Canadian band Cowboy Junkies might very well be best known for their hypnotizing 1988 cover of the Velvet Underground’s “Sweet Jane,” at least in the States. That the band touches upon the occasional ...

He made us laugh on “Chappelle’s Show” thanks to his signature sign-off line, “I’m rich, b*tch!” Donnell Rawlings is coming home to The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia. (Paul Smith Photography) This ...

correctionAn earlier version of this article incorrectly said that Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour performed at the Birchmere. The Birchmere presented N’Dour at the Lisner Auditorium at George ...

The owner of the Alexandria, Virginia, music venue The Birchmere has died. Gary Oelze was 80. First reported by The Zebra, Oelze was the “hands-on” operator of Alexandria’s “most famous music venue,” ...

Donnell Rawlings was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Alexandria, and a fluke event turned him from an audience member to be the man on stage delivering laughs. “I used to heckle comedians at ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — It's been nearly 25 years since R&B artist Jon B burst onto the scene with his Grammy nominated debut album, Bonafide. The acclaimed singer-songwriter is still making crowds swoon ...

For fans of swing, early jazz, and theatrical flair, the Squirrel Nut Zippers are bringing their celebrated show “Jazz From the Back O’ Town: A Musical Journey to the Birthplace of Jazz” to The ...

Don’t be surprised if you see Kathleen Madigan enjoying watching the Masters this weekend at a local watering hole. But if you do run into the popular comedian, let her enjoy the round. She’s a big ...

WASHINGTON (ABC7) — From rocking out as little kids to selling out shows around the world, Kevin and Michael Bacon have been bringing crowds to their feet as the Bacon Brothers for nearly 25 years.

Dave Edmunds, possessor of the consummate rockabilly voice, is content to let his guitar do most of the talking at this stage of his career. Appearing Sunday night at the Birchmere as part of his ...