Steve Kiviat
@dcsuburbanite.bsky.social
Freelancer re music & food for Washington City Paper; DMV DC concert list blog; guy recently retired from fed gov dayjob; dad, husband; fan of ilxor.com, Orioles, Terps, Wizards ; http://stevekiviat.blogspot.com/
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Steve Kiviat
@dcsuburbanite.bsky.social
· Jan 21
Remembering Flyboy Greg Tate
How D.C. shaped the acclaimed author, musician, and cultural critic Greg Tate, who passed away last month at the age of 64.
washingtoncitypaper.com
My 2022 tribute piece on late author/musician Greg Tate conveys how DC impacted his life — WPFW, d.c. space, go-go, Howard Univ, HilltopHU, Bad Brains, Haile Gerima, E Ethelbert Miller, poetry & spoken word, Coolidge High…
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Current Southern soul on WPFW Saturday 12 to 2 & archived for 2 weeks on the WPFW website. The station is also fundraising now & needs donations
February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Current Southern soul on WPFW Saturday 12 to 2 & archived for 2 weeks on the WPFW website. The station is also fundraising now & needs donations
I got a rock event listed below for Saturday Valentines Day if that's what you're looking for
Sat. Feb. 14 in DMV DC-Afro Blue & Cyrus Chestnut @ Black Rock Center for the Arts (Howard U Jazz vocals group, & jazz pianist) ; David Bowie celebration night w/ 51 Peg, Winter Sect, The Wild Mutations, Capital Offender, Glassphalt, The Airport 77s, The Malvivants + special guests @ Pie Shop 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 5:12 PM
I got a rock event listed below for Saturday Valentines Day if that's what you're looking for
Sat. Feb 14 in DMV DC- Maritu Legesse the Queen of Ambasel scale Ethiopian music @ Hemen’s Lounge Alexandria; Monchy @ La Caverna in MD (bachata) & later @ Casa Mia Mexican rest.; TCB, New Impressionz, TOB @ Fast Eddie's (bouncebeat go-go); Rare Essence @ 11 @ Aqua (go-go) 🧵
February 14, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Sat. Feb 14 in DMV DC- Maritu Legesse the Queen of Ambasel scale Ethiopian music @ Hemen’s Lounge Alexandria; Monchy @ La Caverna in MD (bachata) & later @ Casa Mia Mexican rest.; TCB, New Impressionz, TOB @ Fast Eddie's (bouncebeat go-go); Rare Essence @ 11 @ Aqua (go-go) 🧵
Mdou Moctar @ the Atlantis in DC on February 12,2026
February 13, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Mdou Moctar @ the Atlantis in DC on February 12,2026
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Q: Can you confirm that CBP actually hit a party balloon it thought was a drone with a laser? And why wasn't that coordinated with the FAA?
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
February 13, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Q: Can you confirm that CBP actually hit a party balloon it thought was a drone with a laser? And why wasn't that coordinated with the FAA?
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
KRISTI NOEM: You know, this was a joint agency task force, um, mission that was undertaken. And um, we're continuing to work on communication
*ends presser*
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Postmambo is in Veracruz.
February 13, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Postmambo is in Veracruz.
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This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Exclusive: White House uses USAID funds for budget director Vought's security, documents show
The White House budget office is using millions of dollars from the former U.S. foreign aid agency to pay for the security detail of Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's budget chief and an archit...
www.reuters.com
February 13, 2026 at 4:50 PM
This man is a thief, coward and hypocrite. He argues the U.S. can't afford to protect workers from scammy corporations through the CFPB, but it CAN afford to pay millions and millions robbed from three different agencies to pay for his imperial guard. #stopvought
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
www.reuters.com/world/us/whi...
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell warned of upcoming staff cuts and the reality of “skeletal teams” in a Tuesday night email to his staff that also touted a “total renovation of the building beginning in early July.” www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
Kennedy Center president warns of ‘skeletal teams’ during ‘total renovation’
Staff at the arts organization brace for layoffs tied to President Donald Trump’s plan for a two-year closure of the building.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell warned of upcoming staff cuts and the reality of “skeletal teams” in a Tuesday night email to his staff that also touted a “total renovation of the building beginning in early July.” www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/0...
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This DC artist Larry Cook’s work “Rare Essence “ is part of the “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection “ exhibit @ Phillips Collection in DC through Feb. 15. Cook used to be a photographer in a dc go-go music club.
February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This DC artist Larry Cook’s work “Rare Essence “ is part of the “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection “ exhibit @ Phillips Collection in DC through Feb. 15. Cook used to be a photographer in a dc go-go music club.
