The Lincoln Theatre, Home of the Go-Go Awards, Set To Close Its Doors

The Lincoln Theatre, which has been a U Street landmark (right next to Ben’s Chili Bowl) since the corridor was known as “Black Broadway,” the venue that hosted three Go-Go Awards events, as well as TMOTTGoGo’s 10 Year Anniversary (March 2007), may close its doors next week due to running out of funds.  As reported by DCist: “Earlier this year, Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) and [Councilmember Jim] Graham, who sits on the theater’s Board of Directors, were able to secure $500,000 in funding for the Lincoln during budget negotiations. However, that money will not be allocated until the next fiscal … Continue reading The Lincoln Theatre, Home of the Go-Go Awards, Set To Close Its Doors

2009 Go-Go Awards Results & Recaps

Below is a complete list of winners. BAND OF THE YEAR TCB UP & COMING BAND OF THE YEAR Bela-Dona VENUE OF THE YEAR Icon PROMOTER OF THE YEAR Team Major MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Weencey – (Backyard) FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Binta Campbell – (Reaction) MANAGER OF THE YEAR Rick Ross – Reaction LEAD TALKER OF THE YEAR Big G – Backyard BOUNCE BEAT BAND OF THE YEAR TCB SONG OF THE YEAR Reaction – “Swag Beat” BEST POCKET Backyard CHANGE AGENT AWARD Big G The following are Twitter & Facebook recaps taken place during the event: … Continue reading 2009 Go-Go Awards Results & Recaps