FRIDAY!!! THE HOSIERY THROWDOWN! 06.01.07

DID YOU THINK I WOULD FORGET TO GIVE YOU KIDDIES SOMETHING TO DO ON FRIDAY??!!!

THIS FRIDAY! JUNE 1, 2007
THE HOSIERY PRESENTS:



THE APES



DMBQ



FOOD FOR ANIMALS

BRING IT.

HOSIERY
443 I ST NW

the apes

DMBQ

food for animals

also tonite! DJ's YELLOW FEVER! 05.29.07

after the Hut, check out our favorite bruthas from a Yellow Mutha...

DJs Yellow Fever's mama-san goes to the eye doctor. The doctor says "I think
you have a catarac..."
Mama-san says.. "Um i sink you are wong. I drive a Volvo."


Tonight! Brian, Nick & Kalani pretend to DJ reggae, dancehall, acid folk, garage, soul, groove, hip hop, and the best in adult contemporary!

TONIGHT!!!!! FREE AIR CONDITION!
>>>>> DJs YELLOW FEVER (Manila Ice & Poo Poo Platter/ToolboxDC)>>>>> w/ their trusty manservant: THE PUNANI SOUNDSYSTEM (Gypsy Eyes Records/ESL Music)

St. Ex:
TUES 5/29/07
10pm-close
Tonight & every other Tuesday @ Cafe St Ex.(@ overly gentrified 14th/T St NW DC!)
NO cover. NO weekend warriors. NO EXCUSES!

adios amigos!

On Thursday morning, I will be making my way back to Mexico City for round two of what is fast becoming a lifelong annual excursion. While I did not take the lovely picture above, this was the EXACT view from our hotel room overlooking the Cathedral at Zocalo Square. Last year, Jason, Jerome and I barely scratched the surface of the City but vowed to return, excitement anew and with venturesome hearts to uncover the "real" D.F. This year, we've got another five brave souls willing to accompany us on our travels.. perhaps next year, you'll come too....

see you in june!
x/n

Mingering Mike **DC GALLERY OPENING** 06.02.07

Mingering Mike Fans,
Please come out on June 2nd to celebrate Mingering Mike's amazing career (and all of his artwork) at Hemphill Fine Arts here in Washington, DC.
MIKE WILL BE SIGNING COPIES OF HIS BOOK!

Don't miss it - seeing Mike's albums in person is truly a mind blowing experience! There will also be a listening booth where you can check out his tunes.

WHEN?
Saturday, June 2nd
Hemphill Fine Arts
1515 14th St. NW (3rd Floor)
Washington, DC 20005
4:30-6:30 ~ Book Signing
6:30-8:30 ~ Reception

hemphill fine arts gallery

Stop by Local 16/Upstairs for the after-party where DCs funkiest DJs will be throwing down.
Local 16
1604 U St. NW

ALSO:
NPR's 'Studio 360' aired a fantastic piece on Mingering Mike this weekend: Listen! (scroll to the bottom of the page for links to the audio)

See you at the show!

mingering mike
The Home of All Things Mingering

tomorrow night! Mikal Evans at the Black Cat! 05.30.07

Mikal Evans has been singin her sweet heart out and recording tracks for her upcoming album on Gypsy Eyes Records (to be released this fall). Check her out tomorrow night at the Black Cat Backstage with Stamen and Pistil (cd release)and Carol Bui.
$8


mikal evans on gypsy eyes

black cat

tonight! (Sounds of) Kaleidoscope, The Mantras and Suns of Guns! 05.29.07

If this lineup isn't reason enough to cross the river, I don't know what is...Join (Sounds of)Kaleidoscope, The Mantras and Suns of Guns tonight at the Galaxy Hut in Arlington. good times shall be had by all!
9P

G A L A X Y H U T
2 7 1 1 W I L S O N B L V D
A R L I N G T O N V A 2 2 2 0 1

galaxy hut

Last Modernist Society this summer! 05.31.07

This Thursday, May 31st will see the final Modernist Society at Café
Saint-Ex before they re-invent and re-invigorate later this summer!

