That's tonight.
City Paper Arts editor has angered D.C. singer/songwriters
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/01/20/should-city-paper-cover-more-singer-songwriters/#more-65047
― curmudgeon, Monday, 23 January 2012 19:35 (twelve years ago) link
I haven't heard any DC folky singer/songwriters that wow me
― curmudgeon, Monday, 23 January 2012 19:36 (twelve years ago) link
going to Twin Sister at R&R Hotel tonight.
― skip, Monday, 23 January 2012 19:43 (twelve years ago) link
They don't choose the genre of music that radiates from their soul any more than a person chooses his or her sexual orientation.
lol wut
― fauxmarc, Monday, 23 January 2012 20:37 (twelve years ago) link
...and that's why they don't cover more singer/songwriters
― spiced with KNOWING THAT YOU'VE PAID YOUR BILLS (I DIED), Monday, 23 January 2012 20:45 (twelve years ago) link
I finally listened to a Justin Trawick album I was sent and it was a dull mix of folk and jam band sounds.
bands I am curious about:
Deathfix --members: (Brendan Canty (Fugazi), Rich Morel, Devin Ocampo(Medications) & Mark Cisneros)
Cane and the Sticks members include Peter Hayes
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 13:55 (twelve years ago) link
Also: Black Alley http://dcist.com/2011/10/dcist_interview_kacey_of_black_alle.php
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 16:25 (twelve years ago) link
deathfix was great when i saw them last month
― BIG HOOS aka the steendriver, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 18:15 (twelve years ago) link
They're gonna be at Comet for the DJ Toubin benefit gig
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 24 January 2012 18:39 (twelve years ago) link
Me on the glass mostly empty Wammies nominations. But this year I tried to help:
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/01/26/here-they-go-again-the-26th-annual-wammy-award-nominees/
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 26 January 2012 16:10 (twelve years ago) link
nice boots and vest, MAN
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/42148/why-do-dc-bands-suck-so-much-now/
― fauxmarc, Thursday, 26 January 2012 17:36 (twelve years ago) link
Ha
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 26 January 2012 18:55 (twelve years ago) link
even the longer version is still remarkably myopic
― spiced with KNOWING THAT YOU'VE PAID YOUR BILLS (I DIED), Thursday, 26 January 2012 21:10 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/01/26/why-do-d-c-bands-suck-so-much-the-directors-cut/
people hate on these recent articles but i tend to agree with the general intent i got out of it, that most people harping on the state of bands tend to just be looking for those that fit the tired presh "indie rock" aesthetic. i'm fine with the state of dc bands. there's not really any particular city in the states i can think of where i'm soooo blown by the state of so many amaaazzzing bands that i'd need to compare it to dc just to detract from the distrct
― fauxmarc, Thursday, 26 January 2012 21:29 (twelve years ago) link
Just listened to Ted Garber, the singer who was complaining about the City Paper's Arts Editor's dislike for singer/songwriters. Uh, no thanks.
― curmudgeon, Friday, 27 January 2012 06:10 (twelve years ago) link
Tonight I went to the second of two sold-out shows at the Lincoln Theatre for a singer-songwriter who played an unaccompanied set of acoustic guitar+vocal tracks. And Jeff Mangum gained that adoring audience without all the marketing and exposure opportunities that are available to artists nowadays.
― skip, Sunday, 29 January 2012 06:18 (twelve years ago) link
I have and liked those Neutral Milk Hotel albums and would not have predicted this degree of attention. You mean you do not think it was actually a marketing technique of Mangum to hide out for years and years and then to put out a box set and tour? Just kidding. Interesting how the mystique about him grew over the years.
― curmudgeon, Monday, 30 January 2012 14:32 (twelve years ago) link
This isn't so much about the music side of things, but damn the 9:30 club staff is impressive. On Saturday they were running shows at the 9:30 club, U Hall, and the Lincoln Theater at the same time without breaking a sweat.
― spiced with KNOWING THAT YOU'VE PAID YOUR BILLS (I DIED), Monday, 30 January 2012 20:47 (twelve years ago) link
For the most part it also seems like the Fillmore has decided not to compete with them for the same type of acts (some exceptions to this--the Roots)
― curmudgeon, Monday, 30 January 2012 20:59 (twelve years ago) link
Not sure anyone else cares, but I am curious if the Hamilton is getting crowds for music-- are people paying $15 for local been around forever roots-rock bands, and will they pay Birchmere prices for out of town roots and blues acts? I have not been there. Fr*tz's Washington Post Going Out Gurus/Weekend thing on the price of a grilled cheese sandwich there was uh entertaining (I guess it should not surprise me that a Clydes-owned place is charging too much for just adequately prepared American style food).
