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On This Day: Sugarhill Gang released the first Top 40 rap radio hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’

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On This Day: Sugarhill Gang released the first Top 40 rap radio hit ‘Rapper’s Delight’

Canned Heat brings blues-rock legacy from Woodstock to Rams Head in Annapolis

Canned Heat brings blues-rock legacy from Woodstock to Rams Head in Annapolis

Washington Chorus gathers local choirs for Wolf Trap concert

Washington Chorus gathers local choirs for Wolf Trap concert

Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby plays Workhouse Arts Gala this weekend

Grammy winner Bruce Hornsby plays Workhouse Arts Gala this weekend

Cancer Can Rock founder offers ‘one good day’ to musicians who need it

Cancer Can Rock founder offers ‘one good day’ to musicians who need it

Alexandria Harmonizers present fall showcase called ‘A Beautiful Morning’

Alexandria Harmonizers present fall showcase called ‘A Beautiful Morning’

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Silver Spring Jazz Fest, Rosslyn Jazz Fest present double music fun on Saturday

Silver Spring Jazz Fest, Rosslyn Jazz Fest present double music fun on Saturday

John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band to rock Rams Head in Annapolis, Hamilton in DC

John Cafferty & Beaver Brown Band to rock Rams Head in Annapolis, Hamilton in DC

September entertainment guide 2022

September entertainment guide 2022

Maryland is at the heart of Jimmy Charles’ music video

Maryland is at the heart of Jimmy Charles’ music video

Cypress Hill percussionist Bobo ready to drop rap-rock hits on Hollywood Casino

Cypress Hill percussionist Bobo ready to drop rap-rock hits on Hollywood Casino

DC JazzFest takes over Howard Theatre, The Wharf and beyond

DC JazzFest takes over Howard Theatre, The Wharf and beyond

Potomac Riverkeeper: ‘I’m glad Lorde was enjoying swimming in the Nation’s River’

Potomac Riverkeeper: ‘I’m glad Lorde was enjoying swimming in the Nation’s River’

Chris Janson brings the country hits to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Chris Janson brings the country hits to Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

Boy George dishes on trailblazing career as Culture Club prepares to dazzle Wolf Trap

Boy George dishes on trailblazing career as Culture Club prepares to dazzle Wolf Trap

Happy ending for Maryland record store owner whose rent check was stolen, cashed for $9K

Happy ending for Maryland record store owner whose rent check was stolen, cashed for $9K

Baltimore to hold first-ever Charm City Live Festival

Baltimore to hold first-ever Charm City Live Festival

No, it’s not ‘War of the Worlds’ — The Fluffy Cloud hovers over Southeast DC in October

No, it’s not ‘War of the Worlds’ — The Fluffy Cloud hovers over Southeast DC in October

Bobby McKey’s at National Harbor welcomes nationwide guests who met on livestreams

Bobby McKey’s at National Harbor welcomes nationwide guests who met on livestreams

Micky Dolenz, the last living Monkee, on keeping the music alive

Micky Dolenz, the last living Monkee, on keeping the music alive

August 21

The District comes out to celebrate Chuck Brown Day

DC remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, a decade after his passing

DC remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, a decade after his passing

Olney Theatre presents tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim on outdoor stage

Olney Theatre presents tribute to the late Stephen Sondheim on outdoor stage

DC mayor welcomes Doug E. Fresh, Rare Essence, DJ Kool for Chuck Brown Day

DC mayor welcomes Doug E. Fresh, Rare Essence, DJ Kool for Chuck Brown Day

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