For this week's issue, I reported a lengthy oral history of the annual concert series at Fort Reno in Tenleytown. This summer's shows conclude tonight with sets from The Evens and Laughing Man.
For years, Fort Reno regulars have circulated rumors of a ban against go-go (and even hip-hop) at Fort Reno. Certainly, no one seems to [...]
If you're on the 9:30 Club's mailing list or frequent its message board, then you know this already; if you're not, you may be out of the luck: The venerable club turned 30 this year, and on Monday it's hosting a free Memorial Day bash to celebrate. District son Henry Rollins, of Black Flag and [...]
The secret and intertwined history of Go-Go and Southern Rap
Was Japan cranking Trouble like that?
Trouble Funk should need no introduction but probably deserves one. The go-go originators will be rocking the 9:30 Club tomorrow night, alongside Da Mixx Band, and ex-Junkyard Band Art Of Junk. The show, which serves as both Trouble's 30th anniversary and a tribute to their recently deceased vocalist Syke Dyke, is sure to crank.
Friday
The Footprint in Hip Hop Tour: Method Man & Red Man, Ghostface Killah, Duo Live. 9:30 club. $35. All ages.
Sophia Bass, Ruthi & the Tracers. Bangkok Blues. Call for price.
Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers, Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials. Birchmere. $25.
Head Automatica, Cubic Zirconia. Black Cat. $15. All ages.
Carol Bui Butterflies, Impossible Hair, [...]
