White Ford Bronco at Clarendon Grill

The band that could possibly be DC's best cover band White Ford Bronco is playing at Clarendon Grill tonight, Thursday May 23. The all-90s cover music the five member band plays is guaranteed to get your energy up and make you dance. I last saw them play at Truckeroo last year and thought they were the best band that day.

Making-Models Fashion and Beauty Seminar Thursday

This Thursday May 23, Making-Models is hosting a Fashion and Beauty Seminar in Clarendon. Hosted by Link Locale, the seminar starts at 6pm. They will feature a guest appearance by Angela Rose, founder of PAVA, the Promoting Awareness Victim Empowerment non profit organization that provides a voice for those silenced by sexual violence.  They try to provide help through the arts, advocacy, prevention education, and legislative action.

9 Songwriter Series back at Iota Tues

The always amazing Nine Songwriter Series is doing its monthly show at Iota this Tuesday, May 21. Nine different musicians each play 3 songs throughout the night, for only a single $10 cover charge. Tuesday's lineup includes (but not in this order):

Justin Trawick

 Gina Sobel 

 Mike Sanzo 

 Jasmine Gillison

 Tobias Russell 

 Tom Maxwell 

 David Tewksbury  

 Heather Lloyd 

 Jeff Ting

Step Pets and Maple at Galaxy Hut

Tonight, Sunday May 19 wind down this busy weekend with two bands at Galaxy Hut. Starting at 9pm the Arlington native band Maple starts playing, followed by Step Pets at 10pm. Step Pets features members of The Influence and Counterfeit Molly. Cover is $5 for both performances.

Events this weekend - Taste of Arlington, Truckeroo and cover bands

With the expected amazing weather this weekend, there are plenty of events to enjoy in Arlington and DC. Here is a short list of my recommendations:

Friday May 17
11am - 11pm Truckeroo in DC
A free monthly festival held April thru October at the corner of Half St.and M St., SE showcasing tons of food trucks and live music
10pm The Nameless Few at RiRa
Covers of the best from the 70’s, 80's, 90's and today - $5 cover for me, ladies are free 

Saturday May 18
8pm - 2am Rooftop of Clarendon Ballroom
Only the rooftop of Ballroom is open Sat night, with no cover charge
8:30pm - 12am Juniper Lane at Iota
A great local band playing original music, lead vocals by Vivion Smith will amaze you. A perfect alternative to the many cover bands playing other places - $12 cover
9:30pm - 12am Flow in the Dark at Whitlows
A fun and entertaining cover band that works in talk boxes, v-drums, looping station and four talented singers - $5 cover



Sunday May 19
12pm - 5pm Taste of Arlington in Ballston
This annual outdoor event is sure to draw a large crowd. It is family friendly and features a huge selection of local restaurants offering samples of their menu for one "tasting" ticket each. For $30 you get 10 tasting tickets. Live music includes Down Wilson, The Reflex, Junkfood and Silent Critics

Rosslyn outdoor film festival starts tonight

Tonight, Friday May 17 is the first night in the series of outdoor film showings in Rosslyn's Gateway park. This summer all the movies have a school related theme, with the 80s classic The Breakfast Club kicking things off at around 8pm. Bring a blanket, folding chairs, or snacks to these free movie showings on the grass between Lee Highway. Here is the full summer movie schedule:

May 17 - The Breakfast Club (R) 1985
May 24 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13) 1986
May 31 – Clueless (PG-13) 1995
June 7 - Risky Business (R) 1983
June 14 - Can't Buy Me Love (PG-13) 1987
June 21 - Easy A (PG-13) 2010
June 27 - 10 Things I Hate About You (PG-13) 1999
July 5 - Bring It On (PG-13) 2000
July 12 - Pretty in Pink (PG-13) 1986
July 19 - She's All That (PG-13) 1999
July 26 – Fame (R) 1980
August 2 - Can't Hardly Wait (PG-13) 1998
August 9 - Sixteen Candles (PG) 1984
August 16 - High School Musical 3: Senior Year (G) 2006
August 23 - American Graffiti (PG) 1973
August 30 – Grease (PG-13) 1978

Tonight in Clarendon

On this Thursday, May 16th in Clarendon you get your choice of a wide variety of live music, from dance to country to indie. Here is the break down:

5:30 - Local musician Derek Evry is playing at Whole Foods, which if you remember now has a bar upstairs.

8:00 - Wilson Tavern is throwing a "Daisy Dukes and Cowboy Boots" party tonight featuring country music, encouraging patrons to wear cowboy attire and short shorts.

8:30 - Live music starts at Iota with Emily Wells taking the stage. Brooklyn-based electroacoustic duo Live Footage also plays tonight. Cover is $13.

9:00 - Round out the night with a CD release party with DJ Saam and King C Lo at Mad Rose Tavern. If the weather holds out, there will be champagne and hooka available on their patio.

Juniper Lane at Iota this Saturday

The always awesome Juniper Lane is playing again in Clarendon this Saturday, May 18. The 9pm show takes place at Iota, which has hosted the 5 piece talented band many times before. The $12 cover also includes other local acts Ditched By Kate, a DC based alternative rock band, and Zero Mercury, an Arlington based progressive space rock power trio. Ditched by Kate will also be celebrating their CD release that night of their new album Nostalgia.

Onward Chariots at Jammin Java Sunday

For this Mother's Day, check out Onward Chariots playing in Virginia this Sunday, May 12 at 1pm. They played at Galaxy Hut in Clarendon back in February, and now they are taking the stage at Jammin Java.  There might not be any mothers in attendance - but "Mama", a song from Onward Chariots' new album, This is My Confession, which has been streamed several thousand times online since its January release. Singer-songwriter Ben Morss has played with bands like Cake and Wheatus. His poppy punk band, The Pilgrims, charted on college radio

stations across the U.S.

Martin Bisi at Galaxy Hut tonight

 
Tonight, May 6 at 9pm the entertaining Martin Bisi will be playing in Clarendon at Galaxy Hut. The band led by Bisi is a mixture of avant garde, indie rock, noire, and cabraret styles that swings between heavier beats and more eccentric tunes. Bisi has a history of producing music as well, as he opened a recording studio and worked with Sonic Youth, Swans, Dresden Dolls and more. Check out his song "Drink Your Wine" here. Bisi's upcoming release is titled Ex Nihilo and will be out later this year. Cover charge is only $5, and Chester Hawkins will also be playing.