We’ve complained about D.C.’s bad radio before, so when we heard about 94.7 “the Globe” we were skeptical. But after a few recommendations from people whose musical taste we respect, we checked it out — and it’s not half bad. The playlist is mainly mid 80s to mid 90s “alternative,” but also includes some classic rock and newer stuff. We heard a mix from the Beatles and the Doors to Talking Heads to U2…

When you’re facing six opponents for a local political race, getting attention and the necessary funds can be a bit of an uphill battle. What better way to overcome such a climb than with political gimmickry? Robert Gordon, who is running for the Ward 3 seat on the D.C. Council being vacated by Kathy Patterson, may have just found his ticket to victory — The West Wing. In an email sent to DCist, Gordon announced…

Yeah, we didn’t much want to come back to this either, but this is mildly amusing. Jonathan Rees, the mercurial candidate for the Ward 3 council seat, recently posted the following gem on Craigslist concerning his candidacy and his opponent, Sam Brooks: EVERYBODY LOVES WARD 3 CANDIDATE REES! On Thursday, November 17, 2005, Ward 3 candidate Rees and not his rival Brooks will be attending the prestigious 2005 DC Hospital Association Annual Banquet at the…

We’ve all heard of, and most likely snickered at, flash mobs. Now meet the newest incarnation: flash concerts. In a series that’s brought The Roots to NYC, Jermaine Dupri to Atlanta, Fat Joe to Philadelphia, Staind to Boston, Collective Soul to Dallas, The Wallflowers to Los Angeles, Louis XIV to San Francisco, and Frankie J to Miami, Los Lonely Boys will be playing tonight at RFK Stadium. The shows are all announced at the last…