Domain Cymbals Artist Paul "Buggy" Edwards accompanied by Keith "Sauce" Robinson conducted a clinic at Domain Cymbals' 1st Annual Drum Circle on 12/9/17 to help give a deeper understanding of DC's Go-Go music. Together known as the "The Engine and Transmission" of the Legendary "BACKYARD...
In this episode of The ONE ON ONE, "Hardstep" Mike Taylor takes us on a historical Go-Go journey that expands 36 years. When it comes to Go-Go music, my guest today is one who has been embedded within the fabric of its existence for the...
On this episode of The ONE ON ONE, Darrin X chats it up with me, not only about His-story in the Go-Go culture with the tenure of such bands as Experience Unlimited, Rare Essence, 911 and TCB, but also about the new Wizards G League...
On this episode of The ONE ON ONE, singer/songwriter Kenny Lattimore chats it up with me about the mission of the Kenny Lattimore Foundation, the fundraiser concert at Harmony Hall on Friday (12/8), Kenny’s connection with go-go history, his recent performance with Team Familiar at the...
From the early days of Pleasure (the all-female go-go band), to travels around the world to the current stage of Be'la Dona, Claudia "Kool Keys" Rogers chats it up with me on The ONE ON ONE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEw3MV5CsNM&feature=youtu.be...
From the educational initiative platforms of FabMania Studios, Learning With GoGo brings you another partying episode for the children. This piece entitled "The GoGo Pokey" delivers a Go-Go presentation of the participating dance instruction classic song that has entertained children for decades, "The Hokey Pokey"....
Take a little ride with Project 360, as they give brand new life and flavor to an old Parliament/Funkadelic hook, entitled "RIDE OUT." CHECK OUT VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ...
After Black Alley frontwoman Kacey Williams sang two words, it was obvious who was going to triumph in the Battle of the Bands Sunday night at Paisley Park. Black Alley from Washington, D.C., was the winner, topping two Twin Cities groups in the first annual Musicology...
Take a ride with me as we visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of American American History & Culture. --------------- Music: "Body Moves" by Rare Essence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXLVNXPBkpg...
While the crowds at live music shows in Go-Go continue to be strong, there has always been a lack of consistent studio recordings of original music in the genre outside of Chuck Brown. With the 5th anniversary of Chuck’s loss approaching, what better way to...
MANY VOICES, MANY BEATS, ONE CITY is a new mural dedicated to GO GO music and the musicians who have created the sound of our town. Located in heart of Anacostia at 2420 MLK Avenue, SE. Measuring at 125 ft L X 25 ft T, the...
History has been made. For the first time ever, two of the DMV'S premiere Go-Go bands teamed up and and dropped a banger for the masses to enjoy. This collaborative venture from Rare Essence and Backyard Band resulted in a smoker entitled "You Can't Run...
The following is an exclusive video clip commemorating the 50th birthday of go-go legend Milton "Go-Go Mickey" Freeman. The clip begins with an audio conversation between drummer Quentin "Footz" Davidson and Mickey (Rare Essence), and then shifts to a 1992 live performance of the two...
The news has come in that DC's own Backyard Band will be embarking on a major tour to Ghana, West Africa. This event announcement, which was powered by The Adinkra Group, entitled the "BACK2Africa: Coming Thru The Door of No Return" will take place from...