DJs D-Mac & Neville C. will pull out all the funky stops. Come on out
for a drink and a booty shake!!

Cafe St. Ex.
1847 14th Street NW
10P til...

deep crate collective

modernist society

Jerry Busher performs @ Arena Stage! now til 06.24.07

Jerry told me about this awhile ago... He will be performing the percussion and live sounds for the Mabou Mines adaptation of "Peter and Wendy". The story of Peter Pan and the Darling family comes magically to life in Peter & Wendy, a visually stunning and aurally breathtaking theatrical experience from the world-renowned experimental theater company, Mabou Mines.
Running until 06.24.07

arena stage

Shakespeare in the Park!

My lovefest with the Bard continues. This Friday starts Shakespeare Theatre Company's Free for All -- a week and a half run of Love's Labour Lost at the Carter Barron Ampitheatre in NW. If you'd like to attend with Leatha Weapon, I'm heading to the Friday, June 1st performance. It should be an interesting play--it begins with King Navarre and three of his noblemen renouncing the world's pleasures—especially women—for the world of academia. We shall see how well that works out!

Kelly's Last Tuesday! Happy Hour tonite! 05.22.07

git it?
It's Kelly's last Tuesday at Dragonfly (happy hour sushi until 7 30 pm!). Dragonfly will soon be no more and it's the last rock and roll Tuesday.
So come down, get drinks, eat some happy hour sushi and lets show some love... and money.

Dragonfly
1215 Connecticut Ave
http://www.dragonflysushibar.com/

txs, KB!

this Saturday! Bellman Barker's Record Release Extravaganza! 05.26.07

At long last... it's time for the Bellman Barker Record release EXTRAVAGANZA!!!!

Extravaganza, you say?
Why, yes. Yes, I did.
There will be prizes! instrumental analysis - check back soon!!!
There will be listening parties! brightest young things - check back soon!!!
There will be The Subjects! The Subjects
There will be Bellflur! Bellflur

So put on your Saturday best and join these fine, young lads for the release of their debut EP, Anise & Anisette.
This Saturday, May 26, at the Rock & Roll Hotel.
w/The Subjects and Bellflur
Doors 8:30
Show 9:30
$10

all this and more!

rock and roll hotel

Thomas Lunch 05.25.07 @ the Ottobar!

To my Baltimore friends... this week has much fun in store for you...
Mastodon- Wednesday
Jucifer/Darsombra/Brontosaurus- Thursday
and the incredible Thomas Lunch playing this Friday at the Ottobar.



Peep. Hear. Go.
This Friday, 05.25.07 at the OTTOBAR
Thomas Lunch
The Treading Lemmings
Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes
The Payola Reserve

Doors 9pm
Show 9:45pm
ALL AGES

Check out the super fresh website from Hi Fi Alliance!
hi fi alliance

the ottobar

The 48 Hour Film Project/DC! @ AFI 05.24.07

Now celebrating it's 7th year, The 48 Hour Film Project's mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork skills.

Come out on THURSDAY, MAY 24th to support your local film makers and come see the Best Films of the DC 48 Hour Film Project 2007!

To find out who the award winners are, plan on attending the:
"Best of DC 48HFP"
Screening and Awards
Thursday May 24, 7pm and 9:30pm
Note: Due to the large number of good films, the best films are being presented in two screenings. Make sure to attend the 9:30 screening to check out the Beta-Macks submission "A.P.E"

Screening 1 - 7pm
Comedy: 3mm Films - "Urine Cake"
Comedy: Team Diamond - "Cult of the Groove"
Detective Cop: Integral Arts - "Kumbio Takedown"
Detective/Cop: Tohubohu - "You Pay Your Dues"
Fantasy: FAYM - "When You Wish Upon a Fish"
Fantasy: Roadside Productions - "Inquisito Libellus"
Fantasy: Team Jaberwocky - "Deleon Crossing"
Holiday Film: The Quest - "Holy Saturday"
Holiday Film: WIT - "Seasonal Disorder"
Musical/Western: Everyday Astronaut - "Leon!"
Romance: Burning Toast - "While You Still Can"
Sci Fi: Oozing Sarcasm - "3027"

