Hey DC. we've got a four night underground rock festival coming up this weekend, and you don't have to know the pre-sale code, or pay a knock-you-on-your-ass surcharge. You won't need a back stage pass to see the performers up close. You won't need binoculars; there will be no jumbo-trons. Just hard working, music loving people trying to rock our world.
The Tail Draggers and Monsters from the Surf kick things off on Thursday at the Takoma VFW. (Rumor has it that a former Slickee Boy might be sitting in, and the initials are not M.N., all you smarty pants.)
Friday night I strongly recommend the outrageously creative high energy of The Split Seconds at the Pie Shop. Saw these guys Kick It Down at Slash Run which is devoid of a decent sound system by the by, so am looking forward to seeing them in a venue with good sound when they play with Curse Words (CD release party) Accident and Brace Face. A twelve buck cover makes that a mere $3 per band.
Saturday things calm down slightly with The Duskwhales' CD release party at Jammin Java. I saw this band at a David Bowie tribute, and these relatively young guys have their act solidly together. From drummer, Chris Baker:
"The Duskwhales started in 2010, which was early high school for us. The three of us grew up together and have lived, toured, and played countless shows together, but our favorite thing is writing songs and recording. We all generally have a predilection for 60's and 70's bands like The Beatles, The Beach Boys, and The Doors, but this EP is a collection of songs that are very special to us. They represent the era in which they were made over the past year or so."
Nah and Griefcat are also on the bill, and for those keeping track, that's 3 bands for $4 each. Still a bargain.
Finally, local musician Big Al Sevilla may be gone, but his sweet spirit lives on, and it will certainly be felt at the 9:30 Club extravaganza on Sunday. First off it's a party, and Al loved parties.
Second, it's a panoply of musicians, too many to list, all donating their time and talent. If there's one thing Al loved more than parties, (and his wife Patsy,) it's music.
Third it's a benefit for Hungry For Music. Al was a giving soul, and this tribute will echo his generosity. All are welcome, and the event is free although donations are appreciated. If possible, please bring any musical instrument currently gathering dust in your house which would be better served in the hands of a young musician. (A truck will be out front.) Music starts promptly at 4:15 pm.
Side note: The Cal Ripken of the 9:30 Club is hoping to bump up his all time, unchallenged record of playing the club in both locations, more than anyone, from 91 to 94 gigs. And yes, his initials are M.N.
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