H Street

Lots of new things have been happening on and around H Street for quite a while now. The Atlas Theater has been revived, and lots of little watering holes and eateries have been shoe horned into original row house/shop spaces that existed when my Greek grandfather had a confectionery back around 1915. I used to take my father on field trips there so he could recount everything he remembered about the neighborhood which was destroyed during the riots in the 1960s. I only remembered that  H Street- the one that languished as a shell of its former self  for years. The block the shop was on was demolished, but change has finally come.

 This Saturday come celebrate this reviving neighborhood at the H Street Festival which features all kinds of activities including 'live music everywhere." And check out the new heritage trail which peers into the past bringing history alive as well. Festivities begin at noon.

Saying Goodbye to a Show Man

Mark Noone with Vance Bockis photo by Mike Ratel

Like everyone, Vance Bockis has a story, but Vance's story is particularly sad. Just this year Shift, a short but riveting film, celebrated his six year triumph over heroin addiction and his comeback to the music scene and... life. But last week Vance was unable to recover from a recent surgery and died at home at the age of fifty.  A life long musician, Vance was in several bands including 9353, The Obsessed and The Factory which played The Slickee Boys' farewell show at the 9:30 Club in 2011. Mark Noone, front man for the Slickees Boys, had this to say in remembering his friend:

"Show Business. It’s called that because it’s all about putting on a show, and the business of music depends upon the talent that can do just that. People usually remember Kim Kane even if they have only seen Slickee Boys once because  he individually put on the best show amongst his five band mates. I remember seeing The Factory for the first time, and marveling at the front man. I soon realized that it was Vance Bockis- the singer from The Obsessed; but now he was looser, more self-assured, newer. He had this zonky swagger. I immediately loved this band, and I tried to study Vance, and see what made him such a wonderful front man. He was a killer singer; his pitch, timing and inflections were just right. He was smart and a true musician. He was keenly aware that one had to put on a show. And beyond that, whenever I saw him off stage, he was the same sweet and intense guy. I was always happy to see him. Sweet, intense and zonky- I was a fan.


I’ve known too many people who never made it out of the depths of addiction alive, but Vance did. I don’t know how he did it; he had to be stronger than I or any of us may have thought. I thought it was very kind of him to tell us his story in Steven Biver's documentary Shift. It is a very important film. I’ve watched it a bunch of times. For me it’s kind of like hanging out with him. The last six and a half years of his life, he was happy, hopeful and excited. Personally I was delighted that Factory had re-formed. I saw the new band twice, and loved it and was thrilled that the band could play Slickee Boys’ final show at 9:30 Club. I apologize for being selfish, but I can’t help imagining what he could have offered us in the years to come. I’ll miss him, and I’m still a fan."


A service for Vance Bockis will be held this Thursday, September 13 at 6 p.m. at Fairfax County Memorial Funeral Home. 

Get Your Gumbo On And Then Some

The hot and soupy hurricane leftovers weather we've been having lately at least sets the mood for the "Gumbo and Goulash" dance at Glen Echo this Saturday night with Little Red and the Renegades and the Continentals, but it also describes a couple of other shows, too.


What goes in a stew? A little of this and a lot of that which is exactly what makes up the cast of thousands in Chopteeth's world beat band. Check them out at the U Street Music Hall which the 9:30 Club is occasionally booking as a smaller venue worthy of note .

If you want to get out of town by sundown,  there's a free, psychedelic, all ages happening called Revolve going on in Hyattstown, MD, and this time there's color, sound and light involved in the mix with music courtesy of none other than ex- Slickee Boy, Marshall Keith, Rupert Chappelle and Morpho. (Just take 270 to the Outer Limits and turn right at the Twilight Zone. Going to be out of this world.)

Back to School Night With Your Clothes On

Are you still having bad dreams of taking that math exam you didn't study for.... in your underwear?
People with children can have those dreams, and feel the shudder of going back to school. Long past are the days when you could shove a child out the door with an apple.  Now it's: Finish your summer reading! Where's the gym suit? You need what by Monday? Never mind back to school night which means showing up on time, cramming yourself into a student size desk and receiving a ream or two of paper to keep track of as well as instructions and deadlines, and don't forget to sign up for the bake sale, and... don't show up in your underwear.

But wait, we're adults now. We can make the rules and sign our own permission slips.

