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They're one of the most promising garage/R&B acts we've heard in a while. -- DCist.com
Every town needs a garage rock scene, and a pretty fine one is emerging in D.C. Who needs Little Steven Van Zandt to bring his past-their-prime relics to town when we've got fine bands like the Hall Monitors? The quartet plays fuzzy, bluesy garage rock that sounds like it came straight off the "Nuggets" box set. Or at least one of those dozens of "Pebbles" compilations that soon followed. Garage rock is a genre in which originality is about the 43rd most important trait for a band to have; it's much more important to get those guitars just right and to be able to convincingly pull off the retro sound. And the Hall Monitors do that with ease. Catch them at the Velvet Lounge with the Fishnet Stalkers and the rockabilly-flavored Have Mercys , another fairly new local garage entity. -- The Washington Post
The Hall Monitors' bluesy, blistering set oozed equal parts bravado-infused R&B and snarling punk, shredding through seven songs in just 20 minutes or less. Their influences, ranging from the Rolling Stones to The Cramps, were manifested in Crowley's Buddy Holly-stance at the mic, Richards' Chuck Berry-rife riffs, and Matt's Stones-infused bass rhythms, all the while Mike keeping time in Ringo-meets-Keith Moon fashion. The Hall Monitors, holding their own among the living legends of garage rock, proved to be a worthy appetizer for what was to follow. --The Eagle newspaper, American University
I'd also like to shine a big fat The Kids Are All Dead spotlight on a new local DC band called The Hall Monitors who came on last night and fucking ROCKED THE HOUSE DOWN! Throw in two shit-hot garage guitarists, a rumbling bottom end, and a batshit insane drummer who beats his snare drum bug-eyed while they compress all that's awesome about Teenage Shutdown (the best garage rock comp series ever, dork) into loud, foot-stomping, ass-shaking, sweat-pouring burst of electric white boy blues, and you gotcherself a band to make the boys drink and the girls cream, and vice versa. They supposedly have a CD coming out sometime in the next few months, and I sure hope to God they bottle all the excitement of their stage show. None of this reined-in, I-can-hear-vocals-over-the-guitars nonsense they have up on their MySpace.
DC, get ready for the rebirth of maximum rock 'n' soul. -- The Kids Are All Dead
The Hall Monitors in Austin, TX. South by Southwest 2009.
Video and Edited by Stokely Baksh
Girls by The Hall Monitors
Footage includes: The Hall Monitors, The Right Ons, Powersolo, Full Service, The She Creatures, DC Action Pat, Jamieson, Sonny's Vintage Store, Breakaway Records party, Jesus, Charlies Angel Photo, a Dog, a Record player, the Shocker, Else Baker Sullivan, Jack the Full Service cat, a big Wheel adult bike, and SXSW 2009 moments.
Last month's semifinal game between Scare Force One and the Cherry Blossom Bombshells came down to a nail-biting double overtime, and the Bombshells are trying to carry that momentum to vanquish the fierce DC DemonCats, who haven't lost a game since October. This exciting season championship matchup will be the last DC Rollergirls home game until the fall, so don't miss out!
In addition, fans can watch an expo matchup between Scare Force One and the River City Rollergirls of Richmond, VA, and check out Jason Leffler's #38 NASCAR showcar. Plus, in honor of Mother's Day, moms will get a gift at the door!
It's tailgating season, so come early to Stadium/Armory Lot 3 and get a head start on the fun! The lot opens at 3 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance through Ticketmaster (service charge applies), at the RFK Stadium box office and at the door on bout day.
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BANDS Lyres (USA) Reigning Sound (USA) The Thanes (Scotland) The Urges (Ireland) Thee Attacks (Denmark) Los Chicos (Madrid)
DJs Alessandro Casella (Italy) Dj Bone (Holland) Pablo de la Cruz (Madrid) Gianni Fuso (Italy) Iwan Le Terrible (France) Vic (Madrid) Sr Varo (Valencia) Rafa Evil (Toledo) Edu Sinner (Toledo)
Great show w/ the Woggles last night. It was good to finally talk with you guys. Hopefully, we can get to B'More for Saturday's show (and eventually set up a show w/ the Monsters from the Surf!).
Good show at the Black Cat last night, it was great to finally see you again! I finally ended up getting a 'punch' and a 'Go Ape' t-shirt. Oh yeah, I'm ready for summer!
Our All-Stars are also hitting the road again this month, fresh off their victory against the Dutchland Derby Rollers. This time, they are heading south to take on the Dominion Derby Girls April 26. Hometown fans welcome!
Also, we are excited to announce that DC Rollergirls merchandise is now available online! Now you can buy your favorite team or league shirts, buttons, stickers and more! Check out our new eBay Store: Dc Rollergirls Merch Be sure to watch for EXCLUSIVE AUCTION ITEMS like SIGNED TEAM PROGRAMS. Team signed program auctions will start at bout time, April 18 @ 5pm EST.
