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Don’t Miss: Blood Orange @ Lincoln Theatre, 9/13/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Blood Orange performs at Moogfest 2016 in Durham, NC.

Blood Orange aka Dev Hynes released his hotly anticipated third album Freetown Sound on June 28 via Domino, and then announced a limited run of shows called “Welcome to Freetown” to commemorate it.

This initial run of eight shows begins on August 24 in Los Angeles, but lands here in DC with a stop at the Lincoln Theatre on Tuesday, Sept. 13.

The new collection of sparkling, funky R&B signature songs from the UK crooner are collectively named after Freetown, Sierra Leone, where Dev’s father was born.

Watch the official music video for “Augustine,” featuring some cool air piano and some dazzling real piano from Dev, by Blood Orange on YouTube:

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“Dev Hynes’ work–populist, experimental, healing, agitating, straightforward, multi-layered–demonstrates this unfailingly. Prince’s radical pop spirit lives on in many artists. But none are channeling it more fully, or artfully,” said Rolling Stone of the album.

I too thought of Prince when I saw Blood Orange perform at Moogfest 2016 in May in Durham, NC. Like the late superstar, Blood Orange doesn’t like to stick to one genre, often mixing new wave sounds into his alt-R&B palette.

If you’re hungry for talent and substance, this show will fulfill your appetite. Tickets are available online.

Blood Orange
Lincoln Theatre
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Doors @6:30pm
$35
All ages

Don’t Miss: CID @ Flash, 8/24/16 (via Nu Androids)

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Mickey McCarter
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CID (Photo courtesy the artist)

New Yorker CID came out of Queens and into the brightest dance clubs of his city. Working with Big Beat Records, he has dropped several very well-received singles in 2016, including his latest, a vibrant disco track called “Together.”

In a statement to Billboard, CID said, “I wanted to make something with an old school sampled house vibe but with enough energy to play in my sets. At first I wasn’t sure how people would react to it, but from the first time I played it I knew it was something special. So far the support and buzz around the track has been amazing and I’m really happy to have this one finally come out for everyone to hear.”

Listen to “Together” by CID on Soundcloud:

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CID has been busy on tour. In a local show presented by Nu Androids, CID visits Flash (645 Florida Ave. NW, DC) to perform on Wednesday, August 24. Check out the Facebook event for CID at Flash!

DJ Enamour will be opening for CID. Tickets are available online.

CID
w/ Enamour
Flash
645 Florida Ave NW, Washington D.C.
Wednesday, August 24
Doors @ 8pm
$10
21+

Don’t Miss: Eskimeaux @ Rock and Roll Hotel, 9/7/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Eskimeaux (Photo by Richard Gin)

Brooklyner Gabrielle Smith released a debut album, O.K. via Double Double Whammy, as Eskimeaux in 2015. DC’s own Bob Boilen of All Songs Considered liked it so much that he ranked in #3 in his Top 10 albums of the Year.

Now Eskimeaux returns with a new EP, Year of the Rabbit, to be available on Sept. 16. With the EP, Gabrielle strives to capture a more natural live sound with her band. The result is an alluring collection of dreampop.

Listen to the Year of the Rabbit EP by Eskimeaux on Soundcloud:

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With new songs in hand, Eskimeaux hit the road for a tour, including a stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Get there early to catch Eskimeaux and their wry observations on life and romance, cloaked in smooth, catchy bedroom pop.

Eskimeaux is opening for UK hardcore punks Basement. (And the two bands sound absolutely nothing alike…) Tickets are available online.

Eskimeaux
Opening for Basement
Rock and Roll Hotel
Sept. 7
Doors @6:30pm
$15-$18
All ages

Don’t Miss: Dash Berlin @ Echostage, 8/19/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Dash Berlin (Photo courtesy Armada Music)

Since breaking through with “Til the Sky Falls Down” in 2007, Dash Berlin has been a man on the move! He’s become a mainstay in the Armada Music roster, signed by Armin Van Buuren himself, and consequently went on to win a number of top DJ awards, including honors from DJ Mag.

Well, Dash Berlin (aka DJ Jeffrey Sutorius) has been busy making new music recently, and the Dutchman comes back to DC to spin some trance, progressive house, and more with a stop at Echostage on Friday, August 19. (That’s tomorrow!)

Listen to “Without the Sun,” a new single from Dash Berlin & Luca Perra on Soundcloud:

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Get ready to dance to some uplifting dance music from a DJ master of the craft. Joining Dash Berlin is Pierce Fulton, an American prodigy in electro house and downtempo electronica.

Tickets are available online.

Dash Berlin
w/ Pierce Fulton
Echostage
Friday, August 19
Doors @9pm
$30
18+

Music Park: Belly @ 9:30 Club — 8/13/16

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Mickey McCarter
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Tanya Donelly sings in Belly at the 9:30 Club on Saturday.

Soon into their set at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, jangle pop quartet Belly played… a new song!

Tentatively titled “Punish,” the song was introduced by vocalist Tanya Donelly, who invited the audience to submit better names for the tune. Then Belly performed the song, a number seemingly about dealing with the consequences of your actions. It’s a little bit heavier than a traditional Belly song and it “rocks” more than it “rolls” — but it’s pretty darn good.

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Sports Park: D.C. United vs. New York Red Bulls @ RFK Stadium, 8/21/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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Season Record: 6-8-9 (27 points)

Nice! Your D.C. United took it to Portland last Saturday, winning 2-0, for a much needed win. Those three points landed them in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, just a point clear for a playoff spot.

