Going Out Gurus Archive: Music

Hot tickets

Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com (800-955-5566) for these shows at the 9:30 club: • Wale and Remy, Jan. 1 ($25) • Thievery Corporation, Jan. 21-23 ($40-$50). Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster for Moody...

Nightlife Agenda

A hectic week starts with Beaujolais nouveau parties and a fundraiser hosted by hip-hop icons Public Enemy, but also includes a hip-hop history lesson from a cavalcade of local artists, Texas-style two-stepping with Gary P. Nunn at the Clarendon Ballroom, a tribute to the daiquiri, an appearance by highly rated DJ David Guetta, fonk from the Pimps of Joytime, a CD release party for the Jet Age and a new beer night.

Slumberland celebrates its 20th

"I don't think any of us had any great ambitions or imagined putting out more than one or two singles each. We really just wanted documents of what we were doing, and putting out singles seemed to make the most...

Hot tickets

Tickets are on sale now at Tickets.com (800-955-5566) for these shows at the 9:30 club: • Clutch, Doomriders, Lionize and Never Got Caught, Dec. 28 ($25) • The Roots, Dec. 29-30 ($45) • Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and Fitz...

Nightlife Agenda

Slumberland Records throws itself a 20th anniversary party at the Black Cat, Wale's debut album finally -- finally! -- drops and he celebrates at Ibiza, the Reef relaunches its weekly celebration of traditional beers, Lucky Strike becomes a gay nightlife destination, swing dancers go in search of new blood, and hip-hop stars Rakim and Goodie Mob hit town. Oh, and the Going Out Gurus invite you to happy hour, where the drink specials and free food are on us.

Donate a coat, see Public Enemy up close

Donate a jacket to charity and you could be this close to Chuck D and Flava Flav when Public Enemy plays at Lisner Auditorium on Nov. 18. (Kyle Gustafson/For The Washington Post) One of the highlights of August's Virgin...

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Hot tickets, Alex Baldinger , November 5, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , November 3, 2009

November Mixtape, David Malitz , November 2, 2009

Hot tickets, Alex Baldinger , October 29, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 27, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 20, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 14, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 6, 2009

October Mixtape, David Malitz , October 1, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 30, 2009

Getting to FedEx Field for U2 Tonight, David Malitz , September 29, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 23, 2009

Very Different Free Music Options on Sunday, David Malitz , September 18, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 15, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , September 8, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 2, 2009

Spike's Summer Tunes, David Malitz , August 28, 2009

Virgin FreeFest Kicks Off with Free Late-Night DJs, Fritz Hahn , August 27, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , August 25, 2009

Double Talk: Vandaveer and Roofwalkers, David Malitz , August 20, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , August 18, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , August 11, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , August 4, 2009

Thievery Corporation to Open For Paul McCartney, David Malitz , July 30, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , July 28, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 21, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 14, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 7, 2009

July Mixtape, David Malitz , July 1, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 30, 2009

For Michael Jackson Fans, the Show Must Go On, Fritz Hahn , June 27, 2009

Who's Who on Stage at the D.C. Caribbean Carnival, Fritz Hahn , June 25, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 23, 2009

Six Questions for ... Frodus, David Malitz , June 19, 2009

Fort Reno Update, David Malitz , June 17, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 16, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 9, 2009

Win Tickets to Saturday's Doves Show, David Malitz , June 3, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 2, 2009

Wale, David Byrne, Amadou & Mariam, Frodus and more: June Mixtape, David Malitz , June 2, 2009

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , May 29, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , May 26, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 20, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 12, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 5, 2009

May Mixtape, David Malitz , May 3, 2009

"Can I Hear You Say Yeah?" -- Ian Svenonious: A Video History, David Malitz , April 29, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 28, 2009

Keeping It (Way) Underground: DNA Test Fest, David Malitz , April 23, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 21, 2009

Earth Day on the National Mall: Live Updates, David Malitz , April 19, 2009

Benjy Ferree on the Record (Store Day), David Malitz , April 17, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 14, 2009

Do You Realize the Flaming Lips Are Playing a Free Show on Sunday??, David Malitz , April 14, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 7, 2009

April Mixtape, David Malitz , April 1, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 31, 2009

Deleted Scenes, Doing It Right, David Malitz , March 27, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 24, 2009

Local Flavor at SXSW, David Malitz , March 18, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , March 17, 2009

What Are You Hearing? , Alex Baldinger , March 13, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 10, 2009

Get the Blues This Weekend, Fritz Hahn , March 6, 2009

March Mixtape, David Malitz , March 4, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 3, 2009

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , February 27, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , February 24, 2009

