The weekend’s almost here, so it’s time to start planning! Love the music of Peru? You won’t want to miss it when the Peru Rocks Festival hits The State Theatre in DC on Saturday. If an amphitheatre show is more your speed and you live near Atlanta, you might want to check out Toad the Wet Sprocket at Aaron’s Amphitheatre! Finally end your weekend with post-punk veterans Wire when they take over Black Cat, DC!
 
Check out our complete list of picks below!
 
Friday, July 12th – The Carolina Chocolate Drops at Atlanta Botanical Garden
 
The Carolina Chocolate Drops take old-time music, like spirituals and early jazz, and give them a modern twist. They’re the perfect band for hanging out in an Atlanta garden this Friday!
 
Check out our interview with opening act, Keller Williams here!
 

 
 
 
 
Saturday, July 13th – Peru Rocks Festival at The State Theatre
 
If you love Peruvian music here’s your chance to support some! Miki Gonzalez, Bareto and more are hitting The State Theatre this Saturday!
 

 
 
 
Saturday, July 13th – Savages at Rock & Roll Hotel
 
This London quartet just released their excellent debut album, Silence Yourself, and they’re touring to support it. Don’t skip this one!
 

 
 
 
Saturday, July 13th – Toad the Wet Sprocket at Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater
 
Relive the ’90s with Toad the Wet Sprocket this Saturday! You’re sure to hear your old favorites.
 
Check out our interview with Toad the Wet Sprocket here!
 

 
 
 
Saturday, July 13th – Old School Saturday at the Hyatt Regency 
 
Come out to OSS in Atlanta this Saturday for a night full of reminiscing. As always, the events revolved around ’80s and ’90s R&B/hip-hop!
 
Check out our feature on Old School Saturday here!
 

 
 
 
Sunday, July 14th – Wire at Black Cat
 
The long-running, extremely influential Wire just released their 13th studio album, Change Becomes Us and they’re touring to support it! This is not a band to miss!