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Taz Jones

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. It doesn’t get much more American than blues rock, a sound and tradition that draws from virtually every genre of modern music native to our nation – soul, rock and roll, and more. Luckily, …

On the heels of a sold out show last night at DC’s historic DAR Constitution Hall, acclaimed rockers Wilco made a surprise pit stop at NPR’s headquarters in DC today, where they performed a very special Tiny Desk performance to a small crowd of noted NPR staff and fans. Of all …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. Song of the Day: Mondays can be pretty heartbreaking, we know (today especially for #PanthersNation), but even amidst the doom and gloom of that first day back at work, there’s always a silver lining. Today, …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We’re glad you followed our advice yesterday, because today’s Song of the Day is a special one. When music compels you to move, you just have to – it’s not optional. Maurice White embraced …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE THROWBACK THURSDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. We know you’re pumped for Friday, but here’s the trick to a best-ever weekend: don’t blow all of your energy on Thursday. Our #ThrowbackThursday Song of the Day might just be the best …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE HUMPDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. Q: How are we supposed to get through today and live to see Friday? A: Beyonce. Lots of Beyonce. Here’s “Love on Top,” as our Song of the Day, and if you tell us you don’t …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. When American ingenuity and artistic vision combine forces, we’ve got something special on our hands. Enter: Youth Lagoon, the brainchild of 27 year old Trevor Powers. With three albums under his belt – all …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. My Morning Jacket just might be the greatest American rock and roll band out there today, and is there anything better than All-American rock and roll? We really don’t think so. Here’s “Anytime” from MMJ …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. FamousDC co-founder Josh Shultz really missed Donald Trump at last night’s Republican debate… like, a lot. So today’s Song of the Day is from him to the Donald – an homage if you will. Here’s …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE Thursday JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. It’s Throwback Thursday in our office, and if you know what’s good for you, you’ll follow our lead. Kick things off with the “Int’l Players Anthem” from UGK. It’s been nearly 10 years since this song’s …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE WEDNESDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row.  LCD Soundsystem is BACK, and who doesn’t love a good comeback? The NYC-based, punk rock-influenced, Talking Heads-sounding powerhouse whose short-spanned career nonetheless defined a unique hybrid sound of many decades prior kicks things off …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE TUESDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. When the Shins’ James Mercer sings aloud, everything just feels a little bit better. “Simple Song” reminds us that it’s ok to not feel ok, and that when we do, the best approach is …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE MONDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. Fleet Foxes “White Winter Hymnal” sounds exactly like what most of us are probably feeling today when we look out the window. Melodic vocals, soothing guitars, and an almost-hypnotic repetition of rhythm come together for …

IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO RISE AND GRIND COFFEE QUOTE FRIDAY JAM Brought to you by Bryant Row. “What’s cooler than bein’ cold? Ice cold.” Thanks, Outkast. We’re about to get that point, trust us. And while we’re either freezing our asses off or staying warm at a local bar, we’ll hope …

Of course you’re hoping this impending thundersnow skips the District altogether and no one misses a single day of work…of course you are. Cut the BS. We know what you want, and what you want is a strong drink, a hot meal, and an epic snowstorm to enjoy with your …