Black Cat Information and Event Guide

Black Cat: A Washington DC night club.

1811 14th St. NW Washington, D.C., District of Columbia 73338

Events:

Exit Clov / Cloud Cult
Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of sunkil.
Category: Other, 22:00:00, 2007-04-11 22:00:00

Junior Boys
House music came from Chicago. But had it, just maybe, been born a few miles north - like, let's say, Canada - it could have sounded a lot different. There would still be synths, and four-to-t...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-04-13 21:00:00

Mammal Exhibit (Birthday) and TAXLO PRESENTS: HOT CHIP DJ SE...
Come Join us after the Hot Chip show at the 930 club for birthday party madness. Sarah Mammal Claxton will be sweet 16 and TAXLO (Baltimore) presents HOT CHIP, who will spin a special DJ SET!! DON&...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-04-21 21:00:00

DC Singer/Songwriter Showcase
What better way to experience the pulse of a city but to hear it's songs. Come hear the variety of styles and approaches of some of Washington's best singer/songwriters all on one stag...
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-04-24 20:00:00

The Dismemberment Plan

Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-04-27 21:00:00

The Dismemberment Plan, Beauty Pill, Owls & Crows [night 2]
Cost: $15. Ages: ALL. SOLD OUT
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-04-28 21:00:00

The Onion DC Kick-Off Party w/ Zach Galifianakis & Neil Hamb...
Prepare yourself for a night of off-the-wall humor. Galifianakis has been compared to Mitch Hedberg and says things like, "That show 'The Amazing Race' -- is that about white ...
Category: Performing Arts, 20:00:00, 2007-05-03 20:00:00

Pretty Girls Make Graves
with Moonrats and Call Me Lightning
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-05-20 20:00:00

The Pipettes

Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-06-02 21:00:00

Sleepytime Gorilla Museum
TUE JUNE 5- SLEEPYTIME GORILLA MUSEUM, STINKING LIZAVETA $12 mainstage 8:00 (on sale 4/6)
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-06-05 20:00:00

voxtrot

Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-06-13 20:00:00

Bobby Bare Jr. Live!
With a big-as-the-room persona, an ability to rock the doors off the most jaded of clubs, the heart to hold a room completely still with just his guitar, and a genius for arrangement, Bobby Bare, Jr. ...
Category: Other, 20:00:00, 2007-06-21 20:00:00

Sparta, Straylight Run, Lovedrug
GA $15 http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/1121659
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-06-24 20:00:00

Georgie James
HOODAD! It's MIDDLE DISTANCE RUNNER with GEORGIE JAMES and THESE UNITED STATES at the Black Cat, y'all! FRIDAY, JULY 6 BLACK CAT Washington DC 20009 ALL AGES 9:00PM $10.00 www.blackcat...
Category: Other, 21:00:00, 2007-07-06 21:00:00

Metropolitan, City State
METROPOLITAN w/ Special Guests TBA http://www.myspace.com/metropolitan
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-07-13 20:00:00

The Detroit Cobras Bloodshot CD Release Show!
Soul lives below the belt, and whether youre looking to be grinding it slow or shaking it up good, the Detroit Cobras bring it tough and tender, savage and sweet. With Tied And True, their first new r...
Category: Other, 20:00:00, 2007-07-18 20:00:00

Calla
The refined artrock ensemble Calla have a fine catalog of compelling, memorable material to their credit, having released an album each for the Arena Rock Recordings, Sub Rosa and Young God imprints. ...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-07 21:00:00

The Postmarks, Laura Burhenn
Backstage $8 Admission
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-08-08 20:00:00

Shortstack
Shortstack features vocalalist Vanessa Diaz, bass player Michael Linder, guitarist Mike Cassini and drummer Herman Castro. The Hard Tomorrows is an indie/rock/pop quintet from Washington, DC.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-10 21:00:00

The Cribs (w/ White Rabbits, Takka Takka)
$10 advance, $12 at the door / MAINSTAGE The Cribs are an English three-piece indie band from Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The band consists of twins Gary and Ryan Jarman and their younger brother Ross ...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-08-11 21:00:00

