Music DC

Jammin Java Mid-Atlantic Band Battle

2010-01-04T10:01:00.000-08:00

Jammin Java presents The SECOND Mid-Atlantic Band Battle. Everyone had such a killer time at the 1st Battle that Jammin Java has decided to do it again. They are searching for the best bands of any genre from up-and-down the East Coast. The prize is $2500 CASH!

Tuesday, January 12
7:30-7:45 - Lucky Dub
8:00-8:15 - Kid Architect
8:30-8:45 - Katherine Thorsey
9:00-9:15 - Flickerfall
9:30-9:45 - Switch 56
10:00-10:15 - HeLO
10:30-10:45 - Redshift

Wednesday January 13

7:30-7:45 - The Very Small
8:00-8:15 - Punch Drunk Poets
8:30-8:45 - The Chuck Shaffer Picture Show
9:00-9:15 - B-Film Extras
9:30-9:45 - Elements of Addiction
10:00-10:15 - Angel Row
10:30-10:45 - Sonic Decay

Thursday January 14
7:30-7:45 - NFC
8:00-8:15 - The Phillistines
8:30-8:45 - Dub City Renegades
9:00-9:15 - One Ton Wonton
9:30-9:45 - Commodore Koko
10:00-10:15 - Woven Green
10:30-10:45 - Robin Cook

The Finals are on Feb 26th!

More Info: http://www.jamminjava.com

Jammin’ Java
227 Maple Ave E
Vienna, VA 22180
Phone: 703.255.1566
Fax: 703.255.6718

New Years Eve DC - Grand Hyatt featuring Third Eye Blind

2009-12-07T03:07:00.000-08:00

New Years Eve DC - Grand Hyatt

REGULAR PARTY TICKET INCLUDES:

Live acoustical performances by...
Flounder's Mash Ups
Gonzo's Nose
Third Eye Blind

5 hour open bar (8:30PM - 1:30AM)
Heavy Hors D'houvres dinner buffets
Decorations
Party favors
DC's biggest balloon drop at midnight

Full Entertainment Line up:
Flounder's Mash Ups (8:30pm - 10:30pm)
Gonzo's Nose (12:30am - 2am)
Third Eye Blind (10:30pm - 11:45pm)
4 DJ's and dancing
5 comedians
Karaoke
Hosted by Elliot in the Morning

VIP PARTY TICKETS INCLUDES:
Access to regular party areas
Plus…
Extra 30 minutes open bar (8PM-1:30AM)
Exclusive registration and party entrance
Complimentary coat check
Upgraded dinner and bar menus
Entrance to 2 VIP party areas

Tickets are $175.00 (Buy Tickets)

Grand Hyatt
1000 H St, NW,
Washington, DC 20001

Other Info:

Parking:

Limited parking in hotel garage, but plenty of parking

Public Transportation:

From Union Station (Amtrak):
12 minutes by Metro subway to Metro Center (accessible from hotel lobby) or 5-6 minutes by car/taxi.

Children Rules:

21+ only, no exceptions

Miscellaneous:

VIP TICKETS:
A limited number will be sold which will allow exclusive entrance into three private areas which will feature an upgraded dinner menu and top shelf liquor.
Grand Café in the Atrium – Acoustical sets
- Pat McGee Band: 9:15 - 9:45pm
- Rebirth Brass Band: 10 – 10:45pm
- Politicks: 11 – 11:45pm
Butlers Cigar Bar – Video DJ and dancing
Via Pacifica Restaurant – Jazz Trio

Discounted hotel rooms have been made available for ticket holders.
$159 + tax. Go to downtowncountdown.net for details
Must show proof of party ticket at check-in or you will be charged market rate

Buy Tickets

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New Years Eve 2009 - Washington DC

Phish - Charlottesville, VA 12/5 John Paul Jones Arena

2009-12-06T16:34:00.001-08:00

I was able to catch the Phish show in Charlottesville, VA last night at the John Paul Jones Arena. They played two incredible sets.

Set 1: AC/DC Bag, Chalk Dust Torture, Stealing Time From the Faulty Plan, The Divided Sky, Ya Mar, Sneakin' Sally through the Alley, The Old Home Place, Cavern, Funky Bitch, David Bowie, The Wedge, Bold As Love

Set 2: Tweezer, Light, Piper,Free, Sweet Virginia, Harry Hood, Suzy Greenberg, Golgi Apparatus, Run Like an Antelope

One of the highlights from the Charlottesville Show was a Naked Guy who jumped on stage just as Ya Mar started. He got a few laps in around the stage before security carried him out. When Phish played "Run Like an Antelope" at the close of the show, they updated the lyrics to mention the Naked Guy.

Phish - Naked Guy Video:

Here's another video/song from last night - Phish is performing Jimi Hendrix's "Bold As Love"

All in all it was another great show!

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Phish 12/5 - Charlottesville, VA - John Paul Jones Arena

TicketMasters' Tix the Season Holiday Sale

2009-11-25T18:39:00.000-08:00

Tix the Season, Ticketmasters huge holiday sale on all kinds of live entertainment is almost here! Everyone loves live entertainment, and everyone loves saving money, which makes Tix the Season the perfect way to buy tickets. Tickets are available in every region nationwide.

Four Days of Amazing Deals on Tickets - November 27th- 30th!

Check out the Holiday Deals at TicketMasters's Tix the Season Sale!

