Monday >> Not every band can pull off the feat of traveling with and playing a turn of the century Vittrolio Grammaphone, playing the saw, or convincing you that the theramin is a real instrument. But Portland band Norfolk and Western seem to be bear this burden with ease and a bit of quirk. This band plays a mix of folksy, whimsical and occassionaly dark rock music, using an eclectic array of instruments and revolving…

DCist sat down (virtually, that is) with Washington Social Club drummer Randy Scope to talk about their band, D.C., and how to get a crowd to dance. Don’t forget (as if we would let you) – they’ve got a show Friday at the Black Cat with Monopoli and Cartel. It’s obvious that you guys are popular locally – how’s the transition towards getting your name and music out there nationally going? What are you doing…