This FRIDAY unleash that inner child and report to The Vi-kings who recreate what fun was all about back when band members were toiling away just down the road at Walt Whitman High- and being in a band. It's back to school night without the school!

Or
head down to the Velvet Lounge where DC's own Color School is in session with Round About and Wes Tucker and the Skillets. Three bands for $8 in a dive bar where you can play hooky all night long.

Postcard to New Orleans

Dear Nola,

Hang in there, pal.

We'll be thinking of you until the sun comes out,
the power's back on, and all are safe and dry again.

love  from

DC

p.s. Thanks for all those Mardi Gras memories...you rock.

Sweden Prepares To Rock DC

DC ROCKS freely admits its name was lifted from an anthem Ian Hunter wrote for Cleveland, Ohio,  and, accordingly, this site tries to cover DC people doing DC things. But that doesn't always translate on Google. Often bands ask to be written up because they are playing in DC and not from DC. This tiny office can't handle that much music, but when Swedish band One Inch Giant found this blog and asked if we would post about their gig, an exception had to be made for these three reasons:

1. To promote diplomacy and good will on Earth, not to mention world peace.

2. Might be an educational opportunity to find out what Sweden has to offer besides Volvos, Ikea and meatballs. (oh and massages)

3. This band is coming all the way from Sweden to play a small, very local dive bar with a great roof top.  The least we can do is be there to welcome them.

One Inch Giant will be at DC9 with local band Auroboros  this Thursday.
$8

Lights Camera Music!

I  remember back in high school, before music videos were de rigueur, I was driven to make a slide show to go along with a song I wanted to play for the school variety show. It took me over a week to take the pictures and get the film processed. Then I had to borrow a projector. Nowadays though, I take movies with my phone,  feed them to a computer, and can have my own channel in cyberspace within an hour.  Times may have changed, but the urge to pair music and film lives on.

Got a phone? (Okay, a camera)
Have a band?

If either one of these arts is up your alley, then you might want to enter the 48 Hour Video Contest- the newest thing from the folks who brought you the 48 Hour Film Contest.  This project brings film makers and bands together, and gives them a chance to get great exposure and have an amazing experience. Winners will show their films at the AFI Silver Theater, and the top three bands will play at the State Theater. Check out the link above for all the details. Entries are being taken now.

If You Find It You Can Go

Last time I looked there was no sign for the Quarry House, and finding out who might be playing there continues to be a well kept if unintentional secret. Still being a lover of the under dog- or under bar in this case, I would rather hang in this dive than the more brightly lit places in Silver Spring so I keep on going back.

This Saturday diligent research (perhaps a facebook posting?) reveals  Ruthie and the Wranglers will be on deck to rock the tater tots off your table. The beer and bourbon list here is worthy of summer reading so ask for it if you don't see one lying around. (And if you don't particularly care for bourbon, please feel free to buy one for Ruthie. Bands here tend to be very fan friendly)

DC's a Veritable Variety Store of Music

What do you like? Post modern grundge with a psychedelic twist? Bluegrass nuances backed by a hint of punk? If it's out there, DC's got it. You might have to look under a rock or two, but it's around here somewhere.

This Friday is no exception starting with the The Nighthawks playing outdoors in Wheaton- free and early in the evening. Then Iota has three- count 'em- three Dead tribute bands including On the Bus, Covered with Jam and the BLack Muddy River Band which ought to satisfy even the hard core of the tye-dye set.

On the the other hand, if you'd rather be stuck in an airless room arguing with Todd Akin rather than hear "Truckin'" one more time, you might want to head over to the Black Cat for Elikeh's AfroPop CD release party with hip hop guest cameo,  Head Roc and opening bands Alma Tropicalia and Chariots.

Down at the 9:30 Club, recent Berklee graduate Owen Danoff is back home now. He'll open for We Were Kings with a solo acoustic set. This show includes four bands for $15- a great chance to check out this all ages anchor of the DC scene.

Wednesday in August= Plenty of Parking

Looking for something to break up the week? Tony Blankenship of The Courtesans describes his show at the Black Cat thusly:

"The Courtesans have been honing our Three Piece Power Pop Prowess with a few new/newish tunes ready to cement our place among the great unknown local bands in the annals of great unknown local bands. 

Joining us, from Annapolis, MD, is Skribe.

