Compiled by Steve Kiviat
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International, roots, rap, soul and more at top and
***indie-rock and non-music stuff is at the bottom. Most sold-out shows omitted.
Look for additional shows & more info to be added through the month at my blog: stevekiviat.blogspot.com
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Getting married this Sunday so I haven’t had much time to work on this. Will try to update later.
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Highlights:
7-2-to 7-6- Smithsonian Folklife festival with music & crafts from Kenya and China
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Tues. 7-1
*Benga and Traditional Music from Kenya with Singer and songwriter Winyo at the Library of Congress from noon to 1 pm
Neko Case at Rams Head Live
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Wed. 7-2
*Folklife Fest all day 11 am to 5:30 pm with Kenyan and Chinese artists and then from 6 to 8 on Moonrise stage:
The Qiang Polyphonic Singers, consisting of two brothers and their wives, learned the ancient songs from their parents, documenting their community’s history through lyrics. Ih Tsetsn from Inner Mongolia, now living in Beijing, combines contemporary musical training with the classic forms of khoomei throat-singing and Mongolian long song.
Plus 6 to 8 on Ngoma Stage: . Listen and dance to Kenyan oldies music from 6 to 8 featuring the omutibo beats of Peter Akwabi, the upbeat dance music of John Nzenze, Afro-fusion style of Kombo and Idd Aziz, and contemporary benga sound of Winyo
* Quanzhou Puppet Troupe for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
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Thurs. 7-3
*Folklife Fest all day 11 am to 5:30 pm with Kenyan and Chinese artists and then from 6 to 8 on Moonrise stage:
the Quanzhou Puppet Troupe and the Zhejiang Wu Opera Troupe,
Plus 6 to 8 on Ngoma Stage: Kadir Kotola blends Moyale lyrics from the Ethiopia-Kenya border with modern Nairobi styling, and Eric Wainaina merges bouncy benga rhythms with modern harmonies.
Charles Odero Ademson (Makadem) plays Kenyan benga & Ohangla music for free from 6 to 7 at Kennedy Center Milennium Stage
*Latin rock Invasion 2014 at the Fillmore
* Feedel Band (old-school ethiopian) at Bossa
*Black Masala (gypsy) , Cody Brooks (bluesy Americana), DJ Vic at Tropicalia DC
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Friday 7-4
*Folklife Fest all day 11 am to 5:30 pm with Kenyan and Chinese artists and then see fireworks
Capitol 4th
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Sat. 7-5
*Folklife Fest all day 11 am to 5:30 pm with Kenyan and Chinese artists and then from 6 to 8 on Moonrise stage: Wu Man has been a leading ambassador for Chinese music, blending traditional and contemporary elements through the pipa, a four-stringed plucked lute. Born in Zhejiang Province and now living in New York City,
Plus 6 to 8 on Ngoma Stage:Kenyan Benga night featuring artists Bosco Mulwa, Winyo, and Kenge Kenge,
* Biman Brothers and Family present the musical traditions of Xiaoxing Village, Aba Qiang, and Tibetan Autonomous Region, Sichuan Province, China. The group performs traditional Qiang polyphonic singing as well as guozhuang group dancing for free from 6 to 7 at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage
* Hardway Connection & Stone Pleasure Band at Lamont's in Pomonkey (southern soul)
* Reggae Day with Frankie Paul, Tony Roy, Anthony Malvo, Monsoon, Intellect, Johnny P, Tiger, Da Real Storm, Storm Reggae Band at Anne Arundel County Faiground, 1450 Generals Highway, Crowns Village, Md
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Sun. 7-6