The Aggrolites
Led by guitarist Brian Dixon and frontman Jesse Wagner, the band effortlessly blends the most authentic '60s Jamaican sound with its own brand of raw intensity and grit.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-12 21:00:00

A Place to Bury Strangers
A Place to Bury Strangers is an experimental three piece out of New York City. Airiel is a Chicago based band, spearheaded by songwriter Jeremy Wrenn.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-15 21:00:00

Professor Murder

Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-16 21:00:00

Glorytellers and DC Improvisers Collective
DCIC (DC Improvisers Collective) will be opening up for the new band Glorytellers, featuring Geoff Farina and Gavin McCarthy from Karate, and Josh Larue from Him/Mice Parade/the Sorts. http://www.mys...
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-08-19 20:00:00

Wolf Parade
Canadian indie pop combo Wolf Parade was formed in 2003 in Montreal, where their first show was opening for the Arcade Fire. From there Dan Boeckner, Spencer Krug, Hadji Bakara and Arlen Thompson reco...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-08-21 20:00:00

Olympia, Cloak/Dagger, Lion of Judah
Event submitted by Eventful.com on behalf of equalvision.
Category: Other, 19:00:00, 2007-08-23 19:00:00

Bliss Dance Party With DJ Will Eastman
Bliss is the best place in town to hear new indie rock as well as your favorite jams. Catch Bliss host DJ Will Eastman and his monthly guest DJ.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-25 21:00:00

Sonic Boom
Sonic Boom first gained notice as member of the seminal '80s band, Spacemen 3. Since then, he's headed his own projects, Spectrum and E.A.R. (Experimental Audio Research), as well join...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-26 21:00:00

The Chance
The Chance are an art noise rock trio from D.C. that produce a sound that can be compared to the melding of Joy Division and Sonic Youth, and shouldn't be missed live.
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-08-27 21:00:00

Red Room
Red Room is an all original rock and roll band based out of the Twin Cities in Minnesota.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-08-28 20:00:00

Patrick Cleandenim
Brooklyn-based Cleandenim plays pop with an orchestral feel.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-08-29 21:00:00

Deerhunter / Clockcleaner

Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-08-30 21:00:00

Exit Clov / Pash / Carol Bui

Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-08-31 21:00:00

DJ Swank

Category: , 21:30:00, 2007-08-31 21:30:00

Assrockers w/ Nitro Tokyo and Rattler
Assrockers return to the Black Cat main stage with Nitro Tokyo and Rattler in tow! A rock show of epic proportions the likes of which DC Rock City has not witnessed in ages! Make your plans NOW! All ...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-01 21:00:00

Wag: '60s Garage and Soul
The Wag with DJ Mark Zimin of Mousetrap happens the first Saturday of every month on the Backstage. The night features '60s garage and soul and lots of cool mod videos.
Category: , 21:30:00, 2007-09-01 21:30:00

DJ Will Eastman

Category: , 21:30:00, 2007-09-02 21:30:00

The Paybacks
The Paybacks are a throwback to a time when rock 'n' roll was raucous and raw, not infused with hip-hop beats or country-style whining. For over twenty years and eight albums, Australi...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-04 20:00:00

O'Death
Equal parts appalachian ghost songs, civil-war-era gospel rave ups, and dilapidated punk vision, o'death's possessed hysteria brings new life to the exhausted modern country sound. Dea...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-05 21:00:00

Midlake

Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-09-06 20:00:00

Meredith Bragg and the Terminals
These indie rockers perform delicate, haunted music. Donny Hue and The Colors use organs, autoharps, melodicas, glockenspiels, guitars, theremins and other musical instruments to create lush and textu...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-07 21:00:00

Mousetrap: DC's Brit Pop Dance Night
Don't miss DC's biggest Britpop dance night.
Category: , 21:30:00, 2007-09-08 21:30:00

Meat Puppets
The Meat Puppets are an American rock band formed in January 1980, in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-09 20:00:00

Bonde Do Role
Bonde do Role is an alternative baile funk ensemble from Curitiba, Brazil. The band is characterized by the blatant sampling of popular American music and hooks from songs by Alice in Chains, The Dark...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-11 20:00:00

