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Fatback…the T-shirt

fyi - We’ll have t-shirts for sale this Saturday at Liv. S, M, L, and XL. For a mere $15 you could look this good:

Afroheats free download

Wow, what a find! Afrodisiac Sound System (ASS) has made their EP Afroheats - The First Batch available for free download at Bandcamp. Get it while it’s up:

Afroheats - The First Batch EP

VBFB Launch in 3..2..1…

Here’s one to get you ready for a night in the city:

See you at 930 Club tonight! Doors at 9!

FYI - No Fatback at Liv Tomorrow Night

Come get your kicks tonight at the 930 club, cause we won’t be back in action at Liv/Bohemian Caverns till August.
Other things you should know:
Tonight’s show is all ages.
Costumes and ridiculousness are lovingly encouraged.

Pig in Training

Let the pig demonstrate how one properly prepares for the Very Big Fatback:

RSVP on Facebook | Advance tickets available at Ticketfly.com

Want some free tickets?

Here are two ticket giveaways for Friday’s VERY BIG Fatback:
Prince of Petworth
Ready Set DC
And just in case you don’t win these, you can always pre-order here (while supplies last!).

Junk Yard Band —> Art of Junk

For those unfamiliar, Art of Junk is a modern incarnation of the bombastic 1980’s go-go powerhouse known as the Junk Yard Band. Wiki describes the band’s formation:
The band was formed in 1980 by children, ranging in age from 8 to 13, living in the Barry Farm government housing project in Washington, D.C.. They were […]

Redds & The Boys - Movin’ And Groovin’

This is how I got my day started. Perfect way to kick off a 90 degree DC weekend:

Get your copy here

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RIP Ali-Ollie Woodson

Temptations lead singer during the 80s & 90s. The full story. The man in action:

About Tomorrow Night

We are going DEEP!

Fatback Mix Vol. 21

Fatback Mix Vol. 21 - Download
(direct link..right click, save as…you know the drill)
Special Guest MCs - Randolph & Mortimer
1. Prince - 7
2. Carly Simon - Why (Extended Version)
3. Jackson Five - It’s Great To Be Here (Kenny Dope Remix)
4. Bill Withers - Lovely Day
5. Brand Nubian - Drop The Bomb
6. Kool & The Gang - […]

Moontower returns this Thursday

Need a Rock n Roll palate cleanser before Fatback? Stop by Marx Cafe in Mt.Pleasant for Moontower. Featuring DJs Kelly Pack, MT Miller (Fatback) and Aaron Thompson (Sockets Records) - laying down the finest in 60’s/70’s rock. All killer no filler! Fun starts at 9pm.

Moontower on FBook

Willie Mitchell Tribute on WefunkRadio

For those of you that missed it, the great Memphis musician and producer Willie Mitchell passed away this January. His Hi Records label released some killer tracks from soul stalwarts like Al Green, Syl Johnson and Ann Peebles. His cuts have been sampled by a bevy of hip-hop artists including Mobb Deep and […]

Fatback Pig Mascot Too Legit?

You might be wondering what Fatback’s infamous Pig mascot (as seen here) has been up to over the break. Frankly, we have too. While the rest of us were getting our set lists together, it was apparently Hammer Time for our beloved pig:

We’ve put the pig signal in the sky - so hopefully […]

Moontower tonight @ Marx Cafe

Well, not exactly a dance night but…come and get your rock and roll kicks out at Moontower.
Thursday 4/8 @ Marx Cafe
DJs Kelly Pack, MT Miller (Fatback), & Patrick White (Fatback) spin 60s/70s rock, country, soul and whatever else sounds good for cozy Thursday night.
Come by, drink some Whiskey and nod your head with us. All […]