Every now and then we are blessed with some random bagpipe practicing/playing. Love it. Always.
Thanks to Susanna for sending:
“Overheard this very talented bagpipe player practicing in the vestibule of the St. Augustine Catholic Church at 15th and V Sts NW from at least 8pm until 8:30pm. He probably went on for longer but I had to leave. A small crowd had gathered outside the church to listen.”
To the video! (more…)
From Rock Creek Conservancy:
“The gates to the Carter Barron Amphitheater will swing open to welcome audiences for three vibrant nights of music this summer. Though the storied amphitheater has been dormant for a decade, it will awaken from August 20 – 22 for Rock Creek Conservancy’s Summer in the Parks, a concert series in partnership with the DC Jazz Festival and Washington Performing Arts.
Summer in the Parks creates a unique opportunity for DC’s residents to peer beyond the gates into the historic venue. The sounds of DC will brighten the stage for just three nights, including the legendary JazzDC All-Stars, Sylver Logan Sharp, Black Alley, and Chester Burke Jr. & Company. (more…)
photo by Eric P.
From I.M.P.:
“I.M.P. joins the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) and the Fix the Tix Coalition in applauding the DC Council for unanimously giving final approval to The RESALE Act – landmark legislation that will establish one of the strongest and most comprehensive resale ticketing laws in the nation.
Championed by Councilmember Charles Allen, the legislation protects fans, artists, independent venues, theaters, comedy clubs, and festivals from deceptive ticket resale practices while ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and fairness throughout the ticket-buying process.
For years, scalpers, professional ticket resellers, and online resale platforms have driven up prices, misled consumers, and profited from deceptive practices that make it harder for fans across the District to access live entertainment. The RESALE Act addresses these abuses with a comprehensive package of reforms that puts fans first while strengthening Washington, D.C.’s independent live entertainment ecosystem.
The RESALE Act includes the following consumer protections: (more…)
Jack White writes on his IG: “Poster for tonight’s show at The Anthem in Washington DC designed by Chris Everhart. Available with or without reflecting pool algae.”
So who’s lucky enough to have tickets for tonight’s show?!?!
From Jack White’s IG: (more…)
photo by Diane Krauthamer
Important ask from Fort Reno Summer Concerts:
“There comes a time in every free concert series’ life, when they need a boost. FRCS rarely rattles its cup and does the most we can with the gifts we are given.
This year though, (more…)
Following yesterday’s news, “lineup for The Great American State Fair is here”, comes a WAY BIGGER ANNOUNCEMENT from I.M.P.:
“We are ecstatic to announce Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival, a non-partisan celebration of peace, love, justice, solidarity, music, and community action taking place at Merriweather Post Pavilion on Saturday, October 3. (more…)
From Freedom 250:
“JUST ANNOUNCED: The lineup for The Great American State Fair is here — and it’s bringing the hits. 🇺🇸🎶
Martina McBride, Young MC, C+C Music Factory, Vanilla Ice, Milli Vanilli, The Commodores, Morris Day & The Time, Flo Rida, Bret Michaels …and many more.
16 days. 56 states and territories. One unforgettable celebration of America’s 250th — live on the National Mall. (more…)
photo courtesy Andy Brown
The following was written by Andy Brown, Owner & Founder, Andy’s Pizza. PoP-Ed. posts can be submitted via email to princeofpetworth(at)gmail(dot)com please include PoP-Ed. in the subject line.
Nothing, and I mean nothing, is more frustrating than paying more than you should for something. Anyone who has ever been to an airport knows the feeling well. Rising costs have impacted all of us. As owner and founder of Andy’s Pizza, I am proud that our city is taking the right steps by increasing minimum wage and launching programs where they can help facilitate food access, housing affordability, and transportation affordability (and resilience!). These steps, along with growth in education and jobs access are the only way forward.
As some of you know, Andy’s Pizza grew up next to 9:30 Club. For years I spent every waking minute on that block while our little shop grew big. That’s how I found out about The RESALE Act, a bill that aims to protect all of us from getting gouged by sketchy scalpers by capping the amount a concert or theatre ticket can be resold for. This is another way we can fight back for D.C. residents.
How big of a problem is it? Well, the numbers are staggering. (more…)
photo by Tim Brown
From the Library of Congress:
“Taylor Swift’s transformative pop album “1989,” Beyoncé’s standout “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” The Go-Go’s debut album “Beauty and the Beat,” Vince Gill’s signature “Go Rest High On That Mountain,” Weezer’s self-titled debut “Weezer (The Blue Album),” Chaka Khan’s crossover hit “I Feel for You,” and Broadway’s original cast album of “Chicago” have been selected as some of the defining sounds of history and culture that will join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress in 2026.
Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen today named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage.
The 2026 class of inductees span 70 years of music and recorded sound, including: (more…)
photos by Refice’s friend Josh aka 10oz J.
Wild I totally missed this:
“Wednesday May 13
**SOLD OUT**
FLEA AND THE HONORA BAND
Doors at 7:00
Honora, Flea’s kaleidoscopic, bracingly forward-looking, and defiantly colorful solo debut. The album features Flea on his original instrument, the trumpet, as well as on electric bass. He is joined by some of the most fearless improvising artists currently active—drummer Deantoni Parks, bassist Anna Butterss, guitarist Jeff Parker, and saxophonist/producer Josh Johnson, and will tour as Flea and the Honora Band.”
Pretty sweet! (more…)