Capital Swamp: The DC Resource Thread

Oh no, regarding Denise. She was a sweetheart and not that old. A bad/sad day Monday.

THIS SATURDAY

Sat. 04/19
Breakin' Glass @ Wonderland (1101 Kenyon St. NW Washington DC)
Old School Hip Hop, Heavy Funk Jams, 80s, Disco, Electro, Dance Classics, Whatever Else We Got Fo Dat Azz
10-close, No Cover
DJ Nitekrawler & DJ Lunch Money

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hey dudes FACE ACCIDENTS (formerly THE FAKE ACCENTS) are playing at velvet lounge on 5/1 and scheduling a house show for sometime in mid-may on buchanan st NW...

Anyone going to see Autechre/Massonix/Rob Hall at the Black Cat tonight? Also, Someone Else and Miskate are doing Pulse at Be Bar on Saturday. Looking forward to both.

Some City Paper contributor includes that Brightest Young Things site in the Washington City Paper's first best-of issue (in 20 some years). Ugh. I've just spaced out on her best dance night choice. Not that familiar with it or with the readers choice for local band (maybe some ballot stuffing on the latter).

Hey Amon, dancehaller Mr. Vegas returns to DC at H2O tonight (or is it tomorrow?).

Ugh.
^^^^^^^^

Autechre was pretty fun but I was way too exhausted to enjoy it. Long week!

Nouveau Riche at DC 9 influences-Studio 54, The Paradise Garage, The Loft, The Music Institute, The Hacienda, The Warehouse, Red, Cream, Renaissance, Release, park jams, block parties, Zulu Nation throwdowns

Anybody know a local band called Junkfood

Ha ha

JunkFood regularly performs for a broad range of fans in a wide range of venues up and down the East coast. From family friendly festival crowds, to summer beach vacationers, to rowdy college bars - JunkFood has entertained them all. Although primarily known for original music, JunkFood is not afraid to play your favorite covers from the 80’s to today. As their many fans will attest, JunkFood subscribes to the old school tradition that no matter how much you enjoy the CD, you’ve really got to experience the band live to fully appreciate their talent.

JunkFood’s live show is a high-energy party, making them one of the most sought after bands in the DC/Metro Area. The buzz they have generated has them headlining the major venues in the region.

Since being voted "BEST COVER BAND IN THE DC AREA" by On Tap Magazine in March 2003 and "BEST LOCAL BAND" by the Washington Post Reader’s Poll in 2005, JunkFood has performed in front of thousands of fans at high profile events such as the annual Celebrate Fairfax Festival and HiBall Events Mid-Atlantic Shamrock Festival and Blocktoberfest.

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BlackLight is a tribute to black musicians and the artists influenced by them. We'll be spinning the best in soul, funk, r&b, hip hop, gogo, rap, blues, dance, rock n' roll...and anything in between. Please join us as we celebrate black musicians at their finest! Requests? Questions? Ideas? Contact us here! BlackLight will be at DC9 on May 15th, 2008, 9:30pm to 1:30am. Cover is $5. 3 DJs. Many sounds.

The last party and since it was such a big success, we’re going to do it one more time. In May, our focus will be Go-Go and the Junkyard sound of DC, but of course we will still be playing plenty of Funk, Jazz, and anything else that gets the crowd moving throughout the night. We normally start of slow to set the mood then bring up the beat as the night goes on.

On May 15th from 9:30-1:30am, expect to hear an audio showcase of bands which have leading Black members. Later in the night, we will explore some of the bands who were influenced by Black music like The Beastie Boys. Overall, the vibe will be fun and progressive like an old fashioned party should be.

^^^ copy/pasted text - should maybe have won award for most racist DJ night in DC?

Later in the night, we will explore some of the bands who were influenced by Black music like The Beastie Boys.

THE SPACE
903 N Street NW, Washington, DC,

Anybody know about this venue? I see that Jerry Busher, one-time extra percussionist with Fugazi, will be playing in a, yes influenced by Black Music(see their myspace site) act, Black & Tan Fantasy there. Perhaps some of his fellow bandmembers are Black, or if not, at least the mention of their influences is a bit more precise and less cringe-worthy. B & TF will also be with Peruvian chicha-surf revivalists Chicha Libre at the Velvet Lounge on Friday.

http://www.thespace-dc.com/

zuh

Raw yet Elegant

Oh brother.

That Blacklight thing is purely rediculous. Cover all black music, music done by white people influenced by Black people at the end of the night? What? Earth to people who are supposedly knowledgable, almost all music was originally black music. How did they get a night like that at DC9?

How did they get a night like that at DC9?

lol?

