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This Weekend’s Recommendations
Halloweekend! It is the last weekend of the season for the Westover Beer Garden, so consider checking out Pete Erickson and Six Feet Part (including yours truly) playing Alt-rock faves and halloween-themed covers on a beautiful Friday evening. Afterwards, Doc Holiday at Ballston Local is always a good time.
Friday (10/30)
ARLINGTON
Yorktown High School Auditorium: Yorktown High School Orchestra — Symphony Spooktacular (Halloween favorites and spooky classical music; costumes encouraged) 5 PM & 6:30 PM
Westover Beer Garden: Pete Erickson & Six Feet Apart (Alt-rock and Halloween-themed song) 6–9 PM
Bronson Bierhall: Anthony Hurley (classic rock, ’90s rock, country and pop covers, plus originals) 8 PM
Three Whistles: Steven Gellman (Americana and folk-rock originals, with storytelling) 8–10 PM
Ballston Local: Doc Holliday (rock) 8:30–11 PM
Samuel Beckett’s: Jon G (acoustic covers spanning classic and current radio hits) 9–11:30 PM
Clarendon Ballroom: James Kennedy (house DJ; Halloween takeover, 21+) 9 PM–2 AM
William Jeffrey’s Tavern: Chris Timbers (soulful rock, blues and country influences) 9:30 PM–12:30 AM
Ireland’s Four Courts: Ken Wenzel (roots rock with country and jazz influences) 9:30 PM
The Renegade: The Darts (high-energy rock, pop, country and ’90s–2000s covers) 10 PM–1:30 AM
Ragtime: Secondhand Chaos Duo (pop, punk and rock covers) 9:30 PM–12:30 AM
BOE: Haunted Rodeo Halloween kickoff (advertised live music and DJs; performers and time unconfirmed).
FALLS CHURCH
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack: Pet Names (acoustic duo performing spooky covers and originals) 5:30–8:30 PM
Godfrey’s Bakery Cafe: The Ruck Folk Group featuring Tommy Rueckert (folk and ’70s singer-songwriter covers, including James Taylor and Simon & Garfunkel) 6–8 PM
Commons Park at West Falls: James Stevens (singer-songwriter; outdoor Friday Night Live Music series finale) 6–9 PM
JV’s Restaurant: Josh Allen Band (rock ’n’ roll, country, Southern rock and oldies; Darcel’s Birthday Show) 8:30 PM–12:30 AM
The State Theatre: The Legwarmers (’80s tribute band; “The Haunted Theatre” Halloween costume party) 9 PM
Dogwood Tavern: David Andrew Smith (soulful pop and acoustic singer-songwriter music) 9:30 PM
TYSONS
Starr Hill Brewpub: Chaotic Blonde (rock, pop, dance and country covers) 9 PM–12:30 AM
Ometeo: Jason Medina (DJ set in the Cadillac Lounge; the series blends Latin, funk, country, rock and soul) 9 PM
Saturday (10/31)
ARLINGTON
Island Time Bar & Grill: DEMZ (acoustic rock, folk and pop classics from the ’60s to today) 2–4:30 PM
Westover Beer Garden: Sean Tracy (acoustic rock and singer-songwriter music) and Jonny Cohen’s Love Machine (indie originals) 5–9 PM overall; individual set times unconfirmed
Ballston Local: FFab and the Skulls (high-energy rock; Halloween show with costume contest and prizes) 8 PM–Midnight
Three Whistles: Tommy Rueckert — Karafolke (live acoustic folk and ’70s favorites with audience sing-alongs) 8–10 PM
Solace Outpost (Ballston): Villains & Saints (classic and alternative rock covers, from the Doobie Brothers and Guns N’ Roses to Metallica and Foo Fighters) 8–11 PM
Samuel Beckett’s: Lil Rob Ralston (country vocals and audience requests) 9–11:30 PM, during the Halloween costume party.
Clarendon Ballroom: KNOLLDOLL (house DJ; Halloween dance party) 9 PM–2 AM
O’Sullivan’s: LUSH (party-rock favorites from the ’90s and 2000s through today) 9:30 PM
William Jeffrey’s Tavern: James Stevens (singer-songwriter; Halloween party) 9:30 PM–12:30 AM
Ireland’s Four Courts: Matt B (style unconfirmed) 9:30 PM
The Renegade: Goodbye Vienna (rock, pop and alternative covers from the ’80s–2000s; Halloween costume contest) 10 PM–1:30 AM
Astro Beer Hall — 1969 Bar: Hocus Pocus Halloween Party (DJ, themed cocktails and costume contest; 21+) 8–11:30 PM
Ragtime: A Local Promising Band (Psychedelic funk) 9:30 PM
FALLS CHURCH
Mary Riley Styles Public Library: Valeria Stewart Trio (acoustic originals in English and Spanish blending Latin, folk, jazz and Americana; free, registration advertised) 2–3 PM
Godfrey’s Bakery Cafe: Dave Mosick (jazz guitar) 6–8 PM
Clare & Don’s Beach Shack: Convertible Jerk (rock and dance covers from the ’70s to today) 8 PM, Halloween costume party.
The State Theatre: The Legwarmers (’80s tribute band; “The Haunted Theatre” Halloween costume party) 9:30 PM
Dogwood Tavern: Midlife Crisis (high-energy rock covers) 9:30 PM–12:30 AM, Halloween party with themed cocktails.
JV’s Restaurant: After Five Funhouse (rock, alternative and pop dance favorites) 4 PM; The Thrills (rootsy rock ’n’ roll; Halloween show and David Kitchen’s birthday celebration) 8:30 PM
TYSONS
Capital One Hall — The Vault: The Gathering Gloom (The Cure tribute; post-punk and gothic alternative favorites) 8 PM; doors 7 PM
Starr Hill Brewpub: 8 Track Jones (high-energy pop and rock covers from the ’70s through today) 9 PM–12:30 AM — Night of the Living Rockstars, with a rock-star costume contest and prizes.
Sunday (11/1)
ARLINGTON
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington: Mariachi Estrella (traditional mariachi during the free DĂa de los Muertos celebration, also featuring Los Quetzales folklĂłrico dancers) 5–8 PM event; individual performance times unannounced
Galaxy Hut: Parallax Scrolls (electronic synth music; no cover, 21+) approximately 8 PM
FALLS CHURCH
JV’s Restaurant: The Bee Charmers (familiar favorites spanning pop, country, rock, folk and more) 4–7 PM. Evening lineup remains unconfirmed.
TYSONS / McLEAN
Ometeo: Mariachi Oliveros (traditional Mexican mariachi, roaming throughout the dining rooms during brunch) music begins shortly after 11 AM
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
