After her recent ousting from Wonderland Ballroom, DJ Hey Sailor! was back in action on Friday with DJ Joshua for their infamous "Evil Disco" night. The two turntableists are known for stearing clear of traditional DJ fare - 80s synthpop, britpop, new wave, electro-beats, and Williamsburg-esque "indie" rock, etc. - and instead opting for the "rock of ages" - 80s metal, glam rock, punk and anything else with heavy guitar riffs and smashing drums. DJ Hey Sailor adds to the high-energy jams by jumping onto the dancefloor and shouting the inevitable anthem chorus.

That said, my "A" plan was to make Party Bros. IV at Rock n Roll Hotel. That's right. In the hierarchy that is DJ nights in the District, one of my current top favorites is DJ Gavin Holland. You can find him on a regular basis manning the turntables at 18th St. Lounge and also the "Nouveau Riche" nights at DC9. His wide-ranging playlist never fails in the danceability department, and his ability to blend well-known tracks with the more obscure is superb.

So why "Evil Disco" instead? Two reasons. Anyone who goes to H Street, NE regularly is intimately aware of the pain in the ass that getting there entails. Throw in the fact that you've been drinking at a friend's 'til 11pm, and the choice becomes a no-brainer. Secondly, since Friday was "Evil Disco"'s debut at Black Cat, I was curious to see the turnout.

Synopsis:

- Attendance was less than outstanding, which can also be a positive considering that Black Cat often becomes too crowded to move.

- The two DJs didn't seem to be at their most evil and frequently surprised me with lighter-sounding 80s and 90s pop. Either they were rusty or they were letting too many lame requests slip through quality control.

- Rockin' like a hurricane. If you haven't been, it's worth the effort.