Jukebox the Ghost: HalloQueen

Jukebox the Ghost’s HalloQueen is a Halloween concert built around the band’s elaborate musical tribute to Queen. The piano-rock trio performs a full set of its own songs, followed by a brief intermission and costume contest, then returns in Queen-inspired regalia for a second set of Queen classics delivered with an arena-scale performance style.

The show draws on the band’s annual HalloQueen tradition, which began in 2015 and has grown into a frequently sold-out touring event. Ben Thornewill brings his classically trained piano playing and Freddie Mercury-inspired vocals, Tommy Siegel handles guitar, bass, and vocals while channeling both Brian May and John Deacon, and Jesse Kristin supplies drums, vocals, and a thunderous Roger Taylor-inspired presence.

When: Friday, October 30

Showtimes: Doors open at 6 PM. This is designated as an early show; performance and set times are not listed and may change.

Format: Two sets by Jukebox the Ghost, with the band’s original songs first, a short intermission and costume contest, and Queen’s greatest hits second.

Lineup: Jukebox the Ghost features Ben Thornewill on piano and vocals, Tommy Siegel on guitar, bass, and vocals, and Jesse Kristin on drums and vocals. The page also lists Extremely Accurate Bird Songs.

Costumes: Audience members commonly attend in homemade costumes inspired by Jukebox the Ghost’s songs, the band, or its inside jokes. A costume contest takes place during the intermission.

Background: Jukebox the Ghost formed in 2006 and has played more than 1,000 shows worldwide. The band has toured with artists including Ingrid Michaelson, Ben Folds, Guster, Motion City Soundtrack, A Great Big World, and Jack’s Mannequin, and has appeared at Lollapalooza, Outside Lands, Bonnaroo, and Bottlerock, as well as on *The Late Show with David Letterman* and *Conan*.

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: Not listed.

Ages: Not listed.

Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Ticket policy: Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime. Tickets suspected of being purchased primarily for resale may be canceled, and buyers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

Note: Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.