OUR BODIES.
OUR FESTIVAL.
LET’S MAKE IT UNFORGETTABLE.
THE LINEUP
BANDS
Over
Bans.
Day 1 | May 16
Pie Shop | H Street
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Pretty Bitter is a DC based indie pop group whose current lineup is composed of Mel Bleker, Zack Be, Miriam Tyler, Chris Smith, and Jason Hayes. Formed by Tyler and Bleker after the two bonded over shared musical touchpoints, they quickly began developing an audience for their easy-to-love blend of lush synth pop and emo-adjacent indie rock.
Find them here.
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Flowerbomb is a Washington DC-based band consisting of Rachel Kline, Dan ABH, Connor White, and Abby Rasheed. Combining saturated guitars, ornate rhythms, and delicately raw lyrics, Flowerbomb creates a soundscape for nostalgia and heavy feelings accompanied by lush layers and dynamic sounds. Flowerbomb blends elements of alternative, bubblegrunge, 90's indie rock, and shoegaze to create their signature sound.
Find them here.
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Based out of Washington DC, Cherub Tree paves a new road in the punk and indie scene with their eclectic musical style—combining influences from punk, grunge, indie, folk, and rock. Cherub Tree released their long-awaited single in August 2023, titled “not yours, never was”, a Riot-Grrrl anthem inspired by the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Delving deep into their punk rock, 90’s grunge, and riot grrrl influences, Cherub Tree’s new sound has received heavy accolades and praise.
Find them here.
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Outerloop is a post-punk rock band led by powerhouse vocalist, Taisha Estrada and guitarist Don Potter, who formed in 2019. Known for their high-energy live shows and angular songwriting, the band has toured regionally, released an EP and an LP and their song "Just Behave" won the 2023 Wammie (Washington D.C. area music award) for 'best hard rock/punk song'.
SOLD OUT!
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SOLD OUT! SOLD OUT!
Day 2 | May 17
Songbyrd | NOMA
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DJ Basbousa is a DC-based Egyptian DJ, Cultural anthropologist, feminist activist, designer and community worker. DJ Basbousa is part of a movement of making space to celebrate the rich tapestry of Arab culture in the DMV area. She curates her events to create an immersive experience that invites everyone to celebrate Arabic culture in a safe, inclusive, and compassionate environment.
Her sets flow from remixes of traditional Arabic music to pop hits, Dabke and more contemporary genres such as Mahrganat and Arabic Trap. With a talent for keeping the dance floor energized all night long, DJ Basbousa guarantees an unforgettable party experience.
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Like a piece of art with as many interpretations as people who view it, Eva Moolchan’s (aka Sneaks) music is kaleidoscopic, completely unique to the listener. With astrological assertions alongside poetry filtered through a riot grrl spirit and set to thumping bass lines and infectious beats, Moolchan asks all of the questions but invites the listener to divine their own answers. Moolchan also writes zines and makes short films.
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‘ViRG’ is a synth-based indie rock band from Virginia formed by Piano Whitman. ‘ViRG’ is centered around Whitman’s commanding voice reinforced by intricate, lush synthesizers and strong rhythms produced by both drum-machines and acoustic percussion. Fans of both straight ahead indie-pop songwriting or the moody tech excursions of ‘Kid A’ will find something to enjoy in ViRG’s repertoire.
Find ViRG on Instagram, Spotify, and their site.
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Veronica Faison (she/her) is a DC-based singer-songwriter largely influenced by the classic jazz vocals of Nina Simone and Billie Holiday and the witty lyricism present in folk and piano-based pop. She’s been compared to the early jazz-forward works of Amy Winehouse and upcoming artist Laufey. A confessional wordsmith, Veronica also commands a three-octave range and a sentimental nature. She daylights as a lawyer in the gender justice movement, hoping for a world where more people can live with the dignity and delight they’re entitled to.
Find Veronica on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and Instagram.
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Zawadi Carroll is a singer, songwriter, and creative director from Washington, DC. Zawadi’s music is a reflection of her vast life experiences. Her lyrics embrace the power of feminine energy while her voice breathes calm and glamour into her listener’s ear.
Zawadi began her journey as a musician while attending The University of Wisconsin-Madison on a full tuition scholarship. From there she brought her creative talents back to the East Coast where she built the House of Ethereal Realness, a femme based arts collective committed to providing intentional and safe spaces that foster radical joy and love.
Find Zawadi on Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, their website, and Instagram.
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Devon Williams (she/her) is a singer-songwriter-guitarist performing around Washington DC. Her music chapters her experiences as a queer twentysomething through confessional songwriting, cathartic melodies, and chords she thinks sound cool. Devon is influenced by artists like boygenius, Mitski, and Car Seat Headrest.
Day 3 | May 18
metrobar | NOMA
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Launching from her longtime home-base of Washington, D.C. and taking flight to the rest of the world, Deborah Bond has become an integral part of the fabric of the worldwide indie-soul scene.
In addition to her career as a performing artist, she’s a pillar of the D.C. music community, having served six (6) terms as D.C. GRAMMY Chapter Governor and recently elected back to the board for a 7th time (2021-2022).
Find Deborah at deborahbond.com.
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Richie Goods and Chien Chien Lu “CONNECTED“ just received 34th Golden Melody Awards “Best Instrumental Album“.
