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National Museum of African Art

Posted on July 28, 2014 by ckstackhouse

On Sunday I decided to swing by the National Museum of African Art in DC. My memories of this place was of it being a tiny little hole-in-the-wall compared to the larger art museums surrounding it (like the Freer/Sackler art … Continue reading →

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Review of Desert Nights, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rocket from the Crypt

Posted on June 1, 2014 by ckstackhouse

Hey friends! Long time, no post. Sorry, I’ve been pretty busy, writing mostly. Fun fact: Kirkus Indie just wrote a good review of my upcoming novel Desert Nights! I’m super stoked! The book’s full of punk rock bands, debauchery, substance … Continue reading →

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Gogol Bordello and Man Man

Posted on January 3, 2014 by ckstackhouse

On Saturday I went to the 9:30 Club (@930Club)to see Man Man and Gogol Bordello. It almost goes without saying that this show was amazing. So I dunno if y’all know this about me, but I listen to a good … Continue reading →

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Fang Island at Rock and Roll Hotel

Posted on November 7, 2013 by ckstackhouse

On Saturday I went to see one of my absolute favorite bands, Fang Island, at Rock and Roll Hotel in DC. It was my first time seeing them live, though their album Major has powered me through many, many days … Continue reading →

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Yellowcard, The Epic

Posted on September 20, 2013 by ckstackhouse

This is the story of my 11 or 12 year love -affair with Yellowcard: Wednesday I went to see Yellowcard at Fillmore Silver Spring. Yellowcard’s been one of my guilty pleasures – well, not even guilty, I guess, just pleasures … Continue reading →

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Throwing Shade at Black Cat

Posted on August 26, 2013 by ckstackhouse

Well, well. DC got a tiny bit cooler last night. And not just this freakishly amazing August weather. LA’s own Bryan Safi and Erin Gibson brought the live version of their super-entertaining podcast Throwing Shade to the Black Cat. They … Continue reading →

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Photos- US Air Guitar Semi-Finals Washington DC

Posted on July 23, 2013 by ckstackhouse

See my full post about US Air Guitar Semi-Finals. So photos in a dark venue don’t always come out well. Thanks to my friend Dani for getting some good shots! : The Judges, Left to right (not including rando in … Continue reading →

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US Air Guitar Semi-Finals 2013

Posted on July 20, 2013 by ckstackhouse

Friday night I returned to the 9:30 Club for the US Air Guitar Semi-Finals, Washington DC for the pageantry, the glory, and for generally getting my face melted off by 17 contestants from all up and down the eastern sea … Continue reading →

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Swingin’ Utters, The Goddamn Gallows and Walk the Plank

Posted on June 23, 2013 by ckstackhouse

Last week I went to the Rock and Roll Hotel to see punk veterans/madmen/icons Swingin’ Utters. I’ve mentioned R&R Hotel before and have been back since my first review at the location. I really like this venue. It’s about the … Continue reading →

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Face to Face and Teenage Bottlerocket

Posted on June 9, 2013 by ckstackhouse

“Best punk tour of the year.” Face to Face frontman Trever Keith told the audience to tell anyone who missed the show last Friday at the Black Cat (@blackcatdc) that they had missed the best punk tour of the year. … Continue reading →

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