DC Rock & Roll power trio, the fed, was born out of the infamous Tuesday open mic nights at the now defunct Adams Morgan institution, Staccato Music Hall and Lounge. As the group reared their sound in a Columbia Heights basement, news spread quickly of their boozy, high-energy live shows. The group became a neighborhood fixture, appearing most weekends at Staccato, and enjoying warm receptions as performers at Adam’s Morgan Day, and the Mount Pleasant Music in the Park series.

This Thursday, February 22nd, will see a rebirth of sorts for the fed. The departure of a keyboardist in December led to the addition of bass player David Pauk, and the organic growth of a more mature, classic Rock & Roll sound. Pauk completes the line-up of DC Public School teachers that includes Kevin Brown on drums and Cory Chimka on guitar and vocals. At 8:00 p.m., the fed will kick off a great evening of live music at DC9 (1940 9th ST, NW), and will be followed by Demivolt and Box.

The group will also play a stripped down live set at 8:00 pm, this Saturday, February 24, at Politics and Prose bookstore (5015 Connecticut AVE, NW), as a part of the store’s monthly songwriter showcase.

About the author
Cory Chimka is a teacher who plays guitar and vocals in the Washington, DC band, the fed.

Photo also contributed by Cory Chimka