“CONNECTED” was formed in 2020. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Richie Goods and Chien Chien had frequent conversations about the Black Lives Matter movement and the unwarranted hate crimes against Asians. They decided to do a project that would unify people and invoke imagery of love and peace. As often happens, music was the catalyst that bridged the gap and resulted in a rare collaboration; a partnership that produced “The Path” Sep. 2020, “We Three Kings” Nov. 2020, and “Rain” Dec. 2021. They decided to cement their musical relationship by creating “CONNECTED”, and together, Richie and Chien Chien create an exciting, new, energetic listening experience and attract new audiences everywhere.
Find “CONNECTED” here.
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Jazz vocalist and DC-native Akua Allrich has proven herself to be a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion.
With finesse and charisma, this vocalist, composer and teacher, has successfully etched out a place for her unique musical expression, electrifying audiences in and around the nation’s capital with sold out performances.
Find Akua at akuaallrich.com.
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Raised in the vibrant music scene of the DC area, flutist, vocalist and composer Alex Hamburger was immersed in the world of art from her earliest years. Alex remains deeply connected to the DC music community, a place she holds dear; a member of the 2022 Strathmore Artist in Residence class and a 2022 Wammie awards nominee, she continues to contribute to and thrive within her hometown's musical landscape.
With a steadfast belief in the transformative power of music, Alex strives to use her art as a means for making a meaningful impact in the community both on stage and off. (And yes, she’s also Burger Sounds!)
Find Alex here.
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Amy K Bormet is a pianist, vocalist, and composer, known for her fearless free-wheeling style and dedication to creating new music. To collaborate with and celebrate women musicians, she started the annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival in 2011, directing, financing, and performing in an annual festival and women-focused events throughout the year in the DC area.
Amy’s recordings are available through Strange Woman Records, which she co-owns with guitarist/producer and husband Dr. Matt Dievendorf.
Find Amy on Instagram, her website, or Strange Woman Records.
THE EXPERIENCE
Your backstage pass to getting the most from the festival.
Snag your tickets
Join us for one day or the entire festival (note: tickets are sold individually by each venue). Don’t want to stop the party? Um, neither do we—join us for the afterparty at Lost Generation Brewery on May 18th.
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | AFTERPARTY
Dress the part
What you do with your body? That’s your business. What you put on your body? We can help a neighbor out. Visit our Bonfire page to show up repping DCAF merch.
Grab your DCAF bestie.
Music fests are always more fun with a friend. Remind your fellow baddies to grab their tickets before we sell out. All shows are general admission, so there’s no bad seat in the house.
Download the MBMF playlist.
Shoutout to our lineup of DC-local bands who are just as loud-and-proud about bodily autonomy as the rest of us. To sing along at the venue, download our Spotify playlist in advance.
Checkout the lineup.
The bands and artists you see on stage are your fellow DC neighbors. Like you, they love their city and are passionate about the abortion access movement. Check out the lineup to learn more about each act.
Learn about abortion access.
In 2024, abortion access is on the ballot. While DC is the only region in the Southeast with zero abortion limits, bodily autonomy will never be guaranteed without DC statehood.
The Merch
Dress like you’re part of the band.
DC, Thanks for loving us back.
Shoutout to our four venues—Songbyrd, Pie Shop, Metrobar, and Lost Generation Brewing Company—for providing their space in support of DCAF. To show our appreciation, be sure to snag some food and drinks (but keep it cute—don’t get sloppy).
FAQ
You asked, we answered.
Still got questions? Holler at info@DCAbortionFund.org and we’ll point you in the right direction.
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No. These are all-ages shows. You must show an ID to prove you are 21+ to be served alcohol.
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The vast majority of ticket sales benefit DCAF, with the venues taking a small percentage to fairly compensate their staff. (You can thank our three wonderful venues—Songbyrd, Pie Shop, and metrobar—for providing their space for My Body My Festival.) To give back to the three establishments, please purchase food and/or drinks at the venues!
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At this time, all three venues are allowing wallets, clutches, and purses (no backpacks). All bags are subject to search, and anyone unwilling to comply will be asked to leave.
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Unfortunately, you cannot leave a venue and return to the show.
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We strongly encourage festival goers to use public transportation as much as possible. We expect sold-out shows, which means ride shares and parking will be scarce. Please ride Metro and Metrobus to each venue!
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Yes. We (the DC Abortion Fund) strictly partnered with three DC venues that have their own security to keep our community safe.
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Yes. Restrooms are available at all three venues and the afterparty.
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All tickets and the after party are general admission, so there are no designated seats. If you wish for a space close to the stage, please arrive early.
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The time varies venue to venue. Most doors will open 30 minutes to one hour prior to each show.
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Masks are not required, but encouraged. You can bring your own, and more will be available at each venue. Rapid testing beforehand is highly recommended. For your safety, test once 48 hours before the festival, then once again day-of. While metrobar is outdoors, Songbyrd, Pie Shop, and Lost Generation Brewery are all indoor venues.
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The My Body My Festival experience takes place across four venues, and each venue varies in its accessibility.
Day 1: There is a tall, narrow staircase to access the event space at Pie Shop. Unfortunately, there is no elevator.
Day 2: Songbyrd is street level, and it’s flat to get inside!
Day 3: metorbar is an outdoor space; it is flat to get inside and there are ramps to access the train car and other enclosed spaces.
Afterparty: There may be a small step up to access Lost Generation Brewing Company; the inside is flat. There are accessible seating options!
One final round of applause for abortion access.
Can’t make the show? Each year, the DC Abortion Fund supports thousands of callers in getting the care they need. In 2023, we pledged $2,681,955 thanks to our supporters. To date, we’ve never turned away a caller due to lack of funding, thanks 100% to our radically supportive community. To continue to fund abortion care for those who need it, consider making a donation.