Mid Atlantic Jazz Festival - MAJF - Feb 19th - 21st

2009-11-25T03:07:00.000-08:00

The Jazz Academy of Music has announced that the first annual Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival (MAJF) will take place in Washington DC at The Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel. The MAJF will offer Festival attendees an entire weekend of the finest local/regional artists, and national artists, jazz film screenings, jazz workshops and a myriad of other activities.

The MAJF should draw in large numbers of jazz fans (in the thousands) across the East Coast.

TICKETS:
General Admission All Access Pass

The current price of $110 is available for passes purchased by Dec. 1st. Passes can be purchased after that date for $135.

Includes Admission to the following:
Friday February 19th Evening Session
Friday February 19th Jam Session
Saturday February 20th Matinee Session
Saturday February 20th Evening Session
Saturday February 29th Jam Session
Washington Room for all Interviews and Film Screenings

Enjoy stage area seating for an extra $40. Select premium seating up-charge. Limited Availability.

Artists:

Allyn Johnson

Amy Shook

Bob Butta

Bobby Watson

Bonnie Harris

Bruce Williams

Dick Smith

Felicia Carter

Imani

Janine Carter

Lewis Nash

Marc Cary

Michael Bowie

Mulgrew Miller

Nasar Abadey

Paul Carr

Sharon Clark

Terell Stafford

The Anderson Twins

All in, this Event should prove to be a great event for Jazz enthusiasts and music lovers!

More information can be found at the MAJF Website: http://www.midatlanticjazzfestival.org

David Crowder Band, Sara Tavares at GW Lisner Auditorium

2009-11-13T08:01:00.000-08:00

Here's the list of upcoming shows at GW Lisner Auditorium. Tickets are still available.

Tonight Fri. November. 13, 8pm !
Yamato Drummers of Japan
Japanese drum group Yamato brings thrills with energetic taiko.

Sat. November 14th
Sara Tavares will take you away to beaches of Cape Verde.

November 17
David Crowder*Band fuses electronic rock with Christian worship

November 18
Public Enemy

November 21
Raas Chaos 2009

Here's a Sara Tavares video so you can get a flavor of her Music:

Here's a David Crowder Band Video from a couple of years back in Arizona:

Tickets are Still On Sale!
GW Lisner Auditorium
730 21st street, NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20052
202-994-6800

One More Set of Halloween Pics Georgetown

2009-11-01T19:16:00.000-08:00

One more collection of Halloween Pics from Georgetown in DC this year (2009):

See More Georgetown Halloween Photos
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-georgetown-halloween-pics.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-georgetown-dc-2009.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/georgetown-halloween-2009-dc-halloween.html

Halloween Pics Georgetown DC 2009

Halloween Pics from Adams Morgan 2009

2009-11-01T15:44:00.000-08:00

Here's a handful of Pictures from this Halloween in Adams Morgan (2009)

See More Georgetown Halloween Photos
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-georgetown-halloween-pics.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-georgetown-dc-2009.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/georgetown-halloween-2009-dc-halloween.html

Pictures from this Halloween in Adams Morgan (2009)

More Georgetown Halloween Pics

2009-11-01T15:40:00.000-08:00

See More Georgetown Halloween Photos
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-georgetown-dc-2009.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-from-adams-morgan-2009.html

Georgetown Halloween 2009 Pictures

2009-11-01T04:18:00.001-08:00

Here's a collection of photos from Halloween in Georgetown this year:

See More Georgetown Halloween Photos
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-georgetown-halloween-pics.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-georgetown-dc-2009.html
http://music-dc.blogspot.com/2009/11/halloween-pics-from-adams-morgan-2009.html

Georgetown, Halloween, 2009, Washington DC, Costumes

Halloween Costume Party at Muse - 10/31/09

2009-10-31T05:07:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY! $500 IN CASH PRIZES!

Location
Muse Nightclub and Lounge
717 6th Street, NW
Washington DC

Info
Age required: 21 over stylish professional crowd
Door opens: 10pm to 3am
Dress attire: Dress to impress, No tennis shoes, No Timbs, Jeans ok

Music
Main level
Hip Hop, Latin, International, House
Second level
Hip Hop, house, Top 40, Old School
Third level VIP
Hip Hop, house, Top 40, House

Happy Halloween!!!!!

DC Film Festivals in October

2009-10-09T00:33:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again! Nope... not just pumpkin patches, corn mazes and Halloween parties... It's time for the DC Film Festivals.

Here's the rundown on the upcoming DC Film Festivals

Arabian Sights (Friday-Oct. 18)
http://www.filmfestdc.org/arabiansights

Dc Labor Filmfest (Tuesday-Oct. 19)
http://www.dclabor.org

Reel Affirmations (Thursday-Oct. 24)
http://www.reelaffirmations.org

Spooky Movie Festival (Oct. 21-25)
http://www.thespookymovie.com

Noir City DC (Oct. 24-Nov. 4)
http://www.afi.com/silver/new

So, grab your popcorn, fill your pockets with twizzlers and head on out!