Mothertongue: A Night of Women's Spoken Word
'Mothertongue' is a monthly women's spoken word event. Occurring on the second Wednesday of each month, 'Mothertongue' provides a safe space where all women may...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-12 21:00:00

His Name Is Alive
His Name is Alive features the sensuous and hypnotic vocals of gospel singer Lovetta Pippen, muted R&B, crackling gramophone-filtered jazz, funky bassline and infectious lyrics. Bellman Barker...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-13 21:00:00

BLACK Catatonia With DJ DK
DJ DK spins '80s, hip hop, soul and electronica.
Category: , 22:00:00, 2007-09-14 22:00:00

The Black Lips
Black Lips' music is overwhelming, refreshing and unparalleled by their peers. Lions & Tigers plays a breed of post punk that isn't afraid to move into the realm of pop without...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-15 21:00:00

Brian Osborne
Brian Osborne is a Brooklyn, NY-based percussionist who is equally at home with traditional percussion instruments as well as very non-traditional ones.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-16 21:00:00

Do Make Say Think
Do Make Say Think is a Toronto-based avant-garde quintet.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-17 20:00:00

Local H
Scott Lucas and Joe Daniels began playing together in high school in Illinois. Additional members never worked out, so Local H is a two-piece band that plays feedback indie rock with three recordings....
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-18 21:00:00

Girl Talk
Sounds from the streets of NY to the tropics of Brasil, Girl Talk create a latin/bluesy blend of jazz truly off the beaten track. Dan Deacon is a Baltimore, Maryland-based absurdist electronic music c...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-19 20:00:00

The Mountain Goats
The Mountain Goats -- both hyper prolific and militantly lo-fi -- are one of the more unusual bands to find shelter under the ever-expanding umbrella term indie-rock.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-20 20:00:00

Crap
Crap is a dance party with DJ YumYum celebrating the best of the worst music that drum machines, keytar, and octagonal drums have offered the world. Indie kids, goths, punks, gays, lesbians, suburbani...
Category: Music, 21:30:00, 2007-09-21 21:30:00

Telograph @ Black Cat with Robbers on High Street and Longwa...
Telograph will be opening the show with Robbers on High Street and Longwave at the Black Cat, Saturday, Sept. 22 at 9pm. This will be a great night of good music. See you there!Event submitted by Even...
Category: Other, 21:00:00, 2007-09-22 21:00:00

The Tossers
The Tossers are a seven-piece Celtic punk/folk band from Chicago.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-23 21:00:00

The Plastic People of the Universe
The Plastic People of the Universe is a rock band from Prague, Czech Republic. It was the foremost representative of Prague's underground culture (1968-1989).
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-25 20:00:00

Dirty Projectors
The Dirty Projectors is the project of Dave Longstreth, a former Yale student who left college to become one of the most prolific and unique indie singer/songwriters of the early 2000s.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-26 21:00:00

Magnolia Electric Company
Magnolia Electric Company plays the kind of rock you'd expect to hear in the '70s. Shearwater's music features sparse, mostly acoustic instrumentation, lightly augmented by pia...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-09-27 20:00:00

Liars
The noisy, angular post-punk outfit Liars came along at just the right moment: Their 2001 debut 'They Threw Us All In Trench And Stuck A Monument On Top' came out at a time when indie-...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-28 21:00:00

Double CD Release Party, DC
Le Loup is a seven-piece alternative/experimental band from Alexandria, Virginia.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-09-29 21:00:00

Ken Andrews
Ken Andrews is the former front man of Failure, Year of the Rabbit and The Replicants. This classically trained singer/pianist draws comparisons to Kate Bush and Tori Amos.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-10-02 21:00:00

Strung Out
Strung Out is a popular melodic punk band that plays in venues across the United States. Evergreen Terrace puts its own slant on riff-heavy rock 'n' roll with growling lyrics and melod...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-03 20:00:00

The Blow

Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-04 20:00:00

Voxtrot
Voxtrot combine classic '60s pop with the heady, subversive sounds of '80s Britain. The Little Ones have adopted the rule that a song is appropriate if, and only if, each of the band m...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-10-06 21:00:00

Uz Jsme Doma
U! Jsme Doma is a progressive rock band from Prague, Czech Republic, originally formed in Teplice in 1985. Capillary Action's amorphous sound mixes disparate influences, unpredictable song str...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-10-08 21:00:00

