No matter what your taste in music or how much you are willing to spend on a show, there is someplace in D.C. for you to go. The Scene has compiled a list of 10 must-see artists coming to the District in the next month.
1. Curren$y with Ty Dolla $ign & Dd Bantino When: Feb. 20. Doors open at 8 p.m. Where: Fillmore Silver Spring Tickets: $45.50-$65.50
Touring to support his October 2013 EP “The Stage,” New Orleans rapper Curren$y will hit the Filmore stage with up-and-coming rapper Ty Dolla $ign.
2. Kat Dahlia with Aaron Kemper & Kes When: Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Where: Howard Theatre Tickets: $15 in advance, $17.50 day of
Kat Dahila’s debut album “My Garden” will be released this spring, yet her performance at the historic Howard Theatre is sure to be a wonderful preview of what’s to come.
3. Young the Giant with Cayucas When: Feb. 23. Doors open at 8 p.m. Where: Fillmore Silver Spring Tickets: $29.50
On the scale of pop to rock, Young the Giant solidly fall somewhere in the middle, giving them a wide appeal. Check out their latest singles “It’s About Time” and “Crystallized” for an idea of what’s to come at their show at the Fillmore.
4. Brett Dennen with Foy Vance When: Feb. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m. Where: 9:30 Club Tickets: $22
Brett Dennen makes music you can fall asleep to — in the best way possible. Dennen’s show will likely primarily feature work from his newest album “Smoke and Mirrors,” but old stand-bys like “Ain’t No Reason” are sure to be heard.
5. St. Vincent When: March 2. Doors open at 7 p.m. Where: 9:30 Club Tickets: $30
St. Vincent’s hotly anticipated fourth studio album, a self-titled release on sale Feb. 25, has already created enough buzz to sell out one night at the 9:30 Club on March 1. Adding a second night (which has yet to sell out) gives more of her fans the opportunity to hear St. Vincent’s melodic voice matched with her multi-instrumental stylings.
6. Mayer Hawthorne with Quadron When: March 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. Where: 9:30 Club Tickets: $25
Mayer Hawthorne has been in the music business for nearly 10 years now. His latest album, 2013’s Where Does This Door Go, is a shift from the style that made him famous, yet his artistic merit remains.
7. Miniature Tigers with Bear Hands, Total Slacker When: March 4. Doors open at 8 p.m. Where: DC9 Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 day of
Miniature Tigers’ poppy beats and dark lyrics combine in sonic irony. With a fourth studio album on the way, the quartet may take some tips from supporting Fun. on their “Some Nights” tour last year.
8. Ex Hex When: March 5. Doors open at 8 p.m. Where: Black Cat Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 day of
Ex Hex is a trio of ladies, their musical style is louder, harder, and more sultry than any of the aforementioned groups. Ex Hex has played in D.C. before — last time at the 9:30 Club — but their backstage show at Black Cat will provide the ideal intimate atmosphere for their sound to reverberate.
9. Juicy J with Travi$ Scott When: March 6. Doors open at 7 p.m. Where: Howard Theatre Tickets: $32.50 in advance, $75 day of
The Howard Theatre will be home to D.C.’s leg of the Never Sober Tour where Juicy J is guaranteed to serve up some ratchet hits. Opener Travi$ Scott is sure to do the same.
10. John Newman with Jetta When: March 27. Doors open at 7 p.m. Where: 9:30 Club Tickets: $20
2013 was a big year for Brit John Newman. Newman’s voice is distinct, powerful, and soulful — the perfect combination for an incredible album and live performance.
jmorice@theeagleonline.com
