Summer Concerts-Live Music Washington DC Summer 2013

To us, an awesome summer is made up of as many memorable music experiences as we can plan (and afford). So, to help you have a truly epic season of jams — and to start budgeting accordingly — we've scoured the DMV's best venues to bring you the ultimate summer concert guide. From country to hip-hop, and top 40 to indie rock, we present the live shows guaranteed to make this summer one for the books.

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