Little Stranger
Little Stranger brings its high-energy “organized chaos” to 9:30 Club. The Philadelphia-born, Charleston-based duo of best friends Kevin and John Shields combines melodic hip-hop, pop, reggae, rock, and soulful grooves, with John’s singer-songwriter vocals and Kevin’s forceful delivery at the center of the sound. Their live shows emphasize self-expression, acceptance, and the communal “Strangerverse” atmosphere the band has built through sold-out performances and festival appearances.
The performance supports the duo’s album *Sat Around Trippin*, a largely self-produced collection created between the group’s Charleston home studio and a remote cabin in North Carolina. The record moves through tropical hip-hop, reggae, gospel-inspired rap and soul, punk-influenced rock, and reflective material addressing identity, personal growth, loneliness, and mental health. The bill also features Cleveland six-piece Tropidelic, Brooklyn MC and producer Jarv, and Damn Skippy.
When: Sunday, September 13, 2026
Showtimes: Doors open at 7:00 PM. Opening acts and set times may change.
Lineup: Little Stranger, with Tropidelic, Jarv, and Damn Skippy
About Little Stranger: Kevin and John Shields have developed a genre-blurring style shaped by hip-hop, pop, reggae, and rock, with comparisons ranging from Remi Wolf, Still Woozy, and Marc Rebillet to Gorillaz, N.E.R.D., and early-2000s Timbaland. They have performed at festivals including Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Hangout Fest, BottleRock, and Levitate Music & Arts Festival.
Album: The performance features music from *Sat Around Trippin*, including the tropical, marimba-colored “Kama Sumatra,” the playful hip-hop/reggae track “Fly Guy,” the gospel-influenced “God at a Festival” with Andy Frasco, and the energetic rock song “Nobody Like Me.” The album follows the band’s earlier release *Trip Around Saturn*, which included collaborations with Del the Funky Homosapien and The Elovaters.
Supporting act: Tropidelic is a six-piece Cleveland band known for its independent, resilient approach and emotionally direct songwriting. The group has released tens of millions of streams, organized the Sunny Days and Everwild Music festivals, performed at Red Rocks, and toured with acts including Dirty Heads, Lupe Fiasco, 311, and Michael Franti.
Supporting act: Jarv is a Brooklyn-based MC and producer who began making music in 2009 and released *Jarvage Vol. 1* in 2016. His catalog includes four full-length projects rooted in a modern take on boom-bap, and he has toured with RA the Rugged Man, Masta Ace, Little Stranger, Mr. Lif, Akrobatik, Sadat X, Spose, and others.
Tickets: Price not available
Ticket policy: Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime. The venue or Ticketmaster may cancel tickets suspected of being purchased primarily for resale, and buyers may be denied future purchases for I.M.P. shows.
Run time: Not specified.
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Accessibility: No event-specific accessibility information is provided.
Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001
Presented by: All Good Presents
Note: Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.