Skribe is a one man band who alternates between the banjitar, acoustic and electric guitar with the percussive accompaniment of the ELECTRIC SUITCASE! He's got this Mississippi-tinged garage/folk aesthetic, and puts on an awesome show. He's a good friend, so make sure you show up early to see his set. "

Rock and Roll Hotel Turning Six

Happy hour all day and rocking bands all night. All ages show;  all ages bands with History Repeated featuring John Stabb (formerly of Govt Issue) to the Black Sparks. (underage punk) Sounds like a slamming fun birthday party.

Rain on Me

Photo courtesy of DC Rocks

Is it me or is everyone extra jittery about storms this summer? Ever since the Derecho hit town, I've been hearing warning after warning about the possibility of severe weather. There's even an electronic sign in my neighborhood cautioning "beware of standing water." Really? Where???

Meanwhile my yard in D.C. is crisper than a fresh Oreo. The weeds are wilting. My grass- what's left of it- has the consistency of a Pringles potato chip. The only living beings undaunted by the ohthisisn'treallyglobalwarmng-it's justanaturalcycle thing are the mosquitos arriving daily by the cloud.

But once again I digress from the true mission of DC ROCKS which is to rout out good cheap fun.

This week look into JV's Thursday when Dan Hovey will be wielding his mosquito repelling ax.  Finding JV's is a challenge, but two or three go rounds with your GPS should get you to 6666 Arlington Boulevard in this far flung corner of Falls Church. (DC and Maryland people will recoil here visualizing Satan, but if Hovey- a Maryland man himself, can get over there, so can you.) Once there you will have an extremely personal relationship with the band. The stage clears the door by about two feet, and is no more than a dart's throw from the back wall. Superb guitar playing will erase those tremors experienced while weathering the Black Hole they call Seven Corners, and a stiff drink might buck you up for the ride home.

Benefit a Baby

Posing on Memory Lane

Anybody who remembers the above card might want to think about going to Poseur's 30th Reunion party this Saturday night at the Rock and Roll Hotel featuring deejay Mohawk Adam. I spent too much time at 9:30 Club and DC Space to have clear memories of this place besides a lot of lights and noise, but I'm willing to bet a bunch of people who were there more often have hazy memories, too. But that's exactly what these things are for - to remind each other of those crazy  happy times and maybe create another in the process. To borrow from the lexicon of James Cramer, Esq., "Remember the time?"

9 p.m. / $15

Beach Goers Shouldn't Throw Rocks at Glasnost Houses ?

Sitting with the ants on my counter this morning after fleeing the mosquitoes out in the garden, I can't help but think about the show coming up at IOTA this Thursday. It's a double bill featuring the Atomic Mosquitos and Igor and Red Elvises. Think Black Lagoon Surf Instrumental meets Siberian L.A. Lounge Pop Punk.  Or to put it more simply-East Coast meets West. (Bethany Beach meets Moscow?)

Did we mention there'll be a theremin?

Pretend It's Saturday

Don't want the weekend to be over? It doesn't have to be.  Drew Gibson's at IOTA tonight along with a really good selection of draft beers. Be different. Have something to talk about at the office tomorrow besides sports.

DC Band In DC

Check out indie-native type music from the Nighttime Adventure Society this Saturday night at the Black Cat. And here's a link to front woman Laura Zax's song about the town she grew up in- you guessed it- Washington DC.

The Heat Is On

It's getting deep, deep into summer here in DC now.  Time for the politicians to scamper home and run for office, and time for the real denizens of the District to get down to the dog days. Never mind that the ice sheets of  Greenland  are melting according to the crazy cats at NASA. Never mind that DC has had it's hottest summers two years running, and I'm not even counting 2012.

What matters is that we persevere in keeping cool even if it means creeping out of the AC cave we call home to go out and enjoy the end product of a blazing day: the sultry evening.
The Blackberry Belles have a show opening up for the Royal Bangs down at the The Red Palace this Friday. I can't describe their music, but some might say a thrashy, trashy meld of Sonics, Seeds, Doors and Black Keys- they sound like a rock band your parents wouldn't want you to listening to during the 60s which is why you should go.

