk & rock; album fundraiser) 6–8 PM
JV’s Restaurant: Phil Gates (Blues, rock & funk) 8:30 PM
TYSONS / McLEAN
Capital One Hall — The Vault: Virginia Chamber Orchestra with Ying Fu (Classical; Rossini & Mendelssohn) 4 PM; doors 3 PM
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
