Junior League at the Rock & Roll Hotel, Friday
It’s been a busy couple of years for Lissy Rosemont, the driving force behind local bluegrass/rock outfit Junior League. In September 2010, she got married, and last October she had a baby.
So forgive her if her music career took a temporary backseat.
“It sort of settled me down,” said Rosemont of the effect getting married and having a child have had on her. “You get older and want something else.”
Junior’s League’s last full-length album, “Jelly Roll,” came out in the summer of 2010, and the band’s last local show was last August at the 9:30 Club when she was eight months pregnant.
Rosemont considered the last few months a welcomed break from dealing with booking shows. Not that having a child is time off.
“I liked having a break,” she said. “I have my hands full, but it was nice having that break.”
Rosemont has written a few songs, but has no immediate plans to release new music.
This March marks Junior League’s fifth anniversary. Rosemont has learned a lot these last five years when it comes to creating music, and the music business.
“I’ve learned a lot of lessons just cutting my teeth,” she said.
When: 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show
Info: $12, with Holy Ghost Tent Revival and the John Lee Experience; rockandrollhoteldc.com
Steve Harvey at DAR Constitution Hall, Friday and Saturday
Comedian, writer, radio show personality and “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey pays D.C. a visit for two nights.
When: 8 p.m.
Info: $55; dar.org
Virginia Wine & Food Showcase, Saturday and Sunday
Virginia wine has certainly emerged the last few years. Taste for yourself at the Virginia Wine & Food Showcase this weekend at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Crystal City. Enjoy more than 200 wines from the commonwealth, Metro-accessible.
When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
Info: $30; vawineshowcase.org
“Necessary Sacrifices” at Ford’s Theatre, through Saturday
Drawing upon a pair of encounters between Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, “Necessary Sacrifices” stars David Selby in the role of Lincoln and Craig Wallace in the role of Douglass.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Info: $35 to $60; fordstheatre.org
Wammies at the State Theatre, Sunday
The annual Washington Area Music Awards, presented by the Washington Area Music Association, is back again. This is the 26th annual event, recognizing some of the top music creators and performers in the D.C. area, with performances and plenty of trophy giving.
When: 8 p.m., Sunday.
Info: $20 for members, $35 for nonmembers, $15 for nominees; thestatetheatre.com, wamadc.com
