Fatback

Salt Fatback is salted, but not smoked, nearly entirely fat, and has a rind on one edge.

Beans and the Pot Lindy 2006

Couples who are looking to set the mood should head for Tender Loin at Metropolitain, the champagne bar in the basement of Adams Morgan's Napoleon, where the Fatback DJs will be spinning slow jams by Teddy Pendergrass, Marvin Gaye and, uh, R.

Nightlife agenda: Hot DJs and slow jams in District area Post 2011

The eight DJs behind the wildly popular Fatback DJ night have spent a lot of time getting ready for the party's third anniversary, which takes place this Saturday.

Nightlife Agenda: Eden's new Green Room and Karaoke Championships Fritz Hahn 2011

You could sip on Dark & Stormies at the Islander Caribbean Restaurant; even better, a few blocks away is Patty Boom Boom, where you can get a rum punch and check out the DJs, which should also get you nice and loose for Fatback.

Going Out Guide: Where to shell out for oysters in D.C. 2011

A rotating cast of DJs controls the decks, including the Fatback DJs and Neal Becton, known for his popular Brazilian Rhythms night.

Nightlife agenda: Maker's Mark dipping, Dmerit EP release, electro-funk at Liv 2011

Eden continues its overhaul by introducing a new Green Room, Matthew Dear finally makes it to D.C., Fatback celebrates three years and U.S.

Nightlife Agenda: Eden's new Green Room and Karaoke Championships Fritz Hahn 2011

The Fatback Band's King Tim III was the first rap record in 1979.

When Rakim met Wretch 32 2011

"That woman was saying how fat she was and then we played The Fatback Band," Carr observed.

Radio head: Going Out with Alan Carr 2010

In between live acts, the Fatback boys spin the usual mix of greasy, gritty dance tunes.

Nightlife Agenda 2010

Taste Georgia beers, celebrate Bastille Day, get down to hip-hop from Chile (Ana Tijoux) and D.C. (Educated Consumers), celebrate 11 years of Britpop at the Black Cat, enjoy free global grooves under the stars at Carter Barron, explore the art on vintage reggae record covers, or dance the night away to live funk and go-go with the Fatback crew.

Nightlife Agenda 2010