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The Black Cat is a nightclub in Washington, D.C., located on 14th Street Northwest in the Shaw/U Street neighborhood. The club was founded in 1993 by former Gray Matter drummer Dante Ferrando, along with a group of investors (including D.C. area native, Nirvana drummer, and future Foo Fighters leader Dave Grohl) [1] [2] and quickly established itself as a venue for independent music.
The intersection of 14th Street and U Street was the epicenter of violence, 13 deaths and damage to 1,200 homes and businesses during the 1968 Washington, D.C. riots, which rampaged for four days after King's murder. [13] Following the riots, and the subsequent flight of affluent residents and businesses from the area, the corridor became ...
14th Street NW/SW is a street in Northwest and Southwest quadrants of Washington, D.C., located 1.25 miles (2.01 km) west of the U.S. Capitol. It runs from the 14th Street Bridge north to Eastern Avenue. Northbound U.S. Route 1 runs along 14th Street from the bridge to Constitution Avenue, where it turns east with US 50.
Restaurants and bars across the nation’s capital are preparing to host watch parties for the most highly anticipated political event so far this year: the first debate between President Biden ...
U Street station is a rapid transit station on the Green Line of the Washington Metro in the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. U Street station is located in northwest Washington and serves the U Street neighborhood; nearby attractions include the Lincoln Theatre, the historic restaurant Ben's Chili Bowl, and several nightclubs, including The Black Cat and the 9:30 Club.
Opened March 17, 2010 by founders Jesse Tittsworth and Will Eastman, [1] U Street Music Hall was a DJ-owned and operated basement dance club and live music venue. Its 500-person capacity room featured a state-of-the-art Martin Audio sound system, [2] a 1,200 square foot cork-cushioned dance floor and two bars. [3]
The U Street Corridor was the location of many jazz clubs and theatres during the early years of the jazz age.. Washington, D.C., has been home to many prominent musicians and is particularly known for the musical genres of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, bluegrass, punk rock and its locally-developed descendants hardcore and emo, and a local funk genre called go-go.
Scene from the 2016 Funk Parade. The Washington DC Funk Parade is an annual music and art street festival held on U Street in Washington DC. [1] It is a free, day-long event that aims to unite the community through the celebration of funk music, visual arts and the diverse cultural history of the U Street neighborhood.