The Best Things in Life are Free
All this week–and perhaps longer, though I only noticed on Monday–Dupont South Metro exit has been the bandstand for an impressive duo of street musicians. Two men, one on violin and the other on 5-string electric bass, set up music stands, speakers, and a money jar and let fly with surprisingly inspired takes on the favorites. On three mornings I’ve heard rock hits, jazz standards (”Summertime” was this morning’s treat), and the odd blues number.
Joshua Bell it ain’t, but these guys are worth a five-minute stop on your way to that 9 a.m. meeting.
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This Thursday June 12 we here at SMASH are proud to present a short documentary entitled ” Vinyl Scrapyard” by local hero, (http://www.billupsallen.com) Billups Allen.
The 30 minute doc is about the trials and tribulations of independent record stores so it’s a topic I’d think all of the DC area music nerds would be interested in. We’ll also have some snacks and drinks so come on down if you have the evening free.
The screening will start around 7pm and is FREE
Read more about Vinyl Scrapyard – http://billupsallen.com/?cat=5
matt/smash!