Well, just got back, and i have to say, after seeing this place, I am really excited. It is two levels, with the performance space on the top floor. It is bigger and better than velvet and black cat backstage. They are starting shows next Saturday, and i heard that one band you will see this spring is The Go. Kosmo was there, and he seemed to be buddying up to the DJs when i left. Hope that went well for you kosmo. I spoke with one of the owners, and he seems to have a lot of great ideas. The bands will play early, being over by 10, which allows the DJs to start. A bit different. Needless to say, I'm pretty pumped.
New Music Club at 9th & U?
i'd have to agree with redsock… DC9 makes a very good first impression. the second floor performance/dance area doesn't feel cramped like the velvet lounge or cafe saint-ex. there are plenty of booths to put one's arse if you don't want to stand all night. there is even a nice alcove near the back with comfy couches to be able get away from the racket. the downstairs bar area is cool as well.
i was impressed by how friendly the staff was, unlike other local venues. while there the dj played the tracks listed on the website, and people were spotted shaking their groove thang. i was impressed with the sound, although it's apparently a temporary setup.
with DC9's plan to start shows early the weekend, one would in theory be able to get in three shows without having to go very far :) now all we need is a record shop and good burger joint in the area and that corner of dc will be a great place to hang.
i was impressed by how friendly the staff was, unlike other local venues. while there the dj played the tracks listed on the website, and people were spotted shaking their groove thang. i was impressed with the sound, although it's apparently a temporary setup.
with DC9's plan to start shows early the weekend, one would in theory be able to get in three shows without having to go very far :) now all we need is a record shop and good burger joint in the area and that corner of dc will be a great place to hang.
Originally posted by kosmo vinyl:5 guys. georgia avenue, across from mcdonalds. two minute walk from 9th and v.
now all we need is a … good burger joint in the area and that corner of dc will be a great place to hang.
Fantastic news, red & Kosmo….I am psyched – just what we need. Yes, the record store needs to be next!
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is it all ages/18 up or do they card at the door?
Originally posted by walkie hearts you all:They carded at the door.
is it all ages/18 up or do they card at the door?
A note on the lounge area Kosmo mentioned…it is kinda off to he side, and you can't really see the stage from there, but the owner told me they plan on having close-circuit TV in there to watch the band. Another weird, could be cool, little quirk.
Originally posted by redsock:woe is me…I'll just have to drink, then.
Originally posted by walkie hearts you all:They carded at the door.
is it all ages/18 up or do they card at the door?
Originally posted by Bags:Don't forget the annoying homeless guy right outside the door scaring the white folk.
Fantastic news, red & Kosmo….I am psyched – just what we need. Yes, the record store needs to be next!
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Originally posted by mankie:Scaring? Man you must be a pussy, Mank. He's so benign, and has been there for so long. I give him $5 every few visits; he's obviously a local.
Originally posted by Bags:Don't forget the annoying homeless guy right outside the door scaring the white folk.
Fantastic news, red & Kosmo….I am psyched – just what we need. Yes, the record store needs to be next!
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Originally posted by Bags:You missed the humour….or maybe you didn't! Remember the thread about the homeless around Nation and a few people said they were scary, then the whole topic got on about homeless blokes in general….I was just referring to that. Whatsisface that hangs round the 930 calls me his 'brotha' because we sit and have a chat whenever we cross paths.
Originally posted by mankie:Scaring? Man you must be a pussy, Mank. He's so benign, and has been there for so long. I give him $5 every few visits; he's obviously a local.
Originally posted by Bags:Don't forget the annoying homeless guy right outside the door scaring the white folk.
Fantastic news, red & Kosmo….I am psyched – just what we need. Yes, the record store needs to be next!
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I was laughing at the fact some people are freaked out by homeless bums, when all they are is people.
sorry, Mank. Thought you were talking about the guy outside the Black Cat! Didn't realize there were so many guys hanging out music clubs on a regular basis… I missed the Nation homeless guy thread. With Nation, don't know how it's not the whole 'hood that doesn't freak folks out!