Some interesting music movie docs coming up as part of Fimfest Dc--Heavy Metal in Baghdad; Made in Jamaica; and Youssou N'Dour: Return to Goree.

The Mount Pleasant music compromise is being discussed elsewhere i see.

where?

Claude vonStroke and Worthy of Dirtybird records (SF) at BUZZ/fur tonight! Very excited about this one.

M.A.N.D.Y., DJ T, Heidi, and Audiofly at BUZZ/Five Monday, May 5th.

I DIED- Did you go see Dan Bell a couple weeks back?

I didn't. Fredricksburg, man. I'd definitely like to see him if he comes through DC.

x-post to Will

Mount Pleasant modified 'voluntary agreements' for bars are discussed at the City Paper website, dcist.com and some e-mail thing I got from Wayne Kahn's roots n rhythm website and e-mail list serv thing

ah i thought you meant on ilx. i read an article about it on capitalcommunitynews.com, but i don't really hang out in MP and can't say i care too much one way or the other.

Fredricksburg, man.

Haha- Yeah, that's good excuse.

So Shudder to Think are back together and playing Virgin Fest in August in Baltimore...I never liked the singer's unique voice, but it's interesting that they're back together and playing at this.

Another farewell to Robert Reed from Trouble Funk

http://www.cantstopwontstop.com/blog/2008/04/rip-robert-reed-of-trouble-funk.cfm

THIS THURSDAY (5/1) IS

Bionic @ Bourbon (2321 18th St., NW Washington DC)
Dance Floor Friendly Funk-Soul-Carribean-Disco-Afrobeat
10PM-2AM
w/ DJ Nitekrawler

Last month technical difficulties kept this from happening, so this month I'm looking to make it extra special! Don't miss out!

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Hi DC people:

I really wanna see that Nick Cave show at the 9:30 Club but have a feeling it will sell out super fast. Any advice on the best way to insure that I can get a couple?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Go to the 930 Club website and sign up for their e-mail list. That will likely tell you when tickets go on sale online.

Stars of the Lid and Christopher Willits are playing at Iota Club on Sunday night.

The Northwest Youth Alliance desperately needs your help if the Fort Reno summer concerts are to continue. Every little bit helps; even if you only send in the $5 it would normally cost you to see a band, you will be making a difference. Of course, larger donations are welcome, too. Donations can be given in the form of a check or money order made out to Northwest Youth Alliance. The address is: Northwest Youth Alliance c/o Amanda MacKaye, 3819 Beecher St. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

From the Fort Reno website

That was yesterday's Fort Reno problem, now here's today's courtesy of David Malitz from the Post.com Going Out Gurus-

Fort Reno Park, the site of an annual summer concert series that is one of D.C.'s most beloved and longest-running outdoor events, is closed immediately and indefinitely after United States Geological Survey satellite imaging reports found high levels of arsenic in the soil.

William Line, a spokesman for the National Park Service, said that the NPS would continue to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency to determine any public health risks and further courses of action. He refused to give any timetable for a possible reopening and said that to speculate would be irresponsible. Snow-fencing was erected around the perimeter of the park at 6 a.m. today
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/goingoutgurus/

he'll always be my favorite GOG

awwwwww. Band members who get along, how nice. You need to go on a 2 month tour cramped up together in a van, and then we'll see who is your fave GOG

oh lol

cut copy afterparty at a boutique on 14th street. open bar with rsvp, band is djing with will eastman

http://www.uptheantics.com/cutcopyRSVP/

I heard I DIED is bartending that thing

Dude, I would TOTALLY be there for that shit.

ha, nice. i'm going to order a parappa the rapper punch

oh man I would love to be able to serve that but I think it's RBV's only

or just V's, I guess

ah too bad. i will have already downed ryes @ looking glass lounge quiz night. was hoping for beers. now it's time to research today in history

may 15: brian eno born, june carter cash died.

this thing's going to be way crowded isn't it? listed on BYT and DCist. redeem's none too big either.

d'oh, list closed? i will be @ cut copy though

So Shudder to Think are back together and playing Virgin Fest in August in Baltimore...

w-w-w-w-what?!

Yep, but haven't heard or read anything else about it.

How was Cut Copy, and did that bartender at the afterparty water down the drinks(ha)?

I wonder if Radiohead members enjoyed Georgetown last Saturday night? (I'm gonna turn this into a dull celeb watching thread)

Haha--were they in Georgetown on Saturday? I was working at CD Warehouse that night. Thom Yorke has visited the store before, years ago. Too bad he didn't come back!

i don't think I DIED bartended after all? three women were behind the bar the whole time i was there. fun night. except for the 15 minutes of silence before the band took over dj duties, that was...lame