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  string(1791) "The R&B Club has taken on some tall tasks in our five years of existence, but this one is different. Michael Jackson would've turned 65 years old later this month. And though he's been gone for over a decade, there's absolutely no person walking the face of this Earth right now who hasn't been impacted by the music he left behind. We love a good challenge and definitely have one on our hands here. From Gary, Indiana, to the world, come join us on August 20 as we examine all things Michael Jackson: the transcendent, the controversial, and everything in between.

How do you narrow down a catalog of this magnitude? Are you Team Off The Wall or Team Thriller? What's your very first memory of Michael Jackson? Please believe we've got a lot to discuss as a family, so make sure you get your ticket early (then make sure to tell a friend to tell more friends!)

Pull up on us at Songbyrd on Sunday, August 20, from 12-2 pm — and don't be surprised if Mike's music has us going a tad bit over! Tickets are $15 ($20 at the door). We're not just saying this either. Make sure you get your tickets early, because there's a good chance this will sell out. I mean, c'mon — it's Michael Jackson we're talking about here!

Sunday, Aug 20, 2023

Songbyrd Music House

540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002

12-2pm

--The R&B Club is a cultural group founded in 2018 by music aficionado Ashley-Dior Thomas, entrepreneur and writer Marcus K. Dowling, award-winning writer Julian Kimble, and critically-acclaimed author and journalist Justin Tinsley to celebrate the legacy of soul music. In other words, think of it as a musical book club. For our fifth year, we’ll be doing a different theme every month. Follow us on social media at @therandbclubdc for more information."
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  string(1675) "Songbyrd invites you to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop and attend the first ever US public screening of the documentary feature film 'Street Smart' by British former music video director Nick Donnelly in a raw and authentic look at the role of Hip-Hop internationally and how it has inspired fans overseas to struggle and rebel against the norm, with the seemingly impossible dream that one day they wouldn't just be fans of Hip-Hop legends, but collaborators.

The film started production ten years ago this year as Nick Donnelly was the only filmmaker allowed on stage and backstage with the Wu-Tang Clan in the UK in the only time in 15 years the living members were together in Europe. What follows is a remarkable journey with images of Hip-Hop history never before seen in public, from Ghostface Killah going shopping in London, to RZA soundchecking in Manchester, exclusive interviews with European visual artists who have captured Jay-Z, Notorious BIG, Nas, J Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Cypress Hill, Freddie Gibbs and many more, as well as the first ever English language interview with a Danish musician that Kendrick Lamar sampled on 'Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe', British musician Hannah Williams talking exclusively about Jay-Z sampling her on the title track to his last album 4.44, behind the scenes of Nick Donnelly's music video in Staten Island with Method Man and a London rap artist and much more, in a documentary film that celebrates Hip-Hop as hope for all around the world and as one of the USA's greatest ever exports.

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Originating as a group of friends from The George Washington University, The Crystal Casino Band combines the vibes of early 2010s-era indie that littered Tumblr dashboards with increasingly introspective and socially-conscious lyrics. Their music, while both relatable and insanely catchy, is simultaneously raw and uncut-- adding a layer of authenticity and grounding the band firmly in their DC’s roots.
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The band has shared the stage with powerhouse artists including SHAED, Judah and The Lion, and more. Known for their high energy shows and easy-listening music, The Crystal Casino Band released their most daring album yet, “Maryland House”, in January. The album is the band’s most complex and varietal album yet and showcases their love for the DMV area throughout the 13 song experience.
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An R&B City: DC
Simply put, there is no R&B Club without Washington, D.C. It’s not only our birthplace; it’s our home. That’s what makes this next event deeply personal. For July’s meeting, we’re paying homage to the history of R&B in the Nation’s Capitol aka Chocolate City (and really the entire DMV). There’s a deep and beautiful lineage here and we can’t wait to retrace the history and evolution of the city’s R&B scene. If you need a who’s who of who we have to cover, how’s this sound? Names like Amii Stewart, Johnny Gill, Ginuwine, Mya, Amerie, J. Holiday, modern day mainstays like Ari Lennox, Brent Faiyaz and Kali Uchis — and of course the city’s R&B North Star in Marvin Gaye.
Please believe you don’t want to miss this. It’s a history lesson, incredible discussion and lowkey party all at once. You know how we get down by now. And if you don’t, there’s no time like the present! Pull up on us Sunday, July 23, at Songbyrd Music House. Tickets start at $15 — and it gets you a drink of you choose to indulge! Come eat, drink, listen to great music and link up with R&B lovers like yourself in the process!
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Our friends at Half Moon and Topo Chico are teaming up to takeover Songbyrd to bring you the party of the summer. Special guests to be announced after 4th of July. If you like rap and house music, this is the one for you. A limited number of bird tickets are available now, grab them while you can!
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Half Moon is An independent music and media company that reinforces emerging culture around the world.
Feat. Stonie Blue, Amal, Vayda, Boz Kamara, Gogo, and DJ Bri Mafia
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