JASON NEWSTED & THE CHOPHOUSE BAND

Former Metallica bassist and six-time Grammy winner Jason Newsted brings his Chophouse Band to the Birchmere for a headlining show that marks the group’s first-ever North American tour. The band plays a gritty blend of outsider Americana rooted in bluegrass, folk, soul, rock, and heavy metal, mixing original material with covers of their heroes. Newsted describes the set as ranging from acoustic-based tunes to “heavy” moments, promising a wide-ranging performance that showcases his most intimate songwriting yet.

When: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 7:30 pm.
Tickets: $35.00 general admission, or $47.80 through Ticketmaster, or $42.00 at the Birchmere Box Office. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24 at 10:00 am local time.
Lineup: Jason Newsted (vocals, bass), Jesse Farnsworth (guitar, vocals), Jimbo Hart (bass, vocals), Humberto Perez (guitar), and Robert John-Tucker (drums, vocals).
Ages: Not specified; check venue policy.
Venue: The Birchmere Music Hall, 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305. Phone 703-549-7500. Box office open any show night from 5–9 pm.
Note: The Chophouse Band’s tour is described as supporting veteran’s relief, animal rehabilitation, and youth music/arts education programs. Artist website: https://www.chophouseband.com/.