The Dance Party hail from the picturesque rolling green hills of Prince George’s County (OK, maybe more like concrete jungle), the land that brought to you world icons such as Martin Lawrence and Kenny Lattimore. They create musical mayhem with 80s and 90s inspired songs like “Nintendo Power” and “Daniel Larusso is Gonna Fight.” As the self-professed “pioneers of slop-rock” The Dance Party is made up of four friends just trying to have a good time and make some fun music along the way. I am not only proud to be a product of the same town but also to call them my homeboys. Before they came to be D.C.’s latest Rock craze they were causing a ruckus at house parties throughout College Park and Towson, Maryland. Beers, guitars, songs, debauchery. All of the elements that made my college experience so enriched. They taught me a lady, could indeed still be a lady, while swearing during a game of flip-cup and having beer dribble down her chin.
This past Saturday they made their New York City debut at The Continental (www.continentalnyc.com) on the lower east side. The Dance Party rocked the house but the after-party took the show. You know how some things just never change? One night out with them and I swear I was in college again. Beers, guitars, songs, debauchery. We ran all over town like old times. I spent most of Sunday nursing a hangover but it was worth it. It was a refreshing break from the chichi lounges and overpriced drinks. I had forgotten how much I enjoy a nice, cold beer. Visitors from home always make me a little nostalgic for the simplicity of suburbia.
The Dance Party will undoubtedly be doing more shows in NYC. I’ll keep you posted. In the meantime they play in Washington D.C. and surrounding areas often, so do yourself a favor and check them out. If you do make it to a show, don’t expect to sit down and sip on your Cider Jack. Be prepared to rock out and party your ass off.
http://www.thedanceparty.net/
4 comments:
the base player is my favorite of the group! ;-) i too, was included in this debauchery that my roommate writes about. how i have missed beer! felt just like college. rakhee, you should tell the readers about our college days! "team winner!"
Hey, cool band. I love hearing about small, indy bands. They ever play in philly? Would definitely like to catch a show.
Nah I think the drummer is pretty cute. I agree with all the above. Good old, sloppy college fun is always needed!
TEAM WINNER RULES!!
B-I-G D-E-A-L
No, don't believe they play any shows in philly as of yet. Mostly in the DC area. But check out their site for updates.
www.thedanceparty.net
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