NOVA Traffic Jam
Jan
27

NOVA Traffic Jam

Start 2025 off with a bang! Join us for the first NoVA Traffic Jam of the year on Monday, January 27!

Get ready for the ultimate musical mashup: sign up, get randomly assigned to a band, and create something magical in just 10 minutes. No pressure, just vibes! Location: Crescendo Studios, 8101a Route 29, Falls Church VA 22042

Time: 8:30pm

All skill levels, instruments, and styles are welcome. Whether you're here to jam, vibe, or cheer from the sidelines, it's gonna be a night to remember!
Share with your musician friends and spread the word. Let’s kick off the year with some serious creativity!

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2025 Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Royalty Competition & Dance Social
Feb
8

2025 Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Royalty Competition & Dance Social

Join us for a night of excitement and celebration at the 2025 Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association Royalty Competition & Dance Social! This much-anticipated annual event promises an unforgettable evening filled with talent, glamour, and community spirit.

Date Saturday February 8th, 2025
Doors Open: 7:30 PM
Event Begins: 8:00 PM
Location: Crescendo Studios, 8101A Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA 22042

Witness an array of impressive contestants as they vie for the prestigious titles of Royalty, showcasing their skills, charisma, and passion for the rodeo community. Each participant brings their unique flair, set against a backdrop of dazzling performances that are sure to capture your heart and inspire your spirit.

After the competition, the fun continues with a lively dance social! Get ready to hit the dance floor as we celebrate the night away with music that will keep you moving and mingling. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just want to let loose, the atmosphere will be electric, and everyone is welcome!

This event is not only a competition but a celebration of our vibrant community, fostering camaraderie and support among all who attend. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic evening filled with excitement, friendship, and the spirit of the rodeo.

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ULTRANOVA REUNION
Mar
22

ULTRANOVA REUNION

Knight of the Round: Knight Of The Round have been paying tribute to Final Fantasy soundtracks for over a decade and have headlined large musical shows at MAGFest and PAX.


Premium Vintage: Premium Vintage is bringing the heat!  They are a genre-bending orchestral metal trio bringing the music of Hades from the Underworld to the stage.

Tre Watson: Specializing in contemporary Musical Styles like Hip-hop, Future Funk, Rock, Metal, and modern Pop, Tre's compositions display a remarkable versatility.

Niji Saga: The hyper-melodic power-pop-punk-chiptune quartet hailing from the Charlottesville, VA area.


Lionmight (formerly String Player Gamer) - Lionmight is a music producer, composer, and performer.  He has produced over 50 albums, with his music streamed more than 60 million times on Spotify.

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We Three Queers: A Golden Rewind
Nov
22

We Three Queers: A Golden Rewind

Celebrate the holiday season in fabulous style with WE 3 QUEERS: A GOLDEN REWIND, a festive, semi-scripted holiday drag variety show that will whisk you away to the cozy and hilariously chaotic world of “The Golden Girls.” Featuring the incomparable talents of Evita Peroxide as the razor-sharp Dorothy, alongside her drag daughters Jizzy Belle as the sultry Blanche and Kel Basa as the ever-innocent Rose, this parody tribute promises an evening of nostalgia, laughter, and outrageous antics!

Set in the twilight years of their illustrious and diverse careers, Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose have retired to the lively Shady Pines senior community in Boca Raton, Florida. In the comfort of their kitschy living room, the queens reminisce about their wild days as "career women," serving up stories filled with hilarity, flashbacks, and musical numbers that are as over-the-top as they are heartwarming. Of course, no “tea” is spilled without a twist—it’s vodka in true Golden Girls fashion!

Expect festive performances, holiday-themed numbers, and cheeky jokes that pay homage to the iconic television series, all with a modern drag twist. It’s an evening filled with glitter, glamour, and timeless holiday cheer. WE 3 QUEERS: A GOLDEN REWIND will have you laughing, cheering, and maybe even shedding a tear or two, as these three queens show us that friendship, love, and fabulousness never get old.

