DIVE

A Timely Message 

Our mission has always been to serve our musical artists but for the time being, DIVE is closed to the public.

We are following all recommendations provided by health and government agencies and encourage others to do so as well.

Music will give us the strength in these difficult times.

Rock History Plays Here.

DIVE is the manifestation and celebration of our own rock history through the musicians who played at this location over the past 50 years as well as our future musical guests.  We cordially invite you to become part of our music history by dropping in on an open mic or reaching out for a performance on your own.

Located in the basement of Darlington House, and formerly The Childe Harold, DIVE serves as a place for musicians to put forth their artistry throughout the week.  Our equipment is for the use of our guests with acoustic and electric  guitars that our guests can play on open mic nights or with the help of our staff on other evenings.

We celebrate live music and look forward to opening again.

DIVE food menu

DIVE drink menu

About

DIVE is located within the Darlington House which hosted such amazing music icons as Al Green, Bruce Springsteen, Bonnie Raitt, the Slikee Boys, Emmylou Harris and the Ramones when it was the Childe Harold. This was the first place the Ramones played in Washington DC in 1976 and Bruce’s 3 night gig in 1973 for $750 represents just one of the many artists that either began their career or had an early start at this address.  Bruce’s performances are documented in the contracts that are proudly displayed on our wall.

DIVE represents the musical vision of Russell Hirshon and personifies almost 50 years of rock history, collection of electric guitars and rock photography acquired from The Govinda Gallery. Our aim to be a place for aspiring and established musicians to play in front of appreciative audiences as well as an environment that is as casual as your own home.  Open microphone night is every Friday with slot sign ups beginning at 7pm and currently ending at 10pm. Live music is listed on our event page.

Dinner is served nightly from 4pm until 10pm. Until 11pm on Friday and Saturdays.

DIVE food menu

DIVE drink menu

Born from music, an oasis for musicians and home of great performances.

DIVE
Rock History Plays Here.

Rock History Plays Here

WHFS DJ Cerphe Colwell chronicled his time spent with Bruce Springsteen and Bruce’s performance at our location in his book Cerphe’s Up. His story is our  history and we are thrilled that he celebrated with a book signing event at DIVE on February 21, 2019.

Among the music legends chronicled to have played here are:

Al Jarreau
Al Green
Bad Brains
Billy Price
Billy Hancock
Bob “Catfish” Hodge
Bonnie Raitt
Bruce Springsteen Band (May 24-26, 1973)
David Sanborn
Earl Scruggs
Emmylou Harris
Four out of Five Doctors
George Thorogood
Jr. Cline and the Recliners
Juice Newton
Insect Surfers
Larry Gatlin
Little River Band
John Denver
Pat Metheny
Root Boy Slim
Tex Rubinowitz
The Coasters
The Nighthawks
The Persuasions
The Ramones (10/24/1976)
Slickee Boys
Southside Johnny
Steve Miller
Teresa Gunn Group
Tex Rubinowitz
Warner Williams (1/24/2020)

and hundreds of other talented musicians.

Rock History Plays Here

EVENTS

DIVE is currently closed for live performances, we are looking forward to a time where and when musicians can play safely indoors.


 

Contact

DIVE is located in the basement of Darlington House at 1610 20th St. N.W., Washington DC 20009.  Currently closed it was accessible by walking 100 feet north from the METRO red line Dupont Circle North exit and even easier by Uber or Lyft.  Performances by musical artists are currently on hold, check our events page for dates and times.

OPEN MIC
Unfortunately, we are closed until live music is permitted in Washington DC and it is safe for our performers and audiences.

Located in the Darlington House Basement
DIVE
1610 20th St. N.W.
Washington DC 20009