NEW VENUE: Eric Gales

Five years sober, creatively rejuvenated, and sagely insightful, the blues firebrand opens up like never before on his album Crown, sharing his struggles with substance abuse, his hopes about a new era of unbridled creativity, and his personal reflections on racism.

Hunter Hayes: The Red Sky Tour

with Loren Gray

On his forthcoming album, Red Sky, the singer-songwriter is executing at the highest level of his musical career: crafting memorable melodies and instantly catchy hooks with a top-notch musician’s discerning ear.

Avi Avital, mandolin, and Hanzhi Wang, accordion

Hayes Series alumna and champion concert accordionist Hanzhi Wang is celebrated for her extraordinary virtuosity and captivating stage presence. GRAMMY-nominated classical mandolinist Avi Avital is best known for his interpretations of popular Baroque and folk music written for performance by other instruments.

Santiago Cruz

Throughout his twenty year career, the four-time Latin GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter has cemented himself in the international pop music scene.

Five Decades: Kronos Quartet

One of the most influential groups of our era, the Quartet celebrates 50 years of artistic leadership with music from their legacy initiative, 50 For the Future: The Learning Repertoire, a series of commissions by composers from around the world.

An Evening of Music with Valerie June, Rachael Davis, Thao, Yasmin Williams

Influenced by a kaleidoscope of musical traditions, this powerhouse collective of women from uniquely different backgrounds, ages, and views weaves interactive conversation segments with songs in a Nashville-style round.

Rock Creek Kings, Aaron Shneyer, and Eli Waltz

DC Jewish Musicians Spotlight

Experience a showcase of Jewish musicians from DC’s vibrant local music scene.

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and Jon Langford: Song for Song

Two legendary artists, Will Oldham (a.k.a. Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy) and Jon Langford (of the Mekons and Waco Brothers), recreate their exclusive pandemic live-stream performance, song for song, for a live, in-person audience.

Sarah Jarosz: Polaroid Lovers Tour

with The Ballroom Thieves

On Polaroid Lovers, the four-time GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter reflects on past loves, childhood dreams, and past versions of herself.

DESTIN CONRAD – SUBMISSIVE TOUR

with Amaria

23-year-old Destin Conrad is a sultry R&B singer hailing from Tampa, Florida. A newcomer to the music industry, Conrad got his start on Vine, amassing over 1 million followers and fostering a collaboration and friendship with Kehlani.