Rock Show Hits Quarry Saturday

I really shouldn't be writing about this show because people are going to go anyway. Why?
Three reasons off the top of my head: Two really good bands, a bourbon list you don't have enough time to read, much less drink your way through, and all the ambiance that a dive bar from the 1930s can cough up. Oh, and a room full of musicians and fans all yelling hello, dancing even though there's hardly any room, and cruising for left over tater tots.

Hot Town

Little Red and the Renegades always put on a fun show especially on a hot night when you can pretend you are somewhere cooler like New Orleans. According to my friend Kiki, this year Washington has been hotter than New Orleans almost every day in July so far which makes me question pretty much everything.

Falls Church Imaginary Beach Time

The bad news? There's no actual beach here.

The good news? There's no Bay Bridge traffic, there is live music, and if you close your eyes the cars on Washington Street can sound like waves. (Ok,  if you hold a shell up to your ear, they do.)

Best Deal in Town

My friend Olivia chilling at Fort Reno

Food trucks, frisbees, trees and music. No one is too old or too young to hang at Fort Reno. This Monday's bands include Nox, Alma and Cigarbox Planetarium. Never heard of 'em? That's why these concerts exist: to give DC bands air play- back to Nature style. Concerts include free sunsets and no cover.

Music Here and There

I was at a back yard party with a live band recently, and I sat next to a man who was lamenting the lack of music in the DC area. (Boy, did he pick the wrong seat!) He was immediately supplied with a DC ROCKS lecture and quite possibly a card. But it is true- music might be harder to find if you are of a certain age that grew up with newspapers in the hand and no internet. Or then again maybe you just aren't looking in the right place.

This Friday King Soul is playing at a venue I was unaware of-  Seventh Street Landing. It's a relatively new waterside park in Southwest DC where you can find farmer's markets, art markets and live music, too. Set times run from 6-8:30 p.m.
Then on  Saturday The Loggers are reconvening at Parker's in Bethesda. Go up and talk to those guys, and you'll learn a lot about what small town Bethesda used to be like, and if you remember Bethesda in the Sixties and Seventies, you'll be hearing familiar tunes.

Or if you prefer a slightly more urban venue, psychedelia garage style Blankus Larry and friends will be squirreled away in the back of Comet Ping Pong on Connecticut Avenue. 10 p.m. Saturday.

One thing that hasn't changed with the internet is rock posters. An art form in itself.

Not the Fighting Kind Of Nunchucks

Sometimes I actually know a band that's playing at Fort Reno and this Thursday is one of those shows. The Nunchucks rocked when I saw them open for the last Slickees Boys' show at 9:30 Club sometime back, and here's your chance to see them for free. You can bring the dog. Or the kids.  Concerts start at 7 and are over by 9:30 star time.

History Repeatedly Repeating

It's the name of a band, but it should be the name of the show this Sunday when The Black Sparks meet John Stabb's latest project History Repeated at the Black Cat. John's band Government Issue was a force to be reckoned with back in the day, and the boys of Black Sparks might not be old enough to drive a car, but they're pulling no punches. Truly an all ages event.

DC ROCKS Summer Break

Summer is upon us.

Schools are out as of this Thursday in the District and just hatched graduates are already wreaking havoc in places like Ocean City and the Tastee Diner. "Sometimes things are slightly wonderful" as our friends in 7 Door Sedan would sing and "other days you have..."
Well, they leave it at that.

Mosquitoes are already ravenous, and threatening to take over DC. Ants have raised a tiny flag on my roof declaring the house a 24 hour cafeteria. The heat and humidity are pretty much only good for growing tomatoes and chia pets, but the weirdly warm winter did produce perks such as an abundance of mint which came in handy for the Mint Julep/ Mojito cocktail clash on Cinco de Mayo/ Derby Day this year.

Beaches beckon, and life does slow down as Congress empties out, and tourists wander in.  There's usually a breeze down at Fletcher's even on the hottest days, and there's plenty of free music out there this time of year including DC ROCKS' favorite venue Fort Reno which is off and running starting Monday, June 18th.

 Please note: DC ROCKS will miss Fort Reno's opening day as well as a good part of the next 10 days here on line due to that other slightly wonderful thing- Summer Vacation. Please feel free to post about upcoming concerts or other things DC centric, on the face book page.

A Refuge for Writer's Block

I'm fond of Busboys and Poets because it's one of the few places I know where the hostess gives you the option of eating at a table with chairs or a couch. Big or small, it's nice to have choices in life, and Busboys and Poets offers variety: part bookstore, part bar, part cafe, but perhaps most importantly, it's a place to gather with a big room set aside for parties, readings and music.