― curmudgeon, Monday, 30 January 2012 21:06 (twelve years ago) link
no price is too much for adequately prepared American style food at 4am
― spiced with KNOWING THAT YOU'VE PAID YOUR BILLS (I DIED), Monday, 30 January 2012 21:53 (twelve years ago) link
Losing my edge, part 4:
Never heard of these djs spinning at "tropical bass" night at Jimmy Valentine's for free on Friday(nor the drummer either):
BEATrix [Ottomania | Meso Creso]Inda Nile [Anthology of Booty | Ottomania | Meso Creso]Juan Zapata [Elm]Meat Hook [Independent]
Live Afro-cuban drumming by Adrian Devny!!!!!!!
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 2 February 2012 14:52 (twelve years ago) link
Oh, I know that a Maracuyeah dj is involved with Anthology of Booty.
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 2 February 2012 14:53 (twelve years ago) link
Juan Zapata's been spinning house for a long time around DC - he was one of the members of East Coast Boogiemen.
― I DIED, Thursday, 2 February 2012 14:55 (twelve years ago) link
Adrian Deveny's OverviewCurrentLegislative Assistant at U.S. Senate, Senator Jeff MerkleyPastFellow in the Office of Climate Change at U.S. Department of StatePresidential Management Fellow at Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteePresidential Management Fellow at U.S. Department of Energysee allEducationYale UniversityUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
CurrentLegislative Assistant at U.S. Senate, Senator Jeff MerkleyPastFellow in the Office of Climate Change at U.S. Department of StatePresidential Management Fellow at Senate Energy and Natural Resources CommitteePresidential Management Fellow at U.S. Department of Energysee allEducationYale UniversityUniversity of California, Santa Cruz
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― beachville, Thursday, 2 February 2012 14:56 (twelve years ago) link
Thanks. Dayjob working for Democrat from Oregon.
definition: Torrential downpour of Tropical Bass:: Kuduro// Kwaito// ClubCumbia// BaileFunk// Tropical House
x-post:New theory on the Hamilton (courtesy of a pal): those live music roots shows will be attended by some music-following folks who go to the Birchmere and elsewhere regularly, plus they'll get parents and other older folks out for a nice safe fun date night (with the babysitter at home watchin the youngins)
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 2 February 2012 15:00 (twelve years ago) link
x-post --google is showing some hits for dj Beatrix. Kuduro and kwaito being spun by by dc djs for one crowd; and by DJ Chick and others mostly in Maryland (but also DC and VA) for another crowd(mostly African immigrants)
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 2 February 2012 15:20 (twelve years ago) link
love juan, never really heard him in a tropical context but the ecb were transformative for me in figuring out what kind of house music i liked a decade ago
― fauxmarc, Thursday, 2 February 2012 16:18 (twelve years ago) link
But the Lux Lounge on Friday has got NBA players. No, not the Wizards:
GET IN YOUR ZONE! Y.O.L.O. {You Only Live Once}
LUX FRIDAYS: a night to discover the true meaning of partying as we transcend the basic nightlife experience. Escape into a world where you're free to party as hardas your heart desires, with no rules, just LIVE LIFE! Dance the night awayto the energetic sounds of Celebrity DJ Quicksilva of 93.9 WKYS
Hosted by Clippers Blake Griffin - Chris Paul - Caron Butler - Chauncey Billups
Doors Open at 10pmFree before 11pm on guest list
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 2 February 2012 17:56 (twelve years ago) link
Foul Swoops getting more attention these days. Or maybe its just me noticing
― curmudgeon, Friday, 3 February 2012 15:05 (twelve years ago) link
Yep, I know these Arlington guys have been around for a few years though
― curmudgeon, Friday, 3 February 2012 15:06 (twelve years ago) link
Kizomba dance music in the burbs (and just in the burbs I think)--Parva Lounge in Bethesda sometime soon
― curmudgeon, Friday, 3 February 2012 15:11 (twelve years ago) link
How was it?
pretty good actually! looking forward to catching locals priests (http://priests.bandcamp.com/) again sometime
― an a drive (los blue jeans), Saturday, 4 February 2012 04:08 (twelve years ago) link
priests
tags: world gothic metal riot Washington
― curmudgeon, Monday, 6 February 2012 16:55 (twelve years ago) link
wonks and government types and others who moonlight in rock bands
http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/100379/wonk-rock-politicians-musicians
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 7 February 2012 15:50 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2011/01/26/back-in-hack-journopalooza-where-the-boys-on-the-bus-become-the-boys-in-the-band/
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 7 February 2012 15:51 (twelve years ago) link
If anyone fancies being my +1 for Veronica Falls at the Black Cat, let me know.
