The end of an era: Little Howlin' Wolf and Psychedelic

[snailhook]

It is with great sadness that I have to report that we got hit with a 90-day notice to vacate the premises.  By the end of September, 611 Florida will no longer be hosting the finest experimental music from around the globe.  We might have one last blowout in September -- perhaps a final Free Folk Phantasmagory -- before we leave, but we do have these two last shows in July.  Some of the best shows I've ever seen have occurred in these living rooms, so join me in mourning and celebrating the passing of this narrow row house as a venue that has presented some of the best music in the world.
 
 Tuesday, July 1
 611 Florida Ave NW WDC
 http://www.claviusproductions.org
 202-360-9739
 8pm, $5 suggested donation
 BYOW!
 
 Little Howlin' Wolf (Chicago, Heresee Records)
 Fabulous Diamonds (Australia synth/drums duo, Siltbreeze)
 Psychedelic Horseshit (Columbus guitar/drums duo, Siltbreeze)
 Pablonious Bill (DC)
 Dylan & Miranda (Baltimore)
 
 I usually send out these emails with thorough descriptions of the acts, but Little Howlin' Wolf needs no introduction, and I just don't have the time to compile info right now.  He's one of the best live acts in America, without a doubt.  Anything released on Siltbreeze is automatic high quality, and Psychedelic Horseshit and Fabulous Diamonds are no exception.
 
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 Friday, July 18
 9pm, $5 suggested donation
 
 Kuschty Rye Ergot (DC improv psych, mem. of Kohoutek, ex-Redeemers/Promise Breakers)
 Noa Babayof (Israel folk-psych, Language of Stone)
 Sharon van Etten (NYC solo folk, Language of Stone)
 Ilya Monosov
 
 more info on this one later...
 
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 upcoming at Velvet Lounge:
 
 Wednesday 7/2: Little Howlin' Wolf/Mostly Other People Do the Killing/Puttin' on the Ritz/Thee Ultimate VAG    $8, doors at 9pm, 18+
 
 Thursday 7/3: Lover (ex-Reatards/Lost Sounds)/Two Tears (ex-Red Aunts)/Thee Yetis (DC/NYC garage-punk)    $8, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Saturday 7/5: The Bible (ex-Durga Temple/VOG), Spanam (Japan), Uzuhi (Japan), Bliss (mem. of The Pussy Whisperers)   $8, doors at 9pm, 18+
 
 Monday 7/7: Triangle Forest (Providence synth-punk), The Makeup Breakup  
 $7, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Tuesday 7/8: The Dinner Party (experimental dance) w/ accompaniment by members of Kohoutek, Stymphalian Birds & White Stags, The Cutest Puppy in the World, Twilight Memories of the Three Suns, and Tone Ghosting    $5, doors at 9pm, 18+
 
 Wednesday 7/9: Shame Girl/Calamity Magnet (ex-Rentals)/The Cinnamon Band (Charlottesville)
 $8, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Thursday 7/10: Roadside Graves/Brandon Butler/Billy Woodward & the Senders
 $8, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Friday 7/11: H.R. (of Bad Brains!)/McRad (Philly skate-punk legends!)/The Traumas/Omegaband
 $12, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Saturday 7/12: Rock and Roll Variety Show Benefit for Girl Rock! DC w/ Candy Coated Pain Pills, burlesque dancers, drag kings, and more    $10, doors at 9pm, 21+
 
 Sunday 7/13: Imaad Wasif with Two Part Beast, Jason Simon (of Dead Meadow), The Dustys
 $8, doors at 9pm, 18+
 
 more at www.velvetloungedc.com...

[SPARX]

Sorry to here that. Wishing you all the best in landing on your feet with everything bigger and better than you had it before. You deserve it.

[azaghal1981]

Seconded.
 
 

Originally posted by SPARX:
  Sorry to here that. Wishing you all the best in landing on your feet with everything bigger and better than you had it before. You deserve it.

[nkotb]

What are we looking at for set times?

[snailhook]

set times are never definite at 611, but i'm aiming to start at 9 sharp since it's a tuesday. the first two acts will play 20-25 minutes each, and the siltbreeze bands won't play long sets. wolf will probably play around 11:30 and for at least an hour. not to be missed.

[nkotb]

Nice...I'm gonna do my best to make this.
 
 

Originally posted by snailhook:
  set times are never definite at 611, but i'm aiming to start at 9 sharp since it's a tuesday. the first two acts will play 20-25 minutes each, and the siltbreeze bands won't play long sets. wolf will probably play around 11:30 and for at least an hour. not to be missed.

[nkotb]

Got my ass handed to me yesterday at work and couldn't make it.  How was the show?  Anyone else make it?

[sonickteam2]

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[azaghal1981]

I made it but had to take off "early." Psychedelic horseshit and Fabulous Diamonds both played short yet great sets. The first two dudes who played were decent too. Missed Little Howlin' Wolf, unfortunately.

[Samantha]

Damn, I missed Little Howlin Wolf?  This is what I get for not reading the board thoroughly enough.

[azaghal1981]

He's at the Velvevet tonight too if you'd rather see him than the black angels.

[snailhook]

good turnout for a tuesday. wolf was pretty tanked last night and didn't play his best, but it was still good. fabulous diamonds and psychedelic horseshit were excellent.
 
 samantha, wolf is headlining tonight at the velvet, and there won't be better entertainment anywhere else in town, i guarantee you.

[Epstein]

was also there, pych and diamonds totally slayed

[azaghal1981]

Oh so that was you I overheard talking about the MBV London shows. I thought it was.
 
 

Originally posted by Epstein:
  was also there, pych and diamonds totally slayed

[Epstein]

yeah we pretty much go to all the same shows but never have met
 
 crazy