According to Gridskipper Temperance Hall is number 9 in the city when it comes to jukebox music. But it is not the fancy internet jukebox up top they are talking about the smaller old school one downstairs. My two cents is that the best jukebox is Temperance Hall upstairs when Scott is picking the tunes… They selected the Raven’s as number one. What is your favorite jukebox in DC?
I’m afraid I have to report that the much hyped sold out M.I.A. show at the 9:30 club last Thursday was a serious disappointment. Her new album is absolutely fantastic. But I can tell you that the opening act, Cool Kids, were far superior to M.I.A. Cool Kids were set up just like Run DMC with two rappers and a DJ on the turn tables in the back. They sang a song called We are the Black Beastie Boys (or something like that) that was unbelievable. They rapped over old school Beastie Boys songs spun by the DJ. There was a real electricity. But M.I.A. seemed like a parody of herself. There was a huge screen in the background which was rather distracting rather than inspiring. Now, I’ve been to some ferocious 9:30 club shows where the artist feeds off the energy of the audience. I’m thinking of some Drive By Truckers, Thievery Corporation and Wilco shows I went to at 9:30. Do you know what tips you off to a good show? It is when not only is the floor dancing and singing like crazy but also when those on the balcony are equally as enthusiastic. I can tell you at the M.I.A. show there was a very tepid response from the balcony (I was on the floor looking up at those up top). There were a few enthusiastic souls but for the most part those up top seemed to be politely listening. And that my friends does not make for a ferocious concert. So in sum, M.I.A. on an ipod or stereo is fantastic but no need to spend 100 bucks on craigs list to go to a show. Additionally, if you like the Beastie Boys go out immediately and purchase a Cool Kids album!
Bonus points if you can identify the musicians depicted in the mural.
Has anyone checked out the free Jazz shows at Sala Thai located on U St. between 13th and 14th? Shows are Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Petworth’s very own Ra Ra Rasputin will playing their very own mini Green Line tour:
*Saturday the 22nd @ Velvet Lounge 9PM
*Sunday the 23rd @ WMUC Studio, University of Maryland-College Park. 6PM
*Thursday 27th @ Wonderland. 8PM
I’m going to definitely try and catch them at Wonderland this time.
It is my pleasure to introduce a new video feature on PoP. These videos will feature life around Petworth, Columbia Heights, and the 14th Street Corridor. This feature is the brain child of Petworth resident, Joe Mills. This week’s video features Grant Circle and the running time is about 1 minute and 20 seconds. Please comment to let us know if you would like to see more of these videos.
If you have any ideas or would like to contribute to PoP in any way don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. And remember, I’m still looking for an intern!
Oh yeah, and since I’m asking for things, if anyone lives in a rowhouse with one of those tiled vestibules I’d love to get a photo of that. Many thanks and enjoy the video.
Local Petworthian’s band has another concert. If you missed Ra Ra Rasputin at Wonderland you have another chance to check them out.
Ra Ra Rasputin w/the Husbands
Saturday July 14th @ 9PM
Velvet Lounge
METRO: U-STREET/CARDOZO
I just got finished interviewing Muriel Bowser at Domku please stay tuned for the full report tomorrow. But I just had to add that Domku not only has terrific borsht but it arguably has the greatest music selection of any restaurant I’ve ever been too. They play an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, indie, and world music which I gotta say is absolutely fantastic. So, I’m happy to report that the place is packed and the music is great. If anyone went to Wonderland’s brunch please write in and let us know how it was. While Domku plays the greatest music I’d say Wonderland has the greatest jukebox…
So here is an interesting dilemma I’m facing: I don’t know if I should put the Nouvelle Vague disk on the ipod. This is a very new problem. I am a huge fan of the ipod and it makes the metro ride a breeze but I’m finding that I’m burning out quickly to new music. When I used to buy a new cd, the freshness would last for months. Now with the convenience of the ipod I find that I lose the freshness within the week unless it is one my absolute favorites like Dylan or the Drive by Truckers. With the ipod I either listen too frequently or I am starting to get overwhelmed by choice. Anyone else facing this issues?
It seems as though everybody mixes music reviews into their community blogs so what the hell, I’ll do the same. I may be a little behind the curve but I just got the old Nouvelle Vague CD and it is phenomenal, ditto Neko Case. Has anyone listened to the new Nouvelle Vague CD?