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WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1w ago
The Carlyle Room is gorgeous. The neon sign hanging outside in art deco style creates expectations that the interior more than lives up to. The lobby features overlapping-circle murals on the walls. The 160-seat main room features faux-chandelier light fixtures and stone-tile walls—with the not insubstantial stage bathed in soft blue light. This is a ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1w ago
At various times between the early 1980s and early 2010s, nearly every Black neighborhood in the District had its own fledgling go-go band. Early on, these bands were made up of children and teenagers who learned music in the public schools and honed their skills in summer recreation programs. In many cases, the best of ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
2w ago
As their newest single demonstrates, the local band blend punk with jazz and high energy with social commentary ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
Naeem Khaliq is starting to make music of his own and will release an album paired with a short film next month ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
The local indie punk band are gearing up for a debut release and a series of performances that’ll evoke “sneakers, jeans, a dirty shirt, and maybe a flannel ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
You can sample Ocelot Brewing’s newest beer at Palehound’s Union Stage show on Saturday ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
Throughout their career, members of the local experimental pop band The North Country say one of their most harrowing experiences so far has been their best. Last February, shortly before their homecoming performance at Songbyrd (following their tour across the Southeast), the band’s drummer, Kirk Kubicek, tested positive for COVID. Panic befell the six-person group ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
Coming to D.C. on Oct. 28, Lady A’s Request Line tour lets fans shape the set list. But one 2009 hit is still nonnegotiable ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
Just a Minor Threat, photographer Glen E. Friedman’s latest book captures one of D.C.’s most influential punk bands ..read more
WASHINGTON CITY PAPER » MUSIC
1M ago
Massie, the girl-powered band once known as Grady, will finally release the EP they promised in January on Oct. 13 ..read more