*Folklife Fest all day 11 am to 5:30 pm with Kenyan and Chinese artists
* Polycarp Awino Onyango (Winyo ) plays Kenyan benga and Luo music at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage fro free from 6 to 7
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Mon. 7-7
Beyoncé & Jay-Z - M&T Bank Stadium [1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD;
Fort Reno starts (Mondays & Thursdays in July)
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Tues. 7-8
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Wed. 7-9
Chronixx & the Zincfence Redemption - Howard Theatre (reggae)
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Thurs. 7-10
Vilma Palma, Andrea Echeverri, and Fabulosos Cadillacs Tribute Band - Echo Stage [2135 Queens Chapel Road NE, WDC] ;
Ana Tijoux, Rebel Diaz, and Maracuyeah - U St Music Hall (Early show - 7 PM)
*Wino Vino (folk music from Austin) with Charm City Klezmer at Creative Alliance in Baltimore
*“Transglobal Express” - Cheick Hamala Diabate (west african afrobeat), Karikatura (transglobal soul), Smoota w/ Sol Power All-Stars DJs - 7:30pm at Capital Fringe Festival
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Fri. 7-11
* Bang Data (Oakland Latino rap/funk/cumbia/ska) w/ Congo y Castro at Tropicalia
*Bmore Folk Festival at Joe Squared, Station North, Baltimore
*Annual Annapolis Irish Festival 4-10pm, Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds
*Minas (Brazilian jazz) at Cabaret at Germano’s, Baltimore
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7-12
T-Vice at Cococabana (Haitian)
*Baltimore-Washington Caribbean Carnival (in Baltimore). July 12: Parade starts at Noon at 900 E 33rd Street, travels along Alameda Street to St. Lo Drive. Festival continues at Lake Clifton Park until 10 pm. July 13: Festival continues from Noon to 9 pm featuring entertainment, food and crafts.
*Annual Common Ground on the Hill Festival in Westminster MD w/ Hot Tuna (blues rock), New Riders of the Purple Sage (american country rock), professor Louie & Crowmatix (blues/americana0, Réveillons! from Quebec, Eastman String Band, Pablo Peregrina (songs of the border), and many more types of folk music performers.
*American Indian Pow-Wow, West Friendship. MD
*International Festival in Largo, MD (July 12 includes Third World, Willie Colon & more; July 13 includes Feedel band, Brass-a-Holics & more)
* No Strings Attached - Puppet show with Poncili Creacion from Puerto Rico, Barrage Band Orchestra (brass band); other puppet shows, burlesque show. 8pm at Baltimore Free Farm, 3510 Ash St, Baltimore
*Jonny Grave (folk), The Mighty Joshua (roots reggae), The Richmanian Ramblers (gypsy folk), Anthony Pirog, & DJ Neville C - 12 noon at Capital Fringe Festival
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7-13
-Lil Pookie & the Zydeco Sensations at Gypsy Sally's
*International Fest Day 2 in Largo includes Feedel band, Brass-a-Holics & more)
* Alma Tropicália (psychedelic samba sounds of 60’s Brazilian tropicália music) at Patterson Park’s pagoda, Baltimore - free outdoor concert 6:30-8:30
*“Africa, Center of the Universe” - Joe Keyes and the Late Bloomer Band (spiritual funk & soul), Chop and Quench (Afrobeat), Okayafrica DJs - 7pm at Capital Fringe Festival
*Nueva Romantica with Miramar (bolero, a traditional Latin American song form), Yeni Nostalji (Turkish pop from the 60’s & 70’s) - 12noon at Capital Fringe Festival
*Mambo Combo at Ladew Topiary Gardens, Monkton, MD
* International Fest at Capital Centre Blvd, Largo , MD all day
*Voz de Mando (Mexican & Huntington Park, Cali based cowboy hat & accordion band) with Banda AK 7 y La Victoria de Mexico at MXL Nightclub
