The Bayou DC: 45 Years Under the Whitehurst Freeway
Forty-five years of Georgetown’s loudest room. The Bayou opened in 1953, closed in 1998, and put U2, Dave Matthews, and a whole DC scene through its doors.
Concerts
When a Rolling Stone Got Robbed at Washington Coliseum
In 1966 a teenager from Chevy Chase reached through the window of a Rolling Stones equipment van behind Washington Coliseum and walked off with Brian Jones’s custom electric dulcimer. The recovery involved a letter to the Evening Star, a Bentley from the British Embassy, and a follow-up Beatles caper. The same barrel-vaulted shed had hosted the Beatles’ first American concert two years earlier.
Lights, Camera, Laughs! Jack Benny and Mary Livingstone Charmed Washington, DC
In March ’36, comedy “royalty” Jack Benny & wife Mary Livingstone arrived in DC, bringing laughs galore to delight politicos & fans. Dubbed “royal couple” by press, the duo charmed the capital for a week with wisecracks ‘a plenty before departing in style, leaving smiles for miles.
A Look at Concerts on the White House South Lawn from 1921 to 2009
Take a look at the history of concerts held on the White House South Lawn, from 1921 to 2009. See photos of the United States Marine Corps Band performing in 1921 and the Foo Fighters in 2009.
Take a Trip Back in Time – Check Out the Lineup from The Bayou at K St. in June 1990
Take a blast from the past and check out this lineup of acts from The Bayou at K St. and Wisconsin in June 1990. Phishheads won’t want to miss Thursday, June 7th!
James Brown at Richard Nixon’s Inauguration: Wait, What?
Two nights before Nixon’s 1969 inauguration, James Brown opened the Armory with ‘Say It Loud, I’m Black and I’m Proud.’
Three Memorable Concerts at the 9:30 Club
Three 9:30 Club nights: Smashing Pumpkins opening V Street in 1996, a celebrity-packed Radiohead show, and one at F Street.
Concerts on the Watergate Steps
Discover the lesser-known history of D.C.’s iconic Watergate steps, which once resonated with the melodies of the Watergate concerts. From grand visions of dignitary arrivals to captivating symphonies by the Potomac, explore the steps’ transformation through time.
Remembering Robin Gibb: Bee Gees Legacy and 1979 Capital Centre Performance
Dive into the musical journey of the Bee Gees, focusing on Robin Gibb’s contribution and their iconic 1979 performance at the Capital Centre. Explore the heights of their fame in the late 70s and reminisce about Robin Gibb’s enduring legacy in the music world.