Titus Andronicus in Washington

Titus Andronicus is an American punk and indie-rock band formed in Glen Rock, New Jersey, in 2005 by singer and guitarist Patrick Stickles. The band is known for the Civil War-framed concept album The Monitor, the rock opera The Most Lamentable Tragedy, and songs including “A More Perfect Union” and “No Future Part Three: Escape from No Future.” In 2009, Titus Andronicus supported The Pogues on a run of US shows. Six years later, the band played five nights at the Brooklyn DIY venue Shea Stadium; recordings from the engagement became the live album S+@DIUM ROCK: Five Nights at the Opera.