Fri. Feb. 13 in DMV DC- Adobo DMV dj event Flavor of Love w Pedro Night dj’ing 10 pm @ AI Warehouse, 530 Penn Ave NE (pan-Latin & pan-global dance music); Exit Angles (album release), Red Sunflower, Alma Laprida & Harley @ Rhizome (noisy rock, arty experimental); Zacarias Ferreira @ Rio Cantina🧵
February 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Fri. Feb. 13 in DMV DC- Adobo DMV dj event Flavor of Love w Pedro Night dj’ing 10 pm @ AI Warehouse, 530 Penn Ave NE (pan-Latin & pan-global dance music); Exit Angles (album release), Red Sunflower, Alma Laprida & Harley @ Rhizome (noisy rock, arty experimental); Zacarias Ferreira @ Rio Cantina🧵
Thurs. Feb. 12 in DMV DC-Mdou Moctar solo @ Atlantis (guitarist from Niger); Dende & opener Melan @ Pearl St Warehouse (r& b); Black Belt Eagle Scout & Mato Wayuhi @ Songbyrd (Native American indie rock); What Band @ Martinis (go-go); Selam Sound @ Makeda (Ethiopian) 🧵
February 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Thurs. Feb. 12 in DMV DC-Mdou Moctar solo @ Atlantis (guitarist from Niger); Dende & opener Melan @ Pearl St Warehouse (r& b); Black Belt Eagle Scout & Mato Wayuhi @ Songbyrd (Native American indie rock); What Band @ Martinis (go-go); Selam Sound @ Makeda (Ethiopian) 🧵
This DC artist Larry Cook’s work “Rare Essence “ is part of the “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection “ exhibit @ Phillips Collection in DC through Feb. 15. Cook used to be a photographer in a dc go-go music club.
February 12, 2026 at 5:36 PM
This DC artist Larry Cook’s work “Rare Essence “ is part of the “Out of Many: Reframing an American Art Collection “ exhibit @ Phillips Collection in DC through Feb. 15. Cook used to be a photographer in a dc go-go music club.
Rapper J. Cole did a special last minute event at Howard U in DC yesterday plus he invited folks to join him in a car in Silver Spring, Md to listen to his new album
February 12, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Rapper J. Cole did a special last minute event at Howard U in DC yesterday plus he invited folks to join him in a car in Silver Spring, Md to listen to his new album
Always lots of music related events in the DC area ( touring acts, dc go-go, dc Ethiopian, dc punk, & more)
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DC / Baltimore / DMV Global Music and More February 2026 Concert Calendar Gig List
Calendar is posted, updated, and viewable here on the blog, and events listings are posted on my Bluesky and Threads & sometimes still twe...
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February 12, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Always lots of music related events in the DC area ( touring acts, dc go-go, dc Ethiopian, dc punk, & more)
stevekiviat.blogspot.com/2026/02/dc-b...
stevekiviat.blogspot.com/2026/02/dc-b...
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A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
February 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
A Reuters photographer captured this image of a page from Pam Bondi's "burn book," which she used to counter any questions from Democratic lawmakers during an unhinged hearing today.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
It looks like the DOJ monitored members of Congress’s searches of the unredacted Epstein files.
Just wow.
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Was fortunate to get a guided tour of the huge 3,600-piece Hip Hop 80s exhibit in São Paulo today by Rodrido Brandão (pictured), who helped organize it & conducted dozens of interviews. A very impressive display of art & artifacts primarily from New York City & São Paulo.
📸 Jeff Caltabiano, 2.11.26
📸 Jeff Caltabiano, 2.11.26
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Was fortunate to get a guided tour of the huge 3,600-piece Hip Hop 80s exhibit in São Paulo today by Rodrido Brandão (pictured), who helped organize it & conducted dozens of interviews. A very impressive display of art & artifacts primarily from New York City & São Paulo.
📸 Jeff Caltabiano, 2.11.26
📸 Jeff Caltabiano, 2.11.26
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I wrote about the most important collection of jazz history landmarks on the planet all going on the market at once. This includes the Eagle Saloon, one of Buddy Bolden’s main venues, and is a major plot twist in the saga of S. Rampart Street.
#TheLensNola🔍 After spending seven years trying to create a cultural hub on the block, a developer is offloading three of the block’s four landmark buildings that mark the beginnings of jazz.
✍ Jordan Hirsch
Read full story🗞: buff.ly/acdsU7L
#southrampart #jazz #neworleans
✍ Jordan Hirsch
Read full story🗞: buff.ly/acdsU7L
#southrampart #jazz #neworleans
January 22, 2026 at 8:20 PM
I wrote about the most important collection of jazz history landmarks on the planet all going on the market at once. This includes the Eagle Saloon, one of Buddy Bolden’s main venues, and is a major plot twist in the saga of S. Rampart Street.
