Events for January 2014
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Spelling Bee BuzzzzzSpelling Bee Buzzzzz
January 3 @ 6:00 pm
Legendary Spelling Bee Buzz at Rock & Roll Hotel “Drink to play, play to win” Sign up starts at 6pm. First 20 to sign up play at 8pm. Not for the faint of heart. This is an X rated, adult oriented Spelling Bee. If you’re prone to getting your feelings hurt or overly sensitive, this […] CATSCAN!CATSCAN!
January 3 @ 8:00 pm
CATSCAN! is an electronic rock duo based out of Washington, DC. Two men, Mason Shelby and Paul Tsiaperas, experiment with unusual instrumentation and minimalist arrangements of mostly pop songs since the year 2000. They have a new album out called 田代島 and put out one new song every month. VILLIANSVILLIANS
January 3 @ 10:00 pm
 VILLIANS by TOKI UNDERGROUND This party has flown under the radar of the DC DJ scene for the last three years. With a residency that has lasted almost two years here at the Rock and Roll Hotel one can expect to hear anything from inside and outside of the closet. Residency DJ: SK1M and weekly […] |
westmainwestmain
January 4 @ 8:00 pm
Energy is the lifeblood of westmain and is embodied in their live performances; fusing Rock, Pop, Americana, and Funk to create a new yet familiar sound that has gathered followers and garnered praise from the denizens of the DC metro area. POP OFFPOP OFF
January 4 @ 8:30 pm
 First Saturdays RNR Hotel - 2nd Floor 1353 H St., NE 21+ | FREE | 9:30 - Close with your humble host, Micah Vellian Local cat-toon, Micah Vellian, aka Miguel Lacsamana, has dabbled in the wizard arts of tune manipulation for nearly 17 years. A dancer and lover of all things dramatic, he harnesses rough […] DJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTSDJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTS
January 4 @ 11:30 pm
1st floor post show residents! Mixing a live production show with open format Electronic Dance Music, Rex Riot & Basscamp provide a rare atmosphere for DC’s growing audience that seeks accessible, innovative music and engaging performance. As accomplished artists in their own right, and hosts of Washington’s infamous #CRANKPARTY, the duo have a strong background […] |
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NSO ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (2nd Floor)NSO ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE (2nd Floor)
January 8 @ 9:30 pm
National Symphony Orchestra In Your Neighborhood The National Symphony Orchestra will make Capitol Hill and H Street, NE, the focus of its free community engagement activities between January 7 and 13, 2014. Working directly with community partners, NSO In Your Neighborhood will provide more than 30 free performances and educational activities in schools, community centers, […] |
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Spelling Bee BuzzzzzSpelling Bee Buzzzzz
January 10 @ 6:00 pm
Legendary Spelling Bee Buzz at Rock & Roll Hotel “Drink to play, play to win” Sign up starts at 6pm. First 20 to sign up play at 8pm. Not for the faint of heart. This is an X rated, adult oriented Spelling Bee. If you’re prone to getting your feelings hurt or overly sensitive, this […] Troll TaxTroll Tax
January 10 @ 9:00 pm
LightwavesLightwaves
January 10 @ 10:00 pm
Lightwaves plays the best blissed out dance music, combining current Top 40, Hip-Hop, and R&B with the most cutting edge underground club, french nu disco, and time tested throwback jams. Requests are welcome and the night is always guaranteed to get weird. Lightwaves also brings in a new guest DJ every month, like Baltimore’s DJ […] |
The Silver LinersThe Silver Liners
January 11 @ 7:30 pm
DJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTSDJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTS
January 11 @ 11:30 pm
1st floor post show residents! Mixing a live production show with open format Electronic Dance Music, Rex Riot & Basscamp provide a rare atmosphere for DC’s growing audience that seeks accessible, innovative music and engaging performance. As accomplished artists in their own right, and hosts of Washington’s infamous #CRANKPARTY, the duo have a strong background […] |
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Spelling Bee BuzzzzzSpelling Bee Buzzzzz
January 17 @ 6:00 pm
Legendary Spelling Bee Buzz at Rock & Roll Hotel “Drink to play, play to win” Sign up starts at 6pm. First 20 to sign up play at 8pm. Not for the faint of heart. This is an X rated, adult oriented Spelling Bee. If you’re prone to getting your feelings hurt or overly sensitive, this […] Naylor CourtNaylor Court
January 17 @ 9:00 pm
