Best Places in DC to Take Your Flashband Friends after Practice

By Deborah Lash, Flashband’s Community Coordinator

DC is such a small town. Everyone hangs out at the same bars, goes to the same venues and drinks the same coffee, right? ...Not so much. Here are a few fresh ideas for where to go after you wrap up band practice. We promise, they’re worth the visit! 

Songbyrd Record Cafe
2477 18th St NW

Songbyrd is a newer cafe and “music house,” bringing good food together with a recording studio in Adams Morgan. We’re got our eyes on one of the Byrd Burgers and a Ward 1 cocktail, but take some time to browse their vinyl collection and claim one of the listening stations to check out a new playlist or two. Stay tuned for their upcoming recording studio.

Crooked Beat
2116 18th St NW

If you haven’t been here yet, we might have to have some words. If you’re a regular, don’t forget to give them an Instagram follow so you can keep up with their newest finds and upcoming shows.

BloomBars

3222 11th St NW

Bloombars is more than just a venue; it’s a non-profit that’s dedicated to supporting our arts community. They host open mics, concerts, classes and community activities, so don’t wait to get involved if you see something you like. Check out their upcoming events and toss a few dollars their way, as they’re recouping from a recent break-in.

TreeHouse Lounge
1006 Florida Avenue NE

Get out of the usual small venues and try something new! TreeHouse Lounge welcomes bands of every kind, and it’s right by the H Street Corridor. A bunch of our Flashband alumni bands perform here regularly. Bring your own food or order from the pizza place next door. 

DC DIT

We love being a part of DC’s DIY scene, and there is so much music to find and experience all around town. These “Do It Together” musicians and artists collaborate to plan and book events “that matter to the soul of the DC community.” Get involved, and also visit DC Showspace for more underground shows you need to check out.

What's your favorite place to hang out and find new music in DC?