Nightclubs
Rock | Pop | Blues
AFTERWORDS -- Matt Richards, Friday; Michael Mulvaney, Saturday; Janine Wilson, Wednesday; Danzig & Wooley, Thursday. 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1462.
ANDY'S -- Naked Blue, Friday; Girlyman, Saturday; open mike, Wednesday. 3371/2 High St., Chestertown, Md. 410-778-6779.
APEHANGERS -- The Majestics, Friday; Old Skool, Saturday. 9100 Crain Hwy., Bel Alton, Md. 301-753-1650.
BACKSTREETS CAFE -- Open mike with John Harbison, Thursday. 12352 Wilkens Ave., Rockville. 301-984-0394.
BANGKOK BLUES -- Blues jam with Billy Otis, Tuesday. 926 W. Broad St., Falls Church. 703-534-0095.
BASIN STREET -- The Image Band, Friday; the Greg Carpenter Band and Knee Deep, Saturday; Stacy Mitchhart, Wednesday. blues jam with Billy Otis, Thursday. 45965 Regal Plaza, Sterling. 703-404-3300.
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BLACK CAT -- Dead Meadow, Consonant and French Toast, Friday; Ted Leo & the Pharmacists, the Joggers and Deep Six, Saturday; the Five Maseratis and Circle Gets the Square, Sunday; American Analog Set, Album Leaf and 302 Acid, Monday; Just a Fire and Del Cielo, Tuesday; Mothertongue women's spoken word program, Wednesday; Oranges Band and LaGuardia, Thursday. 1811 14th St. NW. 202-667-7960 or 202-667-4490.
BLUE PARROT -- Clay Hunt's Pure Delight, Friday-Saturday; Men in Motion, Thursday. Hilton Springfield, 6550 Loisdale Rd., Springfield. 703-971-8900.
BOBBY B'S -- Bob Berger & the Going Back Band, Wednesday-Thursday. 2132 Turkey Pt., Rd., Essex. 410-687-8838.
BUNGALO BILLIARDS/CASCADES -- Michael Heaven, Saturday; Stanley Whitaker, Tuesday. 46300 McClellan Way, Sterling. 703-421-3776.
BUNGALO BILLIARDS/CHANTILLY -- Schizophonic, Tuesday. 13891 Metrotech Dr., Chantilly. 703-502-3925.
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BUNGALO BILLIARDS/FRANCONIA -- Patty Reese, Tuesday. 7003-C Manchester Blvd., Alexandria. 703-924-8730.
BUNGALO BILLIARDS/SHIRLINGTON -- Tony Munnings, Tuesday. 2766 Arlington Mill Rd., Arlington. 703-578-0020.
BUSHWALLER'S -- Mercy Creek, Friday; Flying Eyz, Saturday; Steve Keith, Sunday; 209 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-6988.
CAT'S EYE PUB -- Johnny Jump Up, Friday; Angie Miller and Roger Gerke & the Funky Twisters, Saturday; Steve Kraemer & Bluesicians and Buzzy's Cousins, Sunday; Wild Rice, Tuesday; the Persuaders, Wednesday; Rude Dog's Rhythm Revue, Thursday. 1730 Thames St., Baltimore. 410-276-9866.
CHAMPIONS/LAUREL -- Temper Temper, Saturday. 904 Upper Fairlawn Ave., Laurel. 301-604-1300.
CHELSEA JO'S -- Movin' On, Friday. 8090 Sudley Rd., Manassas. 703-335-9810.
CLARENDON GRILL -- Laura Lea & Tripp Fabulous, Friday; Slipdisk, Saturday; Jake & Tom, Wednesday; the Reflex, Thursday. 1101 N. Highland St., Arlington. 703-524-7455.
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THE CLUBHOUSE -- Piece by Piece, Saturday. 9008 Mathis Ave., Manassas. 703-331-0998.
CLYDE'S -- Sam Gunderson & Cactus Groove, Friday. 70 Wisconsin Circle, Chevy Chase. 301-951-9600.
CLYDE'S -- Rob & Max, Saturday and Thursday. 10221 Wincopin Circle, Columbia. 410-730-2829.
