Nostalgia every now and then can be a good thing—especially when it involves sifting through and revisiting your favorite albums. Even better? There are plenty of opportunities to see some of the most beloved acts from the ’60s and ’70s (and tribute shows to those influential musicians) in NoVA in the coming months.
Bruce in the USA
Feb. 10-11, 9 p.m.
Jersey born-and-breds and Springsteen die-hards will be able to get behind this tribute show to The Boss. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
All You Need Is Love 5 – Jammin Java’s Songwriters’ Circle: A Tribute to The Beatles and Love Songs
Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.
The Beatles played a formative role in shaping the modern love song. That’s why Jammin Java is bringing back the fourth annual Valentine’s Day tribute to the Fab Four’s greatest odes. // Jammin’ Java: 227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna
Arlo Guthrie Running Down the Road Tour
Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Son of folk legend Woody Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie will revisit some of his greatest hits and protest songs from his own 50-year career. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Tusk – The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Feb. 17, 9 p.m.
You don’t have to wait around for Fleetwood Mac’s next reunion tour: Relive their classic songs from Tusk, Rumours and beyond at this tribute concert. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
1964 the Tribute
Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
Don’t relegate your Beatles nostalgia to just the love songs. This tribute band will touch on greatest hits from all the Beatles eras. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
The Righteous Brothers
March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Bill Medley and Bucky Heard bring their classic blue-eyed soul back to the Alexandria concert hall. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Ann Wilson of Heart
March 29, 7:30 p.m.
The Heart co-lead is coming to The Birchmere following the 2016 release of her EP, The Ann Wilson Thing! // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Zoso the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
March 31, 9 p.m.
This tribute band has been channeling the energy of Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham for more than 20 years. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Don McLean
April 7, 7:30 p.m.
The “American Pie” singer comes to The Birchmere in April. (Keep an eye out for our interview with McLean in our April issue.) // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
The Machine Performs Pink Floyd
March 14, 9 p.m.
This New York-based Pink Floyd tribute band works both The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall hits and deep cuts into their set lists, occasionally covering albums in their entirety for an immersive experience. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
The Everly Brothers Experience Presented by The Bird Dogs
April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Both The Everly Brothers and The Bird Dogs comprise brother two-pieces, allowing The Bird Dogs to deliver faithful renditions of The Everly Brothers’ early-rock harmonies. // The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria
Tom Paxton
April 27, 8 p.m.
Paxton, who has contributed countless songs to the American folk canon that have been recorded by Bob Dylan; Peter, Paul and Mary; and Joan Baez, released his most recent album, Boat in the Water, at the top of the year, which will bring him to Wolf Trap in April. // The Barns at Wolf Trap: 1635 Trap Road, Vienna
Buddy Guy
May 16, 6:30 p.m.
The highly influential blues and guitar icon and Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famer will perform at the State Theatre in May. // State Theatre: 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church
Jimmy Buffett
May 20, 8 p.m.
The “Margaritaville” singer and his band of followers (aka Parrot Heads) will make their way to the Bristow amphitheater this spring. // Jiffy Lube Live: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow
Rod Stewart with special guest Cyndi Lauper
June 19, 7:30 p.m.
Stewart (never one to shy away from unexpected collaborations) joins forces with the ’80s synth-pop star for a summer tour this year. // Jiffy Lube Live: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow
Dead & Company
June 22, 7 p.m.
Dead & Company—comprising Dead members Bob Weir, Mickey Hart and Bill Kreutzmann with John Mayer fronting the outfit—will continue their tour in this iteration of the iconic jam group with a stop at Jiffy Lube Live. // Jiffy Lube Live: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow
Chicago and the Doobie Brothers
July 29, 7:30 p.m.
The two bands will join forces once again for another round of co-headlining tour dates, stopping at Jiffy Lube Live this summer. // Jiffy Lube Live: 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow
