Former Oasis lead guitarist/songwriter Noel Gallagher performs at the Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. with his new act, Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Gallagher played a career-spanning, 20 song set featuring new songs and old favorites from Oasis.

Derek E. Miller and Alexis Krauss of indie-rock duo Sleigh Bells perform at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

SILVER SPRING, MD - January 1st, 2012 - Rapper and D.C. native Wale performs at the Fillmore Silver Spring in Silver Spring, MD. Wale released his sophomore album, Ambition, in November. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson).

WASHINGTON, DC - November 11th, 2011 - Southern Californian punk pioneers Social Distortion open for the Foo Fighters at the Verizon center in Washington, D.C. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson)

COLUMBIA, MD, -September 10th, 2011 - IConcert photos of TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, DeadMau5 and more at the 2011 Virgin Mobile FreeFest at Merriweather Post Pavilion. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson).

WASHINGTON, DC - November 3rd, 2011 - Chart-topping rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West perform their collaborative album Watch The Throne at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

COLUMBIA, MD, -September 25th, 2011 - Wilco perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The band will release their eight studio album, The Whole Love, on Tuesday. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post).

WASHINGTON, DC - October 5th, 2011 - Swedish singer-songwriter Jens Lekman performs at 6th & I Synagogue in Washington, D.C. Lekman released his newest EP, An Argument With Myself, in September. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post).

COLUMBIA, MD - October 16th, 2011: The Band Perry, Joe Nichols and Josh Turner perform at the 2011 Sunday In The Country festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD.

SILVER SPRING, MD - September 15th, 2011 - J. Cole performs at The Fillmore Silver Spring. Cole's debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.

WASHINGTON, DC - September 17th, 2011 -Chris Brown performs at the Verizon Center. Brown released his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E., earlier this year and has another album slated for release in early 2012.

COLUMBIA, MD - June 9th, 2011: Fergie, Will.I.Am, apl.de.ap and Taboo of the Grammy Award-wining hip-hop group The Black Eyed Peas perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD. The group recently released the single "Don't Stop The Party" from their sixth studio album, The Beginning. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, DC - August 2nd, 2011 - Bon Iver perform at the 9:30 Club. The group's self-titled sophomore album was released in June and reached #2 in the Billboard 200. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/FTWP

FAIRFAX, VA - July 12th, 2011 - Reunited grunge heavyweights Soundgarden perform at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson)

BALTIMORE, MD - June 22nd, 2011 - U2 perform at M&T Stadium in Baltimore, MD as part of the second leg of their 360 tour. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

COLUMBIA, MD - May 22nd, 2011: Kristian Bush, and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The band released their fourth album, The Incredible Machine, in October of 2010. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

COLUMBIA, MD - June 9th, 2011: English folk band Mumford & Sons perform to a sold-out crowd at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The band's debut album, Sigh No More, was nominated for two Grammys. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

COLUMBIA, MD - May 1st, 2011: The Strokes headline the 2011 Sweetlife Festival with a set that spanned their 10 year career. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson / For The Washington Post)

AUSTIN, TX - March 16th, 2011: Jack White performs in a parking lot at the corners of 4th Street and Colorado Ave. in Austin, TX during the 2011 SXSW festival in Austin, TX. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 18th, 2011: Hot off their performance with Mumford & Sons and Bob Dylan at the Grammy Awards, The Avett Brothers perform in front of a sold out crowd at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

Concert photos of The Dismemberment Plan performing at the Black Cat in Washington, D.C. during their 2011 reunion tour.

Wilco frontman plays solo show at Lincoln Theater on U Street in Washington, D.C.

Portraits of Cameron Mesirow, aka Glasser.

Snoop Dogg, the Wu-Tang Clan, A Tribe Called Quest, Lauren Hill and many more perform at the 2010 Rock The Bells tour stop at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD.

Washington, D.C. - August 2nd, 2010: Swedish pop-songstress Robyn performs to a sold out 9:30 Club. She is currently touring behind her latest release, Body Talk, Part 1. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson)

Concert photos of Robyn performing at the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival in Union Park, Chicago, IL.

Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, performs at the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL.

Big Boi from Outkast performs during Day 3 of the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago.

Concert photos of a reunited Pavement headlining night #3 of the 2010 Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, IL.

Washington, D.C. - May 31, 2010: Numerous acts including The Slickee Boys, Ted Leo, Bob Mould, Dave Grohl and Truble Funk perform at the 30th Anniversary concert at the legendary 9:30 Club. (Photo by Kyle Gustafson)

Bristow, VA. - May 13, 2010: Eddie Vedder and grunge survivors Pearl Jam play to a rapturous audience during the first show of the season at the newly renamed Jiffy Lube Live. The band is currently touring behind their ninth album, Backspacer. (Photos by Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post)

Photos of the red carpet arrivals at the Washington Hilton for the 2010 White House Correspondents Dinner. Celebrities include Michael Douglas, Kim Kardashian, Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba, Jessica Simpson, Alec Baldwin and more.

Red carpet photos of Tammy Haddad's 2010 White House Correspondents Dinner Brunch. Celebrity attendees include Kim Kardashian, Chevy Chase, The Joans Brothers, Demi Lavato and more.

Concert Photos of gospel singer Mavis Staples at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. All photos by Kyle Gustafson.

Concert photos of Hot Chip at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. All photos by Kyle Gustafson.

Concert photos of The XX performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C. All photos by Kyle Gustafson.

Concert photos of Adam Young, aka Owl City, performing at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington,D.C. on April 22, 2010.

Concert photos of George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Bladensburg, MD - April 11, 2010 - Grammy Award-nominated reggae artist "Baby" Cham performs at the Corssroads Club.

Concert photos of Wilco performing at the Music Hall at Strathmore in Bethesda, MD on March 31, 2010.

Concert photos from Spoon performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

Photos of Al Green in concert at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.