A local band's latest break sounds as if it were divined in a bowl of alphabet soup: D.C.'s UCB plays the MTV VMAs! Decoded, UCB, one of Washington's leading go-go troupes, will perform Sunday night ...

Fashion, community, life: what do these three words have in common? Each comes together to compose the soundtrack of Washington, D.C., go-go music. With a vibrant funk-style sound and an energetic ...

Rare Essence, Washington, D.C.’s iconic go-go band, has performed to the delight of its ever-growing fanbase for more than four decades. Now considered a D.C. institution, the band has secured a ...

The expression “head over heels” conjures up an image of someone who is out of control. In the case of Tears for Fears’ 1985 hit that bears that name, the song was about someone who was overtaken by ...

“We understand that anything that comes to New Orleans musically is an underdog.” Simon grew up in Washington, D.C., so go-go is a part of his musical upbringing. “Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers ...

CAMP SPRINGS, Md. ‒ It was nearly 2 a.m. Saturday. The go-go band was about to start its next set when Tony Lee got the nod – it was time to go on. Lee worked his way through the crowd waiting for ...

Celebrate D.C.'s signature sound with Keep the Beat Week at the D.C. Public Library. Enjoy live performances, exhibits, and ...

Columbus-based garage-rock band A-Go-Go has already made a significant impact on the local music scene — even though its debut full-length album isn’t set to release until Friday. Featuring bassist ...

This Saturday, the Chuck Brown Band headlines a free concert at Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on a lineup that includes Trouble Funk, the Luther Relives ...