We talked to DC9 booker Steve Lambert about the shows over the past ten years that stand out in his mind and his hopes for the future of the small venue.

Swedes are friendly and lovable and their embassy knows how to throw a heck of a party. But unfortunately for electronic music-makers The Field, the State Department doesn’t feel quite so warm and fuzzy. The band’s had some trouble procuring visas for their stateside tour; they expected to receive them on June 3 (just in time to travel), but didn’t get them in time. It’s unclear at the moment when the proper paperwork will come…