D.C. SPACE IS THE PLACE
Performances From The Legendary District Creative Space
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Early MINOR THREAT Show At DC Space
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TINY DESK UNIT - LIVE at DC Space - NEW YEARS 1980-81
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CHALK CIRCLE - Side By Side & Reflection - 1982
This All Female DC Punk Rock Band played their first show opening for Velvet Monkey and R.E.M.
The Group Formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1983. MORE HERE
This All Female DC Punk Rock Band played their first show opening for Velvet Monkey and R.E.M.
The Group Formed in 1981 and disbanded in 1983. MORE HERE
CHALK CIRCLE - Uneasy Friend - 1982
Chalk Circle was the first all female band - other then some vocal girl groups - to emerge
from Washington DC since the 1940's. MORE HERE
Chalk Circle was the first all female band - other then some vocal girl groups - to emerge
from Washington DC since the 1940's. MORE HERE
BEEFEATER - Live - 1985
From 1984-1986 Beefeater pioneered the post-hardcore genre. MORE HERE
From 1984-1986 Beefeater pioneered the post-hardcore genre. MORE HERE
EMBRACE - Live At Alternative-Fest - 1985
Embrace was one of the first bands to be dubbed as emotional hardcore. The Band, Which Lasted from 1985 to 1986 included Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and three former members of The Faith. MORE HERE
Embrace was one of the first bands to be dubbed as emotional hardcore. The Band, Which Lasted from 1985 to 1986 included Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat and three former members of The Faith. MORE HERE
9353 - Live - 4/2/1986
ROYAL TRUX - Jesse James - 1987
Royal Trux was founded in 1987 by former Pussy Galore guitarist Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema.
The group disbanded in 2001. MORE HERE
Royal Trux was founded in 1987 by former Pussy Galore guitarist Neil Hagerty and Jennifer Herrema.
The group disbanded in 2001. MORE HERE
ROYAL TRUX - Live - 1987
After moving to New York with Pussy Galore, Neil Hagerty formed Royal Trux
and moved to San Francisco. MORE HERE
After moving to New York with Pussy Galore, Neil Hagerty formed Royal Trux
and moved to San Francisco. MORE HERE
FUGAZI - Live - 12/28/87
AT WITS END - Live - 6/13/1988
SOULSIDE - Live - 1988
DC post-hardcore band Soulside formed in 1985 as Lunchmeat before changing their name in 1986.
After breaking up in 1989, three of the four members formed Girls Against Boys. MORE HERE
DC post-hardcore band Soulside formed in 1985 as Lunchmeat before changing their name in 1986.
After breaking up in 1989, three of the four members formed Girls Against Boys. MORE HERE
DAIT BATE - Strange Movies & He's Waiting - 1988
In 1988, Slickee Boy guitarist Kim Kane formed the band Date Bait. The Slickee Boys continue to hold
the record for most shows at the 930 Club - 81 Shows. MORE HERE
In 1988, Slickee Boy guitarist Kim Kane formed the band Date Bait. The Slickee Boys continue to hold
the record for most shows at the 930 Club - 81 Shows. MORE HERE
DATE BAIT - I Got A Right - 12/31/1988
NEW YEARS EVE 1988
NEW YEARS EVE 1988
ROOT BOY SLIM - Live - Fall 1989
In 1978, DC local favorite musician Root Boy Slim landed a
major label record deal with Christmas At Kmart. MORE HERE
In 1978, DC local favorite musician Root Boy Slim landed a
major label record deal with Christmas At Kmart. MORE HERE
SOULSIDE - LIVE - 1989
WHITE ZOMBIE - Helter Skelter - 1989
Musician and graphic artist Rob Zombie visualized the band White Zombie while attending
Parson's School Of Design in New York City. MORE HERE
Musician and graphic artist Rob Zombie visualized the band White Zombie while attending
Parson's School Of Design in New York City. MORE HERE
GRAY MATTER - Live - 1989
DC post-hardcore band Gray Matter formed in 1983. The band's members include former Iron Cross
drummer Dante Ferrando - owner of the Black Cat. MORE HERE
DC post-hardcore band Gray Matter formed in 1983. The band's members include former Iron Cross
drummer Dante Ferrando - owner of the Black Cat. MORE HERE
SHUDDER TO THINK - Live - 12/28/1989
In 1986 Shudder To Think formed as a Washington DC post-hardcore band. MORE HERE
In 1986 Shudder To Think formed as a Washington DC post-hardcore band. MORE HERE
NEWS YEARS EVE - 1989 into 1990
THE RHOMBOIDS - Shape Of Things To Come
New Years Eve - 1989 into 1990
New Years Eve - 1989 into 1990
LITTLE BABYS - Lonely Days - 8/15/90
Featuring Mike from Rites Of Spring and Scott, Alexis & Johnny from Soulside.
Featuring Mike from Rites Of Spring and Scott, Alexis & Johnny from Soulside.
DUST DEVILS - Live - 3/20/1990
Teen Beat Anniversary Party
Teen Beat Anniversary Party
DREADNOT - Enhanced Oceans & Elongation - 1990
DR MEZULA - Live - 7/23/1991
BRANCH MANAGER - First Show - 1/16/1991
THE JESUS LIZARD - Full Set - 4/29/91
Noise rock band The Jesus Lizard formed in Austin Texas in 1987. Before long the group
relocated to Chicago - they disbanded in 1999. MORE HERE
Noise rock band The Jesus Lizard formed in Austin Texas in 1987. Before long the group
relocated to Chicago - they disbanded in 1999. MORE HERE
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