Black Cat (Photo by Intangible Arts)

In September 1993, a magical thing happened! Seminal indie rock club Black Cat first opened its doors. The Black Cat will celebrate 25 years of hosting many of the best concerts in DC with two evenings packed full of performances by the likes of Ted Leo, Algiers, Ex Hex, and of course Gray Matter on Friday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 15.

As you may know, Black Cat remains owned and operated by Dante Ferrando, who will be on hand for the celebrations. Indeed, on Sept. 15, he’ll appear on drums for a reunion performance by Dischord post-hardcore band Gray Matter. And he’ll act as resident DJ for the evening as well.

Here’s the full lineup for both nights!

Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show (Night One) featuring:
Subhumans
Ocampo Ocampo & Watt
(feat. Mike Watt, Devin Ocampo, and Renata Ocampo)
Ted Leo
Des Demonas
Dagger Moon
Scanners
Honey
Felix & Sam
w/ DJ Amanda MacKaye

Watch the official music video for “Can’t Go Back” by Ted Leo from his latest album, The Hanged Man, on YouTube:

Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show (Night Two) featuring:
Ex Hex
Gray Matter
Hurry Up
(feat. Kathy Foster and Westin Glass of The Thermals)
Algiers
Hammered Hulls
(feat. Alec MacKaye, Mary Timony, Mark Cisneros, and Chris Wilson)
Wanted Man
Foul Swoops
w/ DJ Dante Ferrando

Watch the official music video for “Don’t Wanna Lose” by Ex Hex on YouTube:

That’s a lot of music for one ticket! Don’t miss out! Buy your tickets online through the links below.

Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show (Night One)
Black Cat
Friday, Sept. 14
Doors @ 7pm
$25
All ages

Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show (Night Two)
Black Cat
Saturday, Sept. 15
Doors @ 7pm
$25
All ages