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Rosa Hawkins of the Dixie Cups put out a book about the group a few years ago that was really good but seemed not to get much attention. It’s called Chapel of Love. Recommended.
Dixie Cups brought new life to ‘Iko Iko’
The Dixie Cups brought “Iko Iko” into the studio in 1964 for fun, not knowing it would become their final hit.
The Dixie Cups brought “Iko Iko” into the studio in 1964 for fun, not knowing it would become their final hit.
Dixie Cups brought new life to ‘Iko Iko’
The Dixie Cups brought “Iko Iko” into the studio in 1964 for fun, not knowing it would become their final hit.
veritenews.org
February 6, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Rosa Hawkins of the Dixie Cups put out a book about the group a few years ago that was really good but seemed not to get much attention. It’s called Chapel of Love. Recommended.
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okay but also for the Angelenos specifically, villa’s tacos were featured in the opening sequence of the half time show and I’m just so delighted that villa’s was blessed by bad bunny the way we are blessed by their food
February 9, 2026 at 2:16 AM
okay but also for the Angelenos specifically, villa’s tacos were featured in the opening sequence of the half time show and I’m just so delighted that villa’s was blessed by bad bunny the way we are blessed by their food
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Today my band is announcing our 2nd album “the beltway is burning,” a 45-minute collection of fake stories based on true events about society and self collapsing at once.
It will be released on Earth Day, April 22.
The lead single “lil xan goes to washington” is out now.
It will be released on Earth Day, April 22.
The lead single “lil xan goes to washington” is out now.
Ekko Astral - "lil xan goes to washington" [Official Music Video]
YouTube video by Ekko Astral
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February 11, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Today my band is announcing our 2nd album “the beltway is burning,” a 45-minute collection of fake stories based on true events about society and self collapsing at once.
It will be released on Earth Day, April 22.
The lead single “lil xan goes to washington” is out now.
It will be released on Earth Day, April 22.
The lead single “lil xan goes to washington” is out now.
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Ekko Astral announce new album 'The Beltway is Burning' & shows, share "lil xan goes to washington" www.brooklynvegan.com/ekko-astral-...
February 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Ekko Astral announce new album 'The Beltway is Burning' & shows, share "lil xan goes to washington" www.brooklynvegan.com/ekko-astral-...
Wed. Feb. 11 in DMV DC- Plug-n-Band @ Sycamore & Oak food hall SE; 454 & Pig the Gemini @ Songbyrd (rap); Cecily @ Keystone Korner (neo-soul vocalist); Solas @ Birchmere (Irish);
New Impressionz @ Babylon (go-go); What Band feat. Killa Cal @ Shark Bar (go-go); Ethiopian music @ Napoli Lounge 🧵
New Impressionz @ Babylon (go-go); What Band feat. Killa Cal @ Shark Bar (go-go); Ethiopian music @ Napoli Lounge 🧵
February 11, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Wed. Feb. 11 in DMV DC- Plug-n-Band @ Sycamore & Oak food hall SE; 454 & Pig the Gemini @ Songbyrd (rap); Cecily @ Keystone Korner (neo-soul vocalist); Solas @ Birchmere (Irish);
New Impressionz @ Babylon (go-go); What Band feat. Killa Cal @ Shark Bar (go-go); Ethiopian music @ Napoli Lounge 🧵
New Impressionz @ Babylon (go-go); What Band feat. Killa Cal @ Shark Bar (go-go); Ethiopian music @ Napoli Lounge 🧵
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NY-based Iraqi singer Zahra Azubaidi backed by the Torath Arabic Music Ensemble as part of the “From Cairo to Baghdad by way of Aleppo” program on Saturday Feb. 7th @ Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, Va near Washington DC.
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
NY-based Iraqi singer Zahra Azubaidi backed by the Torath Arabic Music Ensemble as part of the “From Cairo to Baghdad by way of Aleppo” program on Saturday Feb. 7th @ Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, Va near Washington DC.
DC protest events happening
February 11, 2026 at 3:51 AM
DC protest events happening
NY-based Iraqi singer Zahra Azubaidi backed by the Torath Arabic Music Ensemble as part of the “From Cairo to Baghdad by way of Aleppo” program on Saturday Feb. 7th @ Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, Va near Washington DC.
February 11, 2026 at 12:14 AM
NY-based Iraqi singer Zahra Azubaidi backed by the Torath Arabic Music Ensemble as part of the “From Cairo to Baghdad by way of Aleppo” program on Saturday Feb. 7th @ Washington Liberty High School in Arlington, Va near Washington DC.