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DC Film Collective Finds Community in an Old School Art Form

Dec 6, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! It was a dreary night in Adams Morgan on Nov. 21—the air was cold and the ground was wet from the rain. Despite the weather, there was a lively scene in a small store on the northern end of Champlain Street NW. Tiny Vinyl Shop, a record store with an apt name that owner Ty Cumbie opened only four and a half months ago, was packed front to back with dozens of people.
Beats Me: GLOSSER Find a Darker, More Danceable Underbelly and New Projects From Familiar Faces

Nov 7, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Brandon Wetherbee |Dorvall Bedford |Alona Wartofsky |Joe Warminsky |Amelia Roth-Dishy

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! The first line on Halpine’s debut LP, “I’ve got to know if you’ll be around when the big bomb drops down,” doesn’t feel as much like foreboding as a comfortable inevitability. The mostly solo project of Joey Bentley is reminiscent of the type of bedroom recording that became de rigueur in the early Pitchfork era. The sound itself doesn’t suffer from any lo-fi trappings.
Joan Baez, Reyna Tropical, and Maurice James Jr., Oh My!: City Lights for July 25-31

Jul 24, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford |Christina Smart |Brandon Wetherbee |Serena Zets |Steve Kiviat |Ella Feldman

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Graphic artist Maurice James Jr. is reimagining Black history through art. Although his career only started in 2021, he’s become quite prolific during those three years. By March of 2023, he was displaying his work at three overlapping exhibits, and this year he was the first artist to be featured in Homme Gallery’s new location inside Union Station; he even did a show earlier this month in Oakland, California.
Visual Artist Roderick Turner Shines Light on D.C.’s Past for the Future to Remember

May 17, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Painting is so integral to local artist Roderick Turner’s life that you’ll hardly ever find him not working on his art. Even in mid-conversation, it’s likely he’ll pull out his supplies and begin a new project—something he did while speaking with City Paper for this article.
Homme Gallery Opens Its Third Location Inside Union Station

Apr 11, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Commuters traveling through Union Station are about to experience something new. Currently known for its slate of fast food offerings and a handful of shops, it is one of the busiest train stations in the country and it’s about to be the home of D.C.’s third Homme Gallery location.
Local Bands Lend Their Talents for Fundraiser to Fight Homelessness

Apr 10, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Some of D.C.’s finest bands are gearing up for a standout concert in support of unemployed D.C. residents who face barriers to stable work. Argo and the Violet Queens, Home Remedies, Massie, and Dorinda will play Rock Against Homelessness, a fundraising show at St. Ann Catholic Church on April 13.
Just a Warm-Up: Des Demonas Are Back With a New Focus

Mar 20, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! After a seven-month hiatus from performing live, D.C. punk band Des Demonas are finally coming back to the stage with a multitude of previously unreleased songs that they’re currently mastering for an upcoming album release. They play the Runaway on March 21. “This show is just a warm-up for what we’ve got planned for the rest of the year,” guitarist Mark Cisneros tells City Paper.
You’re Invited Into Argo and the Violet Queens’ Immersive Live Shows

Mar 6, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Arav Goswami always wanted to be a performer. As a kid, he felt more drawn to his favorite artists’ live shows than their recorded music—he’d watch videos of Queen, David Bowie, and Talking Heads concerts on YouTube all day long. He was enamored with the intricate details these artists put into their imagery: the clothes they wore, their color scheme, even the way they moved onstage.
Standing on the Shoulders of D.C. Giants: Birthday Girl Forge a New Path

Mar 6, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! Alt-rock band Birthday Girl are young in every sense of the word. The trio are made up of 16-year-old singer-songwriter Mabel Canty, 17-year-old bassist Isabella MacKaye, and 18-year-old drummer Tess Kontarinis, all of whom only started performing live together in the summer of 2023. Although they’re new to the scene, the band are quickly gaining attention from venues and audiences.
Almost Drinking Age: DC9 Celebrates 20 Years

Feb 7, 2024 | washingtoncitypaper.com | Dorvall Bedford

Thanks for being a member of City Paper! It’s been a challenging four years for local music venues. In fall of 2020, amid the worst of the pandemic, U Street Music Hall closed its doors. Less than a year later, both Velvet Lounge and Dodge City followed suit. And just last month, the Runaway almost shut down. Years after the pandemic first upended live music, the places that keep our local scene alive are still struggling to regain their balance.