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Celebrate a long weekend with Astra Via

For Washingtonians who didn't leave town for Thanksgiving, live music could be the perfect way to make the most of the long holiday weekend.

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Is Husky the next big indie band?

Husky, an Australian folk pop quartet, has a knack for crafting memorable songs. The band performs at D.C.'s Red Palace Friday night.

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Garland of Hours to perform at Comet Ping Pong

On Sunday, Garland of Hours will bring their experimental cello-driven folk rock to a performance at Comet Ping Pong in D.C. on Connecticut Avenue.

Tags: tim bracken, comet ping pong, Garland of Hours, Amy Domingues

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Plenty of great music events coming to D.C.

Looking to blow off some Sandy-induced steam? There are plenty of notable music events to help you unwind over the weekend. This weekend's top music picks include folk, funk, a dance party and metal.

Tags: 9:30 Club, Warner Theatre, The Black Cat, tim bracken,

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Bettye Levette celebrates 50 years in music

Soul singer Bettye LaVette is celebrating her 50th year in the music business and will perform Saturday night at the Howard Theatre.

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Peter Gabriel in D.C. for 25th anniversary album tour

Peter Gabriel is celebrating the 25th anniversary of "So" with a re-release of the album, and the "Back to Front" concert tour. The entirety of "So" is performed at each concert, along with other hits from Gabriel's catalog.

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Sonic Circuits Festival a 'gourmet' experience for the ears

Over the past 12 years, the Sonic Circuits Festival has shown that experimental music is alive and well in the D.C. area.

Tags: tim bracken, Sonic Circuits Festival, Atlas Performing Arts Center

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Drop Electric is making videos and music together

Drop Electric draws influence from electronica and modern rock, but also incorporates a love of movies into its music.

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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.

Tags: tim bracken, gary jacob, beatles, abbey Road

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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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