Naylor Court, a five-piece indie-rock outfit from Washington, D.C., has a little something for everyone. Wilco fans will love guitarist John Ray’s heartfelt vocals and Alex Hervish’s sweeping violin lines. Piano lovers rejoice: Ben Richman’s keyboards caress and bring out the subtleties of the song. Rock enthusiasts and fellow musicians will appreciate the stellar rhythmic […] EPIC DANCE PARTYEPIC DANCE PARTY
January 17 @ 10:00 pm
Every third Friday Epic Dance Party takes over the second floor of the Rock N Roll Hotel! Kid Cannibal, creator of American Zeppelin and Biggie Hendrix plays danceable mix of everything - from house to hip hop, from soul to rock and roll. Come prepared to drink, dance, and leave sweatier and looser than when […] |
MASS APPEALMASS APPEAL
January 18 @ 10:00 pm
 For more than six years, AutoRock has played to packed crowds at the Rock & Roll Hotel, Howard Theater, U Street Music Hall and other venues around DC. With his former band Big/Bright and as a DJ, AutoRock has shared the stage with Penguin Prison, The Twelves and Sam Sparro, to name a few. At […] DJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTSDJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTS
January 18 @ 11:30 pm
1st floor post show residents! Mixing a live production show with open format Electronic Dance Music, Rex Riot & Basscamp provide a rare atmosphere for DC’s growing audience that seeks accessible, innovative music and engaging performance. As accomplished artists in their own right, and hosts of Washington’s infamous #CRANKPARTY, the duo have a strong background […] |
The ShiftersThe Shifters
January 19 @ 9:00 pm
The Shifters are DCs premiere good-time band. But to only state the aforementioned would do this group injustice. This Washington, DC outfit plays the oft-overlooked Jamaican music genre of Rocksteady: the mid-1960s successor to the Jamaican Ska movement and the precursor to what is modernly thought of as Reggae. Pulling together a mixture of classic […] |
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Spelling Bee BuzzzzzSpelling Bee Buzzzzz
January 24 @ 6:00 pm
Legendary Spelling Bee Buzz at Rock & Roll Hotel “Drink to play, play to win” Sign up starts at 6pm. First 20 to sign up play at 8pm. Not for the faint of heart. This is an X rated, adult oriented Spelling Bee. If you’re prone to getting your feelings hurt or overly sensitive, this […] ElikehElikeh
January 24 @ 9:00 pm
Elikeh uses elements of Togolese rhythms (West African rhythms) as a foundation for exploration into American-influenced blues, funk and rock to produce captivating Afro-pop tunes. Although based in indigenous traditions, Elikeh’s music explores global themes and personal odysseys. Elikeh won the Wammie for Best World Music Album in 2012. The band was also nominated for […] |
U.S. RoyaltyU.S. Royalty
January 25 @ 8:00 pm
TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY 12/20 @ 10AM U.S. Royalty searches for home on their sophomore album Blue Sunshine. Chronicling the search for connection, intimacy, and acceptance, the album recounts times of confusion giving way to moments of clarity. From the tender swell of lead track “Into The Thicket” to the orchestral thrust of album title track […] STANKSTANK
January 25 @ 10:00 pm
(Ed) The Metaphysical is a staple in the DC Disco scene. With releases on Groove Democracy and Tecnove Records (Spain) he is a worldwide disco figure. His eclectic blend of rare funk and classic pop, mixed in with his own productions, brings a crowd that respects solid music. He has also put out solo and […] DJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTSDJs REX RIOT & BASSCAMP - 1ST FLOOR RESIDENTS
January 25 @ 11:30 pm
1st floor post show residents! Mixing a live production show with open format Electronic Dance Music, Rex Riot & Basscamp provide a rare atmosphere for DC’s growing audience that seeks accessible, innovative music and engaging performance. As accomplished artists in their own right, and hosts of Washington’s infamous #CRANKPARTY, the duo have a strong background […] |
New PoliticsNew Politics
January 26 @ 8:00 pm
*TICKETS ON-SALE FRIDAY 11/1 @ 10AM* New Politics’ self-titled debut, which came on via RCA in 2010, was centered on a singular motto. The Denmark trio, who uprooted their lives and relocated to Williamsburg after signing with the label, based everything on the notion of just saying “Fuck it.” The phrase wasn’t about apathy, it […] |
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BECKY w/ Trevor MartinBECKY w/ Trevor Martin
January 31 @ 10:00 pm
Born in Baltimore, MD, and with roots as a teen in DC’s legendary punk rock scene, Trevor Martin’s skill and musical chops has garnered praise in all corners. However, If you only take a surface look at the heavily tattooed turntablist, you’re only getting half of the story. Martin is adept at spinning all styles […] |