Hold your horses, people, I'm back tomorrow.

A weekend not so much filled with fun, but nice brunches and tonight a night of JAZZZZ. I do have some pictures of VitaminWater Uncapped's last crazy, hazy night (but not alot, since I had to leave an hour later for OTHER REASONS I'D RATHER NOT TALK OF….), so you'll be able to enjoy some.

Oh, alright, I'll post the son of a bitches now. I wish I could've stayed longer----it was hopping, with several DJ's spinning classics and new favorites WELL (might I add), and the crowd got sooooo large every passing half hour.

Brightest Young Things had me hooked with their easy even guide, but this event (and my friend becoming an intern there and working her first event, YAY!) really opened my eyes to how awesome this organization/cluster-fuck of awesomeness is! Hope you guys went, and definitely comment so I can see your photos (I might've bumped into you, haha).

And tonight, I'm seeing a very awesome, but little known weekly act---the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra! (Guess where, Bohemian Caverns. HERP. DERP.)

I'm excited to see some friends and acquaintances I know that play in the orchestra, so it'll make for a fun fun jazzy night. Keep posted for my venture of tonight and Silverdocs pics, probably Wednesday if I don't get enough time Tuesday night.

BUT WHILE YOU'RE HERE---

are you sick and tired of click a shitload of links to see my content? 

You are?

I'm so, so sorry.

No seriously, I'm not being sarcastic.

Go to my Flavor.me page! It is all my content in one place, so you don't have to search through all the veritable bullshit I put up on the interwebs. Are you pleased? 

I should hope so, darlings.

Take care, and see you soon.

xxoo

Holy crap, Darius Jones Trio + The Decemberists, and friggin awesome kettle corn.

Well, my lovely people, I've finally returned with NEWS. YOU KNOW, LIKE ACTUAL NIGHTLIFE REPORTS? THE ONES I'M SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN DOING FOR THIS BLOGGITY BLOG RELIGIOUSLY?!

Again, I apologize for the admittedly shitty attendance to the events/timely posts I had promised, but I can only chalk it up to being overworked, underpaid, and underpaid, and also underpaid.

Yeah.

*Sigh* now on to the good stuff….

I present the Darius Jones Trio @ DC Jazz Fest's last performance at the 

DIY venue DC Jazz Loft (a.k.a. Red Door).

THIS BASSIST. I don't mean to be vulgar (actually, I really do mean to be vulgar), but I would definitely sleep with him after seeing him play. Hush up, you would too.

Mr. Jones knows how to play his horn to heights and audial contortions that make you giggle and stare in wonder. (Which is exactly what I did.)

I'm sorry, I may be biased but there is just something about Jazz and DC. They go together perfectly. The music just…permeates throughout the sketchy back alleyways and seedy chinese takeout places that have no seats and bulletproof glass….and the Darius Jones Trio, although hailing from Brooklyn (respect), recognized and respected that.

I know it's unfair to say that--but screw it, I have way too much pride in my hometown to back down. It may make me unwise---*shrugs*---
which wouldn't be a surprise to anyone that knows me well. ;-]

I got a kick out of seeing him, and the rest of the trio, get so into the music.
It was truly a religiously musical experience.

The last performance in the DC Jazz Loft series WITHIN the DC Jazz Festival was honestly breathtaking. I must thank FOREVER AND EVER Gio of CapitalBop…I bought a ticket for  last Sunday, and couldn't make it, so he fit me into this show. I am forever grateful.

I can say that this was the second best show I've seen this spring/summer season
(Sharon Van Etten and CAKE both tying for #1,
and Warpaint being 3rd, and now fighting for that spot.)

WANNA KNOW WHY?

The Decemberists, that's why, bitches.

Well okay, seats weren't 'in your faise' I admit. But they were fucking free. FREE.

I have good friends.

A little bokeh for your pleasure?...

…To make you forgive me? Hm?

Come see the full album here!


I profusely apologize for lateness, once again. A whole lot has been going on, but don't you worry---this weekend and this coming week will be a killer tidal wave of awesome…stuff.

(Where was I going there?)

Tomorrow is the CLOSING NIGHT of VitaminWater Uncapped Live--meaning sickness to the sick of sickdom. And no, I don't mean migraines. NO MIGRAINES. I mean good music, lots of gin & tonics, and lots of dancin to burn up dem calories.

Then EXTENSIVE Silverdocs Film Festival coverage. I'm serious. Conference pics? You got it. Famous faces? Eh…we'll see. I may work there, but I'm not a magic worker…actually, scratch that, someone told me I was when I was at the office today, BUT STILL--we shall see. Overall fabulous pictures and coverage of smiling faces, awesome documentaries,
and great panels? You bet your ass you got it.

See you later, my dear lovely readers.
I thank you so much for your readership in the field of reading readable content…in this….vicinity.

My lord, I must get some rest.

xxoo.

Honestly,

just see the previous post. But tonight--tonight I'm not migraine-y or sick or tired.
Tonight I'll be seeing a friend (who is BRILLIANT, might I add) at Twins Jazz, with some good friends.

So do not fear, I am hear without problems, and expect many many photos this weekend, because of tonight, tomorrow at the Red Door to see Darius Jones and OOO, and then VitaminWater for the epic dance party Saturday (which is sure, to be excellent and migraine-free).

I'm sorry about this last week. It's a bummer, I know. But hell, I haven't had much of a weekend off lately, so shutup and deal.

….

I didn't really mean that, sorry, I LOVE YOU GUYSSS!

xxoo

On a very DC note...

DC CHILLIN'. FOLLOW THIS IF YOU HAVE A TUMBLR.
This person, whoever they are, is super cool. I appreciate them posting my shameless bid for attention/support on their Tumblr. But you know, I'm an attention whore like dat.

STAY TUNED! If I don't find anything good tomorrow, expect Friday and Saturday to be action-packed and full of DC Jazz Festival and VitaminWater Uncapped Live (DC) stuff, lovers!

xxoo

More VitaminWater Uncapped Live DC (though very short…)

Hey hey, darlings! This weekend has been quite slow, due to lack of events I'm jumping to get to/lack of funds at all, but I have more photos of VitaminWater Uncapped Live! I'm seriously in love with this space…it is just so awesome. Really well edited artwork, and great DJ's.

Our night was mostly ruined by rain and a person not showing up to the party *again* sighhh…

But whatever, it's still a blast to go all over the place.

Secret view of the main stage.

A piece of work I witnessed created the first night, now completed. 

And a pretty lady to boot! <3

The title of this rather large installation was…'Jackson Pollack on Prozac'. YES INDEED.

Handmade and hand-painted bricks in a creative shot. You like?

CANDYCANDYCANDYCANDYCANDYCANDYCANDY.

LOVE the texture of this board design.

My pretty lady again, looking  into some spotlights.

The band Bake Sale, playing poppy and sweet (but not saccharine) alternative jams.

Low light + guy dancing his heart out = BLUR.

So there ya go! I'll be going back again. AND just to let you know, VitaminWater Uncapped live is going strong till the 17th of June, so make sure you get there! This is the link to the schedule, another link to my previous adventure here, and ANOTHER link to the album on Facebook in its entirety. Toodles, my loves! I'll have more news as my bank account acquires the dolla dolla bills, y'all.