Ballpark Rock?, David Malitz , February 19, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , February 17, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , February 10, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , February 3, 2009

February Mixtape, David Malitz , February 3, 2009

Passion Pit Show Moved to Black Cat's Mainstage, Stardom Awaits, David Malitz , February 2, 2009

DJs Are Not Rock Stars (Unless They Are), Fritz Hahn , January 29, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , January 27, 2009

Bruce Springsteen Coming to Verizon Center in May, David Malitz , January 26, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , January 21, 2009

Surreal Soiree at City Hall, Julia Beizer , January 21, 2009

Bohemian Caverns, a Bargain of the Night, Anne , January 20, 2009

Jay-Z and Joy at the Warner Theater, Anne , January 19, 2009

We Are One: Voices From the Crowd, Julia Beizer , January 18, 2009

Inauguration Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , January 14, 2009

Ch-Check It Out, Anne , January 9, 2009

January Mixtape, David Malitz , January 8, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , January 6, 2009

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , December 16, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , December 12, 2008

Black Cat Kicks Out the DJs, Kicks Out the Jams, David Malitz , December 11, 2008

Q&A: Roberta Flack, Rhome Anderson , December 11, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , December 9, 2008

Bouncer, I'm Only Dancing, David Malitz , December 8, 2008

December Mixtape, David Malitz , December 4, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , December 2, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , November 25, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , November 18, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , November 11, 2008

A Glimpse of Previously on Lost, Jen Chaney , November 11, 2008

Q&A: Dan Deacon, David Malitz , November 6, 2008

November Mixtape, David Malitz , November 5, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , November 4, 2008

Voting Early?, Anne , November 4, 2008

9:30 Club Bargains, Tomorrow Morning, David Malitz , November 4, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 28, 2008

That Funk in the Velvet Lounge Last Night, David Malitz , October 22, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 21, 2008

Julie Ocean Calls It Quits, David Malitz , October 17, 2008

From Sweden With Love, Fritz Hahn , October 16, 2008

Tonight's Janet Jackson Show: It's On, David Malitz , October 15, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 14, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , October 7, 2008

Five Questions for the New Kids Fan, Anne , October 3, 2008

Jazz on the Mall Schedule, David Malitz , October 2, 2008

October Mixtape, David Malitz , October 1, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 30, 2008

The End of the City's Best House Show Venue, David Malitz , September 24, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 23, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 16, 2008

A Second Chance for Vampire Weekend Tickets, Fritz Hahn , September 12, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , September 9, 2008

Rosslyn Jazz Festival Canceled, David Malitz , September 5, 2008

September Mixtape, David Malitz , August 28, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , August 12, 2008

Fort Reno TBD: Shudder To Think?, David Malitz , August 8, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , August 5, 2008

Hitting the Road to the Virgin Festival, Fritz Hahn , August 5, 2008

Georgie James Calls It a Day, David Malitz , August 4, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , August 1, 2008

August Mixtape, David Malitz , July 31, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 29, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , July 24, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 22, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 15, 2008

Fort Dupont Concert Schedule Released, David Malitz , July 9, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 8, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , July 2, 2008

July Mixtape, David Malitz , July 1, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 24, 2008

The Sounds of Texas, David Malitz , June 24, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , June 20, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 17, 2008

Fort Reno, Finally, David Malitz , June 17, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 10, 2008

Podcast: Julie Ocean, David Malitz , June 6, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , June 3, 2008

June Mixtape, David Malitz , June 2, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Update, Fritz Hahn , May 30, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 27, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 20, 2008

Fort Reno Park Closed Immediately and Indefinitely, David Malitz , May 14, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 13, 2008

Radiohead Tickets: More Than a (Nice Dream), Fritz Hahn , May 8, 2008

May Mixtape, David Malitz , May 7, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , May 6, 2008

Top 5 May Shows at Which You Are Most Unlikely to Find a New Girlfriend, David Malitz , May 2, 2008

Best Bets for Cinco de Mayo, Fritz Hahn , May 1, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 29, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 22, 2008

Podcast: The Child Ballads, David Malitz , April 17, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, David Malitz , April 15, 2008

Podcast: These United States, David Malitz , April 10, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 8, 2008

April Mixtape, David Malitz , April 4, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , April 1, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 25, 2008

Nightlife Agenda, Fritz Hahn , March 12, 2008

Best Bets for St. Patrick's Day, Fritz Hahn , March 11, 2008

March Mixtape, David Malitz , February 29, 2008

New Nightlife Agenda Podcast, Fritz Hahn , February 29, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , February 28, 2008