Minus the Bear
Though the song titles may lead one to believe that they're a novelty act, Minus the Bear provides polished, shrewdly arranged songs. Finger-tapped guitar riffs mixed with catchy melodies and ...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-10 20:00:00

Sunset Rubdown
Sunset Rubdown features Spencer Krug, Jordan Robson, Cramer Mike Doerkson and Camilla Wynn Ingr. Cataract Camp is an American arena rock band that saw great success in the 1970s and 1980s, penning suc...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-11 20:00:00

Tiger Army
The California punk trio Tiger Army came together in early 1996, opening for AFI and earning respect from other players and fans including Rancid frontman and Hellcat Records co-founder Tim Armstrong....
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-10-12 21:00:00

The Alphabetical Order CD Release Show @ Black Cat
$5, all ages, w/ Red Racer. Can't wait? Stream the album at http://www.thealphabeticalorder.org , thanks to last.fm.
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-10-14 21:00:00

British Sea Power
BRITISH SEA POWER, STARDEATH, WHITE DWARFS $13 Mainstage 9:00
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-10-19 21:00:00

Middle Distance Runner
Middle Distance Runner is a five-piece indie/pop band from Washington, DC. Born from the embers of the flickering guitar fuzz of the early '90s, The Dance Party (formerly Spitbitch) has arrive...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-10-20 21:00:00

Jens Lekman
Jens Martin Lekman is a Swedish pop musician. His lyrics are often witty, melancholic and romantic.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-25 20:00:00

Boris, Damon and Naomi
w/ MICHIO KURIHARA $12 Mainstage
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-10-26 21:00:00

Lucero
Lucero's material covers a desolate map of the human spirit, marked along the way by lost cowboys, doomed relationships, bad habits and broken promises. Ironically, the translation of the grou...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-10-31 20:00:00

David Bazan
David Bazan fronts the enigmatic rock band Pedro the Lion and the electronic-based Headphones. His emotionally charged narratives, eye for telling detail, and mournful voice have more in common with J...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-01 20:00:00

The Thermals
$13
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-11-03 21:00:00

Rogue Wave
Rogue Wave is an indie rock band blending wistful vocals over and under blankets of sonic textures.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-05 20:00:00

Menomena
Menomena is an experimental rock band from Portland, Oregon. Illinois is a Pennsylvania-based rock foursome.
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-06 20:00:00

IAMX
IAMX features Chris Corner from Sneaker Pimps.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-13 21:00:00

The Gossip, Long Blondes, Panther
Tickets are $15
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-11-14 20:00:00

Benefit for NCOR : The Opposite Sex w/ Police & Thieves and ...
Mirroring the identity of the times, The Opposite Sex express a shocking vision of dark beauty. Assembled in 2004 and inspired by the post-punk era’s harder acts, the band has gained a reputation f...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-14 21:00:00

Stiff Little Fingers
Belfast-based punk band Stiff Little Fingers formed in 1977 and made a huge name for itself with songs like 'Alternative Ulster' and 'Suspect Device.'
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-15 20:00:00

Georgie James
Georgie James is the dynamic duo of Laura Burhenn and John Davis.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-16 21:00:00

The Electric Six
The Detroit sextet Electric Six mixes garage, disco, punk, new wave and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs like 'Danger! High Voltage' and 'Gay Bar.' Inspired...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-17 21:00:00

Yell County

Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-19 21:00:00

Prefuse 73
Scott Herren, also known as Prefuse 73, is an Atlanta, GA, based experimental hip-hop producer.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-23 21:00:00

Shonen Knife
Shonen Knife formed in 1981 in Osaka, Japan, when founding members Naoko Yamano, Atsuko Yamano and fellow office clerk Michie Nakatani decided they needed a distraction from desk life. They spent the ...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-24 21:00:00

Dinosaur Jr.
BLACK CAT 1811 14TH ST., N.W. DOORS OPEN @8PM DINOSAUR JR. * * * TUE NOV 27, 2007 $20.00
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-11-27 20:00:00

