Since October between 20 and 30 local businesses across the city have partnered with LLF each month to promote our awesome and diverse local music community. In return artists and music fans have promoted and supported the local businesses that have been playing their music and supporting their art.

Listen Local First DC (LLF) is a local music initiative devoted to building awareness and creating opportunities for LOCAL MUSICIANS and venues in order to raise the profile of DC’s local music scene.  LLF was born out of a collaborative effort with Think Local First DC and seeks to partner with local musicians, local arts organizations, local venues and locally owned businesses to create performance opportunities and new avenues for local music exploration. LLF’s mission is not genre specific.  In order to promote the true cultural depth of DC’s music scene LLF would seek to equally represent all local genres, from folk to funk. Enjoy!