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Category Archives: Music

Porchfests

Porchfests are a great concept – a free way to hear lots of bands playing on porches and stoops around a neighborhood. The most recent one was last Saturday in Adams Morgan, with 70 bands playing at 17 locations throughout the afternoon. Back in the early days The Porchfest concept began in Ithaca in 2007…. Continue reading

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictOctober 21, 2022October 21, 2022Posted inMusicLeave a comment on Porchfests

Bring on the Funk

We’ve been lucky this week to experience funk in two ways – the wonderful sounds of funk at the Funk Festival, and the amazing funky smell of the blooming corpse flower.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictAugust 12, 2022August 12, 2022Posted inGeneral, MusicLeave a comment on Bring on the Funk

Shots From the Dark: Lisa Walker’s Concert Photography

Lisa Walker, concert photographer extraordinaire, captures the interplay between artists and fans in a style she describes as “up close and personal.” We recently caught up with Lisa to get her perspective on the DC scene.

Posted byThe Uncommon DistrictApril 16, 2021April 16, 2021Posted inMusic1 Comment on Shots From the Dark: Lisa Walker’s Concert Photography

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