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Today's Editors' Picks

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    Melt Banana - Music Event
    Noisy, abrasive Japanese deconstructionalist rockers are probably like nothing you've heard before. With Krumplestilt.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    Jack Oblivian - Music Event
    One of the defining figures of American garage rock over the past two decades. With John Paul Keith & the One Four Fives and Suns of Guns.
    Jackie's | Silver Spring, MD
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    Jean-Luc Ponty - Music Event
    The French jazz fusion violinist shows interest in swing, country, bop and world beat textures. With Clara Ponty.
    Wolf Trap - The Barns | Vienna, VA
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    Anne & Pete Sibley - Music Event
    The husband-and-wife duo perform original songs inspired by folk, bluegrass, blues and traditional music.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Carbon Leaf - Music Event
    Richmond-based band is moving away from Celtic melodies, bluegrass and jazz influences in favor of radio-ready pop-rock.
    Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD
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    The Reserves - Music Event
    CD release shows for the local group. With the Walkaways and Melissa Branin Nov. 20; with No Second Troy and Joe Rathbone Nov. 21.
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    James King Quartet - Music Event
    Bassist James King and the group perform straight-ahead jazz, including a mix of original compositions and works by jazz greats Miles Davis and Duke Ellington.
    Twins Jazz | Washington, DC
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    Umphrey's McGee - Music Event
    Jam band appeals to fans of Phish and the Dead.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Jazz Night - Music Event
    Every Friday night, some of Washington's finest jazz musicians perform in a church in Southwest D.C.
    Westminster Presbyterian Church | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Saturday, November 21

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    The Jet Age - Music Event
    Careening, muscular indie rock.
    Comet Ping Pong | Washington, DC
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    Pimps of Joytime - Music Event
    This multi-culti Brooklyn funk band shows influences from War to The Meters.
    Bohemian Caverns | Washington, DC
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    Robbie Fulks - Music Event
    A country maverick who could probably make it as a comedian if the whole music thing didn't work out.
    Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
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    La Fontegara - Music Event
    Instrumental ensemble dedicated to the performance of Renaissance, Baroque and Roccoco music (c. 1450 - 1770) on replicas of period instruments.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    The Del McCoury Band - Music Event
    High lonesome tunes.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Raas Chaos - Music Event
    The Indian dance Raas - inspired, infectious, irresistible - will delight young and old.
    George Washington University - Lisner Auditorium | Washington, DC
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    Fairfax Symphony Orchestra - Music Event
    A focus on lively, dance rhythms from Brazil, France, and Spain.
    Center for the Arts - George Mason University | Fairfax, VA
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    TobyMac Winter Wonder Slam Tour - Music Event
    One of the most popular Christian rappers.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Umphrey's McGee - Music Event
    Jam band appeals to fans of Phish and the Dead.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    National Symphony Orchestra: Hugh Wolff, conductor/Joshua Bell, violin, plays Bruch - Music Event
    Conductor Hugh Wolff and violinist Joshua Bell present a Scottish-themed program, including Bruch's Scottish Fantasy and others.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Sunday, November 22

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    Heavy Trash - Music Event
    Featuring Jon Spencer, formerly of the Blues Explosion, doing old-school rockabilly rave-ups. With Elliott Brood.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    Little Dragon - Music Event
    Swedish electro pop. With Ne'a Posey.
    Bohemian Caverns | Washington, DC
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    Steely Dan - Music Event
    Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver complex but casual classic rock.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    Aventura - Music Event
    New York-based bachata band.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Jeffrey Osborne - Music Event
    Prolific funk and R&B artist known for his work with the popular '70s L.T.D. band.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Skinny Puppy - Music Event
    Veteran industrial rockers. With Vverevvolf Grehv.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Chris Knight - Music Event
    Outlaw country heavily inspired by Steve Earle. With Milton.
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    Grant Lee Phillips - Music Event
    Folk rocker. With the Winterpills.
    Rams Head Tavern | Annapolis, MD
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    Vienna Chamber Orchestra - Music Event
    Philippe Entremont conducts and plays piano.
    The Music Center at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    National Symphony Orchestra: Hugh Wolff, conductor/Joshua Bell, violin, plays Bruch - Music Event
    Conductor Hugh Wolff and violinist Joshua Bell present a Scottish-themed program, including Bruch's Scottish Fantasy and others.
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Monday, November 23

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    Bebel Gilberto - Music Event
    Daughter of Brazilian music royalty takes listeners on a sensuous journey through various Brazilian styles including bossa nova and samba.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Steely Dan - Music Event
    Donald Fagen and Walter Becker deliver complex but casual classic rock.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    Deadmau5 - Music Event
    The prominent progressive house DJ. With Burns and Kim Fai.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Marcus Anderson - Music Event
    Saxophonist and vocalist ranges from R&B to bold jazz and romantic ballads.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, November 24

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    Chaise Lounge - Music Event
    Washington's lounge faves are back on the scene channeling classic Vegas style.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    R. Kelly - Music Event
    Enter the world of controversial R&B icon R. Kelly.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    Ryan Montbleau Band - Music Event
    A soulful singer-songwriter backed by a roots-rock band.
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    The Snark Ensemble - Music Event
    A chamber ensemble dedicated to writing original music for silent film. For this performance, the silent films include Laurel & Hardy's "Liberty" and Charley Chase's "Publicity Pays" and "Hello Baby."
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, November 25

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    The Beatdown - Bar/Club Event
    The Capitol City Music Tour edition will be the last Beatdown for a while. Local MCs XO, Kingpen Slim, K-Beta and Lula Monroe will be on the mic.
    Bohemian Caverns | Washington, DC
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    Devendra Banhart - Music Event
    Free-minded folkie with a wide-ranging sound.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Free Energy - Music Event
    Pavement meets Thin Lizzy meets awesome. As if that last part needed saying.
    DC9 | Washington, DC
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    R. Kelly - Music Event
    Enter the world of controversial R&B icon R. Kelly.
    Constitution Hall | Washington, DC
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    American Music Festival - Music Event
    An annual festival featuring new and classic works by American composers.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Bob Perilla and the Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band - Bar/Club Event
    Come out and watch this Adams Morgan quartet pick, play and deliver hard-driving bluegrass, country, folk and original material.
    Madam's Organ | Washington, DC
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    Blues Jam - Bar/Club Event
    Professional musicians, amateurs and blues lovers all come out for these weekly jam sessions.
    Old Bowie Town Grille | Bowie, MD
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    Rockers International - Bar/Club Event
    Live reggae sounds with See-I, featuring Rootz and Zeebo, plus guest DJs and musicians.
    Eighteenth Street Lounge | Washington, DC
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    Sinatra Night - Bar/Club Event
    Celebrate the Chairman with martini specials and live swing and jazz music.
    Hudson | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thursday, November 26

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    Zero 7 - Music Event
    A well-chilled brand of jazzy pop-soul. With DJ Christine Moritz.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Sound of the City - Music Event
    Drums, bass, keys, turntables and a freewheeling assortment of vocalists, rappers and poets.
    Bohemian Caverns | Washington, DC
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