NYE Legwarmers at State Theatre

Legwarmers on their first act

This New Years Eve I ventured into Falls Church to see the popular local 80s cover band Legwarmers perform to a large and brightly colored crowd. The State Theatre hosted the seven member band, which plays at this venue almost regularly.

More than half the crowd was dressed in over the top and fun 80s influenced fashions, including several Marty McFly and Top Gun impersonaters. My favorite was the super pink Jem (from the 80s cartoon Jem and the Holograms) singing along in the front.



It was a packed house in Falls Church

The Legwarmers played two acts separated by an intermission that left us all exhausted from dancing so much. Catching a cab home was almost impossible from Falls Church, so I ended up paying the surge pricing and calling in a Uber cab. But to soften the blow of waiting in the cold for a taxi, Captain Cookie food truck was parked next to State handing out free cookies!

Happy New Year 2013!



Revenge of the Nerds was on the screen
before the band took the stage

80s Nights

Lots of 80s themed events going soon! Including:

Friday Feb 4

State Theatre in Falls Church hosts the The Legwarmers for "DC's Biggest 80's Retro Dance Party". Showtime starts at 9pm, cover is $18. Thanks to Ashley H. for the tip.

Saturday Feb 5

Frontpage announced they are having a "80s party this saturday night and steak night monday night" via Twitter.

The Legwarmers return to State Theatre for another night of 80s retro beats, again starting at 9pm with $18 tickets.

Next weekend Feb 11th - 13th

If you are in the mood for skiing or snowboarding, take advantage of Ski Liberty's 80s themed weekend. Events include the 80's DJ at Boulder Ridge Snow Tubing on Friday, the 80's Fashion Show, the DJ on the Alpine Patio, the gnarly 80's Prom Saturday night with music by The Reagan Years.

Broken Social Scene @ State Theatre

Broken Social Scene received a warm welcome on a cold night to the State Theatre in Falls Church. The sold out show had fans waiting in line around the block for seats in the art deco venue.

Land Of Talk woke the crowd up with some energetic, if unrefined, indie rock lead by frontwoman Liz Powell. Liz also provided the female vocals for BSS tonight as Amy Millan from Stars fame was not present.

The indie supergroup Broken Social Scene did not disappoint anyone, playing some of their popular songs as well as a hour long encore. And they brought cake for the audience! Well only a small cake enough for a few in the first row to dig their hands into, but still a cool gesture.

I have to mention Andrew Whiteman's and Charles Spearin's performance skit of impersonating his neighbor lady's voice with a sax, simply incredible and hilarioius.