Live Review: Black Cat 25th Anniversary Show — 9/14-9/15/18

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Algiers, anniversary party, Black Cat, Dagger Moon, Des Demonas, Ex Hex, Foul Swoops, Gray Matter, Hammered Hulls, Honey, Hurry Up, Ocampo Ocampo & Watt, post-punk, power pop, psychedelic, punk, Scanners, Subhumans, Ted Leo, Wanted Man, Work Ethics.

Ex Hex performs at Black Cat on Sept. 15, 2018. (Photo by Mickey McCarter)

“If it weren’t for the Black Cat, I wouldn’t be a working musician,” said singer-songwriter Ted Leo at the indie rock club’s 25th anniversary celebrations over the weekend.

Ted’s statement reflected the sentiment of musicians and attendees alike over the two-day 25th anniversary party, which hosted 15 bands and several DJs over Friday and Saturday: Thank you, Black Cat, for being awesome. The mood among concert-goers was particularly festive in recognition that Black Cat likely will be around for a long time still despite its plans to shrink in coming months.

Don’t Miss: Black Cat 25th Anniversary Shows @ Black Cat, 9/14-9/15/18

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Mickey McCarter in Live Review and tagged Algiers, Amanda MacKaye, anniversary party, Black Cat, Dagger Moon, Dante Ferrando, Des Demonas, Ex Hex, Felix & Sam, Foul Swoops, Gray Matter, Hammered Hulls, Honey, Hurry Up, indie rock, Ocampo Ocampo & Watt, punk, Scanners, Subhumans, Ted Leo, Wanted Man.

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.