Beyond Press

What people are saying about Beyond…

  • “I enjoyed the Happy hour, met some nice folks, and great music.” -Technogypsie.com
  • Dan, Ivan and Adrian interviewed about Beyond in the Washington City Paper.
  • “…one of the best happy hours you’ve never heard of.” -The Washingtonian
  • “When exploring Washington’s DJ scene, you can find mixmasters working turntables at clubs any night of the week, though it’s hard to find them before 10 or 11. [...] Unless, that is, you hit Beyond” -The Washington Post
  • First runner-up for Washington City Paper’s “Best of DC” 2008 Readers’ Poll.
  • “Beyond is always a good time” … “Good people - good music - good drink specials” …. “my favorite HH spot”… See more comments on BrightestYoungThings!
  • “join DJ’s [...] as they spin a variety of underground hip-hop, indie rock, and reggae beats not often heard in the District.” -WAMU 88.5 FM
  • A review from the American Pupusa!
  • “Climbing the stairs from Skewers into the upstairs lounge feels like entering a secret underground hangout. Live DJs spin the funky, upbeat music that is a rarity in D.C., while casually clad 20-something hipsters sip drinks and dine on tapas.” -On Tap Magazine

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This is our “official” press release, which you can cut and paste without discretion:

Beyond is a happy hour event held every Wednesday night from 6PM to 11PM in the Upstairs lounge above Skewers and Café Luna restaurants at 1633 P St NW (at the corner of 17th St and P St). The event features local and national DJs from all over the east coast playing a wide variety of music as well as drink specials and Moroccan tapas.

Music is the key to the event’s existence and DJs spin everything from dubstep to downtempo, underground hip-hop, indie rock, and reggae. The event serves as an outlet for DJs to play music seldom heard in DC, and thus fosters a spirit of creativity and inclusiveness. Since its start in May 2007, a number of nationally recognized DJs have played at Beyond, coming from as far away as New York City. The weekly guest DJs are joined by residents Dan Amitai, Dave Bloom and Adrian Parsons.

The event is held in a beautifully decorated lounge reminiscent of North Africa, a short walk away from both the U St-Cardozo and the Dupont Circle Metro stations. Beyond features $2 beers, $3 Pomegranate Martinis and $4 Ketel One martinis until 8PM, with drink prices going up by just a dollar after that. There is also a special $2 tapas menu from Skewers all night long, as well as that restaurant’s full menu; extensive vegetarian options are available.

CONTACT: DAN AMITAI, 202-413-3939, beyond@amitai.net