May Concert Alert
Hey yβall, itβs May now and weβve got some crazy things not only going down in the land of music, but in the DMV as well. Weβve got some crazy appearances coming with concerts and festivals. Enough of the talking, letβs show you whoβs coming this way.
| Artists & Tour | Summary |
| Code Orange – Tuesday, May 3, 2022(Baltimore Soundstage)Rock | On May 3, Code Orange will be coming to Maryland as a part of their βOUT FOR BLOODβ tour. They will be accompanied by Loathe, Vended, and Dying Wish. Tickets are going fast, so hurry and guilt-trip your parents into buying them before it’s too late! |
| Olivia Rodrigo and Holly Humberstone – Wednesday,May 4, 2022(The Anthem, Washington)Pop | Ms. Spicy Pisces herself is going on tour for her first album SOUR, which was released back in May 2021. Rodrigo will be visiting Maryland on May 4, 2022 at The Anthem in Washington. She will be accompanied by British songwriter, Holly Humberstone. Tickets are going quick, so donβt miss out on the big concert of the year. |
| Broccoli City Festival – Saturday, May 7, 2022(RFK Campus) Washington DCRap/ R&B21 Savage, Ari Lennox, Lil Durk, Wale, Rico Nasty, Jeezy, Larry June, Joyce Wrice, Summer Walker, Wizkid, Gunna, Don Toliver, Tems, Masego, Babyface Ray, Alex Vaughn | As we kick off the month of May, Broccoli City Festival brings a stacked lineup of amazing rappers and singers, with three of them being DMV natives: Wale, Rico Nasty, and Ari Lennox. Alongside them are many star-studded names like Jeezy, 21 Savage, Lil Durk, Summer Walker, Gunna, and Don Toliver. There are even some underrated talents such as Joyce Wrice, Wizkid, Babyface Ray, and Masego attending, too. This will be taking place at the RFK Campus in Washington DC so get your tickets soon cause this showcase of styles is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. |
| Disclosure and DJ BORING – Saturday, May 7, 2022(The Anthem, Washington)House | Disclosure and DJ BORING are bringing the party to DC on May 7. Disclosure is heavily known for their iconic tracks like βLatch,β βWhen A Fire Starts To Burn,β βHelp Me Lose My Mind,β and most importantly, βTalk,β featuring Khalid. They are accompanied by the up-and-coming EDM act, DJ BORING. Some of his most well-known tracks are βWinona,β β6 AM Mimosa,β and βFor Tahn.β Disclosure plans to perform their hits from their last album βENERGYβ and old hits from albums like Settle and Caracal. With many looking forward to how much theyβll bring, with just two artists theyβre making a whole rave. So get your tickets cause you donβt want to miss the party. |
| Rex Orange County – Tuesday, May 10, 2022(Pier Six Pavilion)Pop | ITβS HAPPENING EVERYBODY, STAY CALM, ITβS HAPPENING! Rex Orange County is on tour for his newest album WHO CARES? with Maryland being one of the first stops! The hype surrounding his newest album is really high as it was his first project since 2019. Tickets are currently sold out, but keep an eye out for more sales as they are bound to start up again. |
| Freddie Gibbs and MIKE – Thursday, May 12, 2022(The Fillmore Silver Spring)Rap | The greatest Internet troll ever, who also just happens to be a rapper, Freddie Gibbs comes to Maryland. As we wait for his new album, Gibbs will be most likely playing from past releases like Alfredo, Bandana, and Pinata. Alongside him, heβs been joined with up-and-coming, avant-garde rapper, MIKE. Heβll be playing βCrime Paysβ and βScotty Beam.β Regardless, Gibbs is going to give attendees a fun time. But I also hope he plays βBy Gunna.β (If You Know, You Know LMAO). |
| NLE Choppa and Scorey – Monday, May 16, 2022(The Fillmore Silver Spring)Rap | Mr. Shotta Flow returns to Maryland as he comes to the Fillmore, alongside rising rapper, Scorey. NLE is known to bring confidence and energy into his songsβnow imagine that live. Itβs going to be a rollercoaster. The spiritual energy is going to fly through the roof and thereβs most definitely gonna be a moshpit. So enter at will. NLE is bringing a fire show and weβre ready to go crazy! |
| Deftones, Gojira, Vows – Tuesday, May 17, 2022(The Anthem)Rock | DEFTONES ARE BACK!!! Everybody get hype because Deftones have begun their tour with Gojira, and Vows. As theyβre coming to Maryland. On May 17, Deftones will be coming to play at The Anthem. Get prepared, sweet-talk your parents, and find a cute date. THIS IS NOT SOMETHING WE CAN IGNORE. |
| Griselda – Thursday, May 19, 2022(Echostage)Rap | Griselda, an iconic trio, journey to Washington DC to set the standard for what it means for a crew to make a comeback. As all three acts (and name the acts here), have had a very monumental 2021 and are just kicking into overdrive for the beginning of this year. re. On a stage like Echostage, prepare to mosh, prepare to jump. All in all, Griselda is bringing everything all out and WE MUST BE READY! |
| Infield Fest – May 20, 2022(Pimlico Race Course) BaltimorePop | From May 20 – May 21, βInfield Fest.β will be taking place in Baltimore. There will be multiple appearances from tons of big artists including Megan Thee Stallion, Moneybagg Yo, Marshmallow, and more! There will also be a special guest appearance from Ms. Lauryn Hill! Get your tickets now and get hype, this is a big event of the year! |
| Earthgang – Saturday, May 21, 2022 – May 22, 2022(Rams Head Live) Baltimore Rap | The dynamic duo returns as Earthgang heads to Baltimore on May 22. As theyβre already riding off the hype from their latest album βGhetto Gods.β Theyβre most likely going to be performing from that and some old hits. As theyβre going to bring a show for yβall. Without even lip-syncing, just pure bars. The energy theyβll bring will be unmatched, so donβt miss out! |
| The Who – Monday,May 23, 2022(Capital One Arena) Washington DCRock | The always legendary rock band The Who returns to DC on May 23rd. With this really being a reunion tour for them. As theyβre not just going to give a show but are going to prove they can still hang with the best of them. With them performing the hits and going all out each show. Itβll be a fun blast from the past and theyβre sure to not disappoint. Get your tickets soon because this could be your last chance! |
| Maryland Deathfest XVII- Thursday, May 26, 2022(Baltimore Soundstage)Rock | Americaβs biggest annual metal party. Maryland Deathfest is a multi-day event held in Baltimore with dozens of metal bands from the world including Acid Witch, Primitive Man, Atheist, Limbsplitter, and more! Deathfest will be held from May 26 – May 29. Metal fans, get your tickets now as they are going fast and this isnβt an event you wanna miss! |
| Nelly – Thursday, May 26, 2022(The Theater at MGM National Harbor) | The legend himself, Nelly, arrives at the National Harbor on Thursday, May 26. Thereβs not really much to say about Nelly because this man is iconic. Heβll most likely be performing his hits like βRide Wit Me and Hot In Here.β Nelly is known to bring the party and is taking us on a trip back to the 2000s and fans will more than likely enjoy it. So get your tickets soon cause you donβt wanna miss it. |
Thank yβall for reading. Hopefully, this gets you to go buy your tickets. Now enjoy the show and remember to be safe! Safety is important as well as having fun. So remember to enjoy the moment and love the music. Stay cozy yβall peace π
