Eight Gigs: D.R.I.

D.R.I. created its hard-hitting, crossover thrash sound that also dips into genres like metal and hardcore back in the early ’80s. Throughout its three-decade career, D.R.I. performed with the Dead Kennedys and survived lineup changes. Still, two original members remain, vocalist Kurt Brecht and guitarist Spike Cassidy and with seven full-length albums behind them and a new EP released last June titled But Wait…There’s More!, D.R.I. continues to bring its crossover thrash-style of music to new generations. 1417 R Street, www.dirtyrottenimbeciles.com.