From yesterday’s comments:
“So where would you suggest a DC neophyte go for a metal/punk scene? I’ve been to Black cat, DC9, Velvet Lounge and still nothing.”
Any metal/punk fans out there?
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Mother and Justin Jones at Rock n Roll Hotel (H Street, NE) Tonight!
In other music news Milkmachine will be playing Solly’s (11th and U) tonight! Continues after the jump. (more…)
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I love this guy. He always plays Bob Dylan for me. Sadly, he doesn’t have a regular slot at Columbia Heights Coffee (11th Street b/w Monroe and Park.) The owners said he is welcome to play whenever he’d like. I chatted with him for a few moments. His name is John Carter or JC and he lives in the neighborhood (Columbia Heights). He told me he likes to play at Columbia Heights Coffee from time to time to relax and give a little something back to his neighborhood. Super nice guy.
I also spotted one super cool dog outside. (This dog will be tough competition for this Summer’s coolest pet in PoPville contest…)
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Sorry for the limited picks this week but I was out of town and wasn’t able to organize my emails. Continue to send your picks for next week. Even though it’s only one pick, this sounds phenomenal.
DATE/TIME: Saturday, April 11, 8 pm – 2 am.
LOCATION: The Warehouse Arts Complex, 1021 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202.783.3933
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From a reader:
“Thursday nights at the Nori restaurant (14th and Park) down in Columbia Heights. I plan on hosting DJs, producers, and artists to do what they do best — mix tunes, paint, project graphics on the wall, play along with their iPhones, shake maracas, whatever. Oh yeah, and eat mad sushi.
I’m calling the night Komori-uta, and I plan on starting April 9th. I’ll post more information about it on my music site, along with free song links and tutorials about how to find your next favorite beats for free.”
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This Friday, the National Press Club will put the FUN back into fundraiser with Commedia dell Media, an evening of comedy hosted by WTOP’s ‘Man About Town’ Bob Madigan and featuring performances by a roster of DC’s most respected journalists.
Pessimism and economic doom may dominate the headlines, but on April 3 these reporters will cast off that pall of gloom by voraciously scratching the comedic underbelly of their industry. McClatchy’s Nancy Youssef will tell the audience what it’s really like for an Arab woman to cover the Pentagon. Newsweek’s Mark Hosenball will sing an ode for the scoundrels of Wall Street. Anna Mulrine of US News will expose the humorous side of military embeds. Conde Nast’s Matt Cooper and David Corn of Mother Jones will exercise their notorious comedic chops as part of a line-up that also includes radio personality Jamila Bey, Bloomberg’s Scott Lanman, UPI’s Shaun Waterman, long-time WUSA anchor Mike Walter, and the Washington Post’s Delphine Schrank.
Proceeds from the event will help support the important work of Reporters Without Borders and the Eric Friedheim Memorial Library. Tickets are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door, and are available for purchase at http://www.press.org/comedy/. A pre-show reception will open the doors at 7 pm, with the comedy beginning at 8.
Lettie Gooch moves from 9th Street to 1517 U Street and will celebrate it’s third anniversary Friday and Saturday.
From an email:
We will be celebrating our grand opening and third anniversary. The event is Friday April 3, 2009 from 6-9pm, as well as Saturday April the 4, 2009 from 11-8pm. Friday we will be serving champagne and cupcakes provided by Live Love Life. We will also have a small fashion that starts at 8pm presenting our new spring collection as well as our new “Boyfriend Corner.” Equipped with a seating area and men magazines, as well as denim from Fresh Ink and and new long sleeve and short sleeve shirts for men.
More picks after the jump. (more…)
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I’ll be sponsoring tonight’s show at Velvet Lounge (915 U Street, NW) with three great bands playing. I’ll be giving out some free PoP t-shirts and there is supposed to be a really good emcee for the show as well. So if you weren’t able to make the happy hour at Solly’s last Thursday, come say hello at the show this Friday.
Here are the bands:
mittenfields
crimes of paris
www.myspace.com/
dangerosa
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From an email:
Vintage vendors, local crafters, artists, photo booths, cupcakes, fortune cookies, dancing, gift bags and drink specials!
FREE to enter, all ages
Event is being held at 18TH and RED.
2436 18th street in Adams Morgan
April 1st. 6:00pm
$3 draft beers, rail drinks, and house wines
Vendors accept cash, check, kisses. ATM inside bar.
THE LINE UP after the jump. (more…)
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I’ve always been a fan of El Torogoz located at the 4000 block of 9th Street (around the corner from Domku). Thanks to a reader for sending an announcement stating that El Torogoz is looking to add karaoke. Anyone think this is good idea? I think it could be awesome. I used to be a regular at a Korean karaoke place downtown, back in the day. I’m not sure if I’ve asked before, but where are your favorite spots for karaoke in the city? Full notice after the jump. (more…)
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I have always had two loves of my life – music and tropical fish. Since I’m no longer allowed in the National Aquarium (a story for another time) I’ve decided to support the local DC music scene. Like my food posts, I’ll be the first to admit I’m not an aficionado. I simply know what I like and recommend it to others. Plus I always enjoy taking the advice/suggestions of those who know far more than I (which should be very obvious from this blog). I’ve noticed that DC’s local music scene often gets no respect in certain circles. But I’ve heard some great local music at Velvet Lounge, DC9, Rock and Roll Hotel etc. So I figured I’d try and start supporting some local up and comers.
As such, I’m proud to announce that I’ll be sponsoring this Friday’s show at Velvet Lounge (915 U Street, NW) with three great bands playing. I’ll be giving out some free PoP t-shirts and there is supposed to be a really good emcee for the show as well. So if you weren’t able to make the happy hour at Solly’s last Thursday, come say hello at the show this Friday.
Here are the bands:
mittenfields
www.myspace.com/
dangerosa