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Blrfl t1_j9vt968 wrote

Reply to The DC music scene has been remarkably innovative and influential. I'm putting together a playlist that captures some of the early trailblazers and contemporary artists continuing to push boundaries. Who else should be included? by ATroopOfDans

In no particular order other than alphabetical:

9353, Bad Brains, Dag Nasty, Frontier Theory, Government Issue, Half Japanese, High-Back Chairs, Jawbox, Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, Slickee Boys, Trouble Funk

And, for your 70s listening pleasure: Peaches and Herb, Starland Vocal Band

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Docile_Doggo t1_j9vs8f2 wrote

Reply to Georgetown’s new Maman bakery frowns upon computer usage. by washdc20001

Huh. I went there after work on a weekday recently and didn’t have any problem working on my laptop for about 1 to 2 hours. Maybe just because it was later on a weekday they didn’t mind so much?

I’ve known of other cafes that have a no laptop policy but only on weekends and before a certain hour of the day on weekdays. I personally try not to frequent such places because the whole point of a cafe to me is that I get to sit and chill for a bit and not be rushed out the door. I like cafes that serve as “third spaces”.

But it’s totally the prerogative of each individual business over what kind of environment they want to have in their own cafe. And a no laptop policy seems more reasonable in a busy area like Georgetown and in places with relatively little seating.

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AlpenBass t1_j9vqck4 wrote

Reply to The DC music scene has been remarkably innovative and influential. I'm putting together a playlist that captures some of the early trailblazers and contemporary artists continuing to push boundaries. Who else should be included? by ATroopOfDans

Duke Ellington. Without question the most influential musician/composer this city has ever produced. The only reason he would not be in this list is that he moved to New York to pursue his music career very, very early (before he was known outside of DC).

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amonatare t1_j9vq13y wrote

Reply to Georgetown’s new Maman bakery frowns upon computer usage. by washdc20001

Somewhat related to the thread, but what are some other places (aside from the library) in the area that are good for sitting down and quietly doing work on the computer? I want to be considerate of other restaurant patrons as well, I’ve always been one for studying / people watching in cafes so for places like maman and YELLOW to not allow laptop use is something I haven’t seen before. I can totally understand and respect why they would implement that policy though!

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scotch_please t1_j9vo7kg wrote

Reply to How to get from DC to BWI and back? by MrDucky04

Amtrak coach seats are going to be only a few bucks higher than MARC fares, if not the same price. But MARC tickets can be used at any time of day for whatever train is most convenient for you. Amtrak is for a specific train at a specific time. If you don't know how long it'll take to get from baggage claim back to the station, I'd go with MARC and maybe Amtrak to drop her off when she leaves.

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Old_Distribution_235 t1_j9vmvu9 wrote

Reply to comment by naghallac in The DC music scene has been remarkably innovative and influential. I'm putting together a playlist that captures some of the early trailblazers and contemporary artists continuing to push boundaries. Who else should be included? by ATroopOfDans

Hey, if you're adding the Amen Break, you should include Ashley's Roachclip (Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers) - another cornerstone-of-hip-hop breakbeat. Too bad there's no DC connection to the Funky Drummer break...

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cousinstrange t1_j9vm3rk wrote

Reply to The DC music scene has been remarkably innovative and influential. I'm putting together a playlist that captures some of the early trailblazers and contemporary artists continuing to push boundaries. Who else should be included? by ATroopOfDans

Before relocating to New York, two of the guys in Gang Gang Dance were in a DC band called The Cranium.

Edit/addendum: not on Spotify or any streaming that I'm aware of though

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