DC Fairs & Festivals - 10/3 through 10/9

2009-10-03T02:05:00.000-07:00

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Cox Farms Fall Festival
The largest Fall Festival in the DC area. Giant Slides! Famous Hayrides! Farm ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 10:00a to 6:00p
Cox Farms, Centreville VA
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27th Annual Manassas Fall Jubilee
Join us in Historic Old Town Manassas to celebrate the 27th Annual Fall Jubilee ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 10:00a to 5:00p
Old Town Manassas Train Depot, Manassas VA
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Fall For Fairfax Festival
Full day of family-friendly activities and entertainment. Admission and entertainment ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 10:00a
McLean Government Center, Mc Lean VA
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Art, Wine and All that Jazz
Escape to The Workhouse Arts Center this fall for the first annual Art, Wine and ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 11:00a to 9:00p
Workhouse Arts Center, Lorton VA
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Vienna Oktoberfest 2009
Live music, food, beer garden, FREE children's activities, children's entertainment ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 11:00a to 7:00p
Vienna, Virginia, Vienna VA
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Fall Festival at Buckland Farm Market
Fall Festival at Buckland Farm Market, October 2 through Nov. 8, with a "Wild West ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 11:00a
(repeats 16 times)
Buckland Farm Market, Warrenton VA
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Northern Virginia Light the Night Walk
Join family, friends, coworkers and neighbors of all ages at the Reston Town Center ...

10/3/2009 Saturday 3:00p
Reston Town Center, Reston VA
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MPAartfest- Third Annual McLean Project for the Arts Artfest
The third annual McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) artfest will be held Oct. 4 beginning ...

10/4/2009 Sunday 10:00a
McLean Central Park Gazebo, McLean VA
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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Gaithersburg
This juried show features the collective creativity of 250 professional craft designers ...

10/9/2009 Friday 10:00a
(repeats 6 times)
Montgomery County Fairgrounds, Gaithersburg MD
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Oktoberfest Reston
At the German Oktoberfest celebration in Reston Town Center, 11900 Market Street ...

10/9/2009 Friday 3:00p to 11:00p
(repeats 2 times)
Reston Town Center Pavilion, Reston VA
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Clarendon Day, Arlington VA 9/26/09

2009-09-25T19:34:00.000-07:00

Clarendon Day
Saturday, Sep 26 10:00a
at Clarendon Metro, Arlington, VA

Clarendon Day features the cuisine of local restaurants,
the music of local bands, and the art of area craft makers and artists.
- Live Music on 2 Stages
- Food Booths
- Art Vendors
- Belly Dance Performances
- Skateboarding Demos
- Electric Cars
- Clarendon Kid's Carnival
- Kinderhaus Kid's Stage
- 10,000 attendees expected

As long as the weather holds up, this should be a good Saturday event for the whole family.

Adams Morgan Day Festival - Sept 13th

2009-09-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, Sept 13th marks the 31st Adams Morgan Day Street Festival. There are two large music stages and other innovative & dynamic cultural, music, arts and dance activities. They expect about 25K in attendance this year. They have 4 blocks sectioned off for the event.

Performers:
COLUMBIA STAGE -18th St. at Columbia Rd NW
Throwing Season (Jam Band)
Noah Woods Project (Indie/Rock)
Ne'a Posey (R&B/Soul)
Danni Rosner (Pop/Soul)
Kokayi
Evan Bliss and the Welchers (Rock/Reggae/Punk)
Cheick Hamala Diabate (Afro-beat/Roots/Malian)
Funkmnkyz (Funk/Rock/Jazz)
Old Man Brown (Blues/Southern Rock)
Chopteeth (Afrobeat/Funk/Jazz)

FLORIDA STAGE -18th St. and Vernon St NW
Funk Ark (Afro Funk) sponsored by Bossa
Lucky Dub (Reggae/Rock/Funk)
Bemcha (Latin Jazz)
Gato+Palenki Music Co (Tropical Latin Infusion)
Englishamn & the Shango Band (Reggae)
Critopolis (Reggae- Latin)

DANCE PLAZA - 18th St. at Wyoming: Marie Reed school basketball court
Raqs Caravan West (Tribal Fusion Belly Dance)
DC Cance Collective (Poppin Group)
Glade Dance Collective (Street Jazz African Ballet)
D.A.M.P. Dance Away My Pain (Line Dancing)
Gye Nyame African Cultural Dance Co. (Ghana Tribal)
Tobas Dinastia (Bolivian Folk)
DC Casineros (Cuban Salsa)
Skillz Dance Outlet (ModernBallet/Hip Hop)
Malcolm X Drummers and Dancers (West African)

JAZZ OASIS in the PARK - Columbia Rd at Belmont (Kalorama Park)
Zeebop
Quarteto Sin Nombre
Lovesome Thing (every Wed at Tryst)
Lulu Fall
Brad Linde Ensemble
The John Lee Experience

CULTURAL PLAZA - Unity Park:
Euclid St. at Col Rd. & Champlain (near 18th & Columbia) Sponsored by: Bank of America
Angie Head
Woven Green
DC Mariachi
International Capoeira Angola Foundation
Sitar Center
Vicious Martinis
Rome in A Day
El Barrio Street Theater

DJ PAVILON - located just off 18th St NW at Wyoming: (Marie Reed School mezzanine)
New in 2009, this pavilion will feature well-known area DJs who spin in Adams Morgan and nearby environs. Come see your favorite DJs in action in a fun, outdoor setting! Music featured will cover a wide range from soul to hip hop to samba.

Kids Activities:
Kids of all ages always enjoy the Adams Morgan Day Kid's Fair! The AMDay Festival Kid's Fair is located off of 18th St. on the field at Marie Reed School. Enter from 18th at Wyoming, or from California St. Showtime! Families can sit on bleachers set into the hill near the tennis courts.

Types of family-friendly fun.
Special appearance by Kinderman, Wizards Mascot G Wiz, the DC Fire Department & Police, and maybe even McGruff the Crime Dog. Check back for updates!

