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This Weekend’s Recommendations
Friday: Start at Westover Beer Garden with Soulfire, an Arlington favorite covering rock, soul and pop. Then head to Ballston Local for Not Ready 4 Monday, bringing high-energy alternative, indie, rock and pop anthems from the past four decades.
Saturday: Kick things off at The Stratford Garden with Justin Trawick and his lively blend of roots, folk and Americana. Then check out the new Solace Outpost Ballston for Where’s Bert Band, playing classic rock favorites starting at 8 PM.
Friday (10/23)
ARLINGTON
Westover Beer Garden: Soulfire (Danceable covers with jazz and rockabilly influences) 6–9 PM
Bronson Bierhall: Mike Nakamura (Rock / Blues / Pop) 8 PM
Ballston Local: Not Ready 4 Monday (Alternative, indie, rock and pop covers) 8:30–11 PM
Samuel Beckett’s: Rocky Guttmann (Acoustic rock and Irish favorites) 9–11:30 PM
Clarendon Ballroom: Wuki (Electronic dance music and genre-blending remixes; 21+) 9 PM
William Jeffrey’s Tavern: Miles Mount (Roots rock and alternative country) 9:30 PM–12:30 AM
Ragtime: Duck Chuck Goose (Acoustic rock, pop and alternative covers) 9:30 PM
The Renegade: Pop Rocks (Pop-punk tribute and covers) 10 PM–1:30 AM
FALLS CHURCH
JV’s Restaurant: Carol Gaylor & Teddy Feldman Duo, plus a guest Bee Charmer (Variety covers) 4 PM; Wildflower Revival (Tom Petty tribute) 8:30 PM
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack: Shartel & Hume (Acoustic classic rock and Americana covers) 5:30 PM
Godfrey’s: Stefan Schatz Trio (Jazz) 6–8 PM
Dogwood Tavern: Jason Hibler (Acoustic looping with rock, pop, blues and jazz-influenced covers) 9:30 PM
TYSONS
Capital One Hall: Toad the Wet Sprocket — Rings: The Acoustic Tour (Acoustic alternative rock) 7:30 PM; doors at 6:30 PM
Starr Hill Brewpub: Noise in the Basement (Alternative-rock party covers from the ’90s through today) 9 PM–12:30 AM
Ometeo: DJ Bizzy (Latin, funk, country, rock and soul DJ set) 9 PM
Saturday (10/24)
ARLINGTON
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: Mosaic International Showcase (International music and dance) 1–3 PM
Lee Center: Centennial Celebration (Live music and community activities; performers unannounced) 2:30–5 PM
Island Time Bar & Grill: Stephen Spano (Beatles favorites and singer-songwriter covers) 5–7 PM
Westover Beer Garden: Dollar Store Cowboys (Old-school country and country rock) 5–9 PM
Backyard Show (South Arlington): DEMZ (Acoustic rock, pop and folk classics; all welcome, bring a chair) 6–8 PM
Solace Outpost Ballston: Where’s Bert Band (Classic rock, funk, blues and jazz covers) 8 PM–Midnight
Samuel Beckett’s: Yasmin (Pop and singer-songwriter favorites) 9–11:30 PM
Clarendon Ballroom: Skybreak Saturdays (Local DJs playing electronic, house, hip-hop and R&B; 21+) 9 PM
William Jeffrey’s Tavern: Acoustic Aubrey (Acoustic covers) 9:30 PM
Ragtime: Brian Franke (Acoustic rock and pop covers) 9:30 PM
The Renegade: SuperNova (Classic favorites and modern hits) 10 PM–1:30 AM
FALLS CHURCH
The Stratford Garden: Justin Trawick (Americana, folk and roots) 5 PM
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack: Orange Line (Live band; genre unconfirmed) 5:30 PM
Godfrey’s: Vaughn Ambrose Jazz Duo (Saxophone-led jazz standards) 6–8 PM
Settle Down Easy Brewing: Born Cross-Eyed — Grateful Oktoberfest (Grateful Dead tribute and extended jams) 7–10 PM
JV’s Restaurant: Accidental Charm (Pop and classic rock covers) 4 PM; The Rockits (Motown, soul, disco, pop and classic-rock dance music) 8:30 PM
The State Theatre: Strange Souls (The Doors tribute and psychedelic rock) 8:30 PM
Dogwood Tavern: Bunny and the Space Dogs (Soulful blues-rock covers and originals) 9:30 PM
TYSONS
PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center: Scott Kurt Band — Fall Festival (Country and roots rock) Noon–4 PM (festival hours)
Starr Hill Brewpub: The Darts (Rock, pop and ’90s–2000s covers) 9 PM–12:30 AM
Sunday (10/25)
ARLINGTON
Metropolitan Park: Duck Chuck Goose Trio (Upbeat Acoustic Rock / Pop / Alternative Covers; MoCA Fall Family Day) 10 AM–1 PM.
FALLS CHURCH
JV’s Restaurant: Honky Tonk Casanovas (Country / Western Swing / Surf / Southern Soul) 4–7 PM.
TYSONS / McLEAN
Ometeo: Mariachi Oliveros DMV (Traditional Mexican Mariachi) Shortly after 11 AM; brunch begins at 11 AM.
Capital One Hall: Wyclef Jean with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (Hip-Hop / Reggae / R&B with Full Orchestra; celebrating The Carnival) 7 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
