Take a look back in time at photos of two different concerts on the White House South Lawn: one taken in 1921 and another in 2009. See how the culture and technology have changed over time!

From Richard Nixon's 1969 inauguration to Bill Clinton's 1993 inaugural balls, James Brown played a strange role in US presidential inaugurations. Read more to learn how the Godfather of Soul backed Republican and Democratic presidents.

Before the Watergate scandal, these steps were used for grand arrivals of dignitaries and heads of state and for summer music concerts. Learn how the steps near the Lincoln Memorial were put to good use before jets flew over them.

Remembering Bee Gees co-founder Robin Gibb, who died today at age 62. Learn more about the group's rise to stardom in the late 70s and their unforgettable performance at the Capital Centre in 1979.

Before Janis Joplin's defining moment at Woodstock, she rocked out at Merriweather Post Pavilion in 1969. Read a review of the show from the Washington Post and see a video of her performance!

Take a look back at a legendary show in Adams Morgan, Washington DC in 1979 when The Police played the Ontario Theater. Read a short review of the show, and watch a video of the band playing a West German TV show.

In their heyday, the Grateful Dead passed through American University in the fall of 1972 to play a free show in front of about 10,000 people. Read an excerpt from Bob Galano's Washington Post review and stream the show on Archive.org.

Check this out! If you were a student at the University of Maryland back in 1973 — maybe some of you were? — you could attend this sick concert with Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bruce Springsteen. Okay, so Jerry Lee Lewis has as slightly dubious past, but the dude is pretty incredible at piano. Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Bruce Springsteen concert at the University of Maryland...

This week, the blog has a fresh new look and the Boss is rocking out at the Verizon Center. But let's not forget the old Capital Centre in Landover, MD - where many GoDCers have fond memories of great concerts. Get psyched listening to Hungry Heart and have a great show!

In the early 1980s, U2 made four stops in the nation’s capital, playing small venues like The Bayou in Georgetown and The Ontario Theater in Adams Morgan. Read about the incredible performances and how U2 went on to become the biggest band in the world.

Remembering Stevie Ray Vaughan's live performance in Washington, D.C. on December 27th, 1983. Featuring the setlist from that night, a video of the performance and a tribute to the late musician.

In 1967, the Washington Hilton was the place to be for live music, including a performance by the Doors. Take a look back at this iconic performance with photos, ticket stubs, and more!

Relive Jimi Hendrix's incredible performance at the Washington Hilton on March 10th, 1968. Featuring concert footage, photos, a setlist, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning review from the Washington Post.