Games, Activities & Exhibits
•Activities Hard Rock Wall Climb: Standing 25 ft. tall this Rock Wall is fun for all ages. The "Extreme Rock" solid panel portrays a real cliff making the adventure even more enjoyable. This is always a must-try & Favorite!
•Toddler Moon Bounce: The moon bounce is a favorite for young children to enjoy.

More Family-Friendly Fun at the AMDay Festival:
•Check out the GREEN PAVILION page
•Jazz Oasis in the Park Quality jazz in a relaxed venue: Kalorama Park.

Location:
Adams Morgan Day takes place in the heart of Washington, DC's Adams Morgan neighborhood, on 18th Street NW between Columbia Rd and Florida Ave NW.

More Info: http://www.adamsmorgandayfestival.com/

Chuck Brown - Godfather of Go-Go - Street Naming Celebration 8-22-09

2009-08-21T04:04:00.000-07:00

Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, is having a street named after him this Saturday (8-22-09) in Washington DC.

The celebration / and street unveiling will be betweem 4-7pm at the intersection of 7th & T Streets, NW. It's free family event.

Following this event, there will be a concert at the 9:30 Club.

History:
Brown's musical career began in the 1960s playing guitar with Jerry Butler and The Earls of Rhythm, joining Los Latinos in 1965. Brown's early hits include "I Need Some Money" and "Bustin' Loose". "Bustin' Loose" has been adopted by the Washington Nationals baseball team as its home run celebration song. Brown also recorded go-go covers of early jazz and blues songs, such as "Go-Go Swing" Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean a Thing If Ain't Got That Swing", "Moody's Mood for Love", Johnny Mercer's "Midnight Sun", Louis Jordan's "Run Joe", and T-Bone Walker's "Stormy Monday". He is the undisputed "Godfather of Go-Go".

Prince William County Fair - Aug 12th - Aug 22nd

2009-08-15T12:04:00.000-07:00

This weekend, the 60th Annual Prince William County Fair kicked off! It runs through August 22nd. There is live music nightly.

Here's the full schedule of events:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
10:00 a.m. Northern Virginia District Dairy Show: Showing & Fitting
12:00 Noon Gates Open
12:00 Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $20.00
1:00 p.m. Northern Virginia District Dairy Show: Type Classes
7:00 p.m.* Operation Octagon Mixed Martial Arts
9:00 p.m. Music by "School of Rock"

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
12:00 Noon Gates Open
12:00 Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $20.00
1:00 p.m. Pet Show: cats and small animals
2:00 p.m. Bluegrass by "West Wind"
3:00 p.m. Southern Maryland Boot Scooters
5:30 p.m. Bluegrass by Leon Morris
7:30 p.m.* Dave Martin’s Championship Rodeo

MONDAY, AUGUST 17
9:00 a.m. Judging of Rabbits
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
3:00 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $16.00
3:00 p.m. Baby Contest: boys ages 19-36 months
7:00 p.m.* R&R Productions Demolition Derby

TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
9:00 a.m. Judging of Dairy Goats: first 4 breeds
9:00-10:00 a.m. Home Arts: Remove 1st Exhibit Items:
Open Departments 7,8,and 10
Jr. Departments 23,24,and 26
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Home Arts: Enter 2nd Exhibit Items:
Open Departments 7,8,and 10
Jr. Departments 23,24,and 26
1:00 p.m. Judging of Dairy Cattle: Type Classes
2:30 p.m. Home Arts: Judging of 2nd Exhibits
Buildings closed to public for judging until 5:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
3:00 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $16.00
5:00 p.m. Home Arts Buildings Open
7:00 p.m.* Garden Tractor Pull
7:00 p.m. Greatest Grandparent Essay Contest
8:00 p.m. Barber Shop Music by "Bull Run Troubadours"

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 Dollar Day!
9:00 a.m. Judging of Poultry
12:00 Noon Gates Open
12:00 Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
No Wristbands, all rides $1 each!
7:00 p.m.* R&R Productions Demolition Derby

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
3:00 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $16.00
3:00 p.m. Baby Contest: girls ages 19-36 months
7:00 p.m. Judging of Swine
7:00 p.m.* R&R Productions Demolition Derby
9:00 p.m. Music by "In Remembrance"

FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
10:00 a.m. Judging of Beef Cattle
3:00 p.m. Gates Open
3:00 p.m. Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $18.00
4:00 p.m. Judging of Sheep
7:00 p.m.* KYDA Pro Wrestling
7:00 p.m. Elvis Tribute by "Lionel Ward & the New World Band"
7:30 p.m. Special Awards Program

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
9:00 a.m. Judging of Dairy Goats – final 4 breeds
12:00 Noon Gates Open
12:00 Noon Deggeller Attractions Midway Opens+
Wristbands: $20.00
1:00 p.m. Pet Show: dogs
3:00 p.m. Magnificent Belly Dance
7:30 p.m.* Freestyle MotoCross Jump-Off
9:00 p.m. Music by "Back Porch Band"
9:00-11:00 p.m. Home Arts exhibits may be removed

Daily Show Times

Illusionist Josh Knotts

Weekdays: 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., & 9:15 p.m.
Weekends & Dollar Day: 4:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m.

Agricadabra Magic Show

Weekdays: 4:45 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 8:45 p.m.
Weekends & Dollar Day: 12:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 6:00 p.m., & 8:00 p.m.

Mark Preston Comedy Safari

Weekdays: 4:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., & 8:00 p.m.
Weekends & Dollar Day: 1:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m., & 6:45 p.m.

