John N. Michaud

washington, dc


Events:

Energizers’ Summer Camp Talent Show

Where: Dance Place

Date: 2007-08-10 19:00:00

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Youth participants in Dance Place’s summer arts camp showcase works in West African dance, African drumming, Afro-Cuban drumming, theater, hip hop, singing and more. Tickets $5

VHS or Beta

Where: Rock & Roll Hotel

Date: 2007-09-01 21:30:00

Type:

This four-piece indie band plays lively disco tunes.

The Killers

Where: George Mason University Patriot Center

Date: 2007-04-26 20:00:00

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Brandon Flowers, David Keuning, Mark Stoermer and Ronnie Vannucci took the fashionista pop world by storm in summer 2004 with 'Somebody Told Me.' The perfectly stylish song pulls from the band's influences -- the Smiths, New Order, Oasis and the Cure -- and it was just enough to get them on MTV. Part new wave and part new-millennium post-punk, this Las Vegas foursome rode high with their debut album, 'Hot Fuss' and are on tour to support their latest, 'Sam's Town.'

Sankofa

Where: The Red & The Black

Date: 2007-09-07 21:00:00

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Reform School

Where: Rock & Roll Hotel

Date: 2007-09-14 21:00:00

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Reform School

Where: The Rock And Roll Hotel

Date: 2007-07-13 21:30:00

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/> Enter to win tickets to the New York Dolls !!! For more information go to- myspace.com/ninjadjs and reformschool.net Rock and Roll Hotel 1353 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002

Soulsavers

Where: Black Cat Washington, DC

Date: 2007-11-29 20:00:00

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Soulsavers are the English production and remix team of members Rich Machin and Ian Glover. This project features collaborations with such performers as Screaming Trees vocalist Mark Lanegan, Will Oldham and Doves' Jimi Goodwin. The music is a unique mix of hip-hop, rock, country, soul and gospel.

Christopher Dean Band

Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage

Date: 2007-11-20 18:00:00

Type:

This band performs blues and soul.

Fareed Zakaria: the Post American World

Where: Politics & Prose

Date: 2008-05-15 19:00:00

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The Strange Boys

Where: The Red & The Black

Date: 2007-12-18 21:00:00

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Tigercity and I was a Cubscout

Where: DC9

Date: 2008-03-07 21:00:00

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21+ $10

Scotty the Blue Bunny

Where: Ottobar

Date: 2008-02-02 22:00:00

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Coming in at eight-feet tall (if you count the ears and stilettos), Scotty the Blue Bunny (Scott Grabell) eats fire, slings insults, plays classical violin, sings and performs comedic monologues and magic. All in a big, blue unitard.

Ariel String Quartet

Where: Kennedy Center

Date: 2008-04-21 19:30:00

Type:

This young up-and-coming Israeli ensemble will perform favorites by Haydn, Kurtag and Beethoven.

Black Grace

Where: Kennedy Center

Date: 2008-04-25 19:30:00

Type:

All-male dance company Black Grace boasts some of New Zealand's finest and most respected contemporary dancers. With predominantly Pacific Island and Maori members, this company is renowned for their unique ability to combine their traditional and contemporary dance forms. One of New Zealand's most accomplished choreographers, Artistic Director Neil Ieremia brings to Black Grace an abiding belief in three key Samoan principles - Fa'amaoni (integrity, honesty, and pride), Fa'amalosi/Loto Tele (perseverance and determination) and Fa'aloalo (humility and respect). These principles translate into an explosive mix of rhythm, spirit and energy on stage.

David Finckel and Wu Han, Cellist and Pianist

Where: The Barns at Wolf Trap

Date: 2008-04-25 20:00:00

Type:

Acclaimed cellist David Finckel of the Emerson String Quartet, and pianist Wu Han have emerged as one of the most popular cello-piano duos on the musical scene today.

Stereoside and Echovalve

Where: Jaxx Night Club

Date: 2008-03-05 20:00:00

Type:

03.5.2008 : Springfield, Virginia at Jaxx w/ Echovalve, Deepfield

Die! Die! Die!

Where: Rock and Roll Hotel

Date: 2008-03-25 21:00:00

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Die! Die! Die! are a three-piece band originally from Duendin but now based in Auckland and have solidified their reputation as one of New Zealand's best new bands. Die! Die! Die! create a driving sound that is immediate and visceral, while retaining enough melody to keep their songs in your head long after their set has come to a close.

The Presets

Where: Rock and Roll Hotel

Date: 2008-06-07 21:30:00

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The Presets are a Sydney-based electronic duo, consisting of Julian Hamilton and Kim Moyes.

X

Where: 9:30 Club

Date: 2008-05-21 19:30:00

Type:

X were the quintessential Los Angeles punk rockers before they grew into a world-class rock and roll band and live band. However, enthusiasm for their unique, intelligent and humorous work never quite reached critical mass.