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Live Review: Djo w/ Pond @ Allianz Amphitheater (Richmond, VA) — 7/31/26

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Djo performs live at Allianz Amphitheater on July 31, 2026. (Photo by Carolin Harvey)

Fresh off wrapping Stranger Things, Djo is absolutely thriving. He has been on the road this summer supporting Tame Impala, but stopped in Richmond for a headlining show of his own.

I previously saw Djo at The Anthem in Washington, DC, in 2025, and it was one of my favorite live shows of the year — which says a lot, considering I attended more than 100. I’d been chomping at the bit for another Djo headliner, and my wish was granted at Allianz Amphitheater.

Live Review: The Red Clay Strays @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 7/30/26

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The Red Clay Strays perform live at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 30, 2026. (Photo by Caden Forrester)

Merriweather Post Pavilion recently hosted the anticipated opening night of The Grateful Tour, headlined by The Red Clay Strays. The group formed in Mobile, Alabama, and has experienced a sensational rise to popularity, having secured their second Academy of Country Music Award, taking home Group of the Year on May 17, and releasing their third studio album, Grateful, on June 5.

Live Review: Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule @ Wolf Trap — 7/29/26

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Joe Bonamassa performs live at Wolf Trap on July 29, 2026. (Photo by Michael Sprouse/ Odd Rocker Photography)

Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule: Two Roads to the Blues Meet at Wolf Trap

There are plenty of summer concerts where people spend as much time talking as they do listening, but this wasn’t one of them. On a cool midsummer evening at Wolf Trap, two modern blues powerhouses shared the stage and gave the crowd plenty of reasons to pay attention.

Live Review: John Mellencamp @ Jiffy Lube Live — 7/29/26

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John Mellencamp performs live at Jiffy Lube Live on July 29, 2026. (Photo by Marisol Yanguas)

At 74 years old, John Mellencamp continues to demonstrate that authenticity never goes out of style. Bringing his “Dancing Words Tour: The Greatest Hits” to Jiffy Lube Live on July 29, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer delivered a two-set, 23-song performance spanning more than two and a half hours, including a 15-minute intermission. The evening celebrated an extraordinary catalog while reminding audiences that Mellencamp remains as talented, opinionated, and engaging as ever.

Live Review: Chicago and Styx @ Jiffy Lube Live — 7/20/26

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Styx performs live at Jiffy Lube Live on July 20, 2026. (Photo by Michael Sprouse/ Odd Rocker Photography)

Summer tours have a way of bringing generations together, and a recent stop at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, proved that point before the first note was even played. Parents introduced their kids to the music they grew up with. Friends who had seen these bands decades ago swapped stories while younger fans waited to hear songs they had streamed for years.

Live Review: Muse @ Merriweather Post Pavilion — 7/28/26

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Muse perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

Every arena band should take note: Confetti and streamers are undefeated, and Muse deployed both like they meant it recently in Columbia, Maryland. It also didn’t hurt that this was the band’s first Merriweather Post Pavilion show in 19 years — the last time they played here, “Knights of Cydonia” was still new.

Live Review: Oliver Hazard @ Union Stage — 7/28/26

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Oliver Hazard perform live at Union Stage on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Ari Strauss)

Oliver Hazard recently transformed Union Stage into a warmly lit living room when the Ohio indie-folk trio opened The Waterville Tour in Washington, DC.

Live Review: Daniel Caesar @ CFG Bank Arena — 7/28/26

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Daniel Caesar performs live at CFG Bank Arena on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Olusola Fakinlede)

At CFG Bank Arena, Daniel Caesar recently delivered a slow-burning, emotional performance built around a live choir, immersive visuals, and the quiet confidence of an artist who didn’t need to command every inch of the stage.

Live Review: Herbie Hancock @ Meyerhoff Symphony Orchestra — 7/28/26

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Herbie Hancock performs live at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall on July 28, 2026. (Photo by Steve Satzberg)

Herbie Hancock: Standing Ovation
Words by Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge
Photos by Steve Satzberg

Patrons recently filled Baltimore’s Meyerhoff Symphony Hall to see jazz icon Herbie Hancock. His all-star band featured Saturday Night Live house bassist James Genus; Grammy-nominated guitarist and vocalist Lionel Loueke; Grammy-winning composer and trumpeter Terence Blanchard, who also played auxiliary keys; and Modern Drummer magazine’s 2024 Best Jazz Drummer, Jaylen Petinaud.

Live Review: The Head and the Heart w/ Wilderado @ Wolf Trap — 7/26/27

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The Head and The Heart (Photo by Jasper Graham)

Fifteen years ago, a group of musical transplants to the Pacific Northwest who met at Seattle’s open mics came together to record their debut album as The Head and the Heart, which was later released by the legendary indie label Sub Pop. The album was met with critical acclaim, drawing comparisons to Americana icons like The Band and The Jayhawks. At Wolf Trap recentluy, they celebrated the anniversary of that record, playing it in its entirety, along with other songs from their catalog and some new music.