BloomBars
Columbia Heights
3222 Eleventh Street NW, Washington DC

 

 

 

   

BLOOMBARS' FLO ANITO, YVETTE BENJAMIN (a.k.a. Free) & ZIMM KICK OFF THE CHERRY BLOOM SATURDAY CONCERT SERIES 4/4/09!

Join us this Saturday night beginning at 8pm.

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BLOOMBARS' SEED THE SOUND SUNDAYS - FEATURING YVETTE BENJAMIN (a.k.a. Free) , COURTNEY DOWE & ZIMM THIS SUNDAY NIGHT 4/5/09!

Continuing in the BloomBars’ tradition to nurture the growth of artists who use their gift to inspire service, build community, and establish meaningful human connections, Seed the Sound Sundays will showcase musicians from a diversity of genres. Watch out, we might soon be one of the best acoustic venues in town.

Join us this Sunday beginning at 7:30pm.

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BLOOMBARS NAMED IN WASHINGTON CITY PAPER'S "BEST IN D.C. 2009"

City Paper

BloomBars was named one of the city's " Best Open Mic" locations by the staff of Washington City Paper. Here's what they had to say:

"Don’t let the name fool you—if you’re looking for beer, conventional “service,” or consistent hours of operation, then BloomBars is not the spot for you. But sign up for its mailing list and wander over to this barely established establishment on an evening when it’s holding a showcase, and you’ll discover one of D.C.’s best-kept secrets. Sure, the lineup may look similar every week—the choir singing for the benefit of the choir, if you will—but it’s always earnest. And when you stumble in from Wonderland during the wee hours to find two women singing the loveliest, most heartbreaking rendition of “A Change Is Gonna Come,” or whispering an African lullaby to a spellbound audience of six, you’ll realize that there’s no place in town quite on the same wavelength. VISIT SITE

BLOOMBARS on YOUTUBE

BloomBars updates our performances regularly. Check out highlights of our weekly SEED THE SOUND SUNDAYS:

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9F21B3AF369AE663

BLOOMBARS FEATURED IN THE WASHINGTON POST

BloomBars was featured in the Washington Post "Going Out Gurus" year-end recap of DC-based nightlife. Here's what they had to say about BloomBars:

"Unusual Venues: …And then there's BloomBars, the funky little Columbia Heights venue that, without serving food or alcohol, captured the progressive spirit of 2008 with concerts by socially progressive bands like the Makepeace Brothers, screenings of politically conscious movies and a dedication to changing the world -- or at least minds -- through visual and musical arts." <READ MORE>

RECENT PERFORMANCES AT BLOOMBARS

The Nathaniel Dett Chorale

Check out more recent performances from artists as diverse as Sitali, Jason Jasper, Kuku, Hoda Asfour and Ayanna Gregory in our VIDEOS section.

BLOOMBARS IN THE MEDIA

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BloomBars' November 1st "Night of Music, Art & Inspiration to GET OUT THE VOTE" event with the African Diaspora for Obama was recently featured on Voice of America and TheRoot.com. Click on the video above to take a special look at Africans who supported Obama's quest for the presidency.

Additionally, read "Red State, Black Ties" at The Root: http://www.theroot.com/id/48735

Would you like to be a member of the BloomBars team? Send an email to info@bloombars.com! Go to the VOLUNTEERS section for more information.

RECENT REVIEWS OF BLOOMBARS

"It’s official - 11th Street is the coolest street in the city. Forget about Columbia Heights Coffee, Wonderland, Red Rocks and the soon to be Meridian Pint - First Bloom of Bloom - the new “spontaneous, underground, music, art and inspiration in the heart of Columbia Heights” is ridiculously awesome! I was sitting with a friend at Red Rocks drinking a couple of beers and relaxing after the Parade and a guy named John Chambers comes over to us to talk about his new spot..." <READ MORE>

RECENT PERFORMANCES AT BLOOMBARS

Watch performances from the Fourth Bloom of Bloom in our special YouTube playlist.

 

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