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​FLASHBAND organizes epic themed showcases of one-time bands.
Meet at a jam session and play a show 1 month later!

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Musicians -- meet other hobbyists & play a show

Play the Number Ones Flashband
Starting off 2019 strong with the hits! Flashbands will exclusively play songs that were at any point Number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart!

FAQ
Q: Are all songs that were Number 1 on the Hot 100 fair game? Even if they were only there super briefly?
A: Yup.

Q: What about Billboard's other charts? Could we do a song that was Number 1 on the genre-specific charts, for instance?
A: We're just pulling from the Hot 100 for this (or the other charts that pre-dated the Hot 100). The idea is to have a night of bands doing their takes on the pop classics. We know there are some great tunes on those other lists, but it would just be sorta defeating the purpose to open it up to country, latin, alternative, international, christian/gospel, smooth jazz, etc. Sorry folks. You'll have to save that flaming hot cover of Ednita Nazario's "Quiero Que Me Hagas El Amor" (no. 1 on the Billboard latin pop charts this week in 1994) for another day.

Q: What about songs that were Number 1 on Billboard's other charts before it established the Hot 100 in 1955? Are those songs off limits?
A: Dang, did you read the Billboard Wikipedia page or something? Yeah, sure, those are cool. Your band could play a pre-1955 song that charted Number 1 on Billboard's "Best Sellers in Stores," "Most Played by Jockeys," or "Most Played in Jukeboxes" charts.

Q: Why all these rules? Wouldn't it be better just to let us play whatever we want?
A: Ever been to a theme party, and some people just showed up in plain clothes? What a bummer! Themes fuel creativity and are a big part of what make Flashband a good time for the participants and exciting and marketable to audiences. Give it a shot and be creative, and we know you'll dig working within the theme.

Music fans -- experience a Flashband showcase!

The next showcase is Saturday February 9th
at Pearl Street Warehouse at The Wharf
Here's why 2000+ of people in the DC area love Flashband:
  • Meet and jam with new local hobbyists like you (no sketchy craigslist - we'll find the participants)
  • Play a Saturday night gig at a sweet venue just by showing up
  • Have all show logistics, backline, and promo graphics taken care of for you
  • Get professional photos of you performing with your instrument
  • New BFFs from your one-time band! (you might even stick together?)
  • A unique and unforgettable experience of camaraderie and support of fellow hobbyists​!

Check out the Flashband website for lots more info.

Need questions answered now? Email Graham at graham@flashband.org.
Flashband has had a huge impact on the music scene in DC, especially for the 7DC community! After its birth in 2012, Flashband has hosted over 50 showcases! 

​In May 2017, 7DrumCity acquired Flashband. We're psyched to be carrying the torch and continuing the Flashband tradition!