We are saddened to learn and report the passing of Go-Go powerhouse Carl "Maxx" Kidd, who succumbed to his battle on March 13, 2017. Maxx, often referred to as the Berry Gordy of the Go-Go genre, was founder of TTED Records, as well as the inspiration...
via Billboard DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown (aka Eyrkah Badu), Wu-Tang Clan and Thievery Corporation, as well as iconic DC go-go bands Rare Essence and the Backyard Band, are among nearly two dozen musicians who will represent Washington, D.C. at this year's SXSW Festival. The initiative will...
Local DMV band Caktuz & the DOPESH!TE are set to appear on VH1's new hit series The Breaks this season. Caktuz (co-creator of Corleone's Way web series) was hand picked by Co-creator/ Executive Producer Dan Charnas to portray an early 90's Go-Go band on episode...
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After over 30 years serving the community in the Temple Hills area of Maryland, Kemp Mill have announced that they will be closing their doors indefinitely at the end of March. The letter, which is posted in the window of the store, reads: To all of you...
Hey Folks! Just a quick PSA regarding the recent mural removal that used to reside on the outside of the U Street restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl and the owners' asking of patrons to help choose how it will be replaced. WATCH PSA VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ...
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Wonder what it's like to inspire youth? Ron Moten is giving a voice to people who are trying who are traumatized and living in poverty. With a multifaceted approach, problem solving and intervention is Ron Moten's calling. The long time DC community activist and former co-founder...
DC Go-Go Legends Big Tony Fisher and Trouble Funk join forces and take the stage with the Foo Fighter's Dave Grohl in the celebration opening of the Smithsonian's African-American's museum. Taking the Stage for President and First Lady Obama! WATCH VIDEO CLIP BELOW: ...
Dig, if you will, this picture. Legendary bass player Michael "Funky Ned" Neal (Rare Essence, Maxwell, The Legends) and his family are vacationing. Taking a cruise around Australia and New Zealand. While walking around one of the ports in Northi Island, New Zealand, they run into...
After a five year hiatus, a band that has been known not only to "crank for Jesus" but also impact the community, is getting back together. There's been a lot of buzz online about the Peculiar People reunion show, which was scheduled to take place on...
When it was first announced that legendary Go-Go drummer JuJu House would be joining the critically acclaimed GoGo Symphony cast of musicians, the anticipation of what that collaboration would bring sparked an even more interest in what the ensemble was already bringing to the table. After all,...
