Psubtle Productions

There’s a lot of buzz about this new music platform called Subvert. In their own words:

“Subvert. The music platform owned by its community.”

This is both heartening and promising. It’s great to see bands and artists taking back their music and cutting out the nefarious business tactics of the recording industry. In many ways, it’s an evolution of what bands like Grateful Dead did once their contract with Warner Bros. ended, and they decided to go with their own independent methods to get their music out there.

It’s also in the same spirit as the work being done by organizations like Fan Alliance, who we support for their efforts to help artists get fairly paid for their work.

If you’re in a band and have tried Subvert, we’d love to hear from you about your experience with the platform!
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Subvert - The Collectively Owned Music Marketplace “Ownership is the fundamental tension in platforms and marketplaces. It's exciting to see Subvert address this head-on with a thoughtfully designed structure.”

What’s up, DC! Your local DIY music scout here with the lowdown for the next week. We’ve got a killer mix of small-club vibes, heavy-hitting jam bands, and that essential Dead-adjacent energy. Whether you’re heading to a basement show or the big stage, here’s where the music is at within 100 miles of the District.

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Tuesday, May 12

The Hu, Apocalyptica, The Rasmus:
The Fillmore Silver Spring
https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAad8tA/the-fillmore-silver-spring-events

Melody's Echo Chamber:
Black Cat
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/melodys-echo-chamber.html

Skizzy Mars:
Pearl Street Warehouse
https://www.pearlstreetwarehouse.com/event/skizzy-mars/

Mufasa Verde:
The Pocket
https://www.7drumcity.com/the-pocket.html

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Wednesday, May 13

Toby Lightman:
Jammin' Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/

The Furious Bongos (Zappa Tribute):
Keystone Korner Baltimore
https://www.keystonekornerbaltimore.com/

Ruen Brothers:
Pearl Street Warehouse
https://www.pearlstreetwarehouse.com/event/ruen-brothers/

Paul Gilbert:
Tally Ho Theater
https://www.tallyhotheater.com/

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Thursday, May 14

Iron & Wine:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/iron-wine

Filter:
Tally Ho Theater
https://www.tallyhotheater.com/

Cat Clyde:
Union Stage
https://www.unionstage.com/

Attractive Nuisance:
Pearl Street Warehouse
https://www.pearlstreetwarehouse.com/event/attractive-nuisance/

Grant Knoche:
DC9
https://dc9.club/

Perennial:
Comet Ping Pong
https://www.cometpingpong.com/live-music

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Friday, May 15

The Mountain Goats:
The Fillmore Silver Spring
https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAad8tA/the-fillmore-silver-spring-events

Failure:
Union Stage
https://www.unionstage.com/

The Fab Faux (Beatles Tribute):
The Hamilton Live
https://live.thehamiltondc.com/

Girlfriend In A Coma (Smiths/Morrissey Tribute):
Tally Ho Theater
https://www.tallyhotheater.com/

Shayfer James:
Pearl Street Warehouse
https://www.pearlstreetwarehouse.com/event/shayfer-james/

The Wallflowers:
The Event Center at Hollywood Casino (Charles Town, WV)
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/entertainment/event-center

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Saturday, May 16

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band:
Tally Ho Theater
https://www.tallyhotheater.com/

Bill Kirchen:
Jammin' Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/

Super Trans Am (70s Rock Show):
The State Theatre
https://www.thestatetheatre.com/

The Joy Formidable:
The Miracle Theatre
https://themiracletheatre.com/

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Sunday, May 17

Toadies:
The Fillmore Silver Spring
https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAad8tA/the-fillmore-silver-spring-events

The Ultimate Doors (Doors Tribute):
The State Theatre
https://www.thestatetheatre.com/

Kranium:
Union Stage
https://www.unionstage.com/

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Tuesday, May 19

The Black Angels with L.A. Witch:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/the-black-angels

Eric Johanson:
Jammin' Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/

Drayton Farley:
Union Stage
https://www.unionstage.com/



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Wanted to say howdy to our new ! Here is our weekly digest list of different shows in the DMV area. As always, it's a mix of various DIY/Indie, Punk, Jazz, Reggae, Hip-Hop/Rap, and Jam events within a 100 mile radius of DC.