5652 Annapolis Rd., Blandesburg, MD at 10 p.m.
Mon.. 7-14
Antidoing (Mexican reggae band) at Tropicalia
Bastille Day
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Tues.. 7-15
* Phil Ade (DC rap) at U St Music Hall
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Wed. 7-16
*Gabriel Teodros 11PM (Ethiopian hiphop)
Colored Girls Hustle 10PM (DC hiphop) at Bossa in Adams Morgan
*Flory Jagoda (Sephardic Ladino singer) at D.C. JCC
* Dave and Phil Alvin at Rams Head Tavern (roots Americana and rockabilly )
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Thurs.. 7-17
* B.B. King at the Warner Theatre
* Banjos on the Waterfront - 6-9pm outdoor concert with Dom Flemons (Carolina Chocolate Drops) and Tony Trishka at Baltimore Museum of Industry (BMI)
*Orchester Praževica (gypsy slovak jazz), DJs Yalla - 7pm at Capital Fringe Festival
* Dave and Phil Alvin at Birchmere (roots Americana and rockabilly )
* Jimbo Mathus at Hill Country Live (roots Americana)
* 9th Annual DC Loves Dilla concert at the Howard Theatre
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KestaFest 2014 Grupo Niche, Jorge Celedon, Orquesta Guayacan y Grupo Gale (Edicion Colombia)
at Patriot Center; (classic salsa and more)
Daddy Yankee at Echostage (reggaeton)
*Antonio Cartegena (Peru) at El Boqueron II in Rockville
*Deltron 3030 and Kid Koala at Baltimore Soundstage
7-18 to 20-Artcape in Baltimore
* James Brown movie at the Lincoln Theatre
* Ali Azimi (Persian) at Artisphere Dome Theatre
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Sat.. 7-19
“Asni: The Life of Asnaketch Worku, Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia” (Ethiopia, 2013, 80 min. movie about 1950s & '60s krar player, singer and actress, subject of an Ethiopiques cd ) at
DC JCC, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Theatre J
Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th of July
Time: 3pm and 5pm
*1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Theatre J
Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th of July
Time: 3pm and 5pm
* Ernesto "El Gato" Gatell (Cuban rumba singer) GATELL has recently chosen DC as his new home, and the Smithsonian's "METRO MAMBO" series kicks off season 5 with one of his first appearances as a resident, on SAT., JULY 19, 2014, from 6:00 until 8:30 p.m. Produced and moderated by Jim Byers at Anacostia Arts Center 6 to 8:30, 1231 Good Hope Rd SE
* Nappy Riddem, Christylez Bacon & Maimouna Youssef featuring DJ Jahsonic at Fort Dupont
* Reggae Wine, Music & Art Festival, Mt Airy MD (and on the 20th)
*Ozomatli (Latin/hiphop) @ Baltimore’s Artscape - 5:30-6:30pm main stage
*The Silent Note with Kamyar Arsani (Iranian/Kurdish) and Mosno Al-Moseeki (Sudan) - 5:15pm at Capital Fringe Festival
*“Tropical Hot Dog Night” - Kickoman (reggae latino), El Malito (latin/brass/punk), The Originators (punk/ska/funk/Cuban jazz) - 9pm at Capital Fringe Festival
*Maryland Polish Festival at Timonium Fairgrounds (this annual festival used to be held at Patterson Park; it is now moved to Timonium)
*Gypsy Dawg (jam/bluegrass), Cabaret at Germano’s, Baltimore
* De La Soul at Howard Theatre
* New Edition and Salt n Pepa at 1st Mariner Arena
Sun..7-20
Bebel Gilberto at 930 Club; Casuarina at Tropicalia DC (both Brazilian)
* Reggae Wine, Music & Art Festival, Mt Airy MD
* “Asni: The Life of Asnaketch Worku, Courage, Passion & Glamor in Ethiopia” (Ethiopia, 2013, 80 min. movie about 1950s & '60s krar player, singer and actress, subject of an Ethiopiques cd ) at
DC JCC, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036
Theatre J
Saturday & Sunday 19th & 20th of July
Time: 3pm and 5pm
*Yellow Dubmarine @ Baltimore’s Artscape - (reggae Beatles tribute), 7-8pm Mt Royal stage
*Orchester Praževica@ Baltimore’s Artscape - (eastern european, jazz), 5:30-6:30pm MICA Brown Center
*Feedel band (Ethiopan Jazz) & Backbeat Underground at Capital Fringe Festival, 8:45pm
* New Edition and Salt n Pepa at Verizon Center
* Iguanas at Rams Head Tavern Annapolis(roots rock)
*Feufollet (Cajun) at 5 at College Park American Legion
