U.K. weirdos Fujiya & Miyagi (yes, as in The Karate Kid) are coming to you (assuming “you” live in or around Washington, D.C.) live next Thursday Feb. 19 at the 9:30 club. They like making songs about Dishwashers, Pterodactyls, Sore Thumbs and Kinickerbockers, so you can expect some strange stuff to go down. The band… Continue reading Fujiya & Miyagi w/ School of Seven Bells coming to 9:30
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9:30 Club announces Modest Mouse, Peter Bjorn & John, etc.
The 9:30 Club just announced a bunch of new shows for the spring including Modest Mouse and Peter Bjorn and John. There is actually a surprising number of exciting shows in the mix. You can see the full schedule and buy tickets at their website. Highlights of the just-announced shows below. Fri. 3.13 – Modest… Continue reading 9:30 Club announces Modest Mouse, Peter Bjorn & John, etc.
No Second Troy
No Second Troy is a DC act (I know, I’m not in that area anymore, but I don’t forget my Knox Road roots) that has recently been picking up a ton of momentum, and for good reason. Their sprawling atmospheric rock is highly listenable for fans of many genres. Their mix of diverse sound (keys,… Continue reading No Second Troy
Barack Obama makes parties happen!
If you have $50 that is. Because if you have a spare fifty in your wallet, you can attend the 930 club’s Rock The Vote and Ck One Inauguration Party! Who is going to be playing at this party you ask? Well, we have Talib Kweli, Michael Franti, The Dresden Dolls, The Honey Brothers, Jamie… Continue reading Barack Obama makes parties happen!
Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
So Rock The Vote is holding this “Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again” “Inaugural Gala” at the 9:30 Club on the 19th. Ooo it’s a GALA!! That means it’s sophisticated or fancy or something. Which is why they invited the perfect hodgepodge of acts like aging New York rappers Beastie Boys and aging acoustic songstress… Continue reading Beastie Boys and Sheryl Crow in concert for Obama or U.S.A. or something??
New Rock Church of Fire
D.C.’s own New Rock Church of Fire is gaining a lot of attention, especially for their live shows. Having never been to one I can tell you nothing about it. Their debut, Of The Wild, is coming out and if you want a free copy, you can go to the release party this Saturday at… Continue reading New Rock Church of Fire
Shiny Toy Guns At 9:30 Club
Oklahoma’s own dancerockpunk and sometimesemo band, Shiny Toy Guns, is playing at the 9:30 Club this Tuesday. Again, I can’t go (still poor) but like always, you still can for a “meh” price of $20! The group is touring on their latest Album, Season of Poison, which came out earlier this month. I haven’t heard… Continue reading Shiny Toy Guns At 9:30 Club