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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 12-piece eclectic music group and self-proclaimed “musical archeologist” of Pink Martini take musical mixology to a new level. They blend musical styles and sounds from around the globe and serve up their own successful form of tasty lounge jazz-classic-Latin melodies.
In their first performance with the National Symphony Orchestra Pops, their show, World Music […]
…well, maybe only in the hearts of people over 40.
But you can still learn to “touch” dance the hustle, the cha-cha, or jump in a line dance at the disco dance lessons offered at eCitie in suburban Tysons Corner, Virginia.
Learn to dance to the classic disco hits like “The Hustle”, “Love to […]
Celebrate La Saint-Valentin Day with your lover dancing the night away at the French Embassy,. Enjoy a sampling of bubbly French champagnes, wines and cognacs, exquisite pastries and a rich chocolate fountain.
Bid on special silent auction items from Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Jimmy Choo, Van Cleef and Moulin Rouge. You’ll also have a chance to […]
Blues, rockabilly, acoustic, oldies, bluegrass, honky tonk saxophone, even all-girl hard rock –that’s just a few of the styles of live music you can hear at JV’s Restaurant and Bar seven nights a week.
Opened back in 1947 in a new strip mall on Arlington Blvd, JV’s was named after the Arlington neighborhood, Jefferson Village.
The […]
Funny man Finesse Mitchell was a regular on Saturday Night Live for three seasons (seasons 29 -31). He brings his own personal form of comedy to DC for two nights this weekend.
He has also appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comic View, Showtime at the Apollo, and Comedy Central Presents, as well as performances […]
I can’t sing to save my life. Ask me to sing and the room clears out faster than if I had called in a bomb scare.
So I deeply admire those who can sing well. And like most of us, I don’t much appreciate those who think they can sing… but really can’t.
Karaoke was made […]
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Written by Jon Rochetti [email] for b5media.
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