Italian band Messa makes music that is a mix of progressive, metal, punk, dark ambient, jazz, and blues to effectively create a sense of doom. Maggot Heart, a rock band […]
Australian jazz/funk band Cat Empire are taking their brand new line-up of musicians and studio album (EP Owl) on the road this fall for a 28-date tour of North America. When they arrive in D.C. funk rock band High Fade will open. Tickets: $35
Formed in 1990 in Chicago, Tortoise is an instrumental quintet whose music nods to dub, rock, jazz, and electronica. The event will also feature guitarist and composer Basic, also known as Nick Millevoi. Tickets: $30
This five-piece band blends jazz and hip-hop with elements of funk, soul, and rock. Tickets: $22
Bassist Adam Neely and drummer Shawn Crowder make up the electrojazz duo Sungazer. Jazz-meets-pop musician SIRINTIP also performs. Tickets: $25