* Indicates a nightly grandstand show. Tickets are $2 per person.
+ Weather Permitting

More info at: pwcfair.com

Rock The Bells - Merriweather Post Pavilion

2009-07-09T04:02:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again... Rock The Bells returns again with a line up of top rap/hiphop artists and a few fresh faces. Rock The Bells 2009 will be headlined by rap star Nas, along with Damian Marley and The Roots

The event takes place in our area on Sunday, July 12 12:00p at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia MD.

Foo Fighters at the White House

2009-07-02T17:52:00.000-07:00

The Foo Fighters will play a special Fourth of July party this Saturday. Guess Where? At the White House! The band will perform a short set as part of the annual festivities on the South Lawn.

Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Branch and the U.S. Marine Band also plan to play at the event.

Sheryl Crow Fri 7/3 at Barns at Wolftrap

2009-07-02T17:34:00.000-07:00

Sheryl Crow is playing at the Barns of Wolftrap, in Vienna Va tomorrow night - 7/3.

This is a great way to kick off a 4th of July weekend in the nations capital. Sheryl Crow debuted her sixth studio album in 2008, Detours.

Barns at Wolftrap
1635 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA, 22182

Smithsonian Folklife Festival - Washington DC

2009-06-26T20:29:00.000-07:00

Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened in Washington on June 24th.

Dates: June 24-June 28 and July 1-5, 2009.
Times: Open daily 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evening events begin at 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free

There will be roughly 200 performers over the course of the Festival.

Full Schedule:
http://www.festival.si.edu/2009/schedule_06_26.aspx

Official Website:
http://www.folklife.si.edu/

US Air Guitar Championships - Washington DC 9:30 Club

2009-06-26T20:11:00.000-07:00

US Air Guitar Championships will be held in DC this year at the 9:30 club. The Championship is scheduled for August 7th, 2009 and tickets are on sale.

http://www.usairguitar.com/tickets/

Video from 2008 US Air Guitar Championships:

Michael Jackson RIP- Washington DC Photo

2009-06-25T16:06:00.001-07:00

Based on all of the news accounts, it looks like Michael Jackson has died. The gifted and sometimes wacky "King of Pop" will be missed.

Here's a photo of Michael Jackson from 1984 when he visited the White House in Washington DC.

His 1982 album "Thriller"still remains the biggest-selling album of all time, with more than 26 million copies.

We should all wear a white glove to work tomorrow in honor of the impact he had on the music industry.

Thanks for the memories Michael.

Seo Taiji Kicks off new LiveTour in Korea - Taiji

2009-06-14T03:56:00.000-07:00

The Korean iconic pop star Seo Taiji kicked off his 2009 Concert Tour "The Mobius" last night (June 14th) and wowed a crowd of about 10,000. His national tour will promote his upcoming eighth album.

Here's a video from his last live tour in 2004:

Swine Flu Song - Stephan Zielinski

2009-04-29T21:40:00.000-07:00

Spare time Musician, Stephan Zielinski (41), was inspired by the raging Swine Flue virus and decided to write a Swine Flu Song. I've heard a few of the songs out there already, but Zielinski is the only one with an interesting approach to the song composing. Before you listen to the song, it's better to understand how he made the song.

Zielinzki wrote his song by taking various properties of the Swine Flu Protein, and assigned them to different musical notes. Then he took the parts that make up the protein (amino acids) and assigned them to various instruments. Once his mapping was complete... he had composed a song. It's a very unique approach.

Now that you understand how he made the song, you can give it a listen (http://stephan-zielinski.com/static/Swine%20Flu%20Hemagglutinin.mp3). The song makes a horrible virus sound peaceful.

Stephan Zielinzki is based out of San Francisco, California. When Stephan isn't writing songs about the Swine Flu, he is a computer programmer among other things.

Shamrock Fest - Washington DC - March 2010

2009-02-28T07:45:00.000-08:00

Shamrock Fest - Washington DC - March 13th 2010 (1:00 - 9:00pm)

It's that time of year again to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. The National Shamrock Fest in Washington DC, is the largest and most exciting Saint Paddy's festival on the East Coast featuring more than 40 live bands and DJ's. The event takes place on March 13th, and lasts from 1 - 9pm.

Events include:

40+ bands and djs
10 massive stages
Dozens of party areas
Carnival rides
Games
Activities
Strolling entertainers
Irish Village – with all your favorite Irish bars
Shamrock Pub Games
NCAA basketball viewing tents
Tons of beer trucks serving a variety of brands
Visit the D.C. United interactive tent
Acres of food & beverage vendors
Dozens of craft vendors
Much, much, lots more!

More Info:
http://musicdc.com/listings/story.php?title=shamrock-fest-2010-rfk-stadium-grounds-washington-dc-march-13th

Shamrock fest 2010 is going to be awesome again this year!

13th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival

2008-05-28T20:54:00.000-07:00

The 13th Annual Columbia Pike Blues Festival will held on Saturday June 21, 1:00 to 8:00 pm. on S. Walter Reed Dr. 6 bands are lined up for the event, including headliner "Roomful of Blues". In addition to the music, the Festival will include international food, children's activities, arts & crafts & more.

More info can be found at http://www.columbiapike.org/

Napster Launches MP3 Store - challenging Apple.

2008-05-20T03:49:00.001-07:00

It looks like Napster is going after Apple iTunes.

