Wyclef Jean at Millennium Stage

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents an evening of free concerts by multi-platinum Grammy award-winning, hip-hop sensation Wyclef Jean; reggae recording super-star Shaggy; the legendary Jamaican ska group The Ska-Talites; and the Richmond-based jazz-funk band Plunky & Oneness on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. This special outdoor event precedes the annual D.C. Caribbean Carnival, and will take place on the Kennedy Center's South Plaza Stage.

The Kennedy Center South Plaza will open at 5:00 p.m. Capacity on the South Plaza is limited. Access is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Lawn chairs welcome. Rain or shine.

Free music at Carter Barron Ampitheatre!

The Washington Post sponsors free concerts at the Carter Barron Ampitheatre this summer--the Weekend's Weekend series. The Weekend's Weekend concerts are June 15, 22 and 29 at Carter Barron Amphitheater, featuring reggae, blues and Latin music, respectively.

Reggae night showcases Soldiers of Jah Army, Stryker’s Posse, and The Image Band. Blues in the Night features the The Nighthawks, Tom Principato Band, and Kelly Bell Band. On Latin night, Verny Varela y su Orquesta, Pablo Antonio e la Firm and Visions of JAZZ will be performing.

For these free shows requiring tickets, tickets are distributed on the day of performance at the Carter Barron Box Office, beginning at Noon and The Washington Post at 1150 15th St, NW beginning at 8:30 am (4 per adult).

For more information about the Carter Barron's summer schedule, see this handy one-page guide. See the Carter Barron's website for directions.

battle of the bands

and in this corner, wearing the red trunks:

who: voxtrot with favorite son and au revoir simone
where: black cat, black cat
when: tonight! doors open at 8 pm
cost: $12
tour guide: van nasty

and in this corner, wearing blue trunks:

who: heartless bastards with earl greyhound, engine room, boxroom collision
where: rock and roll hotel
when: tonight! doors open at 8 pm, show starts at 8:30
cost: $12

tour guide: unknown

and we didnt even MENTION the feist/grizzly bear show at 9:30 club. its like a love triangle and any side you choose is gonna be awesome.

in case you didnt know

fort reno schedule now available. (okay, so it has been for the past few days, but, ive been lazy).

first show of the season:

monday june 18

mass movement of the moth
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the boom orangutangs

and ruhmember: babies and dogs, yes! booze and booze, no!

Your new favorite local band--Impossible Hair

Impossible Hair has gotten a shout-out on the blog before, so you'll probably remember that their music is fun & poppy and the songs are short. Many of you folks who turned out for their recent show at the Galaxy Hut are clamoring for more... and you'll get it!

March 14 Wonderland Ballroom, DC 9 pm
March 16 Ottobar, Baltimore 9 pm
March 29 Guapos, DC (Darfur Benefit) 7 pm
April 10 Lo-Fi Social Club, Baltimore 9 pm

Check out their myspace page (linked above) for more info on these events. See ya there...

Full Frontal?

This band has it all--costumes, great new tunes, choreography, and yes, ladies and gentlemen--occasional frontal nudity.


Crazy I know, but true. Of Montreal at the State Theatre in Alexandria this Tuesday, March 6th at 8 pm. Of Montreal is one of the bands that emerged from The Elephant Six Collective (a virtual spawning monster that created other amazing bands like Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, and Elf Power).

It'll be worth the trek to Virginia.