― encarta it (Gukbe), Wednesday, 8 February 2012 05:57 (twelve years ago) link
Was thinking about that show, but can't make it. Nice enough UK twee and postpunk pop from that Slumberland outfit.
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 8 February 2012 14:40 (twelve years ago) link
http://kysdc.com/locals/mmartin/lmfao-go-go-guitar-hero-with-chuck-brown-video/
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 8 February 2012 15:22 (twelve years ago) link
x-post --How were Veronica Falls?
RIP WPFW jazz dj and jazz historian Jamal Muhammad
RIP alt-country and classical and more guitarist Phil Mathieu
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 11 February 2012 14:24 (twelve years ago) link
Lebron James was at the ShadowRoom. I am kind of interested for some reason in where professional athletes show up when they're visiting the area. Call it rubbernecking. He was booed by many as the Heat were crushing the Wizards but these events are attended by a less hostile crowd apparently.
http://www.glittarazzi.com/players/112348-lebron-james-party-dc-washington-milano-shadow-room-spotted.html
Not only did LeBron and teammate Dwyane Wade have a dinner fit for a king at Georgetown's Cafe Milano -- a spot where senators, ambassadors and Clintons can be spotted on a regular basis -- the duo also hosted a party at Shadow Room nightclub on K Street , which featured a $50 cover. (Cash is king, they say.)
As bottles popped, LeBron sat on his VIP throne, surrounded by his ladies in waiting; loyal, iPhone photo-snapping disciples; and famous sports professionals (think Baltimore Ravens Player Michael Oher of "The Blind Side").
Around 1:45 a.m., he returned to his five-star hotel with the girls. (We hope he was worth the wait.)
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 11 February 2012 14:31 (twelve years ago) link
man, glittarazzi.com really managed to capture the decadence of Lebon's night in DC!
http://www.glittarazzi.com/images/BLOG-MAIN/Lebron-2-2.jpg
― Z S, Saturday, 11 February 2012 15:51 (twelve years ago) link
$50 cover? Wow.
― skip, Saturday, 11 February 2012 16:58 (twelve years ago) link
xposts
Veronica Falls were very good. Tighter than when I saw them a few years ago. New songs sound pretty good. Some minor sound problems due to their new sound guy but very enjoyable all around.
― encarta it (Gukbe), Saturday, 11 February 2012 21:12 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/02/15/the-make-up-is-reuniting-in-may/
― curmudgeon, Wednesday, 15 February 2012 15:30 (twelve years ago) link
I wish I could have gone to this today, but Thursday at 1pm is not exactly a convenient time:
Washington's U Street: A Biography> > > Join renowned author Blair A. Ruble and veteran jazz broadcaster Rusty> Hassan for a discussion on Ruble's most recent book, Washington's U> Street: A Biography. A prominent urbanist, jazz aficionado and longtime> Washington, D.C. resident, Blair Ruble is director of the Kennan Institute> and of the Comparative Urban Studies Programs at the Woodrow Wilson> International Center for Scholars. Rusty Hassan has been described by> author and jazz journalist, Willard Jenkins as "...one of the warmest,> most knowledgeable interviewers in jazz radio... one of those cornerstones> of the jazz cognoscenti in the D.C. area." "Washington's U Street: A> Biography" traces the history of this neighborhood from its Civil War-era> origins to its recent gentrification.> > This lecture will take place in the Great Hall, of the Martin Luther King,> Jr. Memorial Library, on February 16th, at 1 p.m. The lecture is free and> open to the public.
― curmudgeon, Thursday, 16 February 2012 19:02 (twelve years ago) link
preferring the new ish people from dc say to the ...other one
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKiSoLqk2Gk
― fauxmarc, Friday, 17 February 2012 18:46 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/music/2012/02/17/versatile-local-guitarist-phil-mathieu-dies/
― curmudgeon, Saturday, 18 February 2012 21:42 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.wamadc.com/wama/wammies/wamnominations26.html
Most Wammie winners as predictable as expected. While the nominee list was more inclusive, the winner list was not.
― curmudgeon, Tuesday, 21 February 2012 15:58 (twelve years ago) link