We are saddened this morning to report the passing of legendary bass player Glenn Ellis. Many in the go-go community are very aware of not only Glenn's awesome talents, but his musical achievements in such bands as Chuck Brown and The Soul Searchers, Bits &...
For the past two years, the TMOTTGoGo Internet Radio Station (TMOTTRadio) has been running all of its programs pre-recorded. As wonderful as this is, what has been missing is our ability to communicate in real-time with our listening audience...
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As we are learning today of the passing of one Reggie "Polo" Burwell, we would like to send our sincere prayers and condolences up and out to the family, friends, and entire Go-Go family.
As with the Godfather himself Chuck Brown, Polo, with his band TCB,...
We are sadden to report this morning that passing of Legendary drummer "Sugar Foot" Ricky Wellman. Ricky, who trail-blazed the drums and go-go sound in this industry, lost his battle to cancer.
Many no doubt, know, love, and remember Ricky as one of (if not the...
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In a musical partying tradition of line dances that goes back over 50 years, the newly formed go-go band Chocolate City, fronted by songstress Michelle Blackwell, has come out a video giving detailed instructions of their new platform to put in their claim, "The Chocolate...
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The WORLD internet premiere of
DC Symphony 3 (Pocketful of Dymes)
Video Begins Below:
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As folks in the DMV are gathering all their gear together in preparation to participate and party with Go-Go Legend Donnell Floyd's 30 Year Celebration this coming weekend at the historic Howard Theatre, we decided to 'syce' the mood up even more by showcasing back...
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Today we are saddened to learn of the passing Go-Go family member Melvin "Butch" Lewis.
Full details are not fully known at this time, but according to the Washington Post, Butch was among 5 MedStar Washington Hospital Center employees who were overcome by fumes of a...
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Council Members Will Campos and Derek Davis sharing the stage in honoring the Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown with his go-go rendition of "Harlem Nocturne", while benefiting the FAME kids at the Bridging The Musical Spectrum 2013, which took place at Clarice Smith Performing Arts...
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WPFW's The Latino Media Collective interviews the cast of SpeakeasyDC's "Crank & Groove: A GoGo Love Story" on the continued growth and importance of DC's Go-Go Music and Culture. Originally aired on 89.3 FM WPFW, September 26, 2013. Featuring Nina Angela Mercer, Black Picasso, Christylez...
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Make sure that you're locked in to TMOTTRadio this Thursdays September 26, as we will be rockin all Little Benny and nothing but Little Benny all that day and night.
Body Moves | Backs Up Against The Wall | He Big Fun | Hollywood (Umm Umm...
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On the nights of September 13th and 14th a SpeakeasyDC event took place at the Atlas Performing Arts Center that focused its attention on the history and plights of Go-Go music. By the end of each night, the entire house was partying...
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We are saddened this morning to report on the passing go-go's own Wyatt Brown, lead guitarist for Let It Flow Band.
Although details have not been given at this time, Wyatt who also played with groups such as DMV and Millennium Band, passed some time last...
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9:30 Club manager and crew chief Josh Burdette has died, according to a report by The Washington City Paper.
For many, Burdette was the face of the V St. NW music venue. His stretched earlobes, tattoos and body piercings made him one of the most recognizable...