Jul 26, 2007
Fugazi Reunion is a Hoax
It’s happened before and it’ll happen again: rumors of a Fugazi reunion began swirling around the blogosphere today. Rumors are all over the place that Fugazi will get back together for one final show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their first show, which was documented in Instrumental. The show is supposedly taking place at the Fort Reno Park in Washington, DC on Monday, September 3, 2007. We even got caught up in the excitement…
Jun 25, 2007
Weekly Music Agenda
MONDAY >> This is a grand week for Three Stars Alums. First up, we have the magical lyrics of new-wave pop rockers LeJeune(***) playing D.C.’s beloved Fort Reno Park. Also playing tonight are Pup Tent and Engine Room. Show starts at 7:15 p.m., free. >> Next in line, take in the Dischord-influenced sounds of Cataract Camp (***) as they play the backstage at the Black Cat. Back in 2006, we predicted that this band would…
Apr 24, 2007
Traffic ‘Calming’ May Be Anything But
By DCist contributor Matt Pelkey “Out of the way, you slow f#@%!” Everyone’s probably yelled something to that effect from behind the wheel of a car. Following tomorrow’s launch of D.C.’s new traffic calming program, you may find yourself cursing dawdlers on the road more often. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) are launching the D.C. Neighborhood Pace Car Program, in which drivers voluntarily sign a pledge to…
Aug 07, 2006
Weekly Music Agenda
Compiled by Amanda Mattos, Kyle Gustafson, James Smalley and Chris Snyder MONDAY >> Fort Reno can be rained out but never washed away. Tonight, catch a make-up bill of City Goats, Sentai and Metropolitan (***). 7:15 pm, Free, Fort Reno Park, 3950 Chesapeake St Nw Washington DC. TUESDAY >> You’ll have to rub Craig’s tummy for tickets to this sold out show, but an acoustic evening with the ever dreamy Pete Yorn may just be…
Jun 03, 2005
Fort Reno, Where Are You?
For 38 summers, the Northwest Youth Alliance has been rocking D.C. residents with free all-ages outdoor shows at the District’s highest point, Fort Reno Park. Performers have ranged from local high school bands to up-and-coming local acts to nationally known bands like Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, who played last year. And as usual, DCist has been waiting anxiously for the release of the Fort Reno’s 2005 schedule so we could plan our summer. Would…