Wavves and The Felice Brothers Coming to Rock and Roll Hotel — On Sale Friday, July 30!

Nathan Williams is bringing his Wavves, which means madness, to Washington, D.C. following the release of his second Fat Possum Record, King of the Beach, out August 3. Wavves will be hitting Rock and Roll Hotel September 27, and tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m. You can check out the whole of the new record over on Fat Possum’s website.

After the departure and consequential heart surgery of drummer/singer Simone Felice, The Felice Brothers are back and are off on tour. They’ll be coming to D.C. for a show at Rock and Roll Hotel on October 22. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 30 at 10 a.m.

SOLD OUT: Jenny and Johnny at Black Cat, September 16

Hope you got your ticket for the hottest show in Washington, D.C., because Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice’s show as Jenny and Johnny at Black Cat on September 16 is now sold out!

Just Announced: Neko Case at Black Cat, August 22 – On Sale July 30 at Noon!

From her time with The New Pornographers to her own gorgeous Americana solo work to touring as part of Jacob Dylan’s band, Neko Case has always made audiences swoon at her lucious voice and amazing talents. She plays Black Cat on August 22. Tickets go on sale July 30 at noon.

CD Review: Miniature Tigers — Fortress; Playing Black Cat, August 17 and Star Bar, August 20

Miniature Tigers
Fortress
Modern Art/LG

By Eileen Tilson

Once upon a time there was a woman who ate her very first pot brownie. This “space cake” as she so cleverly called it, took about 45 minutes to effect her, starting at her tingling toes, and riding her blood waves, until her entire body felt like it was in slow motion. Everything was funny, everything was mellow, and for a brief period of time, everything seemed right in the world. This same orbit can be felt by listening to Brooklyn-via-Phoenix band Miniature Tigers’ latest album Fortress. The record is produced by Morning Benders’ Chris Chu, who brings a certain je ne sais quoi to the project through his eclectic use of echo bits, snappy snare, and twinkling synth effects. This is the lovechild of the Monkeys and the Beach Boys growing up in the Heart of Hipster Cool, Williamsburg. … Continue Reading

Nerd Nite DC & Washington City Paper Present A D.C. Beer Week Event

Washington, D.C. sure does love its beer. So much so, that the city is dedicating a whole week to the beverage of the gods, starting August 16. It’ll run to August 21, and on August 20 Nerd Nite DC and Washington City Paper are having a party at Rock and Roll Hotel to celebrate. The event will feature craft beers and music pairings, featuring beer director Greg Engert of ChurchKey, founder and brewer Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Tracy Jill Doty from the NIH, New Rock Church of Fire and many more. There will also be presentations on the history, artistry and science of beer. Basically if you like music and beer, this is the place for you.

Bouncing Souls, Screaming Females, Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s Coming to Black Cat

Washington, D.C. just announced some great shows for this fall. All three of the shows go on sale Friday, July 23 at noon.

Punk rockers Bouncing Souls just keep getting better with age, like a fine wine. They play D.C. on September 11. Photo from Brooklyn Vegan.

Up-and-comers Screaming Females seem set to follow in Bouncing Souls’ footsteps, with a similar thrilling vintage punk rock sound (and also being from New Jersey) and attention from the likes of New York Magazine, SPIN and Rolling Stone. They play September 14.

Margot & the Nuclear So and So’s bring their delightful chamber pop to D.C. on October 1.

Check Out: New Jenny and Johnny Song, “Big Wave,” on Pitchfork

Pitchfork has a lovely treat for all you Jenny and Johnny (AKA, Jenny Lewis and her just-as-cute, just-as-talented boyfriend Johnathan Rice) fans out there. You can listen to – and download – the duo’s new song, “Big Wave,” from their upcoming album, I’m Having Fun Now, out August 31. Check it out HERE. The duo play Black Cat in Washington, D.C. on September 16.

CD Review: The Junior League Band — Jelly Roll; Playing Rock and Roll Hotel, July 16

The Junior League Band
Jelly Roll
Beaver Records

By Jim Simpson

The Junior League Band’s third full-length release begins with the most promising and enticing invitation to a party as ever there was one: “Give me some sugar and hold me tight/The whiskey’s out, don’t be a stranger tonight.” With banjo player/lead singer Lissy Rosemont’s breathy and mesmerizingly original vocal style, it’s hard to resist the offer. The Atlanta native and current Washington, D.C. resident has assembled quite a tight and confident band, including – check this out – Levon Helm’s horn section. The woman is, in a word, connected. … Continue Reading

CANCELED: Melanie Fiona at Black Cat, July 14

The Melanie Fiona show at Black Cat on July 14 has been canceled. Refunds are currently being made. No word yet on any rescheduled date.

Just Announced at Rock and Roll Hotel: Juliette Lewis, Hot Hot Heat, Tom Tom Club

Rock and Roll Hotel in Washington, D.C. just announced a ton of amazing shows that we are very excited about.

Famed kooky actress-turned-rocker Juliette Lewis will be at Rock and Roll Hotel on August 22.

Punky rockers Hot Hot Heat will be shaking their stuff on September 3.

And finally, we’re thrilled to announce that legendary new wave group Tom Tom Club, formed by Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz of Talking Heads, are back on the road and will be playing a show at Rock and Roll Hotel on September 23.