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

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".

Foo Fighters at the White House

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

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

Shamrock Fest - Washington DC - March 2010

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!