CLYDE'S -- John Harbison & Jim Preston, Monday; Fran Scuderi, Wednesday. 3236 M St. NW. 202-333-9180.
CRYSTAL CITY SPORTS PUB -- Jenny Boyle, Wednesday. 529 S. 23rd St., Arlington. 703-521-8215.
FAST EDDIE'S/ALEXANDRIA -- Taco, Friday. 6220 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria. 703-660-9444.
FAST EDDIE'S/FAIRFAX -- Bittersweet, Friday; Southern Persuasion, Saturday. 9687 Lee Hwy., Fairfax. 703-385-7529.
FAT TUESDAY'S/FAIRFAX -- Olive Bones, Friday; Boogiehawg, Saturday; Jimmy Cole's Blues Revue, Sunday; Marcel Almanzor, Wednesday; Jackie Gino, Thursday. 10673 Braddock Rd., Fairfax. 703-385-5717.
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FIRESTONE'S -- Reggie Wayne Morris, Friday. 105 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-663-0330.
FISH MARKET -- Brad Pugh, Friday; Jake Phillips, Saturday; Altered Mike, Thursday. 105 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-5676.
FOXCHASE TAVERN -- Scooby Don't, Friday. 20789 Great Falls Plaza, Cascades. 703-444-8666.
FUNK BOX -- Eek-a-Mouse, Wednesday. 10 E. Cross St., Baltimore. 410-625-2000.
GREAT FALLS TAVERN -- Shane McLaughlin, Friday; Kim Fields, Saturday; the Night & Day Trio, Thursday. 9835 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls. 703-757-4770.
GRIFF'S PLACE -- Ty Braddock & the Branded Men, Friday. 5500 Olney-Laytonsville Rd., Olney. 301-926-0100.
GROG & TANKARD -- Left Unsaid, Halk Smash, Seventh Gate, Fierce Allegiance and Official, Friday; Papa's Underground, On the Bus and Debis, Saturday; open mike, Monday; Temporary Basem*nt, My Hourglass Demo and Long Since Forgotten, Tuesday; Canned Jax and Mowse, Wednesday. 2408 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-3114.
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HALF MOON BBQ -- The Nighthawks, Friday; J.P. McDermott, Wayward Drifters, the Nightlifers and the Drop Tops, Saturday; open mike with Bill Kirchen, Tuesday; the Billy Hanco*ck Trio, Wednesday. 8235 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. 301-585-1290.
HOPSFROG TAVERN -- Gary Thomas, Wednesday. 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340.
HOULIHAN'S -- Better Together, Friday. 4335 Chantilly Plaza Shopping Center, Chantilly. 703-961-2800.
IOTA -- Little Pink, Cravin' Dogs and emmet swimming, Saturday. 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-522-8340.
JAMMIN' JAVA -- The Brindley Brothers, Saturday; Lucy Woodward, Tuesday; Slightly Something, Jack's House and Politiks, Thursday. 231 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
JAXX -- Michael Schenker, Zone 13 and Wrecking Crew, Friday. 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield. 703-569-5940.
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J.J. MULDOON'S -- Magic Red & Voodoo Tribe, Saturday; Patty Reese, Wednesday. 16143 Shady Grove Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-258-8866.
J.V.'S -- The Outskirts of Town, Friday; Lost Highway, Saturday; Dave Elliott's Redneck Jazz Band, Sunday; the Jamie Lynch Blues Band with Robert Frahm, Monday; Rockin' Bones with Dave Elliott, Tuesday; open mike, Wednesday; the Twangmasters, Thursday. 6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church. 703-241-9504.
LORD CULPEPER HOTEL -- Cross Cut Saw, Friday. 401 S. Main St., Culpeper. 540-829-6445.
MADAM'S ORGAN -- Soul Truth, Friday; Bill Warton, Saturday; Stoned Alfalfa, Sunday; One Night Stand, Monday; Ben Andrews, Tuesday; the Johnny Artis Band, Thursday. 2461 18th St. NW. 202-667-5370.
MAYORGA -- Sound Planet, Friday; Disband, Saturday; Cantare, Thursday. 8040 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring. 301-562-9090.
