Can you guess our costume?
We've never dressed up before in the spirit of Halloween. Let's just say some band members were more excited by the idea than others (ahem, Jared).
The band settled on a costume compromise, something that didn't involve face paint, masks, wigs, i.e., required minimal preparation and something that was easy enough to play in for a 30-minute set. :-)
We're Robert Palmer and a couple of the girls from his iconic music video for the 1985 classic, "Addicted to Love."
Written by F*F*R
on Saturday, 31 October 2015.
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on Thursday, 20 August 2015.
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on Wednesday, 12 August 2015.
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Field trip to Philly!
Next week is a big week for the band. We'll be taking our act on the road for one night in Philly and then coming right back to play a second show in DC. We'll be at The Grape Room on Wednesday night and Solly's U Street Tavern on Friday.
Best of all, we're opening for Cordovas & Joe Firstman, who's toured with the likes of Sheryl Crow and Willie Nelson and also served a four-year stint as bandleader on Last Call with Carson Daly.
Written by F*F*R
on Friday, 17 October 2014.
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Written by F*F*R
on Thursday, 25 September 2014.
Posted in Live Shows
Women Who Rock: Nikki Smith
We are super excited about this article posted on the D.C. Music Download blog that features an extended interview with Nikki in the latest installment of their ongoing "Women Who Rock" series, putting her in the company of some pretty rockin' ladies around the District of Columbia and beyond.
"Smith, a California native, cultivated her passion for music through her parents. Her mother is an active member of Sweet Adelines International (a group of women singers advancing the music form of barbershop), and her father, who plays guitar in a classic rock cover band," according to the article.
The article came about largely because Lauren wrote to the blog to nominate Nikki for the series. Nice work, Lauren!
Visit D.C. Music Download for more local music news.
Written by F*F*R
on Thursday, 17 July 2014.
Posted in Press
This story officially ups our level of cool.
We've moved beyond the posts of "shows to get pumped for" and finally landed our name in an actual article on the Brightest Young Things, on of DC's biggest entertainment websites.
In case you missed it, check out this week's "Artist on Artist" feature that includes an interview between Nikki and Liz Yeljack of Glitterlust.
Glitterlust and Freeform Radio were formed around the same time and have played a number of gigs together, including last year's Phase Fest (pictured).
Written by F*F*R
on Wednesday, 25 June 2014.
Posted in Press
Raising money for Girls Rock! DC
In an interview with Katy Ray of Tagg Magazine, Nikki discusses what it's like to be a girl in a boys club, as the rock 'n 'roll music scene tends to be, and how she hopes to improve the station of future generations of girls by supporting organizations like Girls Rock! DC.
"At some point, we've all felt mistreated or short-changed because we're girls. This is one small way we can try to make things better for the next generation – supporting an organization that aims to enrich and empower young women."
Written by F*F*R
on Tuesday, 24 June 2014.
Posted in Press