Screening 2 - 9:30pm

Animal Film: The Beta-Macks - "A.P.E."
Buddy Film: Cardiff Giant - "Wing Woman"
Buddy Film: ReelLight Production - "Semi Sweet"
Detective Cop: Integral Arts - "Kumbio Takedown"
Detective/Cop: Agile H Production - "C.O.P. 2000"
Drama: Ningen Manga &endash; "Posi+ive"
Fantasy: Gaucho Pictures - "Rooster.com"
Fantasy: Roadside Productions – "Inquisito Libellus"
Ghost Movie: Unknown Penguin - "Rochambeau kid"
Holiday Film: WIT - "Seasonal Disorder"
Musical/Western: Two Jews, a Goy and an Asian - "Helpful Cowboys"
Romance: Kiss productions - "A Bus Story"
Sci-Fi: Elbow - "E.T.R.I.P."

Come on out and see the films!

AFI Silver Theater
8633 Colesville Road
Silver Spring, MD

48 hour film project

Soul Sides vol.2! this wednesday 05.23.07 at St. Ex!

and for you soul searchers, come out to St. Ex on Wednesday to celebrate the national realease of the Soul Sides Volume 2 (the covers) compilation. The tracklisting is below and it's a scorcher!

DJs Todd Mack, Neville C, and Big Nick will be spinning the funk from 10PM on. You know you want it.

Presented by Zealous Records and Kingpin Soundsystem.


Tracklisting:
1. “Fever” by Sharon Cash (Peggy Lee)
2.“Feelin’ Alright” by West Coast Revival (Traffic)
3.“I Want To Hold Your Hand” by Al Green (The Beatles)
4. “Home Is Where the Hatred Is” by Esther Phillips (Gil Scott Heron)
5. “Here I Am (Come and Take Me)” by Marcia Griffiths (Al Green)
6. “Che Che Cole” by Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra (Willie Colon)
7.“Kissing My Love” by Spanky Wilson (Bill Withers)
8.“Let’s Straighten It Out” by O.V. Wright (Latimore)
9.“It’s Your Thing” by Cold Grits (Isley Bros.)
10.“Express Yourself” by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires (Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band)
11. “Walk On By” by El Michaels Affair (Burt Bacharach/Isaac Hayes)
12. “Viva Tirado” by Los Mozambiques (Gerald Wilson/El Chicano)
13. “Be Thankful For What You Got” by Donovan Carless (William DeVaughn)

FREE!
ST EX
1847 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

cafe st. ex

Jucifer, Darsombra & Brontosaurus @ RnR 05.23.07

This WEDNESDAY!!!

In September 2006, after a four year recording hiatus, Jucifer returned with the full length "If Thine Enemy Hunger". This GA lo-fi power duo never fails to please. Check em out tomorrow at the RnR Hotel w/ Brontosaurus and our favorite one man wall of sound, Darsombra.

Doors 8
Show 9
$9

rock and roll hotel

darsombra

if you can't catch em on Wednesday, be sure to hit the Ottobar on Thursday night for the same line up. word.

dc shows this weekend! it's all about Black Cat, Black Cat!

this weekend, just camp out behind the cat.

Saturday. 9P. 05.19.07
Death By Sexy
Let's French (cd release)
These United States
$10
mainstage

backstage, same night. check out the Right Round dj set. $6



Sunday. 8P. 05.02.07
Pretty Girls Make Graves
Moonrats
Call Me Lightning
$13
mainstage

black cat

Olney Theater Gala 2007! 06.16.07

The Olney Theatre Center Performance Hosts are pleased to invite you to the Olney Theatre Center's Gala 2007 on Saturday, June 16th beginning at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to network with Montgomery County's newly elected leadership while supporting the arts in our community.

Gala 2007 will begin with a cocktail reception at 7 pm in the facility's new lower lobby prior to the show, hosted by Gala Co-chair Catherine Leggett and her husband, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett.