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NED DEVINE'S/FAIRFAX -- The Worrystones, Friday; Vertigo Home, Saturday. 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
NED DEVINE'S/HERNDON -- 39 Mariner, Friday; Kristen & the Noise, Saturday; Soldiers of Jah, Wednesday. 2565 Centreville Rd., Herndon. 703-793-7377.
9:30 CLUB -- Placebo and Stellastarr, Friday; Seal and Wilshire, Saturday; Cradle of Filth, Type O Negative and Moonspell, Monday; Mindless Self Indulgence and Tub Ring, Wednesday; Macy Gray, Thursday. 815 V St. NW. 202-393-0930 or 703-218-6500.
OASIS -- His Boy Elroy, Friday; Justin & Nate, Thursday. 13188 Marina Way, Woodbridge. 703-494-5000.
OKRA'S BISTRO -- Dagmar & the Seductones, Saturday. 9110 Center St., Manassas. 703-330-2729.
OTTOBAR -- Rahzel, Lifesavas and the Spooks, Sunday. 2549 N. Howard St., Baltimore. 410-662-0069.
OUTTA THE WAY CAFE -- Melanie Mason, Saturday. 7503 Redland Rd., Rockville. 301-963-6895.
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RAGTIME -- Willie Strings, Friday; Cerulean Groove, Saturday; open mike, Sunday; Taproom Uglies, Wednesday; Taylor Carson, Thursday. 1345 N. Courthouse Rd., Arlington. 703-243-4003.
RAM'S HEAD TAVERN -- Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, Friday; War, Saturday; Peter White and Mindi Abair, Sunday; "An Annapolis Christmas," Monday. 33 West St., Annapolis. 410-268-5111 or 410-268-4545.
RENE'S -- Armonia Latina, Friday and Sunday. 3251 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax. 703-759-9380.
RHODESIDE GRILL -- Chicken Noodle Hammer, Friday; the Chiefs, Saturday; One Night Stand, Thursday. 3971 Chain Bridge Rd., Fairfax. 703-293-9600.
ROCKBOTTOM BREWERY -- Todd & Matt, Saturday; the Thomas Project, Wednesday; Jake Phillips, Thursday. 4238 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-516-7688.
ROCKBOTTOM BREWERY -- Crawling Home, Friday; the Electric Company, Saturday. 7900 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda. 301-652-1311.
SALOUN -- The Unforgiven, Thursday. 3233 M St. NW. 202-965-4900.
SHARK CLUB -- Warehouse, Saturday. 14114 Lee Hwy., Centreville. 703-266-1888.
STACCATO -- God Star Social, Underside, ASI, Nefrit El-Or and Roots Arising, Friday; open mike, Tuesday; Chrissy Coughlin and Jeff Himmelmann, Wednesday; Rock Creek Ramblers, Thursday. 2006 18th St. NW. 202-232-2228.
STATE THEATRE -- The Legwarmers, Friday; War, Sunday; Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Last Train Home, the Grandsons, Rhodes Tavern Troubadours and others, Thursday (a benefit for Hungry for Music). 220 Washington St., Falls Church. 703-237-0300.
STONEWALL'S -- The Thomas Project, Friday. 44050 Woodridge Pkwy., Leesburg. 703-729-4081.
SULLY'S -- Junkfood, Friday; Charles Parker, Saturday; Pete Evick, Wednesday. 14513 Lee Jackson Hwy., Chantilly. 703-818-9292.
SUNSET GRILLE -- Stormin' Norman Fiasco, Friday; Wild Card, Saturday; Rob Hornf*ck Enterprise, Sunday; Toro Gamble & Friends, Tuesday; Diva Martini, Wednesday; Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun, Thursday. 7250 Columbia Pike, Annandale. 703-658-0928.
UNCLE SAM'S -- Dog Nation, Saturday. 1440 Central Park Blvd., Fredericksburg. 540-787-1990.
VIP CLUB -- Frankie Negron, Friday. 932 F St. NW. 202-347-7200.
WHITLOW'S ON WILSON -- Domestic Violins, Friday; Crawling Home, Saturday; Mike Cotter & Mary Ann Redmond, Tuesday; Junkfood, Thursday. 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-276-9693.
