Ra-Ra-Rasputin

2008 with Ra Ra Rasputin

2008-01-21T17:59:00.000-08:00

We played two fantastic shows this month. The first was at Luna Lounge, in lovely Williamsburg, Brooklyn New York. Much love to our friends and family who braved the miserable weather to come see us make a huge racket. Extra special love to the Dance Party who helped set up such a fantastic show.
The second was at Rock and Roll Hotel, and wow...what a show. The crowd was so large and energetic. The other bands (Kodiak, Bottles/Cans and Once Okay Twice) were friendly and defintely ready for a party. What a banger!! A wonderful way to start off the New Year.

We're currently in the process of writing new songs and making demos. But keep an eye out for us towards the end of February/early March. Big things are coming for 2008.

Oh a little surprise. Here are some lovely photos taken by Kelley Sayre. For more photos from that night: www.myspace.com/kelleytphotography
Enjoi...

OH MAN WE'VE BEEN BUSY

2007-11-22T14:53:00.000-08:00

We're running with all cylinders firing. In the last month we've played:

*A church show somewhere in Adelphi, MD
*Red and Black
*Rock & Roll Hotel
*Black Cat

Phewwwwww.

And it don't stop!! Next week we're playing the Hosiery(11/30) and Velvet Lounge(12/1).

More photos coming soon.

BLACK CAT BLACK CAT... A LITTLE CHANGE FOR THE RASPUTNIKS!!!

2007-11-12T21:22:00.000-08:00

Need we say more?

October 25th 2007 at Rock & Roll Hotel

2007-10-15T14:46:00.000-07:00

This will be our biggest show to date. We are beyond excited to be playing with Jukebox the Ghost and Travis Morisson. We're a little bit nervous, but that's natural.....Comically enough, however, three of the Rasputniks have been sick! Ear infections, stomach ailments, and the dreaded common cold are getting in the way of the music! But don't fret. We'll be fine come the 25th. Please, clear your calendar and come out to NE for a real good time.

One Week In The Life Of...

2007-09-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

Saturday 9/22 @ Velvet Lounge
Fever

Black Max

Sunday 9/23 @ WMUC Studios University of Maryland

Thursday 9/27 @ Wonderland
Grogan Social Scene

Ra Ra Rasputin

Once Okay Twice

Special thanks to:
Rob and the staff at Velvet Lounge. Miss Laura, Miles and the engineers, Andrew and Haley. The bands: Once Okay Twice, Fever, Black Max, Dead Beat, Grogan Social Scene and the Private Sea.

Green Line Mini-Tour 2007

2007-09-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

Because you don't have to drive hundreds of miles in a cramped van to call it a tour....

SATURDAY September 22nd @ Velvet Lounge
SUNDAY September 23rd @ Univ. of Maryland-College Park
THURSDAY September 27th @ Wonderland
THURSDAY October 25th @ Rock and Roll Hotel
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 9TH @ Red and the Black

Booking: rasputin.rara@gmail.com
More information: www.myspace.com/rararawks

SUMMER IS OVER AND THE TREES ARE BARE

2007-09-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

September is going to be a very busy month …..

For those of you who missed us, we’re back and foaming at the mouth. To make up for our inactivity this past August, we’ve got three shows lined up. So now, you really have no excuse to miss us perform.

SATURDAY September 22nd @ Velvet Lounge
With Black Max
$8, 21+
Doors open at 9pm.

SUNDAY September 23rd @ WMUC Studios
University of Maryland-College Park
Free, All ages
Doors at 6pm. Performance will be broadcast live over the internet.

THURSDAY September 27th @ Wonderland
With Once Okay Twice
Upstairs
Free, 21+

Recording? We've been tweaking older songs, working on new ones and making short demos on our computers. It's a slow and steady process, but we're getting there.

Love,
Ra Ra Rasputin

Hard at work with Ra Ra Rasputin

2007-08-22T21:32:00.000-07:00

After a few weeks off, we're back in the grind. We've got some new toys (including a vintage Roland Juno-60), and we plan on recording as soon as possible.

NYC and Bastille Day photos

2007-08-07T11:12:00.000-07:00

Bastille Day @ Velvet Lounge
Performing with the Ex-Husbands (now known as Dead Beat) is always a pleasure. But we decided to turn things up a notch on July the 14th. We decided to throw a party to celebrate the French national holiday in style. The crowd was wild, the sound was phenomenal, the weather was terrific. Robespierre would've been proud.

August 4th @ Niagara NYC
Thanks to 100dBs and Sam at Theory events, we were able to do our third show in the basement of Niagara in the East Village. Despite the oppressive heat and absentee soundman, we managed to channel all of our anxieties into frantic performance for friends and family. New Yorkers are a notoriously difficult bunch, but by the end of our set, we had them pumping their fists and chanting our name. Kinda helps that we had a local boy on stage with us to help rile up the crowd.

