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  • The xx builds popularity, heads to Merriweather

    By Robert Fulton | 06/13/13 04:30 PM

    Here's a snapshot of the xx's growing popularity: On Tuesday, someone posted a photo on Facebook of the British indie pop band at sound check before a show in Columbus, Ohio. Within 15 minutes, the photo had 800 likes and multiple comments from around the world. While such traffic would be a...

  • Take 5: Crystal Car, Truckeroo, New Kids on the Block and more

    By Robert Fulton | 06/13/13 03:40 PM

    Saturday: Emmet Swimming and Margot MacDonald at the Birchmere Great local show at the Birchmere. Area rockers Emmet Swimming is performing a special CD release show, and fellow local Margot MacDonald opens. Info: $20; birchmere.com When: 7:30 p.m.

  • After split, Geoff Tate's Queensryche to play State Theatre

    By Robert Fulton | 06/12/13 04:05 PM

    There are two bands with the Queensryche name. For those who have not kept up on the latest news from the long-time progressive metal act, Queensryche founding members Eddie Jackson, Scott Rockenfield and Michael Wilton fired original lead singer Geoff Tate last year. Tate put together a band,...

  • Frank Caliendo headed to DC Improv

    By Robert Fulton | 06/11/13 08:15 PM

    Frank Caliendo is an early riser. For example, the comedian and impressionist extraordinaire was all set for a phone interview from his home in Tempe, Ariz., never mind that it was 7 in the morning. In fact, he said he'd been up since 4 a.m. and had already done a little swimming. That doesn't...

  • Outdoor movies: Something for everyone makes for affordable, summer fun

    By Robert Fulton | 06/09/13 03:50 PM

    Catching a flick outside during the summer in the D.C. metro area has become as much a part of the culture as traffic on the Beltway and Metro disruptions. Multiple neighborhoods in and around the District offer weekly outdoor film viewings, enough to the point that a film buff can catch...

  • Dave Koz & Friends a highlight of Capital Jazz Fest

    By Robert Fulton | 06/06/13 05:10 PM

    When Dave Koz was of an age that he started visiting the local record store, the first album he bought was Tower of Power's "Back to Oakland." It was that 1974 LP that inspired the budding musician to make the saxophone his passion. "It's kind of the blueprint of my musical life, really," said...

  • Take 5: Fashion show, Lil Jon, 'Rock of Ages' and more

    By Robert Fulton | 06/06/13 04:55 PM

    Through Aug. 31: Free Summer Saturdays at the Corcoran One of the best summer deals in the District every year is the Corcoran Gallery of Art's Free Summer Saturdays. The name pretty much sums it up: free admissions on Saturday this summer through Labor Day weekend. This includes gallery tours,...

  • Indie rock band the National touring on new album

    By Robert Fulton | 06/05/13 02:40 PM

    Luckily for journalists and fans, Matt Berninger, of the National, hasn't tired of talking about his band's new album, "Trouble Will Find Me," despite granting numerous interviews in the past few weeks. "I don't mind it that much," Berninger said, speaking by phone from his apartment in...

  • After opening for Green Day earlier this year, Best Coast headlining 9:30 Club

    By Robert Fulton | 06/03/13 03:15 PM

    Best Coast is heating up. Really. The Los Angeles surf rock duo just finished the Southern swing of its current tour, and, according to Best Coast multi-instrumentalist Bobb Bruno, the only downside of the band's recent shows has been rising temps. "It's been insanely hot at a lot of the...

  • Take 5: Tom McBride, Wikileaks film, Mad Fox and more

    By Robert Fulton | 05/30/13 03:55 PM

    Saturday: Moombahton Massive Day at 9:30 Club This Moombahton, which originated in D.C., dance party features more DJs than you can shake a turntable at, including Gent & Jawns (pictured). Info: $20, 930.com. When: 8 p.m.


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