TPG early "beat the heat" show, Thursday 8pm
The Public Good plays this Thursday evening at The Velvet Lounge.
We will be the first of 4 bands and will go on early at 8pm. Perfect way to round out an evening happy hour.
The other bands:
Saint Solitude (from Asheville, NC)
Spouse (from Massachusetts and Oregon)
Sweet Interference (DC band)
The Velvet Lounge is located at 915 U Street NW.
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The Public Good, based in Washington, DC, has developed a cult following inspired by the band's special mix of pounding rock and roll, brain-wrenching on-stage IQ quizzes, and occasional costume dramas. The Public Good rocks hard while writing with wit and empathy about the foibles (and pleasures) of adult life.
The Public Good's new release is "A Varied Program of Stereo Dynamics for Your Wild Nights Alone." Their CD from last year, "No. 1," garnered rave reviews for its "great sense of humor" and “clean, clear, sharp mind of its own.” Blurt Magazine named the band one of "Rock and Roll's Best Kept Secrets." Songwriters Elderkin and Ruppenthal have also been praised by Billboard, SPIN, and Jon Pareles of The New York Times.
Like any band, The Public Good is a group of people that forms around music making. This group isn’t limited to the people holding instruments; it embraces all involved. This blog records and riffs on this involvement.
The Public Good’s live shows in and out of the District of Columbia have developed a cult following intrigued by the band's special mix of heart-pounding rock-n-roll, brain-wrenching IQ quizzes, and occasional costume dramas.
John Elderkin (guitar) and Steve Ruppenthal (bass) lead songwriting and vocals, and the band is rounded out on stage by literary genius Sam Esquith on guitar/keyboards/tambourine, and the supremely talented roaming percussionist Chris Garges (Mitch Easter band, etc.) on drums.
