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The Atlantis in D.C. – Foo Fighter’s Club Features Great Breakout Acts

The Atlantis in D.C. – Foo Fighter’s Club Features Great Breakout Acts

Teresa Bigioli

May 6, 2026

After the death of drummer and rock icon Taylor Hawkins, a return to their origins sounds like the best idea for Foo Fighters.

The band has in fact started a new project, but not the one we would expect from a rock band. It could’ve been a single or an album, but Foo Fighters decided to do more. The Seattle alternative rock band decided not only to buy a property, but also to turn it into something epic.

The Foo Fighters just bought a property, and their intention is to turn it into a tribute to an old demised club in DC, The 9:30.

A return to the origins: The 9:30 Club

The 9:30 Club is the place where the band used to play in their early days, making the location a personal and symbolic choice.

The choice is also a great tribute to the original club’s 44 year. In fact, tickets will cost only $44 for all the 44 gigs that will take place until September.

Rescuing things and iconic pieces from the original venue, The Foo Fighters will not only create a new venue, but also keep the memory of the iconic, old one.

The Atlantis

This is not the first time Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters decided to save a rock & roll relics. The musician already magically saved a Neve console from Sound City Studios in LA and made a documentary about it.

Connecting new generations to the past through venues and their history, Dave Grohl really is doing the best for rock and its fans. The connection between musicians from different generations will be strengthened by the encounter between those who created rock and roll and its sub genres, and those who are keeping it alive.

Mixing classic acts who played at The 9:30 with new ones who will play at The Atlantis will create the connection between generations. This connection is exactly what the genre needed to go on. Furthermore, the venue offers more than an opportunity for new acts. This makes an occasion for long-term rock lovers to discover and see with their eyes how the genre is growing.

Moreover, Washington DC’s music history – from classical to jazz, from rock to punk, rap to dance hall, will be carried on.

The Atlantis opened on F Street, Northwest on May 30, on Memorial Day weekend in 2023. The Foo Fighters headlined the opening night of The Atlantis.

Artists that Music Daily has covered are part of this summer’s line up such as Claire Rosinkranz (Sold Out), Violet Grohl (Yes, Dave’s daughter & her show is sold out already!) and Sadie Jean (Tix STILL Avail). Don’t lose this incredible occasion to see some great up and coming talent and alternative rock bands live! Make sure to get your ticket for shows here.