The show will begin at 8 pm, featuring performers and songs from some of Broadway's most popular shows, including Wicked, Godspell, Working, Pocahontas and more. Performers include Tony Award winner Debbie Gravitte (Best Featured Actress In A Musical for JEROME ROBBIN'S BROADWAY) and Liz Callaway, voice of Kiara in Lion King II: Simba's Pride and Jasmine in Aladdin and the King of Thieves and Return of Jafar as well as a Tony Award nominee for her role in Baby.

All guests are invited to return to the lobby after the performance for a sumptuous dessert and coffee. Dress is "creative black tie."

Tickets for the performance and cocktail reception are $75 per person. You may purchase tickets online through Ticketmaster.com or at the theater box office. For more information about the Gala and the show, visit:
olney theater

Olney Theatre Center
2001 Olney Sandy Spring Rd
Olney, MD 20832

Box Office:
301.924.3400
Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, 12 noon - 5 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you on June 16th!

Tonight! Art After Hours! 05.18.07

Just in case you aren't leaving town, don't forget to stop by the Hirshhorn Museum for "Art After Hours". Obviously, you won't see my smiling face at the door, but don't let that stop you from enjoying one of the coolest art events in town. The last one sold out, so make sure you get your tickets soon!

Friday, May 18, 2007 from 8 pm to Midnight
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Independence Ave at Seventh St, SW

Opening celebration for the exhibition Wolfgang Tillmans
featuring DJ Spencer Product

Late-night exhibition viewing! Hang out with artist Wolfgang Tillmans. Add your thoughts to the audio scrapbook. Chat with friends or make new ones in the conversation lounge. Sip cocktails and dance outdoors on the Plaza until midnight!

General Admission Tickets
$10 in advance, $12 at the door

art after hours

ill-a-delphia. a mini tour. 05.18.07- 05.20.07

I haven't been ignoring you. really.
you know my favorite and most used four letter word, don't you?
B.U.S.Y.

this weekend, I'll be taking a much needed weekend away from DC to rock out in the city of brotherly love.

If you happen to be in Philly, gimmie a ring. I mean text! I hate the phone.

Here's our itinerary as we know it...
05.18
unload sometime in the afternoon..
meet w/ L&K for drinks at Tavern 17
Mastodon at the Electric Factory. 9P. $18 w/ Against Me and Cursive. Tix still on sale.
post show festivities? indeed...

05.19
must brunch.
Mutter Museum (if I have my way)
dinner tbd
Unsane at the Khyber. 9P. $12 w/ 400 Blows and Mouth of Architect. Tix still on sale.

05.20
we'll say our goodbyes sometime in the afternoon.
I heart philly!

also tonight! The Mantras @ Warehouse Next Door

ALSO TONIGHT!!!
The Mantras are playing at Warehouse Next Door
9:30
w/
The Old Haunts (Kill Rock Stars)
Mess Up the Mess
$7
warehouse next door

PSYCHIC SOVIET lecture TONIGHT! 05.11.07

this just in...
Ian F Svenonius will present a lecture regarding THE PSYCHIC SOVIET at CROOKED BEAT RECORDS. This is not an ordinary book reading event but rather a DRAMATIZATION OF THE EVENTS LEADING TO THE WRITING OF THE PSYCHIC SOVIET. The book will be on the sale as well and the author will also sign it if the purchaser desires.

The reading begins at 7PM and is free.

Crooked Beat Records
2318 18th St NW
Washington, DC 20009

book available at Drag City
psychic soviet

photo by Garnett Soles

zombielust! 28 Weeks Later opens 05.11.07

tomorrow. the infection begins.... again.
Directed and co-written by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, the sequel to Danny Boyle's 2003 "28 Days Later", picks up where the Rage Virus left off. Starring Robert Carlyle (Trainspotting, The Full Monty). Guaranteed to be the bloodiest flick of the summer. yumsters.
from the fine folks that brought you Hills Have Eyes II. FoxAtomic 28 Weeks Later





