Washington Trip Overview
In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in Downtown and elsewhere. The original 930 Club and other spaces were the venues where bands like Minor Threat and Bad Brains got started before going on to wider renown. On this tour you’ll discover what made the DC punk culture distinct from others, the major contributors to the scene, and it’s lasting impact on the local music scene today. Tour ends at the MLK Jr. Library, which holds DC’s Punk Archive.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Washington, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Washington, District of Columbia, United States
In the 1980s, the Reagan Administration was reinstating the Selective Service, hippies were turning in yuppies, and the punk scene rose as a reaction to what they saw as a conformist, soulless government. While punk is often associated with London, New York, and LA, there was a substantial scene in DC that had anchors in Downtown and elsewhere. The original 930 Club and other spaces were the venues where bands like Minor Threat and Bad Brains got started before going on to wider renown. On this tour you’ll discover what made the DC punk culture distinct from others, the major contributors to the scene, and it’s lasting impact on the local music scene today. Tour ends at the MLK Jr. Library, which holds DC’s Punk Archive.
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Lansburgh, 425 8th St NW, Washington, DC 20004, USA
The former location of the Lansburgh Center, a popular venue for punk shows in the 1980s.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The 930 Club, 815 V St NW, Washington DC, DC 20001-3020
This tour visits the former location of the first 9:30 Club, now one of DC’s most iconic performance venues.
Duration: 15 minutes