ZIG'S -- Rubin Kincaid and Andrew Winn, Friday; Jon Kaplan, Tuesday; Joel Burleson, Wednesday; Saint Somewhere and Brett Carr, Thursday. 4531 Duke St., Alexandria. 703-823-2777.
Acoustic | Irish | Ethnic
BALDWIN'S STATION -- Connemara, Tuesday-Wednesday. 7618 Main St., Sykesville. 410-795-1041.
BIRCHMERE -- Roy Clark, Friday; the Gourds, Friday in the bandstand; Suzy Bogguss, Saturday; Ann Nesby, Saturday in the bandstand; "A Celtic Christmas" by Dominick Murray, Billy McComiskey and the Broesler School of Irish Dance, Sunday; Peter White and Mindi Abair, Monday; Carbon Leaf and Brown Couch, Tuesday- Wednesday. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-549-7500.
BUSHWALLER'S -- Kevin James, Wednesday. 209 N. Market St., Frederick. 301-695-6988.
CAFE MOZART -- Temur Tsaguria, Thursday-Friday; Jane Curtis, Saturday. George Gerich, Friday. 1331 H St., NW. 202-347-5732.
CHI-CHA -- French Connection, Sunday; Duende Camaron, Monday; Con Candela, Tuesday; Patrick de Santos & Dan Reynolds, Wednesday; Los del Barrio, Thursday. 1624 U St. NW. 202-234-8400.
FLANAGAN'S -- Kevin James, Friday-Saturday; Ted Garber, Tuesday-Thursday. 7637 Old Georgetown Rd., Bethesda. 301-986-1007.
IRELAND'S FOUR PROVINCES/FALLS Church -- Ronan Kavanagh, Sunday; Brian Coughlan, Tuesday-Thursday. 105 W. Broad St., Falls Church. 703-534-8999.
IRISH TIMES -- Pete Papageorge, Friday-Saturday and Thursday. 14 F St. NW. 202-543-5433.
JAMMIN' JAVA -- John Austin, Friday; Steven Gellman, Sunday; open mike, Monday. 232 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. 703-255-1566.
KIRKPATRICK'S -- Kevin James, Tuesday. 44050 Ashburn Village Blvd., Ashburn. 703-724-9801.
MADAM'S ORGAN -- Bob Perilla & Big Hillbilly Bluegrass, Wednesday. 2461 18th St. NW. 202-667-5370.
MOON CAFE -- Open mike, Thursday. 137 Prince George St., Annapolis. 410-280-1956.
MRS. O'LEARY'S PUB -- Jim Hartley, Friday-Saturday; the Poor Clares, Sunday; Brian Gaffney, Tuesday-Thursday. 555 Quince Orchard Rd., Gaithersburg. 301-947-1993.
MURPHY'S/ALEXANDRIA -- Pete Papageorge, Sunday-Monday. 713 King St., Alexandria. 703-548-1717.
NANNY O'BRIEN'S -- Patsy Whelan & Brian Gaffney, Friday-Saturday; Conor Malone, Thursday. 3319 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-686-9189.
NICK'S -- The Arabee Band, Sunday. 642 S. Pickett St., Alexandria. 703-751-8900.
OLD BROGUE -- Ted Garber, Friday-Saturday; the Bob Hume Duo, Wednesday; open mike, Thursday. 760 Walker Rd., Great Falls. 703-759-3309.
PARKER'S -- Ted Garber, Sunday. 4824 Bethesda Ave., Bethesda. 301-654-6366.
RESTON-HERNDON FOLK CLUB -- Open mike, Tuesday. Tortilla Factory, 648 Elden St., Herndon. 703-437-7766.
ROYAL MILE PUB -- John Mornini, Sunday. 2407 Price Ave., Wheaton. 301-946-4511.
ST. ELMO'S COFFEE PUB -- Doris Justis, Friday; Michelle Swan, Saturday; Starry Day, Sunday brunch; open mike with Michelle Swan, Wednesday. 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 703-739-9268.
TIFFANY TAVERN -- Appaloosa, Friday; Flying Blind, Saturday; open mike, Monday-Thursday. 1116 King St., Alexandria. 703-836-8844.
WHITLOW'S ON WILSON -- Open mike with Kenny Haddaway, Sunday. 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. 703-276-9693.
