DC Unadulterated: April 2009

Thursday, April 23, 2009

SEXY MUSIC FOR A SEXY GIRL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiT38fuYQS0&feature=PlayList&p=61CEECAA3D6C4BAF&index=7

Hear those waves crashing? Sun, sand, summer smokes, and suntan here we come!!

Deadmau5 "Not Exactly"

Not from the LizMey collection but a goodie nonetheless (also recently performed at the 9:30 club):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTwGElgiCoo

Springtime Music: Chuck Love "Something Right"

Finally some agreeable weather. For those of you battling spring fever and trying to sit still in the office, listen to this gem! Also on Cielo Paradizo! xoxoxo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGJtySuhhYs

An Irish Band and Scottish Men

As an Irish gal three things warm my heart-- 1) a good lager 2) a cosy Irish pub and 3) a killer band. Last Thursday, as I was walking past Fados on 7th I overheard a band that absolutely rocked. Scythian has been hailed as DC's best Irish band and the lads did not disappoint in last week's performance. Brothers Alexander Fedoryka and Danylo Fedoryka along with Mike Ounallah and Josef Crosby brought the house down with traditional Irish folksongs. The boys also managed to revolutionize some of the Celtic tunes by adding hip-hop influences and rapping some of the lyrics (with an Irish rouge of course!). The place was packed and the crowd was having a ye olde grand time. Plus, the band attracted a crowd from across the pond as there were some very good looking Scots in for a golf tournament (how I love the UK!).

Please visit http://www.scythianmusic.com/ to find a show near you!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Sleepy Music for a Sleepy Day

Dayvan Cowboy by Boards of Canada. A Scottish duo of brothers. -- kisses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lEsLcGB7Vo&feature=related

Friday, April 10, 2009

Another Treat: Air Modular Mix

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSp5AZIbi1o&feature=related

I am in an especially good mood today-- Enjoy! xoxo

OMAR: Lauch of the "Soul Britannia Party"

Pure Soul. The Warehouse & Loft opened its door to a host of good local DC DJs and the event was headlined by OMAR. Coming from the UK, Omar's music is a mixture of soul, R&B, and Latin jazz. And the mix works (Stevie Wonder is one of his biggest fans) and from the looks of the crowd, everyone seems to agree, this guy rocks. During the show a local artist was creating a mural off the vibes of the music and the crowd.

Best music that I've heard in a long time.

Check it out and listen to his new single, "Sing:" http://www.omarmusic.net/

A Must See: In the Tower Philip Guston

While viewing the modern art collection at the National Gallery last weekend, I stumbled upon a small but wonderful exhibition in the Tower in the East Wing.

Guston hailed from Montreal and painted during the Depression era. His style changed dramatically over the years as he began as an abstract expressionist painter working alongside his school friend, Jackson Pollock, and receiving accolades and critical success in the art world; however, in the end his painting became so esoteric that he was shunned by many of his colleagues as his painting were deemed nonsensical and not relevant.

I've included examples of his early works and his works later in his career. The first work, "To Felleni" was completed in 1958 and the second "Ladder" was completed in 1978. The differences between the two are dramatic and one can see how far he strayed from the acceptable style of the times. He was a rebellious and pioneer. Now his later works are celebrated in today's art world for their originality and message.

The exhibit only skims the surface as Guston also painted political pieces (i.e. "Rug") as well as some of his works that were inspired by the comic strips of the day.

While at the exhibit be sure to view the 6 minute video footage where you can see the late Guston at his studio as he explains some of his most famous works.

Guston in the Tower at the National Gallery of Art February 1–September 13, 2009.

Be sure to go!