Capital Swamp: The DC Resource Thread

ha i was at that feelies show; they are indefatigable. went to the metal festival at dc brau beforehand, though.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2016/04/19/the-chateau-nightclub-has-closed-leaving-d-c-s-hand-dance-community-without-a-formal-home/

5 lots near and next to the Chateau on Benning Rd NE have been sold recently as a package for 1.5 million. Chateau likely to be sold as well, if it hasn't already been, by the family of the deceased owner. The Eclipse on Bladensburg Rd., not too far from Echostage sits closed, as the deceased owner of that club's widow likely plans to do the same. When 2 owners die who had previously supported the community and less money making endeavors like hand dancing, the successors are not likely to have the same attitude.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/general/2016/04/22/washington-post-ends-its-two-decade-long-carter-barron-concert-series/

The news just keeps on coming

The friends I grew up with in this area are pretty much only interested in cover bands doing hits from their perceived heyday (90s). Zero interest in music that's being made now or in discovering old stuff.

But maybe the next generation will be more adventurous.

I think that's how most people are from any era. Checking out other stuff, old or new, takes time and effort and a willingness to reach out. I think the ones seeking out other stuff are the exceptions. Add to this trying to keep up on books and movies and tv, and doing other fun stuff, while working, its not easy.

When I was in my 20s I mostly saw lots of punk bands but sometimes got adventurous and also saw and listened to some go-go, old soul, old rock, reggae and more.

I'd like to think that some kids now have a similar range. There's lots I haven't checked out and wished I did, and some stuff I just don't care about.

My 2 most recent articles are reminders to some , that Fort Reno is not the only summer be-all, end-all, and that the changes happening to the city are not just about union arts and condo owners complaining at hardcore shows.

Prince events all over town

There was a surprise screening of SIGN O' THE TIMES after the ZIGGY STARDUST movie at the AFI Theatre last night. Incredible.

Wow, cool. I'm jealous especially if this is true: It’s a crime that Sign o’ the Times, a 1987 concert film about Prince’s European tour that summer, is unavailable on streaming services or DVD or Blu-ray in the United States.

The new Flasher tape on Sister Polygon is great: https://flasherdc.bandcamp.com/releases

Postpunk!

http://www.hot97.com/news/new-hot97/rosenberg-anwan-glover-big-g-backyard-talk-everything-gogo-much-more-video

Long interview with Big G on NYC radio after BYB played up there. He talks music and movies

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/48118/maracuyeah-5-year-anniversary-at-judys-bar-and-restaurant-friday/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/going-out-guide/wp/2016/04/28/celebrating-five-years-of-maracuyeah-d-c-s-best-pan-latin-dance-party/

Tonight, DC female dj collective and special guests

Bandwidth Maracuyeah coverage too. Usually only DC punk; and/or go-go bands going to S x SW get this time of attention across many sites. Haven't checked dcist or byt...Ha

And more city paper dc coverage on the arts desk blog

Will there be more Fort Reno drama this summer? Jack on Fire tweet states there's been no request for tapes (from groups that might want to perform). Website is still in 2015 mode. I think Amanda M. doesn't start on this until June though

Didn't attend sold out Broccoli Fest, but I like that it included Rare Essence and Reesa Renee on the side stage.

After attending Maracuyeah party, spent much of the weekend writing, and with visiting relative, and also missed free brass bands and more at Dupont Circle for international jazz day(didn't get a White House invite either so I missed Aretha and Herbie Hancock and others doing Purple Rain together). Oh well, can't do it all.

http://jazzday.com/about/washington-dc/

Alona Wartofsky used to write about go-go, reggae and more for the City Paper and the W. Post in the '80s, she lives elsewhere now, but periodically comes back and writes a story. Here's today's great City Paper cover story on Rare Essence

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/48134/rarin-to-go-go-rare-essence-keeps-dcs-hometown-beat/

So Priests are scheduled to do a gig in North Carolina with Ought. Have read pro and con takes in general re boycotting NC, assume they thought and discussed them too.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/48138/john-stabb-benefit-at-black-cat-backstage-sunday-may-8/

Thurston Moore, J. Robbins, Give and surprise guests

RIP John Stabb Schroeder, best known from 80s band Government Issue. The show will be tribute/memorial tonight

sorry to miss it

sorry to miss this too

I was there. Opener Give were the young band on the bill to show the link between generations. I arrived a little bit into their set. The singer introduced a song by saying something about this song is about looking forward and getting out from under the weight of DC hardcore past, and how maybe there could be a group as good as Bad Brains and Minor Threat.

Uh, no mention of the guy that was being paid tribute to, or his band, who just died from cancer. Well, they kind of redeemed themselves after that when they backed Alec Mackaye on a song, who also told a memorable story about his first meeting John in 1980.

J. Robbins who played in Government Issue in late 80s played a long set of some new songs and obscure ones with drummer Pete Moffet (who had also been in Government Issue). Didn't catch the name of the bassist, but Devin Ocampo sat in on 2nd guitar. J has a great guitar sound, but the set was a little long and esoteric. Then Devin left the stage, and early 80s GI guitarist Tom Lyle came on, joined by Thurston Moore. Moore, reading the printed out lyrics shouted out "Puppet on a String" and another old GI song or 2. John Brown of Dagnasty then did "Understasnd" from GI's Joyride effort. Probably the best song of the night.

