 What We Do
DCene is a unique group in Washington, DC that manages local bands and organizes concerts with regional and touring bands. Local music is too often overlooked because of a band’s inability to properly get its name out by booking and promoting shows, and maintaining an organized fan base. That’s where DCene comes in. What DCene offers a band is full management—booking of all shows, communication with the media and press about upcoming events and reviews, gathering and maintenance of fan base mailing list, and additional management and promotional needs. An ongoing partnership allows DCene to provide cutting edge and trendy graphic design for flyers, websites and other print and online media.
In addition to band management and concert planning, DCene has held a 32-team beer pong tournament the past two years featuring cash prizes, play-by-play announcers, and all the glamour of a real NCAA tournament.
Who We Are
DCene originated in April of 2004 when founder Adam “Berg” Rosenberg began renting out bars around DC to throw parties for his friends, for no reason other than to organize networking parties. These parties brought in a wide variety of guests from hill staffers and lobbyists, to graduate and art students, all of whom wanted to network and relax in a private atmosphere while meeting new people and sharing good times with friends. Berg decided to expand upon this.
The result was a re-branded DCene with a new focus to incorporate local bands into the mix. What better way to reach the most amount of people than by bringing them together for music? In 2006, Berg met Anna Gordon who was in college at University of Miami-Florida. Immediately after she graduated with a degree in marketing and a love of live music, DCene recruited Anna to take over media relations and promotion.
DCene reached new heights during the summer of 2006 as the group produced a summer concert series spanning 12 shows, 2 venues and 15 bands. Regional bands signed on to play DCene’s legendary “Hilton Rooftop” series and the group gained increased credibility when Jimmie’s Chicken Shack (the band behind such hits as “High” and “Do Right” during the late 90’s) agreed to play a DCene sponsored show.
DCene is always looking for new bands to work with, whether it’s just an occasional booking, a passing through touring band, or a long-term relationship. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page.
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