Are you ready DC? Only 8 hours 30min till blast off. Fatback special snow edition.
The Gurus preview Tender Loin
February 6, 2010 – 9:14 am
The Post’s Going Out Gurus have the details for your Valentine’s Day dancing and romancing…
On the third Saturday of the month, the Fatback DJs play uptempo funk and soul for capacity crowds. On Valentine’s Day, the fellas light some candles, turn down the lights and put on slow jams by Barry White, Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye. They call the party Tender Loin, and this year, it’s being held at Napoleon. Buy your lady a champagne cocktail, cuddle on the couch or get up and dance real close. If you’re worried about how to set the mood on Feb. 14, Fatback just punched your ticket. Doors open at 10, and the cover is $5.
Tender Loin. Ask for it by name. Truth be told, I’m a little excited about it; been listening to last year’s Tender Loin mix on repeat.
Fatback Snow Day: February 6 @ Liv! (UPDATED)
February 5, 2010 – 1:33 pm
The Snowpocalypse is upon us, people. They say that these are the times that try men’s souls, and a lot of parties are being canceled and clubs are closed. Fatback to the rescue, y’all.
Fatback Snow Day @ Liv
February 6, 10:00pm 8:00pm to 3:00am
No cover, no dress code, just a chance to do it wearing snowboots.
UPDATED: Electroganic and The Rogue Wave Project are hosting a fundraiser for Walking with Africans at Liv tomorrow night as well, so we’re going to combine forces like Voltron. Music now starts at 8:00! Come early and stay late.
Electroganic: 8 - 10:00pm
Fatback DJs: 10 - 3:00am
The Rogue Wave Project suggests a $10 donation for Walking with Africans.
Electroganic and The Rogue Wave Project present…
DANCE4CHANGE: A Benefit for Walking with Africans
The Rogue Wave Project is dedicated to changing the world one party at a time. Through interactive, creative and spectacularly fun events, we want you to know that your change goes to make change. This event benefits Walking with Africans, a non-profit organization that provides microfinance loans directly to Kenyans, by bringing people together to get their global groove on. Come show us what you’ve got!
Live Performance: Sitali (pending snow confirmation)
Featuring DJ’s: v:shal kanwar, Sequoia and Mr. Darko
Dance Performances from: Revolutionary Motion and Mavi
(For those who missed it, here’s what happened during the last Snowpocalypse.)
Fatback DC - Civilian Art Projects - The Pink Line Project
February 3, 2010 – 1:56 pm
Fatback DC has been invited by Civilian Art Projects and The Pink Line Project to DJ their massive Valentines Party at the Capitol Skyline Hotel.
Free pizza!
Drink specials!
Hearts & Skulls Drawing Contest!
Horror Movies!
Friday Feb 12th. $10 bones get’s you in and gets you fed. 8:00pm-Till?
These events tend to sell out, be smart: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/97900
This is an 18 and up event.
Dinner, Art, Movies, DJs and Dancing, all for $10 - you can’t beat that!
Celebrating Keith Sweat and Second Base
February 3, 2010 – 10:24 am
In the run up to Valentine’s Day, we’ll be posting some of our favorite slow jams. Today, we present Keith Sweat’s ‘Twisted’. Take a listen and reminisce about that time in high school when this song helped you get to second base with that special somebody on your friend’s parents’ basement couch.
And if you thought this song could not get any smoother, check out the remix:
Thank you Keith Sweat!
Fatback presents TENDER LOIN part deux
February 2, 2010 – 11:31 am
Once a year we like to slow things down, get sensual, and set the stage for love. Let us all get together and honor the act that has put us all on the dance floor. Let us celebrate ourselves and the slow jam.
Valentine’s Day - at Napoleon - 10-3am - $5
And stay tuned for the Tender Loin mix. And pick up last years mix here.
So Tender
February 1, 2010 – 11:04 pm
I hope you all are gearing up to slow things down at Tender Loin (personally my favorite night of the year.) Though we are still 2 weeks out, I want to start setting the tone.
Accept No Substitutes
February 1, 2010 – 11:07 am
Were you surprised to hear that the Fatback DJs were booked to play a house party on Florida Ave NW this past Saturday? Us, too! Some guy apparently emailed half of Northwest to invite them to his party, claiming we were booked to DJ for him. Contrary to this email, however, none of us were booked to play there. Our apologies to anyone who went expecting to hear a set from us.
If you’re ever in doubt, check this blog or our Facebook page. All of our events will be listed on one or both of them.
Update: We’ve been talking with some folks and it seems like this was all a big misunderstanding. Hope everyone had a great Saturday night, in any case, and February is going to be a big one for the House of Fatback. More on that front later today…
On My Ear’s Mind - The Gaturs
January 29, 2010 – 1:47 pm
I can’t stop listening to the Gaturs. They kill everything from rugged southern dance soul to tender slow jams.
In honor of the upcoming Tender Loin (soon to be a hyperlink) here’s a slow jam.
But I got to include a power jam too…
Fatback’s KC @ 1212 U St this Saturday 1/30
January 29, 2010 – 12:30 pm
UPDATE!
The Saturday Soul Sessions party has been canceled this month due to snow. Thems is the breaks. See you at the next Fatness related event.
The monthly Saturday Soul Sessions party is happening this Saturday. It’s free and there will be some kind of cheap drink available but the real reason to come is the music. Deep house and disco all night long with DJs: KC and Louis P. A pounding sound system and amazing dancers are what you will find in abundance.
Saturday 1/30
1212 U Street
10:00pm-3:00am
Free
See you there!
A taste
Fatback’s Danny Harris @ Marvin on Saturday 1/30
January 27, 2010 – 5:14 pm
For those in the mood to get down and stop messing around, come by Marvin (14th and U St. NW) on Saturday as Fatback’s Danny Harris will be DJing. No cover.
And, just because, here is some Kurtis Blow.
Wonder wrote it.
January 23, 2010 – 11:14 am
DJ Spinna and Bobbita mix nothing but Stevie Wonder covers on these two albums. Over 50 tracks performed by the likes of Michael Jackson, Ray Barretto, Arethta Franklin and Sergio Mendez. Download the albums here.
Music for gong gong
January 20, 2010 – 10:07 pm
If ever a track had a name that made sense it has to be Music For Gong Gong by Osibisa. If you suffer from ADD as so many children of the digital age do skip to the 4:40 mark and tighten your chinstrap.
Damn you people lose a lot of stuff!
January 19, 2010 – 9:38 pm
We found a little black bag after Fatback with some nice things inside. If you can tell us what’s inside we can get it back to you. But seriously people use the coat check! That’s why it’s there. Now where did I put that bag…
Update!
The owner of the black bag containing what she said was $2,000 worth of jewelry has been found and reunited with her loot. That’s a lot of money!
What’s next?
