Maybe it was the uniformed security officer. Or the older, badge-wearing university officials who seemed to lurk about. Or perhaps the complete lack of any alcohol. Whatever it was, last Friday’s Katrina Benefit concert at American University co-sponsored by DCist had the uncanny feel of a high school dance, short of the cheesy disco ball and mandatory tear-shedding song towards the end.

However, unlike our hazy memories of high school functions, Friday’s event featured a number of excellent local acts who put on a great show. With almost 300 people – including a number of DCist readers – in attendance, the concert raised $2,784 for Habitat for Humanity’s Hurricane Relief fund.

Remain Fabulous has posted some photos to Flickr taken at the show. Pictured above is Cartel, whom you may remember from our Unbuckled show.