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Gil Scott-Heron

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    June 1, 2009

    Gig Alert: Mr. Lif Tonight at The Loft

    Hibbard NashMr. Lif questions your thoughts of not seeing his show tonight.School's not ending for most districts until Thursday, but those wanting to get an early start to their summer concert plans can do so this evening at The Loft as heralded wordsmith Mr. Lif (a.k.a. Jeffrey Haynes) brings his ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 12, 1997

    Events for the week

    Hibbard NashMr. Lif questions your thoughts of not seeing his show tonight.School's not ending for most districts until Thursday, but those wanting to get an early start to their summer concert plans can do so this evening at The Loft as heralded wordsmith Mr. Lif (a.k.a. Jeffrey Haynes) brings his ... More >>

  • Music

    July 31, 1997

    Out There

    Hibbard NashMr. Lif questions your thoughts of not seeing his show tonight.School's not ending for most districts until Thursday, but those wanting to get an early start to their summer concert plans can do so this evening at The Loft as heralded wordsmith Mr. Lif (a.k.a. Jeffrey Haynes) brings his ... More >>

  • Music

    May 7, 1998

    The Truth is out there

    Erykah Badu profits from her role as soul music's last, best prophet

  • Music

    January 2, 2003

    The Ties That Bind

    The Top 10 musical ties of 2002

  • Home Entertainment

    December 7, 2006

    A Masterpiece on Canvas

    The Top 10 musical ties of 2002

  • Music

    March 9, 2006

    Blackalicous, Lifesavas, Fatlip, Pigeon John

    Tuesday, March 14, at the Gypsy Tea Room's "Tea Room"

  • Music

    July 14, 2005

    Son Volt

    Okemah and the Melody of Riot (Transmit Sounds)

  • Year End Music

    December 30, 2004

    Americana Pie

    Grab a slice of 2004's best roots music while it's still hot.

  • Culture

    March 27, 2003

    War on War Songs

    Iraq and roll don't go together well when rockers protest

  • Music

    April 18, 2002

    Nowhere Fast

    Blackalicious takes its sweet time moving from underground to overground

  • Music

    February 28, 2002

    The Other Side

    You could call The Dismemberment Plan boring. But you won't.

  • Blogs

    February 3, 2010

    Check Out This Jam: Vic Chesnutt, The Grouch, Metric, Tim Barry, Wheat, Richard Hawley, Owen Pallett, Great Job and Gil Scott-Heron

    Welcome to Check Out This Jam!!!, a new weekly feature here on DC9. The idea's pretty simple: It's a chance for us writers to shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Don't thin ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 26, 2010

    Staff Trax: Bear in Heaven; Does It Offend You, Yeah?; The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy; The Swell Season; The Go! Team

    Welcome to Staff Trax, the weekly feature here on DC9 where we shed some light on the music we've been enjoying of late, regardless of the touring or album release schedules that tend to bear the focus of most of our coverage. Consider it a chance for you readers to get some more insight into ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2010

    DC9er Mixtape, Vol. 30: Dean Dillinger

    ​Christian Dean Ward, perhaps better known around town as Dean Dillinger, got his start spinning records way back when, as a producer/board operator at WERQ-92.3 92Q Jams in Baltimore. "I used to play records for Reggie Reg and K-Swift (Rest In Power) when they went to the bathroom, or were on the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2011

    SXSW 2011 Buzz Power Rankings: Odd Future Slips Just Past Kanye, Mostly Because People Are Sick of Talking About Kanye.

    Swag!​Well, mercifully, the last night of SXSW 2011 is finally upon us. And, on this final day, in which luminaries such as Kanye West, Perez Hilton and Rachel Ray are finally letting their presence be known, we finally have a new act sitting atop our buzz power rankings.That's right: Later Kanye; ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2011

    Over The Weekend: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. at Dada

    Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.DadaMay 27, 2011Better than: making a left turn, and then a left turn, and then a left turn...Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.​It speaks to the power of the Internet/new music business model when a band with only four officially-released tracks is able to embark on a headlining cross-c ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 8, 2011

    Insanity Plea: 40 Songs That Will Make You Feel Like You've Chugged Seven Red Bulls

    More or less the amount of Red Bull consumed at DC9 HQ on a daily basis.​Do you guys like Red Bull? Because we here at DC9 really like Red Bull. We drink Red Bull all the time. Helps us keep up with the crazy hours of the gig. Red Bull, in our humble opinion, has always been "the best." Red Bull, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 8, 2011

    Last Night: Black Star (Mos Def and Talib Kweli) at House of Blues

    Black Star, Playdough, Topic House of Blues September 7, 2011 Better than: being blown away by a firearm. Mike BrooksMos Def in Erykah Badu's "Window Seat" ride post-show.​ Although each has enjoyed a remarkable solo career as one of the most important names in hip-hop today, Mos Def and Talib K ... More >>

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