Morphological Confetti

Featuring:  The Talented and lovely Ms. REGINA BELLE Opener: “Smooth” a Luther Tribute Tonight July 16, 2011 @ Fort Dupont Park in Washington, D.C. Free Show:  8-10pm

The 2011 Fort Dupont Summer line up is here!  It's really too bad that Roy Ayers has not been featured in recent years.  He was the one who everybody wanted to see at the end of the summer series.  His cd, Mahogany Vibe, features a song named after the park.  The song has a nice groove and a Go-Go vibe that is popular in the DC area.  Anyway, I hope to see you at the park this summer.  Come DC, VA, Baltimore , Delware, everywhere! 2011 lineup: July 9 The BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS (T.A.P.) featuring special guest artist CHELSEY GREEN, and a “ Soul Review” July 16 REGINA BELLE Opener, “Smooth” a Luther Tribute July 23 The MANHATTANS featuring GERALD ALSTON & BLUE LOVETT Opener, Marvin Brown July 30 ZAPP Opener, Teri S Aug. 6 The BARKAYS Opener, FrameWerk Aug. 13 MANDRILL

It just doesn't seem like summer without spending at least one summer evening at Fort Dupont Park in Southeast Washington, DC. It's a beauitful amphitheater and park set in historical Fort Dupont Park. The crowd is always nice and the shows are always a treat. The best thing about it besides the huge friendly crowds is that it is FREE! I've been going since I was a boy and the memories just keep builiding. Check out the 2009 line up listed below: July 18th -- Original "P" featuring Fuzzy Haskins and Grady Thomas (Ken Staton and the James Brown Review) July 25th -- Ray, Goodman & Brown (Formerly The Moments) ["Pookie Hudson's" Spaniels] August 1st -- Radio "WPFW" Night W/Blue Magic and Force MD's & The Legends August 8th -- Rose Royce (Julia Nixon) August 15th -- Mother's Finest (Derek McKeith Featuring Alyson Williams) August 22nd -- TBA Special Surprise Guest Concerts are on Saturdays and they are free and open to the ...

Washington, D.C. has many attractions that are east of the river. Wait. I should clarify by saying that this is east of the Anacostia River. Specifically, east of the river in DC means the gentrified remains of George Clinton’s version of “Chocolate City” (i.e. The Hood). Some of you may not realize that DC had/has a thriving Black community that has been here since the turn of the 20th Century. My family has been here for about four generations. The city is changing now that some poor blacks are being forced to leave because of new developments (condos, cafes, etc.) and others are choosing to leave for more yard space in the suburbs. Besides, we do love our BBQ’s and family gatherings. Then, there is Fort Dupont Park, The rock on the ridge located in the heart of Southeast Washington. For the past 30 years, Fort Dupont has been a place where family, friends and lovers can go to listen to the best in Jazz, Blues, Soul, and R&B. The best thing about it is that it’s FREE!!!! Yes, FR...