We did not intend to return this fast, but with tickets going on sale for two big concerts this week it’s time to M.Y.C. So lets get to it!
The Roots
On Monday, April 8, tickets went on sale for DC Jazz Festival and Events DC Presents: The Roots in
Concert on Saturday, June 15 at Kastles Stadium at The Wharf. Tickets for this show range from $30 – $60. There are not many bands in the world that can hang with the legendary Roots crew live show. These days, many people know of The Roots because of The Jimmy Fallon Show. Before taking on the late night gig, the band performed 300+ live shows per year all around the world.
Check out the two videos below. The first one is an old school look at The Roots – Live in Montreux 1994 courtesy of It’s All The Way Live. The second video is a showcase of how far the group has come. It’s a recap of the 2012 Roots Picnic which is turning into one of the best music festivals in the country.
OLD SCHOOL
NEW SCHOOL
Details: The Roots, Saturday, June 15, 2013, Kastles Stadium at The Wharf, Doors: 6:45 p.m., $30 – $60
The 2nd Law World Tour featuring Muse
Speaking of big time bands, tickets go on sale for Muse’s The 2nd Law World Tour at the Verizon Center on Friday, April 12 at 10:00 a.m. The British rock band has been dominating award shows and sales over the past few years. The show will take place on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:00 p.m. Ticket prices are set at $65, $50 and $39.50. According to the official press release “A ticket lottery will take place at the Verizon Center box office only at 8:00 a.m. Fans must be in line to participate in the lottery. The floor is general admission. There is a six ticket limit.”
Details: Muse, Wednesday, September 11, 2013, Verizon Center, Doors: 7:00 p.m., $65, $50 and $39.50.
O.A.R.
It’s incredible how many bands from Maryland have been making noise on the national scene over the last several years. One of the bands that helped open the door to that success is O.A.R. Rockville, Maryland’s own. Along with openers Andrew McMahon and Allen Stone, the group will play Merriweather Post Pavilion on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Tickets for the event start at $35 – $174.95 and gates open at 5:00 p.m..
Details: O.A.R., Thursday, August 1, 2013, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Doors: 5:00 p.m., Tickets: $35 – $174.95
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M.Y.C. presented by Music Photographer Anthony Washington and MetroMontage.com. M.Y.C. features a list of upcoming concerts and events in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area.
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