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Feb 19, 2024

How To Celebrate Go-Go History And Culture During D.C.’s ‘Keep The Beat Week’

D.C. is honoring the legacy of go-go music and culture through a week of panel discussions, performances, and a “Beat Ya Feet” fitness class.

Jan 11, 2024

This New D.C. Pop-Up Bar Celebrates Notable Go-Go ‘Alumni’

Justin “Yaddiya” Johnson’s new pop-up bar at Baby Wale serves beats, bites, and a dose of D.C. culture.

Dec 08, 2023

11 Holiday Concerts And Shows To Catch Around D.C. This Season

This year’s holiday concert mix brings in unique offerings like Go-Go Santa and a hip-hop-infused “Nutcracker.”

Nov 15, 2023

D.C.’s Go-Go Museum Breaks Ground, Eyes Spring Opening

The museum, which go-go advocate and activist Ron Moten has been working on for years, will have exhibits, performance space, a cafe, and a community garden.

Aug 21, 2023

D.C.’s Hottest New Go-Go Band Is A Group Of … Firefighters?

For the D.C. Fire and EMS band (known locally as Heat Stroke), playing funky go-go covers goes hand-in-hand with serving the public.

Aug 16, 2022

Moechella Organizers Lose Trademark Dispute, But Go-Go Lives On

Coachella’s lawyers pushed back on efforts to trademark “Moechella.”

Jun 28, 2021

Voices Of Wards 7 And 8: Go-Go Is D.C. Culture

And as these D.C. residents will tell you, it’s in the blood.

Dec 14, 2020

These Washingtonians Created A Go-Go Inspired Musical To Teach Kids About Music And The Brain

Listening to music with complex rhythms can accelerate brain development, and these adults want kids to know that.

Aug 24, 2020

Go-Go Truck Joins Second Protest Outside Postmaster General DeJoy’s Home

Last weekend, participants honked car horns, banged on pots and pans, and shoved fake ballots in the door of the building.

Aug 21, 2020

Bustin’ Loose In Quarantine: D.C.’s Annual Chuck Brown Day Goes Virtual

Instead of the traditional outdoor music festival in a D.C. park, the city will stream a tribute concert.

 
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