More: Napster Mp3 Store Launch

Maybe this will help drive down the price more. :)

Music Events DC

2008-05-01T21:25:00.000-07:00

BIRCHMERE
Thu., 4/24, Joe Ely. Sun., 4/27, The Proclaimers, Jeremy Fisher. Tue., 4/29, Sissel. Wed., 4/30, The Waifs, Pete & J.
3701 Mount Vernon Ave.,

Black Cat
Thu., 4/24, The Nightwatchman. Fri., 4/25, Destroyer, Andrew Ethier. Sat., 4/26, Jay Reatard, Cheap Time, The Shirks. Sun., 4/27, Urge Overkill, Suffrajett. Tue., 4/29, Tokyo Police Club, Smoosh, Meligrove Band. Fri., 5/2, The Kills, Telepathe. Sat., 5/3, Jukebox the Ghost, Travis Morrison Hellfighters, The XYZ Affair.
1811 14th St. NW.

9:30 Club
815 V St. NW.
Washington, DC

Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave.
Washington, DC

Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington, DC

Fur Nightclub
33 Patterson Street Ne,
Washington, DC Galaxy Hut
2711 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA

The State Theatre
220 N. Washington
Falls Church, VA

We Love you Planet Earth!

2008-04-22T03:43:00.001-07:00

Well, today is "Earth Day". I would say that planet Earth has been pretty good to us, so it's only fair that we give a little love back. So, if you are out and about today, lay down on the ground and give old planet Earth a big hug. In addition, it wouldn't hurt to recycle something today, or turn off a few lights in the house.

If you want to go out on the town tonight, here's a good Jazz option:

Blues Alley Tuesday, April 22
SWING SPEAK w/DAVE CHAPPELL
(Jazz Ensemble/Guitar)
$18 **Two shows: 8PM & 10PM

Eath Day - Washington DC - April 20th

2008-04-18T06:25:00.000-07:00

It's that time of year again to show your love for Planet Earth. The FREE event takes place on the National Mall on Sun, April 20th.

Here's the listing of the Groups/Artists that are playing:

The Roots & Friends
- featuring Doug E. Fresh, Ne-Yo, Talib Kweli, will.i.am, Chrisette Michele
Gov't Mule
Umphrey's McGee
O.A.R.
Thievery Corporation
Toots & The Maytals
Warren Haynes
Mambo Sauce
CityDance Ensemble
Joy of Motion: Urban Impact
DC Boys Choir

Special National Anthem performance by American Idol winner Jordin Sparks

There is also a Free Bike Valet (7th St. NW, between Madison Dr. NW and Jefferson Dr. SW).

There are also a number of speakers that will talk throughout the day. More information can be found here:

Earth Day 2008

Few Weekend Options

2008-04-11T14:17:00.000-07:00

BIRCHMERE
Fri., 4/11, SGGL, The Sherpas. Sat., 4/12

CLARENDON GRILL
Fri., 4/11, Liquid A. Sat., 4/12

9:30 CLUB
Sat., 4/12, Nada Surk, Kaki King & the Jealous Girlfriends. Sun., 4/13, Colin Meloy, Laura Gibson.

This Weekend - A Few Music Options in DC (4-4-08)

2008-04-04T19:41:00.000-07:00

BIRCHMERE
Fri., 4/4, Kelly Willis, Amanda Shaw.
Sun., 4/6, Ottmar Liebert.

BLACK CAT
Thu., 4/3, Kimya Dawson, Angelo Spencer, Spoonboy.
Fri., 4/4, Les Savy Fav, The Big Sleep, The Dodos.
Sat., 4/5, Georgie James, Olivia Mancini & the Housemates, Tereu Tereu. Wed

BLUES ALLEY
Thu., 4/3 - Sun., 4/6 JOSHUA REDMAN TRIO (Sax)
Greg Hutchinson (Drums) & Doug Weiss (Bass)

New Cities Launched - Music

2008-04-04T19:35:00.000-07:00

Besides the Washington DC area, we now are covering other major cities:

Portland,
Oregon

Seattle,
Washinton

Nashville,
Tennesee

Chicago,
Illinois

New
York, New York

Washington
DC - www.musicdc.com

Austin,
Texas

Atlanta,
Georgia

Boston,
Massachusetts

Omaha,
Nebraska

London, England

Happy Easter! - A Fine Frenzy (Alison Sudol)

2008-03-23T12:20:00.001-07:00

Happy Easter!

If you feel like going out tonight, A Fine Frenzy (Alison Sudol) is playing at the Birchmere. She is a Seattle born, 22 year old, self taught musician. If you make it out to the show, would love to hear your comments.

BTW, Over the last few weeks we've been busy. Were happy to announce the launch of us.musicdc.com. Now you can find out about venues across the United States.

St. Patricks Day

2008-03-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

Well, tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day so, our recommendation (for those of you who don't mind going out on a Monday night during lent) -- is to Celebrate it at one of DC's many Irish Pubs. Here's a few to start with:

Ireland’S Four Provinces

3412 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC

(202) 244-0860.

The Dubliner

520 N. Capitol St., NW Washington, DC

(202) 737-3773.

Fado Irish Pub

808 Seventh St., NW Washington, DC

(202) 789-0066.

Kelly's Irish Times

14 F Street, NW Washington, DC

(202) 543-5433.

Irish Channel Pub

500 H St.

NW, Washington, DC

(202) 216-0046.

And, as a brief history reminder, here's the man behind St. Patricks Day.

