Rolling Up: The Doobie Brothers

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THURSDAY: It's been almost forty years since the Doobie Brothers burst onto the national radar with soulful rock mega-hits like 1976's "Takin' it to the Streets." Now well into their third decade of touring, the legendary California-based outfit has probably taken it to every street in America that has stadium seating. Their next stop: the green lawn of Wolf Trap for a Thursday night performance.

Though the line-up of the group has changed a few times and they may not be the exact set of Doobies that were responsible for the easy going hits of yesteryear, you can still hear founding members, Tom Johnston and Patrick Simmons, in the mix. Along with them is a supporting ensemble of musicians who have generally been playing as Doobies since the late 80s. You don't even need a doobie anymore, guys. Just listen to the music and flash back to the golden years of orange-tinted aviators, leather jackets, and super bushy mustaches.

» Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, Va.; Thu., June 25, 8 p.m., $25-45; 703-255-1900.

Written by Express' Topher Forhecz
Photo courtesy Doobie Brothers