(Photos by Meg Rorison)

FUTURE PLANS/UPCOMING SHOWS:

Anna and Ken are both on holiday. Upon their return, we will begin recording some home demos and hopefully have something to post on MySpace or sell in the near future. Please be patient.

Saturday September 22nd @ Velvet Lounge (w/ TBA)
Thursday September 27th @ Wonderland Bar (w/Once Okay Twice)
Thursday October 25th @ Rock & Roll Hotel ("Rock Against Domestic Violence" Benefit Show w/ Travis Morrison and Jukebox)

BASTILLE DAY ON YOU TUBE

2007-07-19T11:13:00.000-07:00

Taken from the Washington Post's online guide to events for Bastille Day in the DC/Metro area.

Velvet Lounge
Local bands Ra-Ra Rasputin and the Ex-Husbands have more in common with Belle and Sebastian than Etienne Daho and both bands sing all their songs in English, but they're still throwing a Bastille Day party at the Velvet Lounge. Ra-Ra Rasputin guitarist Patrick Kigongo -- the band's resident Francophone -- promises he'll be spinning nothing but French music before the bands go on: "everything from Serge Gainsbourg to [hip-hop group] NTM to the new Justice album." There's an $8 cover, and doors open at 9.
By Fritz | July 10, 2007; 3:07 PM ET

"Out of Time"

Le jour de gloire est arrivé!!!!! Come spend Bastille Day with Ra Ra Rasputin

2007-07-06T19:08:00.000-07:00

Celebrate the 5th Republic with Ra Ra Rasputin and the Ex-Husbands!!!
Saturday July 14th @ Velvet Lounge. 9PM
Metro: U-Street/Cardozo
21+ 8$ at door

Ra Ra Rasputin feat. The Husbands June 14th 2007 @ Wonderland Ballroom

2007-06-15T15:32:00.001-07:00

This was the first night of ra-ra rabble rousing and many thanks to those who came out and rawked! The place was packed and a splendid time was had by all! The Husbands bought the lo-fi ruckus to a crowd and we adored them.

At the end of our set, the Husbands joined us on stage for a five minute percussion jam. Whoever complained that DC crowds do not dance is a fool. We had the upstairs of Wonderland lookin' like a rowdy weekend night!

Stay tuned for our next exciting adventure as we set sail for U street where we will take over Velvet Lounge for a Bastille Day celebration on July 14th. Be there and be French!!!

THE HUSBANDS

RA-RA RASPUTIN

IMPROV JAM SESSION & AFTER PARTY

Ra Ra Rasputin LIVE THURSDAY 14TH JUNE @ WONDERLAND IN COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

2007-06-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

(Design by AR)

We are time.....

2007-05-30T21:55:00.000-07:00

In exactly two weeks, we'll be playing with The Ex-Husbands @ our beloved bar the Wonderland Ballroom. Despite some nerves, we are amped to turn it up.

Tonight we had a short, but eventful, rehearsal. On Sunday, we're gonna be posted up @ Girard for nearly 8 hours. Fun, Fun, Fun lies ahead, children.

(Posted by Patrick)

Our Friends...The Husbands

2007-05-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

Ra-Ra fans...meet the Ex-Husbands:

The Husbands are a punk-folk duo that write songs in the spirit of shoegaze and neo-psychadelic bands of yesteryear. Some similar bands are: Beat Happening, Mazzy Star, Lou Reed and the Velvets, the Primitives, Velocity Girl.
They are Haley Baptiste and Andrew Bucket. Their first E.P is called Shoes and it cost absolutely nothing to record.

Irvine Welsh thinks our band is cool. You?

2007-05-10T23:49:00.000-07:00

Don't get the impression that Mr. Trainspotting himself came to our practice space and drank Miller Lite with us--Anna and I recently popped into our local watering hole, the infamous Wonderland Ballroom to meet the legendary Scotsman. We ended up having a little conversation about early New Order and whether or not Porno will ever be filmed.
I can't believe that one of my favorite authors was posted up just a few blocks from my house! Attention Nick Hornby.........

And without further ado, here's some photos from practice. Try not to die because we're so freaking pretty.

It's Been A Hard Day's Night

2007-05-05T14:30:00.000-07:00

One of the more more trying tasks of a musician is figuring out a sound. Instead of sitting outside and drinking Coronas, Brock and Patrick spent all of Cinco de Mayo, working on guitar tones and amplifier settings. Dull to some, exciting for B & P. Ken and Anna got bored, then drunk and passed out in the shade.

(Posted by Patrick)

2007-05-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

Ra-Ra Rasputin is playing June 14th at the Wonderland Ballroom (11th and Kenyon) with The Husbands.