Joe Stanley, Dec. 1, 1935–Jan. 7, 2007.
To five decades’ worth of D.C.–area musicians and fans, saxophonist Joe Stanley was—as the title of his only album claims—the King of the Honky-Tonk Sax.
Stanley (pictured with the Saxtons, circa 1963) passed away Sunday evening, Jan. 7, at the age of 71. He had been diagnosed with brain and [...]
Hollywood's most anticipated movie opens today, Snakes on a Plane—perhaps you've heard of it? Here is my prediction: It will fail. It will fail because it is already a runaway success. Or, the title is. And, really, the title is the film.
The genius of the title is that it capitalizes on two basic fears. Many [...]
An irregular feature detailing utterances from area stages.
Where: The newly constructed temporary stage at Rodeo Restaurant in Silver Spring, Saturday, Aug. 5.
Who: Martha Hull, original singer for the Slickee Boys and the Dynettes, now fronting Ottley, featuring Slickee guitarist Marshall Keith and ex-Hangmen/Grin/Rosslyn Mountain Boys drummer Bob Berberich. (See "The Re-Form Party," 8/4)
What: “In addition [...]
City Paper music critics will spin their faves next Wednesday, May 24, at Cue Bar as part of the Silverdocs Preview Party.
As if watching CP staffers dropping the needle on deep grooves and contrarian sounds weren't enough, trailers of festival films will be screened, drink specials will be offered, Silverdocs tickets will be given away, [...]
