Check out the first single from Paint Branch, a new band featuring former members of Q and Not U.
Good morning, Washington. It’s almost October, but in many ways it still seems like summer. For one thing, it’ll be ninety degrees today. For another, there’s news of Michael Vick’s worsening legal situation. Yesterday Virginia indicted him and three others on dogfighting charges. Of course, we all knew that was coming sooner or later — less expected was word that a Canadian bank is suing Vick for defaulting on a $2.3 million loan. Potential…
Good morning, Washington, and thanks to everyone who joined us last night to celebrate Butterstick’s first birthday. We had a great time meeting folks, downing cheap beer and generally looking ridiculous in our black and white regalia. We’re grateful to everyone who came out. And we swear we had nothing to do with the gun-control-themed reggae that eventually filled the room. Slots Petitions Draw Complaints: Washington is a city with a booming economy, a lingering…
Tomorrow night at DC9, Unbuckled will feature Deleted Scenes, discussed on the site yesterday, and Georgie James, a new collaboration between John Davis, formerly of Q and Not U, and Laura Burhenn. You can read about the band and listen to their (excellent) songs here. Today, we talk to Davis, who was kind enough to take a few of our questions. Questions for Georgie James: So, it wasn’t that long after Q and Not U…
Editor’s Note: This week’s agenda was compiled by DCist staffers Kyle Gustafson, Tom Lee, and Sommer Mathis. This week kicks off at the 9:30 Club with a doubleshot of artists from Wales. One is legendary, one should be (and might be yet). One is proud of their Welsh heritage, one not so much. One has panties thrown at him on a regular basis, the other throws carrots at their audience on a regular basis. Tuesday:…
By DCist Music Contributor Willie May. On Friday night, a long line of people of all ages stretched down 14th St. for the final performance by one of Washington, D.C.’s most beloved bands in recent memory. The familiar call of “Black Cat Black Cat!” welcomed locals and the long-traveled alike to bid a rocking goodbye. There was definitely something in the air at the farewell performance of Q And Not U. The Black Cat was…
Good evening to you! We hope you enjoyed this beautiful weekend; personally, we spent it lazing about, attending Bluestate, and checking out the Giant at Columbia Heights. The weather looks to hold out only until Wednesday, which kinda sucks, as we were hoping to enjoy an evening at Fort Reno Thursday night watching Monopoli. The photo above is of the gate at the British Embassy and was posted to DCist photos by EXB-WDC. And…
A legendary figure in the alternative music scene, Bob Mould came to prominence in the 1980s with his group Husker Du, who influenced independent music for years to come. Mould later formed the band Sugar, and now moonlights as a DJ (alongside local producer Richard Morel) at Blowoff, a popular dance night at the 9:30 Club where he spins everything from Depeche Mode to Gwen Stefani to his own material. This Saturday’s Blowoff will…
Though the weekend is going to be absolutely-freaking-gorgeous, DCist can’t help but feel a twinge of bitterness. First, we’ve got to run 22 miles tomorrow for our seemingly never-ending Marine Corps Marathon training. And then we don’t even get Monday off! The gods are against us. Anyway, no reason everyone else shouldn’t have some fun! Grumble … FRIDAY: Beastie Boys bring their show to the Patriot Center. Need a ticket? Check craigslist. Lots of last-minute…