The DC Traveler

May 1st, 2008

May Music Highlights

In May, there’s lots of great music in and around Washington, DC,  including the first shows at Wolftrap and lots of classic bands. So lets take the highlight tour.
At the Birchmere this month, a couple great guitarists, a killer mandolin player and a smooth piano player.

Smooth jazz guitarist, Norman Brown. Sunday May 4, 2008  […]

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April 12th, 2008

Mt. Vernon Wine & Jazz Festival

One of most enjoyable things for many people to do on a beautiful spring evening is to listen to live music and enjoy a nice glass of wine while relaxing on a beautiful lawn.
And the annual Spring Wine Festival and Sunset Tour at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon Estate is once such event.
The gardens at Mt. […]

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April 11th, 2008

Since When is College Funny?

College teams compete at all kinds of sports and intellectual pursuits, a comedy?
Yes, at humor.
And here’s your chance to see some of the funniest college students from eight universities around the Washington, DC area.  Since the beginning of year, The DC Improv comedy club, has been hosting stand-up comedy competitions at several universities around […]

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April 10th, 2008

Attention All Fashionistas - Shecky’s Girl’s Night Out

Grab the gal pals and hit what’s becoming a great shopping party, Shecky’s Girls Night Out in Washington, DC.
With 50+ designers and other fashion vendors, complimentary cocktails, free product samples, big discounts and an overstuffed goodie bag filled with all kinds of samples, it should be a memorable girl’s night out. 
Shecky’s Girls Night […]

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April 8th, 2008

There’s Always Room for….an 80s Flashback

I’m not even sure I want to write about this event….
So before I get accused of being sexist, a pig, or promoting the objectification of women, let me just say one thing….it’s for charity!!!!
Thursday evening, just a couple miles from the seat of American government and the halls of power that brought the world the […]

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March 30th, 2008

Cherry Blossom Gala Dinner Cruise

The National Cherry Blossom Festival Gala Dinner Cruise aboard The Odyssey sets sail with Japanese and American dignitaries and  Japanese cultural performances. Watch the monuments overlooking the Potomac River pass by while dancing to live bands, and enjoying a four-course dinner with open bar.
National Cherry Blossom Festival Gala Dinner CruiseThe OdysseyGangplank Marina, Southwest […]

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March 4th, 2008

Cheers!!! National Tavern Day

Today in 1634, America’s first tavern opened in Boston. Since then, enjoying a drink in a public house, even during prohibition of the 1920s, became part of the American way of life. 
And every city across America has it’s own list of classic and notable taverns, frequented by locals and eagerly visited by tourists.  New […]

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March 1st, 2008

March Music Highlights

Here’s a round-up of some of the area’s best, most interesting or most unique music coming to the Washington, DC music scene in March.  And it seems to be a month featuring great guitarists.
At the State Theatre in suburban Fall Church, Virginia:

Johnny Winter and his “Rock N Roll…Hoochi Coo” sound.  Saturday, March 22, 2008.
Pat Metheny […]

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February 24th, 2008

A Mod Revival - The English Beat

Not many bands can split up and have its members start multiple bands that take the original sound and morph it into something big. That’s what the English Beat did, and they are coming to 9:30 Club in Washington, DC.
After breaking up in 1983, members of The English Beat, or as they are known in […]

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February 20th, 2008

Babyface

 Kenny Edmonds was nicknamed “Babyface” by funk superstar Bootsy Collins.  The multi-talented artist, song writer and producer has written music for dozens of popular artists from Diana Ross to Madonna, En Vouge to Pink.  He’s produced for Whitney Houston, Boyz II Men, and more, as well as penning the soundtrack for the movie Waiting to […]

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