DC Area Nightlife, Entertainment and Recreation
Currently on tour in support of his fourth album Sweeter, Gavin DeGraw is as busy as ever. This month the Irishman headlines the National ShamrockFest at RFK Stadium. The always humble and kind singer/songwriter spared a few minutes to speak with On Tap about his unbelievable journey and his ability to stay grounded amidst all… read more »
Some people believe the world will end in 2012. Well if this is the case, then why not bring in the New Year with a band that has been kicking ass and taking names since 1997? Some of you may know them for their first hit single “Semi-Charmed Life” or perhaps for their dreamy, prolific… read more »
On November 12, 2011 the 8th Annual American Freedom Festival will take place at the Patriot Center in Fairfax, VA. The festival honors the men and women who serve in the American Armed Forces, as well as the veterans who have sacrificed their time and lives for the betterment of this country. One of the… read more »
JUNE 2011 ISSUE – The 19th annual Safeway National Capital BBQ Battle takes place June 25th and June 26th. This is a time for BBQ connoisseurs, foodies, benevolent folk, and music lovers to gather around and relish a feeling of community. While the event is called a “BBQ Battle,” it’s more than just a competition… read more »
JUNE 2011 ISSUE – Bell X1 is no stranger to the music scene. Having been together since the 90s, they’ve garnered a massive fan base in Ireland and the UK. But the band is ready to heavily tap into the American market and give the US a healthy dose of what they’ve been doing for… read more »
May 2011 ISSUE – In 2003 she took the world by storm by coming in third on television’s Nashville Star. Soon after her primetime appearance, Miranda Lambert was signed to Epic records and then Columbia Nashville. The rest, as they say, is history. But not even Grammy awards and worldwide fame can take the humble… read more »
You know him on MTV’s “Jersey Shore” as the diplomatic, “grenade-stopping wingman,” who is always smiling. Now be prepared to know him as “DJ Pauly D,” the disc-spinning, music-loving life of the party. Not really a big difference from his reality TV persona, which is quite refreshing. With Pauly D, what you see is what… read more »
It’s gone from the Women’s United Soccer Association (WUSA) to the W-League and now Women’s Professional Soccer (WPS). Whatever the name and structure, one thing that has remained constant in the sport is the Washington Freedom. The Freedom, one of the first teams to be part of WUSA in 2001, has continued its tradition of… read more »
Introducing D.C.-based United Skeeball Association (USA). Yes, United Skeeball Association. Sounds like something that would air on ESPN8 “the Ocho,” but this association is anything but a joke. Robert Albrecht, 26, founded USA in October 2009 with an impressive 179 players joining for the first season. Now, only 6 months later, USA boasts a remarkable… read more »
