As we hoped, last night’s Unbuckled, starring Middle Distance Runner and the Vita Ruins, was a hell of a show. The Vita Ruins kicked things off with an atmospheric set to a packed DC9 crowd. It’s one of the first handful of shows the band’s performed, and it went off without a hitch. Middle Distance Runner capped off the evening with an incredibly impressive show — one that made a lot of fans out…

By now, you and your entire network of friends, acquaintances and enemies have made plans to meet at DC9 tonight to take in the glory that will be Unbuckled 4: DCist’s Official 2nd Anniversary party. Right? Well, just in case you haven’t been sold by our lineup alone (and don’t forget to check out our reviews of Middle Distance Runner and The Vita Ruins), let us give you 5 more reasons that Unbuckled is the…

Part of an occassional series, Vince Wadhwani from BuyIndie.net profiles a locally-owned business of interest in the District. It seems yoga is everywhere these days. Most D.C. neighborhoods can boast at least one studio, and the Post recently tracked their spread across the District as forerunners to neighborhood revitalization. Even U.S. Marines have been spotted practicing the ancient art that practitioners say can ease tension, reduce weight, and boost inner well-being. Tranquil Space Yoga is…

It’s time to break out the active wear, limber up, and find an oasis of calm in a hectic schedule as area yoga studios celebrate the first DC Yoga Week. Beginning Saturday, April 29, 10 D.C. yoga studios are opening their doors to newcomers and offering free and reduced-price classes. Participating studios are Bikram Yoga Dupont (Dupont Circle), Capitol Hill Yoga (Capitol Hill), Circle Yoga & Budding Yogis (Chevy Chase), Flow Yoga Center (Logan Circle),…