Please be sure to check out our upcoming events as well:
https://www.facebook.com/psubtle/events

See you at the show!

Ready to hit the streets for some live music? Here is your weekly digest of shows within 100 miles of the District for May 6th through May 13th, 2026. We’ve got a solid mix of DIY punk, local jazz, and plenty of those jam vibes you’re looking for.

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Wednesday, May 6

Hit The Lights & Major League:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/hit-the-lights.html

The Paper Kites:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/the-paper-kites

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Thursday, May 7

Ultra Sunn:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/ultra-sunn.html

Asleep at the Wheel:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/asleep-at-the-wheel-5/

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Friday, May 8

Inner Wave and Los Mesoneros:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/inner-wave.html

Izzy Escobar:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/izzy-escobar/

Vanessa Carlton:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/vanessa-carlton/

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Saturday, May 9

The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/the-messthetics.html

The Lemon Twigs:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/the-lemon-twigs

Cristina Vane:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/cristina-vane/

BoDeans - 40th Anniversary:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/bodeans/

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Sunday, May 10

The Casualties with The Drowns:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/the-casualties.html

Courtney Barnett - Creature of Habit Tour:
The Anthem
https://www.theanthemdc.com/event/courtney-barnett/

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Monday, May 11

Cradle of Filth:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/cradle-of-filth.html

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour:
The Anthem
https://www.theanthemdc.com/event/the-kid-laroi/

Doox of Yale A Ca****la:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/doox-of-yale/

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Tuesday, May 12

Melody's Echo Chamber:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/melodys-echo-chamber.html

Madeleine Peyroux:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/madeleine-peyroux/

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Wednesday, May 13

Toby Lightman:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/toby-lightman/

Marc Broussard:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/marc-broussard/

Ready to hit the streets for some live music? Here is your weekly digest of shows within 100 miles of the District for May 6th through May 13th, 2026. We’ve got a solid mix of DIY punk, local jazz, and plenty of those jam vibes you’re looking for.

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Wednesday, May 6

Hit The Lights & Major League:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/hit-the-lights.html

The Paper Kites:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/the-paper-kites

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Thursday, May 7

Ultra Sunn:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/ultra-sunn.html

Asleep at the Wheel:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/asleep-at-the-wheel-5/

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Friday, May 8

Inner Wave and Los Mesoneros:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/inner-wave.html

Izzy Escobar:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/izzy-escobar/

Vanessa Carlton:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/vanessa-carlton/

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Saturday, May 9

The Messthetics & James Brandon Lewis:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/the-messthetics.html

The Lemon Twigs:
9:30 Club
https://www.930.com/e/the-lemon-twigs

Cristina Vane:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/cristina-vane/

BoDeans - 40th Anniversary:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/bodeans/

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Sunday, May 10

The Casualties with The Drowns:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/the-casualties.html

Courtney Barnett - Creature of Habit Tour:
The Anthem
https://www.theanthemdc.com/event/courtney-barnett/

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Monday, May 11

Cradle of Filth:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/cradle-of-filth.html

The Kid LAROI - A Perfect World Tour:
The Anthem
https://www.theanthemdc.com/event/the-kid-laroi/

Doox of Yale A Ca****la:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/doox-of-yale/

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Tuesday, May 12

Melody's Echo Chamber:
Black Cat - DC
https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/melodys-echo-chamber.html

Madeleine Peyroux:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/madeleine-peyroux/

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Wednesday, May 13

Toby Lightman:
Jammin Java
https://www.jamminjava.com/shows/toby-lightman/

Marc Broussard:
Birchmere Music Hall
https://www.birchmere.com/events/marc-broussard/

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