By my count this makes Som Records on 14th Street 6 for 6.
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This sounds pretty cool. It’s a $10 cover and shows start around 9pm. Has anyone ever checked out a show? Sounds like a pretty diverse line up. Bus Boys and Poets is located at 2021 14th St, DC near V. You can find more info on their Web site.
From the National Geographic Web site:”As a child growing up in war-torn Somalia, hip-hop artist K’NAAN saw more violence and tougher streets than any gangster rapper could imagine. Now, in North America, he has established himself as a voice for change, a peacemaker, and a cultural bridge between the developing world and the West. His debut album, The Dusty Foot Philosopher, left an indelible mark on the hip-hop world and earned him a Juno award for Best Rap Recording. This performance will feature the Washington, DC, premiere of new material from his upcoming album, Troubadour. This concert will take place in the National Geographic Courtyard.”
Friday, October 3, 2008 at 9:30 p.m.
National Geographic Society
1600 M Street, NW
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Did anyone check it out? I can’t believe I missed it! Photos and the following summary from “loveitmadly”:
“This past Tuesday evening D.C.’s own Paul Alexander, a.k.a. Fender Splendor hosted the first ever All-City Air Guitar Competition at The Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights.
Air guitar veterans, novices and wildcards alike took the small stage before a packed house for a night of flips, thrusts, windmills and good ol’ fashioned face melting.
Baltimore’s Lance Karsten (a.k.a. The Shred) walked away the winner and Tim Granlund (a.k.a. The Six String General) may or may not be getting the lay of his life after shoving his tongue down the throat of a very cute blonde in the middle of his final round performance. The General took second place, with Kolb Ettenger (a.k.a. Vlad D.M. Wailer) placing third.”
More photos after the jump. (more…)
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Thanks to a reader for sending this super cool photo. It was found on this Web site but originally came from the Library of Congress Prints & Photographs collection.
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Taking it 2 the Heights!
The 2nd Annual Columbia Heights Day is here, Saturday, October 4th 2008
Festivities start at 10am on the grounds of Harriet Tubman Elementary School located at 11th and Kenyon Streets, NW.
Wonderland Ballroom Bandstand:
11:00-11:45 Steppin’ Out
12:00-12:45 Bare Feet Band www.myspace.com/barefeetband1
1:00-1:45 Patricio Zamorano
2:00-2:45 Flex Mathews www.flexmathews.com/
3:00-3:45 Mr. Awesome www.myspace.com/96914735
4:00-4:45 Pure Light Seed www.purelightseed.net
5:00-6:00 Michael Jantz www.michaeljantz.com
More after the jump. (more…)
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I’ve always been a fan of HR 57 (on 14th St. just north of Q) and Bohemian Caverns (at 11th and U). Any fans of Vegas Lounge? Where’s your favorite spot?
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It’s stuff like this that makes me glad I live in the city…
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Join Washington National Opera for the 2008-2009 Season Opening with a FREE live simulcast of Marta Domingo’s production of La Traviata featuring Elizabeth Futral. Saturday, September 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m at Nationals Park. Sounds awesome!
Find more information here.
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I checked out the Chix tailgate party Sunday afternoon and it was pretty fun especially given the phenomenal weather. I think an event like this is one of the best parts about U Street. Having a dj and beer (tecate is quickly becoming a new favorite) and good food is not a bad way to spend a Sunday afternoon. They also had a table with the t-shirts of local artist Billy Colbert. Colbert runs the clothing line Policy. It was a pretty cool story of how Colbert hooked up with Chix. Basically one of the owners of Chix ran into Colbert at the recent dog days outdoor sale and really liked his stuff. So they decided to cosponsor this event. Sweet. Photo of Colbert after the jump.