Talks & Entertainment

This event will take place in our Downstairs venue with mostly standing room. For those that require seating, please call 202.408.3100 in advance.

Guitar-toting, power-pop musician Tom Goss returns home to DC after his recent international tour supporting his fourth album, Wait.  While his radio-ready music is often compared to acoustic-pop peers Jason Mraz and Jack Johnson, Goss’ earnest and thoughtful lyrics have propelled him to a more serious singer-songwriter status. Goss’ music has been featured on ABC and HBO; his videos, often in support of the LGBT community, have received millions of hits worldwide, and he has gained honors such as “Best Musician” by The Washington Blade two years running.

In his three previous albums Goss has connected with fans through his deeply personal, heartfelt songs set to lush orchestration and acoustic guitars. For his newest release, Wait, Goss has upped the musical ante, featuring a full band of top-notch musical veterans, including DC’s Liz DeRoche (Cane and The Sticks/The Pushovers), who performs alongside him.  While the lyrical content remains charming and intimate, the addition of a band adds a new dimension of immediacy while packing an emotional punch.