Livin' on a Prayer, Anne , February 22, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , February 21, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Podcast and Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , February 14, 2008

Radiohead at Nissan Pavilion, May 11, David Malitz , February 12, 2008

New Nightlife Agenda Podcast, Fritz Hahn , February 1, 2008

February Mixtape, David Malitz , January 31, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , January 24, 2008

New Nightlife Agenda Podcast, Fritz Hahn , January 16, 2008

January Mixtape, David Malitz , January 4, 2008

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , January 3, 2008

Local Mixtape, 2007, David Malitz , December 21, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , December 13, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , December 6, 2007

December Mixtape, David Malitz , November 30, 2007

Living in the Past, Fritz Hahn , November 29, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , November 15, 2007

November Mixtape, David Malitz , November 2, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , November 1, 2007

November Spawned a Mozzer, David Malitz , October 31, 2007

Happy Hump-Day Halloween, Fritz Hahn , October 29, 2007

Not Just Another Show at the Red & the Black, David Malitz , October 29, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , October 25, 2007

New Nightlife Agenda Podcast, Fritz Hahn , October 24, 2007

DAM! Festival Preview/Mini-Mixtape, David Malitz , October 9, 2007

Clap Your Hands For a Third Show, David Malitz , October 4, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , October 4, 2007

October Mixtape, David Malitz , October 2, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , September 26, 2007

Still More on the Fillmore, Fritz Hahn , September 26, 2007

Jazz, Family Style, Fritz Hahn , September 14, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , September 11, 2007

November = Old Dudes Rock Month, David Malitz , September 10, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , September 6, 2007

September Mixtape, David Malitz , September 5, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , August 30, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , August 30, 2007

Feeling Festive, David Malitz , August 27, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , August 23, 2007

August Mixtape, David Malitz , July 31, 2007

Virgin Festival Schedule Released, David Malitz , July 26, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , July 26, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , July 25, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , July 20, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , July 12, 2007

A Little Live Earth for D.C., David Malitz , July 6, 2007

Today is the Greatest Day, Fritz Hahn , July 3, 2007

July Mixtape, David Malitz , June 28, 2007

A Guide to Free Summer Music, David Malitz , June 12, 2007

Discounts Don't Give Us the Blues, Fritz Hahn , June 6, 2007

June Mixtape, David Malitz , May 31, 2007

Fort Reno Dates Trickling In, David Malitz , May 23, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , May 18, 2007

Georgie James Signs to Saddle Creek, David Malitz , May 15, 2007

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , May 9, 2007

May Mixtape, David Malitz , April 30, 2007

Six Points Music Festival Tip Sheet, David Malitz , April 10, 2007

April Mixtape, David Malitz , March 30, 2007

Dismemberment Plan Tickets On Sale ... NOW!!, David Malitz , March 7, 2007

The Dismemberment Plan To Add Second Show, David Malitz , March 2, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, David Malitz , February 28, 2007

March Mixtape, David Malitz , February 27, 2007

Wammie Time, David Malitz , February 16, 2007

Thievery Corporation at the Black Cat For a Great Cause, David Malitz , February 8, 2007

February Mixtape, David Malitz , January 29, 2007

Sufjan Stevens Ticket Giveaway Update, David Malitz , January 26, 2007

Our Love, Anne , January 11, 2007

Alright! Lily Allen Comes to 9:30 Club, David Malitz , January 11, 2007

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , January 11, 2007

Where to Hear Reggae Riddims, David Malitz , January 5, 2007

January Mixtape, David Malitz , January 2, 2007

David's 10 Favorite Local Albums of 2006, David Malitz , December 27, 2006

Sleeping Out for Sufjan?, David Malitz , December 15, 2006

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , December 14, 2006

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , November 2, 2006

DAM Festival Brings the (Indie) Rock to D.C., David Malitz , October 19, 2006

New Music From Local Bands, David Malitz , September 15, 2006

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , August 31, 2006

A Night at the Hotel, David Malitz , August 28, 2006

Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week, Fritz Hahn , August 24, 2006