Saint Patrick was a Christian missionary and is the patron saint of Ireland. Saint Patrick was born in Roman Britain. He was captured by Irish raiders when he was 16 and then brought to Ireland. He followed in the footsteps of his grandfather and father and entered the church. Eventually he became an missionary in Ireland. His missionary work is what led him to be the patron saint of Ireland.

Sunny in the City

2008-03-15T07:16:00.000-07:00

It looks like today is going to be Sunny and warm which makes it a great day for non-city dwellers to make their trek into the city for the day, and stay into the evening for dinner, drinks and or course music.

Here's the run down on a few options tonight:

Blues/Jazz
Blues Alleys - Gato Barbieri.
Bohemian Caverns - Tim Warfield.
Columbia Station - Lawrence Wheatly Trio (early show), Brad Linde (late show)

DJs
Black Cat - "Right Round": DJ Lil'E.
Heaven & Hell - DJ Giovanni.
Cheif Ike's Cosmo Lounge - DJ Big Apple Eddie.
Ultra Bar - DJ Geometrix, DJ Bomba.

For individual venues/schedules, you can look at the musicdc.com events page or venue listings.

Here's the full list of upcoming events:

BIRCHMERE

Sat., 3/15, The Average White Band. Sun., 3/16, Ashford & Simpson. Mon., 3/17–Wed.,
3/19, Nanci Griffith, Peter Cooper. Thu., 3/20, Amel Larrieux. Sat., 3/21, Tift
Merritt, The Everybodyfields. Sat., 3/22, Cleve Francis. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave.,
Alexandria.

(703) 549-7500.

BLACK CAT

Sat., 3/15, Black Lips, Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Hollywood. Tue., 3/18, Mae,
The Honorary Title, Between the Trees. Wed., 3/19, The Cribs, Ra Ra Riot, Jeffrey
Lewis & the Jitters. Fri., 3/21, Le Loup, The Ruby Suns, Bellman Barker. Sat.,
3/22, The Mountain Goats, The Moaners. 1811 14th St. NW.

(202) 667-7960.

BLACK CAT BACKSTAGE

3/20, Bodies of Water, Ra Ra Rasputin. 1811 14th St. NW.

(202) 667-7960.

BUNGALOW BILLIARDS

Mon., 3/17, Hellenback. Tue., 3/18, Hall Vought. 13891 Metrotech Drive, Chantilly.

(703) 502-0804.

BUNGALOW BILLIARDS

Mon., 3/17, Kicking Norma. Tue., 3/18, Jon Fritz. 2766 Arlington Mill Drive,
Arlington.

(703) 578-0020.

BUNGALOW BILLIARDS

Mon., 3/17, 100th Monkey. Tue., 3/18, Oren Polak Duo. 7003-C Manchester Blvd.,
Alexandria.

(703) 924-8730.

CALABASH

Sat., 3/15, Identity Crisis. Fri., 3/21, Johnny Artis Band. Sat., 3/22, Driving
Blind. 7305 Richmond Highway, Alexandria.

(703) 765-0222.

DC9

Tue., 3/18, Rademacher. Wed., 3/19, The Most Serene Republic, Miracle fortress,
Liam Finn. Thu., 3/20, Sweet Teeth, Tiger & the Snow, Mumpay. 1940 9th St. NW.

(202) 483-5000.

GROG AND TANKARD

Sat., 3/15, TC- 15, The Late Grates. Sun., 3/16, Twentytwelve, Small Town, Anthems
for Odyssey, Three Jerk Reaction, Corey Schneider. Fri., 3/21, Blunt Tangerine,
Dustbowlers. Sat., 3/22, The Late Grates, Ready Set Go, Chief Joseph, Cherry
Darling. 2408 Wisconsin Ave. NW.

(202) 333-3114.

HOPSFROG GRILLE

Mon., 3/17, Patty Reese. Wed., 3/19, Stanley Whitaker. 5745 Burke Centre Parkway,
Burke.

(703) 239-9324.

IOTA CLUB & CAFE

Thu., 3/13, Mara Levi, Liz Stahler, Brianna Lane, Laura Tsaggaris. Fri., 3/14,
Vitreous, Fistful of Fifties, Starlit Eyes, Humanroom. Sat., 3/15, No Second
Troy, The Brooks Wood Band, The States. Sun., 3/16, Mike Mangione, Hilary McRae.
Mon., 3/17, O'Tasty. Tue., 3/18, X Levitation Cult, Joie Calio, Kill the Alarm,
Brittney Elizabeth. Thu., 3/20, Bitch & the Exciting Conclusion, Natalie E.
Illum, Haale. Fri., 3/21, Boxcar Collision, Tami D'Amar, Abby Mott. Sat., 3/22,
Exit Clov, Pretty & Nice, Cobra Collective. 2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.

(703) 522-8340.

JAMMIN' JAVA

Sat., 3/15, Adrian Belew Power Trio, Saulzonana. Sun., 3/16, Al Petteway, Amy
White. Mon., 3/17, Justin Jones & the Driving Rain, Ketch, Robert Francis, Yarn.
Tue., 3/18, Secondhand Serenade, Making April, Automatic Love Letter, White
tie Affair. Wed., 3/18, Chris Trapper, Mike Manigione, Shannon Curtis. Thu.,
3/20, The Gypsy Sons, Wes Tucker & the Skillets, Leaving Texas, Celeste Starchild.
Fri., 3/21, My Favorite Highway, The Bigger Lights, Chelsea Lee. Sat., 3/22,
My Favorite Highway, Parade the Day, Chelsea Lee. 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.

(703) 255-1566.