Highlights Include:
- Hilarious semi-scripted dialogue and sketches
- Comedic flashbacks and drag performances inspired by “The Golden Girls” - Holiday-themed musical numbers
- Audience interaction and plenty of surprises

Don’t miss out on this golden journey through time, friendship, and a whole lot of sass! It’s the perfect way to kick off the holidays with a blend of humor, heart, and drag.

Ticket Information:
$10 General Admission | $25 VIP Experience (Includes reserved seating and a meet-and-greet with the queens at the end of the show)
Get your tickets early to secure your spot for a night of unforgettable holiday magic!

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Peake Bay Live
Aug
9

Peake Bay Live

Time: Doors open at 7:00 PM, Show begins at 7:45 PM

Who are we?

We are a NOVA based collective, featuring sounds of hip-hop, house, and r&b. Our name is inspired by the Chesapeake Bay, with the mission of finding new sounds and talents across the DMV. 

Our show. 

We are here for our fans and supporters, bringing our best music, style and the energy. We only want to share our love for the music culture, and provide opportunities for the fans to meet up and engage with the artists!

Even if you don’t know us, come for some drinks, food, merch, and to learn more about our collective!

Event Highlights:

Timing: Doors open at 7:00 PM, grab your drinks, sit back, and listen to the DJ and our openers till show starts at 7:45 PM

Food & Drinks: Must be 21+ (w/ID) in order to drink. Our BeviCart will be providing us with drinks for the night! No outside alcohol permitted. There is no sharing of alcohol with those without a (colored) wristband. Crescendo Studios will be observing VABC law towards over-serving individuals. Please note that food and beverages are sold separately from the event and not included in your admission.

Ticket Information:

Price: Tickets are available on our website or front door day-of. Tickets are strictly non-refundable. Tickets are delivered virtually and will be sent to your email. If there are any problems please contact our email listed

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Music Educators Open House
Apr
4

Music Educators Open House

Join us for a glass of wine and a chance to network with other local music educators, and check out our facilities at Crescendo Studios, and see how we can work together in bringing music education to all!

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UltraNOVA II: Rebirth
Mar
9

UltraNOVA II: Rebirth

UltraNOVA is BACK in Northern Virginia with "UltraNOVA: Rebirth"! We're bringing in talented video game music (VGM) bands not only from the DMV area, but across the country! We’ve brought together six electric, eclectic, and energetic acts that are ecstatic to perform!

Bi Score: Ian Cowell & Carrie Wood’s Bi-Coastal Goblin Brigade That Makes Music To Score To, Otherwise Known as BI SCORE! From Northern California, Ian and Carrie lay down the tastiest riffs for you to take home to your sweetheart.

Geekswag: Geekswag is a VGM rapper/singer duo from Boston, Massachusetts. BoZ and ZEN strive to bring geeky lyricism, smooth vocals, and dynamic performance energy to every show, and are thrilled to share their VGM hiphop vibes with the DMV!

Mahn: Blasting onto the stage with Dark Glory™, Mahn will tug on your sense of nostalgia with grinding heavy metal homages to video games from your formative years. Expect a musical journey through land, earth, sea, time and space!

Steel Samurai: You know that game you rented once when you were 9 and loved it and the music was amazing? Well, you’re going to hear it with Steel Samurai, a VGM band from the far away land of Baltimore, MD. Their hobbies include rocking out and melting faces.

WASD: Who says VGM is all about console tunes? This quartet brings heavy renditions of classic PC soundtracks like Quake, Command & Conquer, Unreal Tournament, and more!

Zaku: From Philadelphia, PA, this super group combines wind-synthesizer-fronted instrumental tunes inspired by 80s Japanese Jazz Fusion and New Wave of British Heavy Metal!

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Substantial - The Adultish Tour
Nov
11

Substantial - The Adultish Tour

This in-person event promises to be an unforgettable experience, filled with energetic performances and a vibrant atmosphere. So, mark your calendars and gather your friends for a night to remember.

The Adutlitsh Tour celebrates the release of Substantial's highly praised fifth solo album 'Adultish'. The performance will also include a Nujabes Tribute set.

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