This Sunday, August 21st the United battle the New York Red Bulls. The Red Bulls are in 2nd place (36 pts) in the Eastern Conference, also winning on Saturday, so this is the team the United needs to get points from. Your D.C. United beat New York 2-0 the first time they played. They play a third and final time in NY on September 11th.

Unfortunately, I think this one turns into a draw.

Buy your tickets here.

Audacious Assertion: United 2, Red Bulls 2

(My home picks so far: 3-4)

MLS: New York Red Bulls at D.C. United
RFK Stadium
Sunday, August 21, 2016
3:00pm
$20-55
All ages

Ticket Giveaway: Skye & Ross @ 9:30 Club, 8/25

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Mickey McCarter
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Skye & Ross from Morcheeba (Photo by Daniela+Glunz)

UK trip hop trio Morcheeba are always at the top of their game, with genre-refining albums. But in 2014, Skye Edwards and Ross Godfrey were touring without Ross’ brother Paul when they were inspired to bring more live intensity to their music.

Hence, Skye & Ross spun off into a side project, called Skye & Ross, and they are grooving back into our lives with a debut album, SKYE | ROSS, on Sept. 2. As Ross said, “What Skye and I do naturally when you ask us to make music together, and yet not necessarily a continuation of what we’d been doing with Morcheeba. It therefore felt only right to give it a new identity.”

You can hear for yourself! Listen to the official audio of first single “Light of Gold” from Skye and Ross on YouTube:

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDgt0EEZc3U]

The band will continue to make albums as Morcheeba, Ross reported, but meanwhile Skye & Ross from Morcheeba have launched a tour in support of their new project, and they visit the 9:30 Club on Thursday, August 25. Parklife DC is giving away a pair of tickets so that you can check them out firsthand! To win, simply leave a comment on this blog. You can leave any comment, but how about tell us your favorite Morcheeba song?

For the rules of this giveaway–

Comments will be closed at 5pm on Thursday and a winner will be randomly selected. The winner will be notified by email. The winner must respond to our email within 24 hours or they will forfeit their tickets and we will pick another winner. We will email you instructions on claiming your ticket. Good luck!

Tickets also are available online!

Skye & Ross
9:30 Club
Thursday, August 25
Doors @7pm
$27.50
All ages

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Don’t Miss: All Things Go Fall Classic 2016 @ Yards Park, 10/8/16

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Mickey McCarter
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All Things Go returns with its Fall Classic concert event on Saturday, Oct. 8, hosting headliners Empire of the Sun and Passion Pit in a new location at Yards Park at The Capitol Riverfront (131 M St. SE, DC).

Other acts joining the All Things Go Fall Classic daylong festival lineup include Sylvan Esso, Christine and the Queens, Bishop Briggs, POP ETC, Sofi Tukker, and Ace Cosgrove.

Here at Parklife DC, we’re big admirers of all of the bands, particularly Empire of the Sun and Christine and the Queens. We photographed and reviewed Christine and the Queens at the 9:30 Club at a sold-out show on May 31! This is a great opportunity to see what you missed.

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The third annual All Things Go Fall Classic also will feature meals and snacks from some of DC’s most popular culinary vendors!

If you’re feeling flush, you can buy a VIP ticket to the festival, which will provide you with perks like access to a VIP lounge, VIP cash bar and bathrooms, cell phone charging stations, designated shade areas, and more.

By moving to Yards Park, the Fall Classic finds itself in a convenient and popular location on the block between M St., First St., N St., and New Jersey Ave. NE, only a few steps from the Navy Yard Metro Station.

Last year’s All Things Go Fall Classic sold out, so don’t let this cool concert bill pass you by. Tickets are available online! Although early bird tickets are sold out, regular admission and VIP admission are available.

All Things Go Fall Classic 2016
Empire of the Sun, Passion Pitt, Sylvan Echo, Christine and the Queens
Yards Park @ The Capitol Riverfront
Saturday, Oct. 8
Show @12-10:30pm
$75-$150
All ages

Around Town: Truckaroo #5 @ Fairgrounds, 8/19/16

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Jeremy Bailey
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National Geographic recently gave Truckaroo the nod as the best Food Festival in DC (they picked the best for each state).

Whether you agree with that assessment or not, the question is, what are you going to do about it?

Head down to the Fairgrounds and give the second-to-last Truckaroo of the year a try. See what Nat Geo is on about. That’s what I would do.

The last Truckaroo of 2016 will be September 16th, only two more chances!

Truckaroo 2016 #5
Fairgrounds (M St and Half St SE) near the Nationals Park
Friday, August 19, 2016
11am-11pm
Free Admission (pay for food and beverages)
All ages

List of Food Trucks

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Music Park: Baroness @ Howard Theatre — 8/12/16

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Corey Paterson
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Baroness perform live (Photo by Jimmy Hubbard)

Heavy metal quartet Baroness released a new album last year, following a transitional phase that began in 2012 when their bus fell off a viaduct in England, severely injuring some of the members of the band. Co-founder and drummer Allen Blickle along with bassist Matt Maggioni suffered severe injuries and subsequently left the band, leaving the other half of Baroness with two spots to fill.

(A quick Google search will pull up quote’s from Baroness frontman John Dyer Baizley describing the moments during and after the accident, among other things. We won’t discuss those quotes here, and I will warn you, they are pretty gruesome so read at your own risk!)

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