Last month was a tease: this weekend seems to be the real start of spring. If you’re reading this, you’re probably not in Austin. Here’s the run-down for nightlife in the nation’s capital.
The Plan:
- Friday: DC’s underground comedy scene (i.e. not the Improv) is small but vibrant. The semi-monthly comedy happy hour at Velvet Lounge (“Cool Dudes Hanging Out“) goes down tonight, but get there early – the upstairs stage fills quickly.
- Saturday: If you didn’t wish U Hall a happy birthday last night (or even if you did), get your Bliss on with Will Eastman, Micah Vellian and Chris Nitti.
- Sunday: What a depressing night – in a good way. Personal favorites Salem takeover the Rock and Roll Hotel. If that’s too mainstream for you, Denman and Sean Gray spin their No Love Lost party at Velvet.
The Soundtrack:
A lot of people claim to be “your DJ’s favorite DJ,” but Willy Joy actually earns the distinction. The Chicago-based DJ, when not touring with Kid Sister, can be found tearing up clubs across the country. This mix, commissioned for Chicagoist, finds Willy Joy elbow-deep in rich house tunage, both old and new (do you remember Dreem Teem vs. Artful Dodger on “It Ain’t Enough”?). It’s the perfect mix for the daylight hours on a lovely spring weekend.
Tracklist:
1. Shades Of Rhythm – Sweet Sensation 2011 (Lone Remix)
2. Cassius – Shark Simple (L-Vis 1990 & The Neon Dreams Regeneration Remix)
3. Hostage – Evrybyrdy (Willy Joy Remix)
4. Warrior One – Lord Of Bashy (Doc Daneeka 2 Step Militia Remix)
5. Freq Nasty – Move Back
6. Toy Selectah – Ani Riddim feat. Mumdance
7. Sampology ft. Spoek Mothambo & Gnucci Banana – Piggy Bank (Willy Joy Remix)
8. Mele – Trappin
9. Lil’ Keke – Chunk Up The Deuce (Syko Baltimore Remix)
10. Bird Peterson – Kingdom Of The Dead (Willy Joy remix)
11. Two Banks Of Four – Street Lullaby (Four Tet Remix)
12. Dreem Teem vs. The Artful Dodger – It Ain’t Enough (Dub Version)
13. Willy Joy – A Woman Like Me (Bird Peterson Remix)
14. Burns & Fred Falke – Y.S.L.M. (Burns European Sex Dub)
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