Steve Earle and the Dukes and Los Lobos at Meadow Event Park, Friday, Aug. 27
After Hours Concerts presents two veteran groups known for their great live shows: First from East Los Angeles, Los Lobos rocks out with a huge range of influences including soul, norteno, Tejano, son jarocho, country, R&B, folk, doo wop and old fashioned rock and roll. They’ve even been attracting more jam band fans in recent years thanks to the occasional Dead cover.
Headlining is veteran roots rocker Steve Earle who will be playing some of hits this tour as well numbers off his acclaimed recent album, “Ghosts of West Virginia,” composed of material related to the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster from 2010, which killed 29 miners. The show could also have some emotional moments if Earle pulls out some numbers from his album ode to his son, Justin Townes Earle, who died last year from an accidental overdose. $21-$79. Doors at 5 p.m. Show at 6 p.m. afterhoursconcertseries.com.
No BS Brass! at the Broadberry, Saturday, Aug. 28
One of Richmond’s most popular brass party bands returns to the Broadberry stage. Note: A physical or digital copy of vaccine card and matching ID must be shown for entry. $15 in advance. $20 day of show. Doors at 8 p.m. Show at 9 p.m. thebroadberry.com.
Crabs and Beer by the James at Brown’s Island, Saturday, Aug. 28
An all you can eat crab festival with bands featuring Testiphy, Mashup, HD band and deejays such as Joe Fu, DJ Drake and DJ Sir RJ. There will be food and merchandise vendors. Event is rain or shine. Lawn chairs allowed but no coolers or tents. Noon to 7 p.m. crabsandbeerbythejames.com
