For you DCers, what do you like about local music? What would you like to see more of with local bands? Which is most important; musicianship, originality, or stage show?

Your answer could have a significant impact. Please answer seriously.

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Answer by mickey g
well, frankly i must agree with you. my bf is a lighting designer who has had to light these bands in these bars. and lets just say TT Reynolds and the Shark Club are a little seedy sometimes. but sometimes you really do get some good music. When Junk Food first came out we worked with them. and then we do a lot at the Clarendon Ball Room.

And really, its all about stage show (with some talent of course). one of the bands that seems to get a rise out of the crowd the most is Gonzo’s Nose. We worked with them for years. great bunch of people, loads of fun, and just fun to watch and sing along with (they are a cover band).

but yeah, in general, i agree with you, and we’ll just stick with the big shows and local festivals.

what we really need are some new venues. we were really hopeful when putting in the new Irish Village out in sterling (where the old Draft house Movie Theater was) because the guy who owns it owned Ned Devine’s, but then he turned it into a night club/ bar and its really bad for live music.

there is an idea my BF and some of the guys he’s working with are throwing around for down in Flordia, but it would be cool here if it would happen. they want a full stage, but they want it to have its own lighting rig and sound system, but it is also a full bar with 250 items on draft (its supposedly going to be by hard rock and try to get the bands they wouldnt want) but thats now over and year in the making, and no progress has been happening. if someone was willing to do that around here that would just be amazing. and since the design would be made my these theatre geeks, the acoustics would actually be taken into affect!!

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Spoon at the 9:30 Club


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Spoon at the 9:30 Club


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Mike Quatro Concert 1972 # 4


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Image of students gathering on the football field at Montgomery College in Maryland for a Mike Quatro concert Sept. 1, 1972. See if you can spot the person in the crowd apparently rolling a joint.

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Stilts in Crowd


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Performance by Baile’s African Drum Works–Drum Call; a dynamic presentation of African Drum music, highlight the melodic capacity of the African Djembe Drum Orchestra at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC prior to the "Lighting to Unite" illumination program on Saturday May 10, 2008 celebrating the Cathedral’s centennial.

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A view of the lawn at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington.

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Sly and Dank Studios come together and endorse 2012 Presidential hopeful, Ron Paul. Please, everyone register to vote and stay current on all candidates and the issues. We hope this video persuades you to gather more information about Dr. Paul in particular. Exercise your right, don’t sit back and watch. Your voice matters! This song is available on iTunes itunes.apple.com for all those would enjoyed it and would like to help support Dr. Paul’s campaign. Thank You! Credits… Artist: Sly Produced By: Big Fenix Mixed And Mastered By: Matt Edgin Video Edited By: Matt Edgin Lyrics: Chorus I’m with Ron Paul, for the long haul, The Washington machine has got this country all wrong y’all, You know where it’s at, it’s not these bureaucrats, Ron Paul 20-12, tell me where my people at, Verse 1 Everyone together, let’s end the Fed, It’s a huge reason, why were in the red, It makes the dollar fall by its mass dilution, Not to mention that it goes against the constitution, People looking for the source of this country’s trouble, How about looking for the source of economic bubbles, Paper printing and wasting, and causing hyperinflation, What we need, is sound money runnin under this nation, What a revelation, to wake up and get the facts, Don’t you know that inflation is a hidden tax, He pushed to audit the Fed, and (thanks) to him now we know, that they gave out trillions in secret loans, Theres only one man, with a way out, And’ll stop all these trillion dollar bailouts, So, let’s …

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Modern Pop like Super Junior, Beast, Shinee, 2pm ….

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I’m not sure what you mean by Korean pop concerts. Are you talking about modern pop music that just happens to be from Korea? Or traditional Korean cultural events?

Either way, ask the good folks over at Korean Focus. They’re connected with a lot of local area DC Korean cultural events. And if they don’t know, they probably know someone who does.

http://www.koreanfocus.org/

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2011 01 09 – 9911 – Washington DC – No Pants After Party


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Cobalt hosted our after party with half-price burgers and some great music. Even their staff went without pants.

2011 01 09 – 9881 – Washington DC – No Pants After Party


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Cobalt hosted our after party with half-price burgers and some great music. Even their staff went without pants.

2011 01 09 – 9876 – Washington DC – No Pants After Party


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Cobalt hosted our after party with half-price burgers and some great music. Even their staff went without pants.

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www.youtube.com Click here to watch 2 & Some Change 7/27/11 (Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari Call off Engagement) Sports! 2 & Some Change 7/28/11 (Which NBA 2K12 Cover Will You Purchase: Jordan, Magic, or Bird?) Sports (S01E46) “2 & Some Change” is a brand new show here on Machinima Sports where two hosts are put up against each other to discuss, debate, and argue the latest in the world of sports. Constant is out in New York hanging out with Music Producer Kenny Hollywood. 2K Sports recently announced that there will be 3 covers for NBA 2K12. You can choose between Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Celtic great Larry Bird, and the return of his airiness, Michael Jordan. Which cover athlete are our hosts going to purchase? Which one will your purchase? Tune in and then voice your opinions below. – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - This Sports video teaches you: how to pick a cover athlete how to play basketball how to be a superstar – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - – - Like Machinima Sports on Facebook! facebook.com Prove your gaming skills on the Respawn Army app therespawnarmy.com FOR MORE MACHINIMA, GO TO www.youtube.com FOR MORE GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE SPORTS GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE TRAILERS, GO TO: www.youtube.com FOR MORE MMO & RPG GAMEPLAY, GO TO: www.youtube.com TAGS: Machinima Sports Constant Replay twitter facebook 2011 yt:quality=high “2 & Some Change” 2&SC …

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Lincoln Memorial pre-inauguration concert


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Firemen taking photos for people of the large crowds

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Auburn Washington


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The Radiohead light set up was fantastic. My camera phone not so cool.

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The Cat’s Meow


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April 29, 2011 – Scenes from the Redwood Theatre production of The Cat’s Meow. Directed by Michelle Tuck & Judy Schwanke. Runs April 29 through May 14, 2011.

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