Antelope
Antelope plays meditative, stripped-down punk music which uses the melody vs. repetition equation to produce tightly crafted gems. This band was formed in Washington, DC in 2001 by ex-members of the V...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-11-28 21:00:00

Soulsavers
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 Old...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-11-29 20:00:00

Chuck Ragan

Category: , 19:00:00, 2007-11-30 19:00:00

CRYFEST - THE CURE vs THE SMITHS DANCE PARTY
FYM Productions Presents: CRYFEST - The Crybaby Championship of the World! THE CURE vs THE SMITHS DANCE PARTY (The largest Cure/Smiths dance party in the US!) w/DJ Steve E P . Killa K . Krasty Mc Nast...
Category: Music, 21:00:00, 2007-11-30 21:00:00

Little Brother
This Durham, North Carolina trio makes music that brilliantly splits the line between art and commercialism, all while maintaining a fun-loving hip hop purist stance.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-01 21:00:00

Evan Bliss
Evan Bliss is the former frontman of DC's The Low Life.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-04 21:00:00

The Sword
The Sword is a metal band from Austin, TX whose influences include Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden and Prong. Black Cobra are an LA based indie rock band. Valient Thorr features Ralf, Sascha, Carsten, Udo ...
Category: , 20:30:00, 2007-12-05 20:30:00

Madlib
Rapper/producer/DJ Madlib made a name for himself in the '90s. He has branched out with solo and joint projects. Percee P is one of the most important rappers to never get his due. Peanut Butt...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-06 20:00:00

Le Loup
Le Loup is a seven-piece alternative/experimental band from Alexandria, Virginia. Described as a cacophony of electric and acoustic instruments that sat on top of rock-type rhythms, Margot and the Nuc...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-10 20:00:00

Lorelei
The Antiques feature Joey Barro, Chris Good, Ben Donaldson and Josh Hertz.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-11 21:00:00

Mikal Evans

Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-12 21:00:00

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
Jones, the first lady of funk and soul, has performed with the Four Tops, The Drifters and Maceo Parker. She is backed by The Dap-Kings, a group of musicians from The Soul Providers and The Mighty Imp...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-15 21:00:00

The Lemonheads
Evan Dando and the Lemonheads return, with a tour behind their new self-titled album, the band's eighth. Vietnam, otherwise known as Joshua Garrett and Michael William, released their debut al...
Category: , 20:00:00, 2007-12-19 20:00:00

Stress
djezus
Category: Music, 20:00:00, 2007-12-20 20:00:00

DJ Milk

Category: , 21:30:00, 2007-12-21 21:30:00

The Hackensaw Boys
The Hackensaw Boys combine the primitive strains of old-time mountain and string band music with modern-day sensibilities. The eight-member group has shared the stage with acts ranging from the Flamin...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-22 21:00:00

Marfa
The Shakes, from Binghamton, New York, are a professional female fronted rock, pop, punk band that performs live original material and cover songs.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2007-12-23 21:00:00

Telograph CD Release Party!
Telograph's new CD is finally DONE! Celebrate with us at the Black Cat where we will be giving away 100 fully packaged copies of our CD - first come, first served. We'll be playing wi...
Category: Other, 21:00:00, 2008-01-04 21:00:00

No Second Troy
Lejeune is a Washington, DC quintet dedicated to writing and performing romantic pop rock about the usual: Japanese nightclubs, dorm-room affairs, street violence. Lejeune's songs have been de...
Category: , 21:00:00, 2008-01-11 21:00:00

CLOAK/DAGGER, Scanner Freaks, Police & Thieves!!!
NIGHT OF ROCK! Fantastic all ages show featuring: Richmond's CLOAK/DAGGER and two of DC's favorite sons Scanner Freaks and Police & Thieves ALL AGES $8 Tickets on sale now!!!
Category: , 21:00:00, 2008-01-13 21:00:00

Rhett Miller
Rhett Miller is the singer and guitarist of the Dallas, TX, alt-country quartet The Old '97s. Rhett Miller has also had a successful music career away from the Old 97's.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2008-01-18 21:00:00

Buffalo Tom
Hailing from Boston, Buffalo Tom is an alternative rock band formed in the 1980s.
Category: , 21:00:00, 2008-01-25 21:00:00