Ian Mackaye and former WHFS dj from long ago Jim Dunbar and Thurston Moore also told stories about John. This was the most touching and emotional part of the night. Thurston on guitar with a drummer buddy of his from Western Mass finished off the night with a "A Sonic Prayer to John Stabb," an alternately noisy and minimalistically artsy sound composition.

Brian Baker was there, but though he played in GI at some point, he did not go up onstage.

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2016/05/09/one-track-mind-domingues-kane-black-shuck/

Amy Domingues shifts from cello to viola da gamba

Need to write up my mixed thoughts on Funk Parade sometime...what I like and what I don't like and what I wish for

x-post Shawn Brown of Dagnasty...

Will there be more Fort Reno drama this summer? Jack on Fire tweet states there's been no request for tapes (from groups that might want to perform). Website is still in 2015 mode. I think Amanda M. doesn't start on this until June though

― curmudgeon, Monday, May 2, 2016 10:35 AM (1 week ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

https://www.washingtonian.com/2016/05/12/fort-reno-not-happening-2016-national-park-service-amanda-mackaye/

It looks like Fort Reno is NOT happening this year. I for one am bummed.

dang

Amanda wouldn't respond to my email either. Saw her from a distance at the John Stabb tribute show. Shoulda tried to talk to her there.

Someone else should just apply.

It's been 4 years since Chuck Brown died, and in a first annual tribute, 9 go-go bands released new songs. Details here plus thoughts from Frank Scooby Sirius of Chuck Brown Band and Team Familiar, Sweet Cheire of Be'laDona and Chuck Brown Band, and Moe Shorter, mgr. of Junkyard Band

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/blog/20780148/gogo-new-music-day

Cherie

http://bandwidth.wamu.org/more-than-just-covers-team-familiar-helps-kick-off-a-day-of-new-go-go-music/

D. Floyd led Rare Essence for 20 years. He's been vocalizing and playing sax for Team Familiar for many years now. He talks about their band here

Amanda time

http://bandwidth.wamu.org/fort-reno-2016-in-danger-not-so-fast-organizer-says/

But MacKaye says Fort Reno fans have no reason to worry yet. “There is no story here,” she writes in a brief email to WAMU. “It would appear on the Internet that liberty has been taken to create a controversy where there is none. Things are just moving slower on my end.”

MacKaye still has time to submit a permit application for use of the Tenleytown park this summer, says a National Park Service spokesperson.

“She can submit the application at least 48 hours in advance of the proposed event,” the spokesperson says, though it’s wiser to apply earlier. She adds that MacKaye has been in touch with NPS permit office staff.

She still hasn't updated the Fort Reno website, or sent out a request for bands to send her music to be considered

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/blog/20780753/michael-mariotte-washington-city-papers-first-editor-has-died

Also was the drummer for Tru Fax & the Insaniacs

and an anti-nuke activist

didn't make it to JLin or to Brandy Clark or I think there was another ogig this week I wanted to see.

brandy clark back (kinda) 6/4 for a "matinee" gig in annapolis

Fort Reno website finally updated. Shows in July. Bands can contact Amanda by May 31 if they want to participate
http://www.fortreno.com/

Donations asked for also

That was nice of Seth H from 930/IMP to visit Big Tony F of TroubleFunk in the hospital. Tony just had a kidney transplant and has been, happily it appears, posting pics of himself (and sometimes with visitors) on FB and Instagram

Former New England Patriot Darryl Haley is bringing obscure local r'n'b and gospel groups & some rappers to the Washington Monument's Sylvan Theatre stage on the first and third Fridays. He will also be bringing acts to Carter Barron

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/music/blog/20780771/live-music-returns-to-the-washington-monument

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/film-tv/blog/20781133/precious-metal-the-oral-history-of-heavy-metal-parking-lot

exhibit and special event at the U of MD Clarice Smith Center Friday night from 6 to 8:30 pm or so

Matos on the early 90s DC techno and rave scene at WUST (before it became the 930) and Wilmer's Park-- a show with Moby. But hey, he describes WUST as "filthy." That's not how I remember it

http://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2016/05/nightclubbing-future

go-go bands keep making the rounds of the morning tv talk shows...Team Familiar was on News Channel 8 this morning

I don't think these djs have been on any morning tv shows lately...

http://dchousegrooves.com/

ESL Sunday Memorial Day Edition with Francois K, Sam “The Man” Burns, The Metaphysical and Keenan Orr and Groovetop with Mkni, Hakob and Caspian at Eighteenth Street Lounge

Daylight Tenth Year Anniversary with DJ Divine at The 201 Bar

Old School go-go percussionist Hosea Williams will be inducting drummer Juju House into the Go-go Hall of Fame tonight on his internet Heartbeat Conga Hour radio show. This morning they were on the Fox 5 Morning tv show

http://www.examiner.com/article/drummer-extraordinaire-juju-house-receives-first-ricky-wellman-award

http://www.bethesdamagazine.com/Bethesda-Beat/Web-2016/Bethesda-Blues-Jazz-Supper-Club-Set-for-Foreclosure-Auction/

They got themselves in a financial hole to start with the cost of refurbishing the theatre, and have struggled on many nights filling their big space. CLub owner vows to keep it going, even if its via reorganizing in bankruptcy.

They've had some nice r'n'b bookings. Plus I saw Nigerian Orlando Julius there (last-minute scheduled show with a small crowd)

b/w this and joe's, music is really strugglin in bethesda.