Party Lights

01/07/2025

The 26th Annual Valentine's Day Rock 'N' Roll Dance Party returns to the Black Cat DC Red Room Friday February 14th! It won't be the same without Glenn but DJ's Baby Alcatraz, Soul Call Paul, DJ Pharoah Haqq Party , Mark Cisneros, and Mad Squirrel will be honoring the memory of their friend and former DJ by continuing the party with their hipshakin' 45's and good vibes. Starts at 9pm. Hope to see you there!

12/22/2024

Swing by The Record Exchange, Frederick, MD next Saturday December 26th and start your New Year celebrations early as DJ's Live Action Mixtape and Mad Squirrel spin hipshakin' vinyl 45's as you shop! 1-4pm. Hope to see you there!

Flyer in loving memory of Sugar Pie DeSanto (aka Peylia Marsema Balinton). October 1935-December 2024.

05/06/2024

Party Lights returns to Showtime Bar Friday May 24th! It won't be the same without Glenn but I'll do my best to keep the party going spinning plenty of 50's/60's Girl Groups, Soul, Garage, R&B, and more to get you off your feet and hipshakin' to the beat. With Maria behind the bar and Glenn in our hearts it's sure to be a blast! 10pm-2am. Always VINYL, Always FREE!

03/16/2024

Swing by The Runaway DC Tomorrow Sunday March 17th for Vintage & Vinyl Pop Up Market at The Runaway! Grab some brunch on the top floor patio and shop for some vintage finds while you wait. Mad Squirrel will be spinning vinyl. 12-4pm. Hope to see you there!

Bit iffy quality, but here it is at last, from Derry's finest lost boys. Snipped from their Granada TV show MOONDOGS MATINEE. Originally broadcast April 28th...

02/14/2024

TONIGHT! Chad America's 25th Annual Valentines Day Rock 'N' Roll Dance Party at Black Cat DC! Please swing by and show some love for your favorite local DJ's and host Chad America and raise a glass to the ones who can't make it. I'd like to dedicate one of my favorite 45's to play at this event to all those involved and our friendships throughout the years. Here's Wynonie Harris "Quiet Whiskey" to get the party started!

King 4685. Quiet Whiskey/ Down Boy Down-Video Upload powered by https://www.TunesToTube.com

02/02/2024

Part Lights returns to The Runaway DC THIS Saturday Feb.3rd! Mad Squirrel will be spinning plenty of hipshakin' 60's Girl Groups, Soul, Garage and more. Swing by for boss burgers, booze and tunes. 9pm to Midnight. Always Vinyl, Always Free! Hope to see you there :)

01/27/2024

Hey all you Hepcats and Kittens, the 25th Annual "Chad America’s Valentine’s Day Rock & Roll Dance Party" returns Wednesday February 14th at Black Cat DC in the Red Room! Swing by for plenty of hipshakin' 50's & 60's Doo W*p, Girl Groups, R&B, Rock'N'Roll, and more! 9:30pm-1am. Always Vinyl, Always Free!

Take Metro! Black Cat is located just three blocks from the U Street/Cardozo Metro Station. Website designed by Alec Bourgeois, illustration by Lucio Schiavon © 2010 Circle I Productions

01/20/2024

I'll be DJing the last The Runaway DC Vintage & Vinyl Pop Up TOMORROW Sunday January 21st. The venue will be closing down next week so please swing by and show some love to Christine and the staff and raise a farewell toast to The Runaway.

I'll also be spinning plenty of The Shangri-Las in honor of Mary Weiss (1948-2024) Rest in Power. You will be missed but never forgotten

Re-upload due to popular demand. The Shangri-las performing 'Give Him A Great Big Kiss' on Shivaree in 1965.

09/30/2023

Don't miss out on this wild rockin' show Tuesday October 3rd! Swing by The Runaway DC and show some love for The Courettes (debut East Coast USA tour), Jake Starr and The Delicious Fullness , and DJ Mad Squirrel will be spinning vinyl between sets. Hope to see you there! Flyer art by Sean Hissey

09/28/2023

Swing by Hellbender Brewing Company THIS Sunday October 1st. Mad Squirrel will be guest DJ'ing with his buddy Laura Lopez. Spinning plenty of vinyl out on the patio from 3pm-6pm. Hope to see you there!

08/22/2023

Swing by The Runaway DC THIS Sunday August 27th for boss burgers, booze, vintage goods, and tunes for the monthly Vintage & Vinyl Pop Up. Mad Squirrel will be spinning vinyl. 3pm-7pm. Free. Hope to see you there!

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08/18/2023

Swing by The Runaway DC THIS Friday August 18th for the wild rockin' sounds of The Detroit Cobras (Rachel Nagy Tribute Tour) with special guests Sugar Tradition and Jake Starr and The Delicious Fullness. Mad Squirrel will be spinning records between sets starting at 8pm. First band starts at 8:30. Hope to see you there!

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07/20/2023

Swing by The Runaway DC THIS Sunday July 23rd for boss burgers, booze, vintage goods, and tunes for the monthly Vintage & Vinyl Pop Up. Mad Squirrel will be spinning vinyl. 3pm-7pm. Free. Hope to see you there!

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06/30/2023

TONIGHT at Showtime Bar!

Swing by Showtime Bar Friday June 30th for Party Lights! DJ's Mad Squirrel and Laura Lopez will be spinning plenty of 50's/60's Girl Groups, Soul, Garage, R&B, French Yé Yé and more to get you off your feet and hipshakin' to the beat. With Glenn and Maria behind the bar it's sure to be a blast! 10pm-2am. Always VINYL, Always FREE!