I'm also fond of  George Pelecanos, a prolific and talented local writer that uses the real Washington as his location- a place which tourists and national politicians rarely see. Monday evening George will be reading from his book The Cut at Busboys and Poets' original store on 14th and V N.W. at 7:30 p.m.
(And if you can't make it to this event, look for George later this month out in Hyattsville.)

Don't Wait 'Til The Thrill Is Gone

(Photo courtesy of Google Maps with Tom Cruise sitting in?)

Sometimes places are here for so long that you forget that they are still in existence. This could well be the case for Hank Dietles' Tavern on the Rockville Pike- one of those endangered species type bars that qualify for the Genuine Dive Status Requirements as follows:

1. There's a real good chance it's older than you are.

2. It's about the size of a large shed.

3. Modern stuff like a sound system and a flat screen TV may have  been added, but here's more important criteria:

A gum ball machine? Check

Old wooden booths? Check.

Plastic lawn chairs on site? Check.

4. And this- this might be the MOST important thing of all....It still has a phone booth. ( Yes, a very small enclosed confined space dedicated to the task of communicating with other humans for a small fee using a blunt instrument which we once called a "pay phone.")

Where better to see a band that's been around long enough to use pay phones and be packed with atmosphere and talent.  Catch the raw and powerful Johnny Castle with his Thrillbillys this SUNDAY evening at this classic dive starting at 5 p.m. (Early enough to have your fun and not be late enough to regret your choice on  Monday morning.)

Update- JUNE 8th:
Sadly- inexplicably- the phone booth has gone with the winds of change. Just another sad reminder to catch what you can when you can. On the flip side this reporter walked into Hank Dietles' tonight and found Billy Hancock playing a killer set with Warner Williams, plus Mark Noone, formerly of the Slickee Boys, sitting in for two songs. Enough said?

Art is Where It's At

If you haven't had a chance to check out ARTOMATIC,  Saturday might be a good time to get over there. Evening events include "Zombie Prom Night," plus our friends in Dear Season and 7 Door Sedan are just two of the bands on the bill for that evening's entertainment. But music is only part of what goes on here. A massive amount of energy has been poured into this temporary station for the mildly insane including workshops for all ages, talks and demonstrations, wine tastings and performances. Meet all kinds of area artists who are volunteering, exhibiting, teaching and creating mayhem- a refreshing detour from the usual.

Artomatic runs every day except Monday and Tuesday through June 23rd opening at noon.

Saying Our Goodbyes

Saying good-bye to a treasured dive is always rough- especially one that has spawned its own subculture of people called "The Grillbillies." The Sunset Grille in Annandale has had many close calls with closing, but this week it looks like things are wrapping up for good. This Thursday, Johnny Castle and the Thrillbillies will be there one last time to usher out an era that they helped create. This tiny place has seen an inordinate amount of talent come through its doors, and we will be very sad to see it go. If you can't get down there one last time, here's a tribute to the Grille from DC ROCKS' photographer Chip Py.

Even sadder though is saying good-bye to a person.

Today begins the official send off to Chuck Brown with an all day/ all evening viewing at the Howard Theater. The service happens on  Thursday beginning at noon at the Convention Center. I've been listening to a lot of Chuck Brown's music on the radio this past week, and it's never without joy to hear that voice calling out to us, but it's going to take a long time to get over not seeing that smile again.

Thank you, for giving us that and more, Mr Brown.
You gave us your all, and hopefully, this town won't ever stop listening and learning from you.

Do Go Back to Rockville

Rockville once upon a time was a typical American town with shady streets and old houses radiating out from the Montgomery County Courthouse. Over the years however, it's been turned upside down by developers looking to save the town from itself.  I took a field trip there last winter and didn't recognize a thing although weirdly enough the newest idea is to give Rockville back an old fashioned town center.

But one thing at least, has literally not changed: the grave of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald is still right across the Pike in St Mary's Cemetery. Being Memorial Day weekend, the traditional beginning of summer marked by a day of remembering the dead, DC Rocks says why not combine both of these seemingly incompatible traditions? First take a (hopefully) battered copy of The Great Gatsby on a field trip to contemplate the man who so eloquently wrote "and so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."

