The Art-O-Matic Thread

[jkeisenh]

so... since the Art-O-Matic opening is friday, the schedule should be out any day now.  Rumor has it WSC is not playing, but does anyone know who is?  Any predictions?
 
 i'm so excited!

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

I predict Exit Clov will play, they will be spectacular (or is it amazing?) until about the fifth song, at which point they will jump the shark, and begin to suck.

[Bags]

BigYawn is promoting the December 3rd Artomatic show.
 
 "BigYawn returns to promoting shows in DC on December 3rd, when we take over Art-O-Matic. Well, we are only taking over the music stage, but we tend to be a little dramatic. We are extremely excited about this night of amazing DC bands. Performing on the 3rd will be French Toast, (the sounds of) Kaleidoscope, Exit Clov, The Chance and at least one more surprise band. Also, spinning all night will be DJ Wren from the 9:30 Club. What's great is that there will be a bar serving beer and wine. What's even better is that admission is completely free! Plus you can peruse the grounds of the former National Children's Museum and check out hundreds of DC artists' work. It's a win-win situation. More details to come..."

[redsock]

Originally posted by chimbly sweep:
  so... since the Art-O-Matic opening is friday, the schedule should be out any day now.  Rumor has it WSC is not playing, but does anyone know who is?  Any predictions?
 
 i'm so excited!

WSC is not playing. Olivia's side project is, I forget the name, and the date, but i know they are opening for the Carlsonics along with a band made up of some ex-members of Jonathan Fire Eater. No, not the Walkmen.

[redsock]

Originally posted by Bags:
  BigYawn is promoting the December 3rd Artomatic show.
 
 "BigYawn returns to promoting shows in DC on December 3rd, when we take over Art-O-Matic. Well, we are only taking over the music stage, but we tend to be a little dramatic. We are extremely excited about this night of amazing DC bands. Performing on the 3rd will be French Toast, (the sounds of) Kaleidoscope, Exit Clov, The Chance and at least one more surprise band. Also, spinning all night will be DJ Wren from the 9:30 Club. What's great is that there will be a bar serving beer and wine. What's even better is that admission is completely free! Plus you can peruse the grounds of the former National Children's Museum and check out hundreds of DC artists' work. It's a win-win situation. More details to come..."

You heard it hear first, you can also add Thee Snuff Project to our December 3rd bill.

[redsock]

BTW, the space this year really is awesome. And the performance stage is in a very elementary school-ish auditorium. Pretty cool.

[redsock]

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I predict Exit Clov will play, they will be spectacular (or is it amazing?) until about the fifth song, at which point they will jump the shark, and begin to suck.

And all those people had such nice things to say about you last week...why prove them wrong?

[redsock]

Here is the opening weekend line-up...
 
 Friday, November 12, 2004 Opening Night
 The Lucky Bastards
 Laura Burhenn
 Lazy K
 The Hint
 DJ Scout Wanderer of Reclining Buddha
 
 Saturday, November 13, 2004
 Factory Incident
 Soft Complex
 A.Mays and Skilled Hands
 Faraday
 DJ Bill Spieler
 
 Sunday, November 14, 2004
 Lejeune
 Sumac

[Charlie Nakatestes, Japanese Golfer]

Yes, they are the same people that used to have nice things to say about Washington Social Club.
 
 

Originally posted by redsock:
   

Originally posted by Rhett Miller:
  I predict Exit Clov will play, they will be spectacular (or is it amazing?) until about the fifth song, at which point they will jump the shark, and begin to suck.

And all those people had such nice things to say about you last week...why prove them wrong? [/b]

[RonniStar]

I'm heading over for opening night as part of  Meet In DC group! I know 20 people signed up saying they're willing to go!

[redsock]

Originally posted by redsock:
   

Originally posted by Bags:
  BigYawn is promoting the December 3rd Artomatic show.
 
 "BigYawn returns to promoting shows in DC on December 3rd, when we take over Art-O-Matic. Well, we are only taking over the music stage, but we tend to be a little dramatic. We are extremely excited about this night of amazing DC bands. Performing on the 3rd will be French Toast, (the sounds of) Kaleidoscope, Exit Clov, The Chance and at least one more surprise band. Also, spinning all night will be DJ Wren from the 9:30 Club. What's great is that there will be a bar serving beer and wine. What's even better is that admission is completely free! Plus you can peruse the grounds of the former National Children's Museum and check out hundreds of DC artists' work. It's a win-win situation. More details to come..."

You heard it hear first, you can also add Thee Snuff Project to our December 3rd bill. [/b]

Wow, scratch that. Apparently only minutes after confirming the gig, Thee Snuff decided to call it quits. Go figure...

[Jaguär]

Originally posted by redsock:
  BTW, the space this year really is awesome. And the performance stage is in a very elementary school-ish auditorium. Pretty cool.

Reds....you just blew it right there.    :roll:

[TomJaworski]

The Lucky Bastards
 Laura Burhenn
 Lazy K
 The Hint
 
 Anyone know anything about these bands? And also where is the grounds of the former National Childrens Museum?

[redsock]

Originally posted by LonnieBeale:
 
 Anyone know anything about these bands? And also where is the grounds of the former National Childrens Museum?

The corner of H and 3rd NE.

[redsock]

Originally posted by Jaguär:
   

Originally posted by redsock:
  BTW, the space this year really is awesome. And the performance stage is in a very elementary school-ish auditorium. Pretty cool.

Reds....you just blew it right there.     :roll:  [/b]

Oh come on... you can see bands play at  club whenever you want. But to see established bands break down and play more unsual venues, that's something. Plus, we're not gonna let the sound suffer. Besides, what it the 930 club but a large auditorium?