ALSO! I told you about this last month. Check out the graphic novel 28 Days Later: The Aftermath from the creative mind of Steve Niles. Art and Ink by Nat Jones, Diego Olmos, Dennis Calero and Ken Branch. Available now on Amazon.com
28 Days Later: The Aftermath

wso: hirshhorn after hours

otherwise known as: what youre going to be doing on friday, may 18

the hirshhorn is my favorite place in the city, so you can imagine how excited i am when i get to combine my favorite place, with my favorite things (music and booze, baby). the goal of this after hours: view the art, dont just stand by the d.j. in line for yet another drink (as if i were at any bar in the city).

late night viewing of german artist wolfgang tillmans photography will be accentuated by music from new york d.j. spencer product. and remember, this is interactive so you can leave your thoughts and impressions for the audio scrapbook.

when: friday, may 18

time: 8 pm - midnight

where: hirshhorn museum and sculpture garden

independence ave at seventh st, sw

cost: $10 in advance, $12 the day of: WILL SELL OUT!

or, if you want to be all posh and benefactor like, you can become an after hours associate. $35 guarantees you admission to after hours on may 18, july 20 and october 5 with a separate entry (because for reals, who goes through the line with commoners? not you.).

dc yoga week

while i sometimes like a lil downward dog, i am decidedly not a yogi. however, you may be. dont know? never tried it, you say? well, nows your chance!

when: may 12 - may 18

cost: free, or $5

website for more details: dc yoga week

participating studios:
Bikram Yoga Capitol Hill
Bikram Yoga Dupont
Bikram Yoga Tenleytown
Capitol Hill Yoga
Circle Yoga & Budding Yogis
Cleveland Park Yoga
Flow Yoga Center
Georgetown Yoga
Inspired Yoga
Somafit
Shakti MindBody Studio
Spiral Flight Yoga
Tranquil Space
Unity Woods Yoga Center

Saturday night ART fix

Big in Japan

Opening receptions, Saturday, May 12

5-8pm @ Shigeko Bork Mu Project, 1521 Wisconsin Ave NW, #2

7-9pm @ Transformer Gallery, 1404 P Street NW

Exploring the duality in Japanese art today, Transformer Gallery is partnering with Shigeko Bork Mu Project to present "Big in Japan" a cross-town collaborative exhibition featuring a diverse array of contemporary Japanese artists who interpret and respond to the tradition and popular culture of Japan.

Shigeko Bork Mu Project presents Meditation Rooms featuring Yumi Kori and Shinji Turner-Yamamoto, whose works uniquely incorporate ancient Japanese tradition and contemporary culture. Transformer presents Not Only A, But Also B - featuring work by Aki Goto, Misaki Kawai, Chikara Matsumoto, Kazuyuki Takezaki, and Soju Tao (pictured on Transformer website), each embodying the tensions affecting a new generation of contemporary artists in Japan. Not only A, But Also B is guest-curated by Atsuko Ninagawa, curator, and partner of TAKEFLOOR404&502, Toyko, Japan.

At SBM Project:
Yumi Kori - past installations
Shinji Turner-Yamamoto - paintings & projects

Fartomatic. 05.11

By now, most of you have heard me rant about Artomatic and our 6-month rocky relationship last fall... So you may be surprised to hear me say:

Let's check out Artomatic this Friday night! Anyone?

Because in addition to everything else, I need to gripe about how long it took me to get there.

____

Just kidding, I'll be positive.

cocorosie cancelled!

assuming this is true, you no longer have to decide, "african dance, or kill whitey?"

and, according to the rnr website it's true. check the website for refund info.