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Mon.. 7-21
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Tues.. 7-22
*Arsis Youth Handbell Ensemble (Estonia) at Second Presbyterian Church, 4200 St Paul St, Baltimore
* Adolescentes Orquesta at the Palace
* Bobby Rush at the Hamilton(blues and Southern soul)
Wed.7-23
* Currency at the Howard Theatre (rap)
* Sounds of Korea from 6 to 7 for free at Kenn. Ctr. Mill. Stage
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Thurs.7-24
* Currency at the Baltimore Soundstage (rap)
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Fri..7-25
Florida GA Line, Jason Aldean at Nats Park (country)
*Soundclash DJs (old-school reggae) Anniversary show at Marx Cafe, DC
*Jambao at the Diamond Lounge, Annandale (Argentine cumbia)
*Sleepy LaBeef and the Daryl Davis Band featuring the Garnet Hearts - Bethesda Blues & Jazz Club 7719 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD (rockabilly)
*Bad Buka at Tropicalia (gypsy punk)
• Sonny Landreth and Jimmy Thackery - Birchmere
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Sat. 7-26
Nellie Tiger Travis at Lamont’s (southern soul)
*Charm City Ukelele Festival at Creative Alliance in Baltimore
*Believe In Music Festival with Thievery Corporation, Jimmy Cliff, Rodrigo y Gabriela & more - Oregon Ridge Park, Cockeysville, MD
* Soda Estereo Tributee 2014 at Portales, 6148 Franconia Road
Alexandria, VA
* Gran Tonazo Peruano (Peruvian Independence Day celebration) at PaperMoon DC
1073 31st Street NW, with Orquesta N-Fuzión and more
* Ziggy Marley at the Fillmore (reggae)
* Bezuayehu Demessie; Abraham G. Medehin & Michael Belayneh with Ras Band at the Howard Theatre (Ethiopian)
* Tribute to Luther Vandross featuring William 'Smooth' Wardlaw at Fort Dupont Park for free at 7 pm
Sun.. 7-27
*Wiz Khalifa, Young Jeezy, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan, Mack Wilds, and DJ Drama - Jiffy Lube Live (Under the Influence of Music Tour)
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Mon.. 7-28
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Tues.. 7-29
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Wed. 7-30
Chuck Brown's Allstar band for free at Strathmore (go-go)
*Dick Dale (surf rock) at Rams Head Tavern Annapolis
* Roomful of Blues at Gypsy Sally's
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Thurs.. 7-31
Give, Protect U at Fort Reno
Mad Decent block party at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Elena y Los Fulanos at Tropicalia
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Fri. 8-1
Noura Mint Seymali at Artisphere
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (zydeco) at Creative Alliance in Baltimore
Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble at Bethesda Blues & Jazz
Bmore Folk Festival 1st Bands (TBA) at Joe Squared, Station North, Baltimore
*Ashanti at the Howard Theatre
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Sat. 8-2
Jeffrey Broussard & The Creole Cowboys (zydeco) at Reston Town Center
Boris at the 930 Club (Japanese art-metal)
Sitali at Comet Ping Pong (w/ JuJu House on drums)
*Hal Ketchum at the Birchmere
* Morgan heritage (reggae) at the Howard Theatre
* Vietnamese Cultural Heritage Night (Dance/Music)
at Ossian Hall Park: 7900 Heritage Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Other cool stuff (mostly indie-rock): 7-7- Fort Reno starts (Mondays & Thursdays in July); 7-17- Baseball Project @ the Hamilton; * Cheers Elephant @ DC9 ; *7-18- Jad Fair (from Half Japanese), Tinklers, Dot Wiggin Band, Batworth Stone, The Degenerettes @ Ottobar, 2549 N Howard Street, Baltimore; *Camera Obscura & Laura Cantrell @ 930 Club; * Phox @ the Hamilton; Fallout Boy & Paramore @ M. Post; * 7-19-Ratscape 2014 Fest in Baltimore; *7-22-The Clientele @ Bl. Cat; * Sun Kill Moon @ 6th & I; 7-23-Nick Cave @ DAR: 7-24-Subhumans @ Otttobar; Ex-hex @ r'n'roll Hotel; Fresh n Onlys @DC 9; Title Tracks @ Ft. Reno; 7-25-Neutral Milk Hotel at M. Post Pavilion; * In My Eyes (current local punk photo exhibit) @ the Coupe, 3415 11th St. NW;
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