July 11 is Local Music Day!

Visit www.listenlocalfirst.com to check out participating businesses

July Featured Artists: Visit their site, download their album!

Bluebrain --  http://www.bluebra.in
Frau Eva -- frauevamusic.com
Veronneau -- www.veronneaumusic.com
Astra Via -- www.astraviamusic.com
The Archives -- http://thearchivesdc.com
Vandaveer -- http://www.vandaveer.net
The Dance Party -- http://www.thedancepartymusic.com
Tabi Bonney -- http://tabibonney.bandcamp.com

JULY SHOWCASES & COLLABORATIONS

July 12th - Victoria Vox plays Tryst at the Phillips Collection!  Tryst Phillips is located at: 1600 21st Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20009
July 14th - Eat Local First Week Kickoff Party at Acre 121: Beer & BBQ, Admission includes access to live local music from Listen Local First artists Young Rapids, Frau Eva, and Typefighter, a buffet of local BBQ/sides, and a ticket for one local beer! 21+ only. Held at Acre 121, 1400 Irving Street NW.  http://eatlocalfirstdc2012.eventbrite.com/

July 19th - Archives at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage!  See Featured July Artist the Archives in full concert at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, admittance is free!  http://www.kennedy-center.org/explorer/artists/?entity_id=86815&source_type=B 

July 19th - Rene Moffatt plays Tryst at the Phillipps Collection!  Tryst Phillips is located at: 1600 21st Street Northwest  Washington, DC 20009
July 21st - Eat Local First Farm to Table Festival.  Enjoy scrumptious dishes made with ingredients from local farms, drink local craft beer and wine, shop local retailers and take craft food classes in the pop-up park, and hear music from Listen Local First! Tickets are $15 (online or cash/credit at the event) and include two food tickets.  http://eatlocalfirstdc2012.eventbrite.com/

SAVE THE DATE:

August 4th and 5th - Mid City Dog Days of Summer Street Festival! With street musicians, never-ending sidewalk sales, restaurant specials, and events up and down the corridor, the 2012 MidCity Dog Days will be the biggest one yet.  Listen Local First Street Music Showcase: Listen Local First will organize pop up street music performances throughout the MidCity Corridor including the Mobile Music Venue—creating alternate exposure opportunities for talented local musicians. www.midcitydogdays.com