Eat & Drink for Eastern Market

Tuesday, May 8th, a bunch of bars & restaurants (mostly on the Hill, but some in other locales) are doing a fundraiser for the merchants in Eastern Market--to help them make it while the market gets rebuilt. Via the following weblink, you can access a list of the particpating locations. Please note that my favorite wine store Schneiders is participating. Yes, I'll be buying an entire case tomorrow! http://www.easternmarketrescue.com/

wso!!! chk chk chk at the 9:30 Club 05.14.07

got sweat?
!!!
w/ Holy Fuck
9:30 Club
05.14.07
$18

coco rosie

when: may 8

where: rock n roll hotel

why: cause everyone i know is creaming their panties over cocorosie. that, and the potential for a war against the hipsters ( apparently bianca of cocorosie is closely associated with ny hipster dance party "kill whitey" which not everyone considers to be "ironic").

happy Cinco de Mayo! 05.05.07

Contrary to popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not just a an excuse to drink mass quantities of Mexican beer. Cinco de Mayo is also misconcieved as "Mexican Independence Day" when actually, today marks the day that the Mexican Army defeated the French at the Batalla de Puebla. Eventually we lost, but the significance of May 5th has come to be a celebration of unity and pride for all Mexicans.

yes. now you may have a beer.
We'll be hitting Cactus Cantina at 1:30 today for brunchish.

today! FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! 05.05.07

That's right, kiddies! Today is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, where comic book shops across the country are giving away comics to introduce and promote the world of comics!

Sponsors include: Dark Horse, DC Comics, Marvel, Legion of Evil, Wildcard Ink and so many more!

Here is a brief list of local stores participating in the DC area:
ALLIANCE COMICS
8317 FENTON STREET
SILVER SPRING, MD
(301) 588-2546

BIG MONKEY COMICS
1419 WISCONSIN AVENUE
WASHINGTON, DC
(202) 333-8651

BIG PLANET COMICS
3145 DUMBARTON ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC
(202) 342-1961

FANTOM COMICS
4500 WISCONSIN AVE NW
WASHINGTON, DC
(202) 362-5051

BIG PLANET COMICS
4908 FAIRMONT AVE
BETHESDA, MD
(301) 654-6856

CLOSET OF COMICS
7315 BALTIMORE AVENUE
COLLEGE PARK, MD
(301) 699-0498

THE BARBARIAN BOOK SHOP
11242 TRIANGLE LANE
WHEATON, MD
(301) 946-4184

tonight! Marvel at DC Arts Center 05.04.07

There's so much to do this Friday night!
this just in......

The Token Collective Presents:

A QueerMinion of Kwid Performance Arts Collective Fundraiser

Marvel: The ElectroShock Queer Edition A queer variety show of epic proportions: gender-blending/bent expressive performances, burlesque, belly dance, spoken
word/poetry/hip hop, live music and more you do not want to miss. All performances by local and not so local artist from all over the nation!!!

Friday, May 4th, 2007
An +18 Event
$10 at 10pm = All the fun you can have in one show!
Reserve YOUR TICKET today!!
Call 202-462-7833
dcartscenter
or
Email queerminionofkwid@gmail.com
DC Arts Center
2438 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
(Adams Morgan)

Performances by:
Allix Machine
Andy Roginous
Nikki Smith
First Mate Flip & Danane.
Kitty Victorian
Sindalicious
Velvet
The Omega Band
Coco Monroe
Thatway
Kalicoh
Gozi
Black Betty
Miasia
The JustUs League
Kwid St. James

"If the good Lord intended us to walk, He wouldn't have invented roller skates."-- Willy Wonka

They are raising $$$ for 80% performance costumes and 20% to retain their
practice space rental.
Help keep them rollin'!!!

ohmigawd, that's the FUNNY shit!

SHUTTERBUGS VIDEO EPISODE 1



SHUTTERBUGS VIDEO EPISODE 2

yo dudes. If you didn't have a chance to attend The Onion DC Kick Off party last night, you missed a damn good time. Great sets by Kaleidoscope, Georgie James, the bawdy comic stylings from the one and only Neil Hamburger and stand up and video shorts from one of the funniest guys you've never heard of. Ok, maybe you have and I'm trying to make myself feel better. prolly. Aziz Ansari (The Human Giant/MTV) had the whole of the mainstage crowd at the Cat rapt and hanging on his every punchline. I have no idea how long this guy was on stage but everyone in the place was in near hysterics and didn't seem to take notice to the time. Peep his newest creation titled "The Shutterbugs" and see if you aren't hooked.


thehumangiant

100% MOVED OUT OF MY OLD PLACE!

