November, 2009Archive for

Beijing Rock Comes to DC

This weekend we were treated to a rare and special performance by some Beijing rockers. Beijing punk rock is known for its creative, aggressive, gritty, and down to earth sound. A group of bands are currently on tour in the US. The concert stop in Washington DC was a show with Xiao He and PK14 at the Velvet Lounge. Coincidentally, my own band performed at the Velvet Lounge some 10 years prior to just a small audience of friends on a quiet Sunday night. This night was different as the Velvet Loun...