100 favorite musical acts

16. M. Ward
17. Miles Davis

4. Yo La Tengo

18. Michael Jackson

5. The Hellacopters

I like the Hives and they clearly have the show but Nicke Royale had the songs….If High Visibility had come out in the 70s it would have been hailed as a classic….just goes to show how important context and timing are…. To me the Hellacopters are the kings of the Scandinavian rock revival.

6. Jon Spencer Blues Explosion

Pussy Galore

Any band that covers the entire Exile on Main Street album has got something for me

Just wish they hadn’t all faded away into the ether

Some of the stuff here was recorded in Arlington before they moved to NYC

Boggles the mind…Arlington used to have bands

Hutch wrote:

Boggles the mind…Arlington used to have bands]

they just recorded at Inner Ear, no bands really played in Arlington AFAIK?

Well they lived in Arlington…..

ye-ole-hatch wrote:

Hutch wrote:

Boggles the mind…Arlington used to have bands]

they just recorded at Inner Ear, no bands really played in Arlington AFAIK?

Ack how can I forget iota
Some great music happened there


But the punk that was recorded in Arlington, rarely played in Arlington (although I moved here in 93, so only know hand me down stories of early eras)

I’m pretty sure neither Fugazi, minor threat or bad brains played any venue in Arlington?

Hutch wrote:
Well they lived in Arlington…..

You know who else fucking lived in fucking Arlington?? The Fucking Wiggles, that's who.

grateful wrote:

Hutch wrote:
Well they lived in Arlington…..

You know who else fucking lived in fucking Arlington?? The Fucking Wiggles, that's who.

Actually, my bad. They didn't. I don't even know why I said that.

Anyone remember the name of the record store that was at one point I believe was over by Courthouse?  They used to have bands live there and I believe it was Anne Summers who did quite a memorable show there..

Wasn't there at one point a fairly active house show scene in Arlington at one point?  I think The Cassettes were part of that scene for example

also saw some really great shows at Galaxy Hut

I recall that record store, Hutch would definitely know the name

I've seen a few shows at Galaxy, but can't say any were even remotely good

unless the house show scene only existed from 2004-11, I never heard anything about it

grateful wrote:

grateful wrote:

Hutch wrote:
Well they lived in Arlington…..

You know who else fucking lived in fucking Arlington?? The Fucking Wiggles, that's who.

Actually, my bad. They didn't. I don't even know why I said that.

It's not that uncommon to mistake Arlington for Australia, it happens all the time

kosmo wrote:
Anyone remember the name of the record store that was at one point I believe was over by Courthouse?  They used to have bands live there and I believe it was Anne Summers who did quite a memorable show there..

Wasn't there at one point a fairly active house show scene in Arlington at one point?  I think The Cassettes were part of that scene for example

also saw some really great shows at Galaxy Hut

Right above sugar shack? Was it go!?

I saw Kristin Hersh there

Hutch wrote:

kosmo wrote:
Anyone remember the name of the record store that was at one point I believe was over by Courthouse?  They used to have bands live there and I believe it was Anne Summers who did quite a memorable show there..

Wasn't there at one point a fairly active house show scene in Arlington at one point?  I think The Cassettes were part of that scene for example

also saw some really great shows at Galaxy Hut

Right above sugar shack? Was it go!?

I saw Kristin Hersh there

Was is CD Cellar (Arlington store?)

https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/orpheus-records-in-washington-dc.145359/page-3

CD Cellar (has decent selection of used vinyl):
2607 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201

709-B West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046

No…pretty sure it was Go! Above sugar shack

Found it in the 930 club forum archives

Now! Music and Fashion was the store I was thinking about.

And Anne Summers was indeed the band that did  a memorable show there.

"Now was a great store to visit in Clarendon and I only went to the Old Town store once.  Didn't even make it to store when it was out briefly near Seven Corners.

They use to have great in stores in Clarendon.  Saw some great shows there… Charming, Devon Green, Swearing at Motorists, Phaser etc.

But my favorite show was when Anne Summers showed up dressed in track suits and proceeded to do all lounge versions of their songs while acting like New Jersey tough guys.  It was hilarious"

Wow before my time I think

I stand corrected

Go! Also had free shows

There was quite the scene…record labels like Teenbeat..

7. (I think) Andres Calamaro

Probably my favorite musician all in all. It’s sad non Spanish speakers will never get to enjoy it. The recent 6 cd deluxe of Honestidad Brutal can be had for $30 on eBay. I already have five copies. Going to give them to friends who speak Spanish

Meeting him in 2011 or so after his show at Irving Plaza and hanging out with him backstage was a dream come true.