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DC based musician and mathematician, DO’A, playing Blues Alley Monday

By Prince Of Petworth


1073 Wisconsin Ave, NW

From Blues Alley:

“Join DO’A on a journey of soulful music, multi-lingual in all of the senses. With a deep and lush voice delivered in a collage of sounds that are uniquely hers, DO’A will transport the audience to a place of music in its purest form.

DO’A began playing and singing early on under the guidance of her mother, a concert pianist. She later taught herself the guitar. DO’A seeks beauty in all forms: she is comfortable as much with abstract algebra as with playing Chopin and singing Bossa Nova. (more…)

“The Fuss, Ska from Petworth, Record Release Sat Oct 8”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“The Fuss Release New Full Length LP “In Person”  

Formed in 2014, DC’s The Fuss carry on the ska & rocksteady tradition with a modern twist including jazz and pop influences. The group has long been based in Petworth, DC and is a part of the community, playing neighborhood festivals and benefit events (H Street, Washington Folk Life) as well as nightclub staples (9:30 Club, Black Cat). They’re excited to introduce their 2nd full length record, In Person, with a record release show at The Runaway in Brookland, DC on Saturday October 8 at 8:30. The Soularites open the night up (more…)

Peek Inside the new ESL Shaw (former Eighteenth Street Lounge) opening Friday (to the public, Sat. Sept. 10, 2022 at 2pm)

By Prince Of Petworth


photos by Nancy Anderson courtesy ESL Shaw

From a press release:

“The District welcomes a new neighbor on Friday in a business that can be considered an old friend, ESL Shaw (1230 9th Street, NW). The two-level entertainment venue will feature a range of programming, from DJ-centric events, to an elevated beverage program and new weekend daytime activities. Spearheaded by the ownership entity behind the former Eighteenth Street Lounge, and with oversight from operations head Jordan Naber, ESL Shaw will also offer a light fare menu. (more…)

“White Ford Bronco Concert benefiting Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center”

By Prince Of Petworth

From an email:

“I am thrilled to announce that the Friends of Lombardi 4th Annual Lombardi Live is returning to The Bullpen on September 15, 2022! Our concert to end cancer again features White Ford Bronco, D.C.’s favorite all-90s band, and 100% of proceeds benefit cancer research at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. (more…)

8th Annual Chuck Brown Day is Saturday!

By Prince Of Petworth


via DPR

From DPR:

“8th Annual Chuck Brown Day
Saturday, August 20 | 2pm – 7pm
Chuck Brown Memorial Park
2901 20th St NE

It’s that time of year when DPR takes center stage to bring you the largest and best celebration of Go-Go in the District. The countdown is on for the 8th Annual Chuck Brown Day! (more…)

Ups and Downs at the Lady Gaga Concert Last Night at Nats Park

By Prince Of Petworth


“It was the most disorganized concert prior to the performance that I have ever witnessed at @NationalsPark”

Readers reported: “Lady Gaga tonight was amazing and we had a blast. Thanks to the #natspark staff who were largely very kind and helpful. But sr. folks should be absolutely embarrassed with how horribly this show was managed. I won’t ever do another show in the field” (more…)

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