And afterwards, to celebrate summer's onset, the new old town of Rockville is throwing a very large party, and we're all invited.  Lots of our musical friends will be there including Ruthie Logsden and Greg Hardin, Dave Chappel, Billy Coulter, Justin Trawick, The Nighthawks, Dan Hovey, Chopteeth and King Soul. Over 40 free performances on 8 stages should provide a boatload of entertainment for just about everyone Saturday and Sunday from 1 in the afternoon until 10 at night.  Check out the schedule for details.

Fretting Over Options

As I write this  WPFW, DC's last bastion of real radio, is blasting Chuck Brown and trying to raise money for their membership drive, a very worthy cause by the way. I am torn between wanting to hear Chuck's voice and wanting to turn it off because I miss him so, but I love that station, and I love it that they are playing our beloved departed Godfather.

It seems trivial to write about anything else, but the sun comes up every day no matter what, and if you are looking for a distraction this weekend- well, there is stuff out there.

Artomatic is going on from May 18th through June 23rd, and there is always something cool to check out for artists and performers of all stripes.

Any Bad Seeds or Cramps fans at large out there? Then you might remember Kid Congo Powers who once slung a guitar for these bands and more. He'll be making a scene this Saturday night at Comet Ping Pong- a place which gives you things to do while you wait for that pizza.

DC Not Rocking Today

Washington lost a big piece of its soul today when our local hero and Godfather of Go- Go, Chuck Brown, died of pneumonia at the age of 75.  I never saw him without his beatific smile on stage, and that's why there is a picture of him on my refrigerator- just seeing that face could cheer me up every day. The man was the epitome of cool, yet his performances radiated warmth. One song could go on for a half hour, yet he never seemed to tire. He made so many people happy. He made so many people dance. And he never stopped giving us his all and above all that- his love.

While Washington won't be the same without Chuck Brown, his music and his influence will surely live far beyond this day. He was not just a performer; he was a true artist that brought a different beat to the party. The best party.

Take it to the bridge, Mr Brown. We can't blame you for bustin' loose, but it's going to be that much quieter down here without you.

Looking For A Cheap Date?

When economic times are tough, Washington, DC traditionally has a way of keeping its marble head above water, but the denizens pay a high price for just about everything including food, drink and entertainment.

That's why DC ROCKS is always scouring the area for cheap seats and happy hours, and nothing says affordable quite like the word "FREE." Summertime will bring more outdoor concerts than you can shake a blanket at, and all kinds of music from downtown to the farthest reaches of Suburbia, but just to get you started this Thursday catch the mighty 8 piece King Soul  at Veteran's Park in Bethesda and Saturday local party favorites The Grandsons will be at the McLean Palladium in the Old Dominion.

More happenings as the summer goes on, but don't miss our favorite venue Fort Reno- back in action sometime after DC schools get out in June.

Weekend Warriors Take on Wednesday

By Wednesday you might well be on your way to surviving another work week, but musicians don't know the meaning of a Monday through Friday 40 hour grind. You play when you get a gig, and that's what Drew Gibson is doing this Wednesday night at the Rock n Roll Hotel. He's got a pretty mellow thing going on so if you just want to just chill and contemplate life beyond the office, this is the show for you.



$10 bucks- 2 bands including the Bobby Thompson Project.
Feel the love.

A Case of (Minor) Mistaken Identity

DC ROCKS fans may love local music, but what they really dig is the history of the DC scene. One of my readers, a fountain of knowledge in his own right, Kendall Church, brought it to my attention that it was not Ian MacKaye's dome on the Minor Threat record jacket referenced  in my article about the punk rock exhibit at the library. That head (and body) belong to Ian's brother Alec who was not in the band - hence the confusion. I went to a Very Reliable Source and was not only given confirmation on this factoid, but was rewarded with more minutiae for all you trivia fans:  Alec MacKaye was also the hand model for the Teen Idles.

Make Some Noise at the Library

Shhhhhh?

Okay, but there's a punk rock thing going on at the Arlington Central Library where, on a recent field trip, former Slickee Boy Mark Noone contemplated channeling Ian MacKaye. This is a cool exhibit full of flyers featuring local bands from the legendary to the long forgotten. Take a kid or an old friend and see if you can't tap into those foggy memories.