God damn.

Stay tuned for the house warming -

50% food, 50% liquid, 100% sweet.

tomorrow! The Onion kick off party! 05.03.07

I'm so glad I have friends who remind me about things!

TOMORROW NIGHT AT THE BLACK CAT!!!
The Onion DC Kick-Off Party featuring:
GEORGIE JAMES
NEIL HAMBURGER
AZIZ ANSARI
(THE SOUNDS OF) KALEIDOSCOPE
$6 mainstage cheap!
8:00 P

theonion

blackcat

(if I can race home after dinner, change and not pass out on my lovely bed, I'll see ya!)

cinco de mayo. this saturday! BYT relaunch party 05.05.07

This Saturday is Cinco de Mayo!! The plan is to brunch out at Wonderland or somewhere equally neighborhoodish, go home for the requisite disco nap and finally, outfit selection, hair and makeup.

let's slime our way down to the Hotel, shall we?

BYT Relaunch Party at Rock and Roll.
Feat. Georgie James, Bellman Barker, Death By Sexy, the Hard Tomorrows, Let's French y mas!!!

8P
free b4 9
$10 after

rock&rollhotel

Spiderman 3! Join us at the Uptown this Friday! 05.04.07

that's all. we'll be there. text!

also Friday! Italian Improv Sax comes to Florida! 05.04.07

Clavius Productions presents two obscure foreign musicians who rarely make their way to the States, Italian improv saxophonist/accordionist Gianni Gebbia and Japanese guitarist/noisician Yximalloo:

Friday, May 4
611 Florida Ave NW WDC
http://www.claviusproductions.org
9pm, $5 suggested donation
call 202-360-9739 for info
BYOB!

Gianni Gebbia (from Italy, alto/soprano/sopranino saxes, clarinet, accordion, objects)John Berndt (from Baltimore, saxes) Ilya Monosov (of The Shining Path, Eclipse/Last Visible Dog/Holy Mountain) Yximalloo (improv noise from Japan since the '70s, has collaborated with Jad Fair and Costes!)

claviusprod.

Gianni Gebbia
gianniGebbia

D MAC opening for Konono No1! 05.04.07

DJ D Mac will be layin down some serious beats, mainstage at the Cat on Friday night, opening up for Konono No.1. check it.
This Friday, May 4th at 9:00 pm
The Black Cat
1811 14th St. NW
Washington, DC 20009

dmac

VIRGIN FEST soft sale begins today! 05.02.07

Ladies, gentlemen, music lovers and the scum of the earth who could possibly ruin my day, presale tix for the Virgin Music Festival went on sale this morning. The second annual two day festival will be on August 4th and 5th at Pimlico Raceways in Balmer. As much as I loathe these outdoor music fests, lemme tell you why I'm going; BAD BRAINS. If I needed one other reason to justify the $175 two day tickie price; MODEST MOUSE. and if I may continue... Wu Tang Clan, Beastie Boys, Spoon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, MIA, TV on the Radio, the Crystal Method and so much more! How about I stop telling you so you can peep the site for yourself and get your tix.

one day passes = $97.50

virginfest

mayday!!!

Another brand new month is upon us, and I as always, am busier than sin. There was nothing much to post for new music tuesday, however, I recently changed my email address and I didn't have a chance to post deets for last night's Yellow Fever and Riff Raff events. For this, I'm truly sorry. Tomorrow night, I'll be attending a DCBIA dinner for the Revival of H Street. I'm especially excited because Harriet Tregoning, the newly appointed DC Director of the Office of Planning will be one of the speakers. For those of you who don't know, Ms. Tregoning spent a number of years at the EPA and later, helped to found the Smart Growth Network. I don't talk about work much, but she is totally one of my "sheros". Anyway, I'm hoping to rub elbows with her and a bunch of other forward thinking DC development people tomorrow night, so I'll be missing out on my typical Thursday night hijinx with you kids. Hey! I'm looking out for YOUR FUTURE!!! Stay tuned...