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Bob Mould celebrates 'Silver Age' in new album

Post-punk pioneer Bob Mould's just released album is sure to be a joy for die-hard fans. It's the fastest, loudest and perhaps the most consistent album the D.C. musician has produced in years.

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Beatles festival takes over National Harbor Labor Day weekend

Gary Jacob isn't shy about declaring that The Beatles single handedly changed pop music as we know it.

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Elikeh brings African roots music to D.C.

Songwriter Massama Dogo and his band Elikeh are celebrating the release of their new album with a performance at the Black Cat nightclub Friday.

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Shark Week's refined, yet audacious rock 'n' roll

D.C. music fans are buzzing about Shark Week, and it has nothing to do with TV.

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Local band 'stomps' onto Kennedy Center stage

This Friday at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, the local band Sligo Creek Stompers will perform songs from America's rich history of traditional folk, bluegrass, Irish folk, and gypsy jazz.

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Local campers take the stage at D.C.'s 9:30 Club

Girls are learning to play instruments and write songs in just five days at a camp organized by the nonprofit Girls Rock! DC.

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How did Firefly stack up against the competition?

First-time music festivals often receive low marks on things such as stage layout, food services, and staff shortages, but festival-goers responded positively to the Firefly Music Festival in Dover.

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16 bands to show off talents at IOTA Club

Songwriter Derek Evry put together an eclectic CD compilation featuring 20 D.C. area bands. Sixteen of them will perform this Sunday to celebrate the CD's release.

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Comet Ping Pong a hidden gem in D.C. music scene

Out of the many music venues in the District, there are a few hidden gems that offer consistently good events, along with a unique atmosphere.

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Next big thing: Firefly festival features nearly 50 bands

In 1969, a little festival called Woodstock changed the way we think of outdoor concerts. Forty three years later, music festivals continue to draw thousands of attendees.

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