“Dear PoPville,
I’m reaching out to let you know that the IATSE part of IMP (Box office and production staff) are still seeking the same pathway towards union recognition IMP gave to door staff, bartenders, hospitality, and kitchen staff.
We are still seeking the same path towards recognition. We are hoping that the public could show their support for us by emailing [email protected] to voice their support for box office and production staff.”
photo by Michael Horsley
Thanks to Rachel for passing on from the Hollywood Reporter yesterday:
“Workers at Major D.C. Concert Venues Launch Unionization Effort
There are more than 300 staff members aiming to unionize at the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, The Atlantis and Lincoln Theatre. (more…)
From the 9:30 Club:
“Every 9/30 Day, the 9:30 Club takes a moment to celebrate the fans who come through its doors in record numbers, celebrating the communal role music plays in bringing everyone together. This year, the 9:30 Club is partnering with So Others Might Eat (SOME) as they face critical food shortages while residents and businesses band together to “Free DC”, working together to “Protect Home Rule and achieve self-governance for our community.”
To help, the 9:30 Club will be hosting a food drive and raffle this 9/30 Day, September 30, from 10 am to 7 pm, to accept non-perishable donations from SOME’s wishlist (see below), while also celebrating the relaunch of its limited edition “2:02” t-shirts, with all proceeds going to the Free DC project. (more…)
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From a press release:
“Since first opening its doors 45 years ago on May 30, 1980, the 9:30 Club has hosted more than 11,000 artists and nearly 8 million fans. That’s a lot of music, and a lot of memories. That’s more than 11,000 nights of irreplicable experiences; unique performances and interactions that each strike like lightning. And while you can’t bottle lightning, you can photograph it.
Jim Saah has been doing just that for almost as long as the 9:30 Club has been open, capturing his first show at the original 9:30 Club on October 17th, 1982. When people picture the original 9:30 Club, with all of its grit and grime and myth and music, one name is synonymous with those images, and that’s Jim. (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Surprised I’m not seeing this covered in any DC media. Band stops playing at 9:30 club as it’s the only venue on their international tour list that will not accommodate low-income ticket pricing.”
via Fader
A representative from 9:30 Club writes:
“While we appreciate the intentions, we have a long-standing policy of not discounting tickets, as we want every fan treated fairly and don’t want to make things even more profitable for scalpers.”
You can see the full Fader IG post here.
From the DC Record Fair:
“We’re thrilled to announce the first DC Record Fair for 2025 lands at DC’s legendary 9:30 Club! Your DJ line-up for the day is: (more…)
From an email:
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the launch of the 9:30 Club’s Annual Holiday Raffle. If you’ve been wondering how to start helping your community and how to spend your evenings in 2025, the 9:30 Club’s 23rd annual win-win donation drive serves as your answer to both. With two potential ways to win a pair of tickets to every show at the 9:30 Club and The Atlantis in 2025, doing the right thing has never been so easy or so fun. With the opportunity to enjoy more than 500 shows in 2024 (267 at the 9:30 Club and 248 at The Atlantis), the hardest part will be picking your favorites. (more…)
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Thanks to Andrew for sending the latest from earlier this morning. The Atlantis opens May 30th with Foo Fighters.
930 F Street, NW photos via Library of Congress
Super cool history from the Library of Congress notes: (more…)
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The Atlantis has revealed the magnificent opening line up: (more…)
While we wait for The Atlantis to open, let’s take the opportunity to revisit our favorite shows from the 9:30 Club? My favorite remains Sturgill Simpson (though my first Thievery experience was pretty magnificent too) and I’m super excited to be going to Drive-By-Truckers next month – it’ll be my first show there since the pandemic. Can’t wait. You guys? Favorite all time? Most recent show you saw there? Do you find you’re going to as many shows as you used to, or much less frequently?