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 … Continue reading Buggy & Hot Sauce (of Backyard Band): A Lesson On Playing The Go-Go Beat
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 … Continue reading “Hardstep” Mike Taylor on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond (FULL INTERVIEW)
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 … Continue reading Darrin X Frazier on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond
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 … Continue reading Kenny Lattimore on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond (FULL INTERVIEW)
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. Continue reading Claudia Rogers on The ONE ON ONE w/Kato Hammond (FULL INTERVIEW)
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 … Continue reading Something for the Kids: The GoGo Pokey ( Learning With Gogo) featuring Stomp Dogg
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: Continue reading Riding out with PROJECT 360 featuring Queen Adia and Stomp Dogg
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 … Continue reading Shout Out to Black Alley – Winner’s of Prince’s Paisley Park’s First Musicology Battle of the Bands
Take a ride with me as we visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American American History & Culture. ————— Music: “Body Moves” by Rare Essence Continue reading Let’s Take a Stroll Through The National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC)
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 … Continue reading TODAY is 2nd Annual DC Go-Go New Music Day – SUPPORT IT!!!
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 … Continue reading DC stand up!! GO GO MURAL FUND
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 … Continue reading When Rare Essence and Backyard Band Join Forces – YOU CAN’T RUN FROM THE CRANK
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 … Continue reading Exclusive Video Clip Commemorating Go-Go Mickey’s 50th Birthday
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 … Continue reading Backyard Band to tour Ghana, West Africa in 2018