Poster by El Jefe Design The Vinyl District and Fort Reno are joining forces for a benefit show at St. Stephen’s Church a week from Saturday. Olivia Mancini, Paul Michel, Tone, and New Rock Church of Fire will play on April 17 for Record Store Day — a holiday that sees all record worshipers make a pilgrimage to their local houses of vinyl. Tickets for the all-ages, booze-free show go for $10 and all…
>> Having drawn comparisons to Neutral Milk Hotel since recording their debut album in D.C. last summer, Donny Hue and the Colors, featuring members of the Carlsonics, Nethers, Washington Social Club and Meredith Bragg and the Terminals, will play for free at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage at 6 p.m. If you can’t make it there in time, the performance will also be broadcast live on the web. >> Check out our review of…
Monday >>Provided these thunderstorms pass us by in time, the place to be tonight is Fort Reno. First off, it’s free, and we know everyone’s wallets are light from all that gas you’re having to put in the car just to make a run to the beach. Second, recent Three Stars alums Garland of Hours are taking the stage, along with The Aerialist, and the excellently named Lady in the Radiator. 7:15 p.m., $0….
MONDAY >> Remember the days when you couldn’t turn on the radio without hearing the Goo Goo Dolls’ hit single “Name”? Yeah, we drink heavily to forget it, too. Well, it turns out the boys named Goo are headlining the 9:30 Club two nights in a row with Augustana. Maybe we shouldn’t be so hard on them; both nights are sold out. >> Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame is going to be rocking the George…
Despite the general holiday slowdown, this week has some choice offerings for those of you caught up enough on shopping to relax with a beer and some bands. Monday: The Warehouse has an eclectic lineup of singer-songwriters, five performers in all, that features the very talented Paul Michel (pictured). Perfect for those looking to step back from the holiday rush. Tuesday: Iota has the local show of the week, as they bring together the tight,…
All successful brands come in a variety of flavors, even DCist. Our newest flavor combines one part iPod, one part D.C. music scene and one part audio adventure. You can taste this flavor-filled nugget by downloading our inaugural podcast that features interviews with and music by The Positions (pictured here) who recently released their first full-length CD titled Bliss!; Laura Burhenn, who organized and performed in a Katrina music benefit we co-sponsored at American University…
Well everyone, it’s Friday. We don’t know about you, but it means that we’re exploiting our office’s casual Fridays dress policy and counting down the hours until the weekend begins. It also means we’re just a few hours away from the DCist Hurricane Katrina Relief Concert at American University. Local singer Laura Burhenn pulled together a stellar lineup for tonight including local acts Gist, Cartel, Paul Michel, RPM, Army of Me, and herself for a…
Good morning, Washington. Today will be another beautiful day – mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 80s. Believe it or not, today is our first birthday. Yes, it was one year ago today when DCist officially launched. To celebrate, we’ve planned a little birthday party next week. Before then, however, is a Katrina Benefit Concert we’re sponsoring at American University this Friday featuring local acts Gist, Cartel, Paul Michel, RPM, Laura Burhenn and Army…
When the scope of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina became evident last week, many D.C. residents did what they could to help the situation. We here at DCist created a category to keep track of our proliferating posts about local fundraisers and volunteer opportunities, and now even the news that the city may host a thousand or more evacuees from New Orleans. Local singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn responded as well – getting on the phone…
From DCist contributor Ryan Avent MONDAY: >> Monday is an excellent time to visit Fort Reno as Garland of Hours (featuring noted DC cellist Amy Domingues and a Fugazi rhythm section) take the stage. They’re joined by DCist favorite The Aquarium and by local songwriter-slash-St. Ex bartender Paul Michel. The show is free as always and begins about 7:15. Click here to read last week’s interview with Paul Michel. >> If tranquil melodies are your…
