Crafty Bastards 2009 planning is underway and vendor applications will be availble soon!  Please forgive the outdated info on the site.  We are working to get everything updated.  A couple notes about Crafty Bastards 2009. There will not be a Crafty Bastards show in Silver Spring, MD in June. However, the folks at Pyramid Atlantic [...]

My introduction to Taffety Punk’s awesomeness was their performance of Damaged Goods: The New Vaudeville at the Black Cat a couple of years back. The show was brilliant and funny and edgy; they call themselves “DC’s distorted classical theatre company” and they ain’t lyin’. Since then, I’ve kept in touch with founder Marcus Kyd [formerly [...]

Rock-n-Romp, the coolest kid-friendly rock show series in town, will bring an excellent local band to the stage at Crafty Bastards for the third time! Bring the little guys out to enjoy the music and fun! This year the awesome band who dares to rock out in front of toddlers is FEVER! In the Performance [...]

Surely you’ve heard of Statehood? Even I’ve heard of Statehood, and I NEVER get to go to shows. Eh, such is the life of a mom… but I got lucky last Thursday night and saw their excellent set at the Black Cat. Wow. They are fantastic! Now I do not pretend to be a music [...]

So you’re definitely excited about checking out the 100+ totally rad vendors at Crafty Bastards THIS SUNDAY (yay!), but be sure to schedule your time so you can see the amazing performers we’ve got in the Performance Pit ALL day long! You’ll find set times below, and be sure to check back here all week [...]

Donate your leftover and slightly used craft supplies and trade them in for new-to-you supplies. Tried a craft that didn’t work out? Donate the supplies to the swap. Is your fabric stash threatening to take over your house? This is a great way to cull the herd. The swap will accept all sorts of supplies [...]

I think we did a fine job finding totally excellent performers to fill the schedule! There’s something for everyone, so be sure to time your visit right to see your top picks! At the front of the fair we’ve got the acoustic Welcome Mat Stage to draw you in, then the Main Stage in the [...]

There is no reason at all to walk around Crafty Bastards this Saturday without an awesome moustache. That’s right! Look for Spooky Mama’s moustache painting during Rock and Romp’s performance at 11:30 a.m., right next to the main stage in the merch booth. While the staches are not free (where can you find a free [...]

Resident DJ and co-founder of Garutachi Events, DJ Ca$$idy spins a playful mix of indie dance selections. Check her out online at www.myspace.com/garutachi and getting the party started onthe Main Stage at Crafty Bastards June 28 at 10:30 am! Explain your band/stage name and define your sound. My stage name is simply my actual name [...]

Head-Roc, The Official Mayor of DC Hip Hop, introducing new material – backed by The Godisheus International Funk Train aka The G.I.F.T.! A 21st century Funk, Rock, and Soul Band experience you won’t want to miss! Check him out online at www.head-roc.com and on the Main Stage at Crafty Bastards June 28 at 2:30 pm! [...]