J.W. & FRIENDS

Sat., 3/15, Straight Flush. Mon., 3/17, Small Town. Fri., 3/21, Blues Condition.
Sat., 3/22, Route 66. 6531 Backlick Road, Springfield.

(703) 451-4556.

KILROY'S

Tue., 3/18, Steve McWilliams. 5250 Port Royal Road, Springfield.

(703) 321-7733.

9:30 CLUB

Sat., 3/15, Bob Mould Band, Halou (early). Thu., 3/20, The Gutter Twins, Great
Northern. 815 V St. NW.

(202) 265-0930.

O'MALLEYS

3/20, Mercy Creek. 45425 Holiday Drive, Dulles.

(703) 471-7411.

OUTTA THE WAY CAFE

Sat., 3/15, The Newports. Fri., 3/21, Jack Worthington. Sat., 3/22, James Mabry
Band. 17503 Redland Road, Derwood.

(301) 963-6895.

QUARRY HOUSE TAVERN

Thu., 3/13, The New Familiars. 8401 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring.

(301) 587-8350.

RAGTIME

Sat., 3/15, One Ton Wonton. Mon., 3/17, Brother Shamus. Tue., 3/18, Carambola.
Thu., 3/20, Nick & Drew. Fri., 3/21, Steve Claire & the Picnic Bears. Sat.,
3/22, Buster Brown Band. 1345 N. Courthouse Road, Arlington.

(703) 243-4003.

RED & THE BLACK

3/15, The Screws, Babies With Rabies. Sun., 3/16, The Foreign Press, Mit'n,
Jon Miller & the Two Steps, Sun Committee. Mon., 3/17, Adept, Abiku. Tue., 3/18,
Dickie Haydon, Kitty Hawk, The Golden Dogs, Jamie Potter. Wed., 3/19, Citay.
1212 H St. NE.

(202) 399-3201.

RI-RA IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB

Sat., 3/15, Cheap Date. Sun., 3/16, Traditional Irish Session. Mon., 3/17, Dr.
Fu, Roger Henderson Duo. Wed., 3/19, Kevin James. Thu., 3/20, Willem & Ariel.
Fri., 3/21, Chorduroy. Sat., 3/22, Monkey Bus. 2915 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.

(703) 248-9888.

RI-RA IRISH RESTAURANT & PUB

Sat., 3/15, Gus Alzona's Trademark. Mon., 3/17, Cheap Date, Michael Patricks,
Borderdrive. Fri., 3/21, D.C. Motors. Sat., 3/22, The Sparkplugs. 4931 Elm St.,
Bethesda. (301) 657-1122.

ROCK & ROLL HOTEL

Sat., 3/15, Louis XIV, What Made Milwaukee Famous, Carolina Liar. Tue., 3/18,
Tilly & the Wall, Capgun Coup, Pash. Wed., 3/19, Sons & Daughters, Holy Fuck,
A Place to Bury Strangers. Fri., 3/21, New Model Army, Echoes & Shadows, Supreme
Commander. 1353 H St. NE.

(202) 388-7625.

ST. ELMO'S COFFEE PUB

Wed., 3/19, Among Criminals. 2300 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria.

(703) 739-9268.

SHOOTER MCGEE'S

Mon., 3/17, Oren Polak, Drew Stevyns. Tue., 3/18, Freddie Long. Wed., 3/19,
Jon Fritz. Thu., 3/20, Hall Vought. Fri., 3/21, Mike Mincin. 5239 Duke St.,
Alexandria.

(703) 751-9266.

SOUTHSIDE 815

Tue., 3/18, Jenny Boyle Duo. 815 S. Washington St., Alexandria.

(703) 836-6222.

STATE THEATRE

Sat., 3/15, The Legwarmers. Thu., 3/20, Auktyon. Fri., 3/21, Leon Russell. Sat.,
3/22, Johnny Winter. 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church.

(703) 237-0300.

SULLY'S

Sat., 3/15, Automatic. Fri., 3/21, Slider. Sat., 3/22, Stop Thief. 14513 Lee
Jackson Highway, Chantilly.

(703) 818-9292.

SUNSET GRILLE

Sat., 3/15, & Wed., 3/19, Bloody Meri. Fri., 3/21, Driving Blind. Sat., 3/22,
Lost Highway Band. 7250 Columbia Pike, Annandale.

(703) 658-0928.

VELVET LOUNGE

Sat., 3/15, It's Been Fun Thanks for Everything. 915 U St. NW.

(202) 462-7625.

VILLAGE WHARF

Sat., 3/15, Wicker-Lee Project. Fri., 3/21, Cover Up. Sat., 3/22, Dibs on Shotgun.
7966 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria.

(703) 765-0661.

WHITLOW'S ON WILSON

Sat., 3/15, Road Soda. 2854 Wilson Blvd., Arlington.

(703) 276-9693.

ZODIAC GRILL

Fri., 3/21, V-6. 654 Centre Point Way, Gaithersburg.

(301) 977-2213

MusicDC.com

2008-03-14T17:00:00.000-07:00

For our first entry I thought it would be fitting to give you a little history on MusicDC.com. Music DC formed in the summer of 1998 as an online source for music information in the DC/Metro area.

Over the years it has expanded to include Music News Feeds from various sources, DC Bar and Club Info, Artists, Music jobs and much more.

In the recent weeks, the site has further expanded to include shopping, national music jobs, tickets and photos. We have also started to expand coverage to other cities including: London, Portland and New York.

Thanks for dropping in and visiting.