If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.
From a Stevie Wonder tribute party to a series of live performers at City Winery, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.
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WONDER-Full: Stevie Wonder tribute party
The 21-and-up crowd can enjoy the sounds of DJ Spinna and DJ Jahsonic as they pay tribute to legendary musician Stevie Wonder.
In 1999, DJ Spinna was asked to spin at a party paying tribute to Wonder's album "Songs in the Key of Life." Since then, KeiStar Productions and DJ Spinna have hosted the WONDER-Full event nationally and internationally. Stevie Wonder even attended a D.C. event in 2013.
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 10 p.m.- Sunday, Nov. 18, 3 a.m.
Where: City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE
Price: $23 for advanced ticket; $28 for day of show
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Michel Nirenberg and the Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Guitar Trio at the Blues Alley
Tonight: Saxophonist and composer Michel Nirenberg will bring his mix of classical, samba and choro music to Blues Alley. Then, on Wednesday night, the Frank Vignola Hot Jazz Guitar Trio will perform.
Since 1965, the Blues Alley has featured legendary artists like Charlie Byrd and Grover Washington, Jr. Feast on its authentic Creole fare, steak and seafood plates while you listen.
When: Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10 p.m.; Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10 p.m.
Where: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Price: $11-$12.50
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Live music at City Winery
Musician David Cook, of American Idol fame, will take the stage at City Winery along with Matt Hires on Wednesday night. Most recently, Cook released his latest album "Chromance" and made his Broadway debut as Charlie Price in the Tony Award-winning hit “Kinky Boots."
On Thursday night, the bluegrass duo Gibson Brothers will perform in celebration of its new album "Mockingbird." Other performers will include Carlene Carter on Friday night at 8 p.m. and Jason Eady with Rob Ickles and Trey Hensley at 9 p.m. Ruth Foster is set to perform on Saturday night.
When: Various times and dates
Where: City Winery, 1350 Okie St. NE
Price: $11-$14
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