Check out the following video clip of a group in Tokyo Japan called, Congratulations!, as they rock their nightclub rendition of Chuck Brown’s timely classic, “We Need Some Money.” Truth be told, I’m loving the heck out of this joint!!!… Continue Reading…
September 26, 2010
The following is a Chris Paul public service announcement regarding a growing epidemic in the DMV area called NBD (also known as – Never Been to Dallas) Syndrome. WATCH PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW:
October 22, 2010
In 1993, just as the go-go band Proper Utensils took the city by storm with the go-go version of the single “Rump Shaker,” two of the band’s strong forces, James Funk and Little Benny, sat down with (the original host… Continue Reading…
September 25, 2010
In the wake of his new CD release of “We Got This,” Chuck Brown gave a free live performance at the Woodrow Wilson Plaze Friday evening. In this 33 minute Docdad70 video stream, a prime demonstration of exactly what… Continue Reading…
September 25, 2010
Milana Muse, daughter of Go-Go Legend Michael Muse, sings “You Said.” A song written by Michael Muse himself, and produced by Antoine Graham. CHECK OUT SONG BELOW: —————————– MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW:
September 6, 2012
Click on thumb images below to view larger images, then watch the video below: Check out video clip below: **Pictures by Preston Blue of Bag of Beats Records ——————————– MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW:
September 18, 2010
“Everybody Loves This Go-Go” By The Crank Brothers The CD – Welcome To Cranksville In stores and digital outlets October 12, 2010 on Bag of Beats Records WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ———————————- MAKE YOUR COMMENT VIA FACEBOOK BELOW:
September 15, 2010
The free Chuck Brown concert scheduled for downtown Silver Spring on Tuesday the 21st of September, has been canceled. Stay abreast for further updates. However, his new upcoming CD “We Got This” is still scheduled released. Therefore, in the meantime… Continue Reading…
September 7, 2012
WARNING: If you are not a true go-go head, you may have a difficult time understanding the “Pit” lingo of this review. In Case of Emergency, just simply ask someone who does. lls By Mark Ward – Walking into the… Continue Reading…
September 6, 2012
Below are pictures from the Rare Essence 31st Anniversary Reunion held on Saturday, September 11, 2010. (Run through rehearsal & Actual show) Click on thumbnail images to view larger image * Photos By Preston Blue of Bag of Beats Records… Continue Reading…
A Brief Analysis of Maria Izaurralle’s Photo of RE – The Remix [A prose-poem by Thomas Sayers Ellis]
September 6, 2012
Hard to resist a good photo even if the symbolism surrounding the image is better than the actual aesthetic value of the photo. And we writers have to keep the scene honest. We are here to lift it, to see… Continue Reading…
September 13, 2010
Over 2,000 fans packed the ballroom of the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City on Saturday night to celebrate the reunion of legendary Washington go-go band Rare Essence. (A.J. Chavar/The Washington Post) WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW:
September 7, 2012
By Kato Hammond I am guessing by now that (if you’ve read the Washington Post article) we all know exactly what Rare Essence meant when they titled their 30 Year Reunion show “Past, Present and Future!” On Sunday night September… Continue Reading…
September 13, 2010
By Chris Richards Washington Post Staff Writer Mere minutes into Rare Essence’s reunion set and the dance floor is already at full churn — not on a trip through time, but in a rapturous celebration of been-here-all-along. It’s late Saturday… Continue Reading…