9:30's Sleater-Kinney Show Postponed, Julia Beizer , August 2, 2006

Unlikely Sites for Outdoor Music, David Malitz , June 21, 2006

Rock on Screen, David Malitz , June 14, 2006

Finally: Fort Reno, Fritz Hahn , June 12, 2006

What They Do is Stupid, Fritz Hahn , June 9, 2006

Fort Reno Show Announced, Fritz Hahn , May 25, 2006

Ute Lemper Concert Canceled, Fritz Hahn , April 28, 2006

Back to School, , April 21, 2006

Get Boss-y, , April 17, 2006

Where Are They Now?, Julia Beizer , April 5, 2006

Ta'mar and Prince's Hit and Run, Rhome Anderson , March 13, 2006

Rock For Breakfast, Fritz Hahn , March 2, 2006

Six Points -- What's the Point?, , March 1, 2006

Black Cat Goes Smoke-Free (Twice), Fritz Hahn , January 26, 2006

Music to Mark on Your Calendars, , January 12, 2006

Rhome's 2005 CD Picks, Rhome Anderson , December 30, 2005

David's Top 10 Songs of the Year by Local Artists, , December 29, 2005

Free 9:30 Club Shows For an Entire Year, , December 13, 2005

Mos Def Appearing as Advertised, , November 21, 2005

Watch Out for Animals, , November 10, 2005

Bring the Noise, Bring the ... Noise, , October 28, 2005

You on U2, Jen Chaney , October 21, 2005

U2 Can Still Get Tickets, Part Two, Jen Chaney , October 17, 2005

U2 Can Still Get Tickets, Jen Chaney , October 14, 2005

Get There Early ... and Pay Attention, , October 12, 2005

The Long Goodbye, Fritz Hahn , September 23, 2005

Paying Tribute to Keter Betts, Fritz Hahn , August 10, 2005

Please Enjoy, Jen Chaney , August 10, 2005

Wrap Your Ears Around (The Sounds of) Kaleidoscope, , July 22, 2005

First the Bad News..., Fritz Hahn , July 20, 2005

Q and Not U, Not Much Longer, , July 8, 2005

A Night at the Opry, washingtonpost.com , June 30, 2005

Sunday Soul at Takoma Station, Rhome Anderson , June 24, 2005

Run for Cover, , June 23, 2005

White Stripes for Fall, washingtonpost.com , June 20, 2005

X: The Unheard Country Music, washingtonpost.com , June 17, 2005

Time for Fort Reno, , June 15, 2005

Bob in Bowie, , June 14, 2005

Last Minute Music Plans, washingtonpost.com , June 10, 2005

Not Just 'Hava Nagila', , June 7, 2005

Vans REALLY Warped Tour, washingtonpost.com , June 6, 2005

Live 8 Update, washingtonpost.com , May 31, 2005

Live 8, washingtonpost.com , May 30, 2005

Cheapest 9:30 Show Ever!, washingtonpost.com , May 27, 2005

I'm Wound Up, Chuck, washingtonpost.com , May 25, 2005

Plastic People of the Universe, washingtonpost.com , May 23, 2005

Rap in Springfield, washingtonpost.com , May 20, 2005

Eric Roberson, washingtonpost.com , May 13, 2005

The Stones at MCI, washingtonpost.com , May 10, 2005

System Of A Down, washingtonpost.com , May 6, 2005

Battle of the Beats, washingtonpost.com , May 6, 2005

Erasure Postponed, washingtonpost.com , May 3, 2005

California Concert Carpetbaggers, washingtonpost.com , April 28, 2005

EVO at ESL, washingtonpost.com , April 26, 2005

Local Rock Faceoff, washingtonpost.com , April 26, 2005

Double Bill Doubleheader, washingtonpost.com , April 21, 2005

Modest Mouse, Superstars (Updated), washingtonpost.com , April 20, 2005

Nelly Cancels, washingtonpost.com , April 18, 2005

Baltimore Envy, washingtonpost.com , April 13, 2005

White Stripes Go Plastic, washingtonpost.com , April 12, 2005

Succumbing To Presales, washingtonpost.com , April 12, 2005

Is Anybody Hungry?, washingtonpost.com , April 8, 2005

The Boss Man, washingtonpost.com , April 6, 2005

Lyle, Emmylou, Eminem and 50 Cent, washingtonpost.com , April 4, 2005

Of Unknown Origin, washingtonpost.com , March 23, 2005

Summer's Taking Shape, washingtonpost.com , March 18, 2005

Brushstroke, washingtonpost.com , March 15, 2005

Positive Force, washingtonpost.com , March 11, 2005

Bathroom Sounds, washingtonpost.com , March 10, 2005

Am I Buggin' You?, washingtonpost.com , March 8, 2005

Pam Bricker Memorial, washingtonpost.com , March 4, 2005

Back for More, washingtonpost.com , March 4, 2005

Lyricist's Lounge, washingtonpost.com , March 1, 2005

Country Roads, washingtonpost.com , February 25, 2005

In Remembrance of Pam Bricker, washingtonpost.com , February 22, 2005

Tickets on Sale Soon, washingtonpost.com , February 17, 2005

Boss Alert, washingtonpost.com , February 16, 2005