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Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts by Stephen Moore with Johnny Holliday, Stephen Lorenz, and Charles David Young

Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts

by Stephen Moore with Johnny Holliday, Stephen Lorenz, and Charles David Young

540 pages
Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts is a visually striking history that showcases the prominent and influential theater, music, film, TV, and media figures from the Nation’s Capital area from 1792 through today. 54 chapters. Index.

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About the Book
Capital Acts: Washington DC Performing Arts is an extensive history of the prominent and influential artists and media figures who shaped the DC-MD-VA area’s cultural landscape. Richly illustrated with a wealth of insightful interviews, the book unveils remarkable narratives of resilience and innovation from the challenges faced by diverse and often unique artists. Each genre of performing arts is intricately explored. The rhythm of jazz and blues is portrayed by soulful conversations with the artists. The beauty of folk and popular music is celebrated through stories. The vibrant energy of punk and go-go history reflects rebellion and celebration. The essence of many historical performances, theaters, concerts, TV, films, and events that defined eras are articulated throughout the book. Whether you are a performing arts aficionado or history lover, this book offers a captivating 360-degree look at the origins and extraordinary tapestry of talent and creativity that continues to thrive in the Washington, DC area. 54 Chapters with Index.

 

Reviews
Several of the narratives of this historical research and contemporary interviews will be familiar — who doesn’t know about the Muppets? — but some of it, very likely most of it, will be new to you. Or, if the name is familiar, you might not be aware about the local origins of seminal acts that got their starts in the Washington area, the world-famous Ringling Brothers circus and entertainment pioneer Al Jolson being examples.

You will also learn about some of the talented artists DC claims as its own but never made it into the show business mainstream despite undeniable and astonishing talent. Danny Gatton, for instance. And John Fahey. And Eva Cassidy. The list goes on. (From the Foreword)
- Buzz McCLain, former critic with The Washington Post.

 

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About the Author
Stephen Moore with Johnny Holliday, Stephen Lorenz, and Charles David Young Stephen Moore is a music writer, musician, and retired Georgetown University Director of Advanced Research Computing (ARC). He has co-authored seven books, including All Roads Lead to the Birchmere, John Duffey's Bluegrass Life, Johnny Holliday: From Rock to Jock, Helen Hayes: A Bio-Bibliography, Cerphe’s Up, and Hoop Tales: Maryland University Men’s Basketball.
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Johnny Holliday, a top-rated DJ in the golden era of Top 40 radio, had #1 ratings in major cities and covered Olympic Games for ABC. He also appeared in numerous TV shows, commercials, and musical theater productions. He's been the University of Maryland's basketball and football "Voice of The Terps" for decades.
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Young began music writing at George Mason University, covering Danny Gatton, Nils Lofgren, Emmylou Harris and others for Unicorn Times. He's contributed to Stereo Review, TV Guide, and Entertainment Weekly, and wrote CD booklet notes for DC musicians.

 

 

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