Hovvdy

Hovvdy brings its emotionally direct blend of twangy indie rock, pop-country influence, and acoustic balladry to 9:30 Club. The Austin-formed duo of Will Taylor and Charlie Martin has developed its sound over more than a decade, moving from understated slowcore beginnings toward a more assured, pop-minded style. Their music explores love, loss, personal change, and the uncertainty of finding one’s place in the world, with the songs on *Big World* taking a more enigmatic and self-aware approach.

Christian Lee Hutson opens the show with songs from *Paradise Pop. 10*, an album built around detailed character sketches, autobiographical fiction, and stories of people waiting for their lives to begin. The Los Angeles-born singer-songwriter recorded the album in Brooklyn with collaborators including Phoebe Bridgers, Marshall Vore, and Joseph Lorge, with additional contributions from Maya Hawke, Shahzad Ismaily, and Katy Kirby.

When: Monday, November 2

Showtimes: Doors open at 7 PM. Opening acts, door times, and set times may change.

Lineup: Hovvdy, featuring Will Taylor and Charlie Martin, with Christian Lee Hutson opening.

Hovvdy: The duo’s first five studio albums established a signature mix of twangy indie rock, 2000s-influenced pop-country, and emotionally resonant acoustic songs. Their recent work includes *True Love*, the self-titled *Hovvdy*, and *Big World*, which considers life and identity through a varied, reflective collection of songs.

Christian Lee Hutson: Hutson’s songwriting combines warm vocals, intricate storytelling, folk-influenced fingerpicking, and occasional power-pop energy. *Paradise Pop. 10* moves through fictional and autobiographical scenes set in places such as Minneapolis, the Jersey Shore, Los Angeles, and a small Indiana town that symbolized a long-awaited arrival for the songwriter.

Tickets: Price not available

Venue: 9:30 Club

Address: 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Ticket policy: Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime. Tickets believed to have been purchased primarily for resale may be canceled, and buyers may be refused future purchases for I.M.P. events.