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there are only two now, but DC9 is adding bands to the calendar… there is also a link to mp3 stream of tunage being featured at the club. the songs mentioned on the music page are included.
I understand it's so the DJs can play, but still, this is odd:
no advance tickets are sold
Sun-Wed first band goes on at 9:00pm
Thur-Sat first band goes on at 8:00pm
no advance tickets are sold
Sun-Wed first band goes on at 9:00pm
Thur-Sat first band goes on at 8:00pm
Originally posted by Bags:I'm not sure that's going to work, opening band starting at 8pm on Saturdays, a bit early for a weekend…no? Most folk don't even venture out till after 9'ish on Saturday, or go for dinner first. I could be full of crap though because it's been quite a while since I was out every Saturday.
I understand it's so the DJs can play, but still, this is odd:
no advance tickets are sold
Sun-Wed first band goes on at 9:00pm
Thur-Sat first band goes on at 8:00pm
I used to go to a place in Plymouth (UK) that had a DJ early, then the band around 10 then the DJ after…the draw to get folk in for the early DJ session was cheap booze and no cover. It was no cover before 9 and reduced booze prices till the band came on. Seemed to work very well for them.
For GGW and Rhett, I know I'm full of crap all the time so don't bother with the predictable post please.
Originally posted by mankie:The diagnosis is the first step in the treatment process.
I know I'm full of crap all the time
Originally posted by mankie:No, I think you're right, mank. All this says to me is that they'll focus mainly on local bands that don't get much play in other clubs (ie, Black Cat backstage or Velvet Lounge). Because the bands are definitely taking a back seat to the DJ.
Originally posted by Bags:I'm not sure that's going to work, opening band starting at 8pm on Saturdays, a bit early for a weekend…no? Most folk don't even venture out till after 9'ish on Saturday, or go for dinner first. I could be full of crap though because it's been quite a while since I was out every Saturday.
I understand it's so the DJs can play, but still, this is odd:
no advance tickets are sold
Sun-Wed first band goes on at 9:00pm
Thur-Sat first band goes on at 8:00pm
This online streaming of the DJ set is pretty interesting, as well… Have the folks that have opened this place been involved in other DC ventures? Does anyone know?
Originally posted by Bags:The owner I know is/was in a local band, but I don't think he ever was involved in anything like this. Dunno about the other folks, but often people who get involved in projects like this are always involved in projects like this.
Originally posted by mankie:No, I think you're right, mank. All this says to me is that they'll focus mainly on local bands that don't get much play in other clubs (ie, Black Cat backstage or Velvet Lounge). Because the bands are definitely taking a back seat to the DJ.
Originally posted by Bags:I'm not sure that's going to work, opening band starting at 8pm on Saturdays, a bit early for a weekend…no? Most folk don't even venture out till after 9'ish on Saturday, or go for dinner first. I could be full of crap though because it's been quite a while since I was out every Saturday.
I understand it's so the DJs can play, but still, this is odd:
no advance tickets are sold
Sun-Wed first band goes on at 9:00pm
Thur-Sat first band goes on at 8:00pm
This online streaming of the DJ set is pretty interesting, as well… Have the folks that have opened this place been involved in other DC ventures? Does anyone know?
Originally posted by redsock:Now there's a good conclusion!
Dunno about the other folks, but often people who get involved in projects like this are always involved in projects like this.
Originally posted by chaz:Let me translate…people who start clubs and nightspots often have a history of starting other clubs and nightspots.
Originally posted by redsock:Now there's a good conclusion!
Dunno about the other folks, but often people who get involved in projects like this are always involved in projects like this.
There are 4 guys who are partners and own DC9. Two of them were/are involved with The Big Hunt. The other two have other DC projects, but… I can't remember which ones.