Bill, you're thinking of Flora Molton, right? Little old lady who played guitar, sang, and had a tambourine fastened to her foot. A bit strange, but probably the real thing. And I can't remember Bob-the-One-Man-Band's name either. Shoot, it will probably come to me at midnight. But neither of those folks are around anymore.

Jim, if I were you I'd call the DC permits people and ask 'em if you need to do anything. Here's their web page. Just glancing through it, I don't see anything to indicate you'd need a license unless you have a really big sound system, but you'd better check it out yourself.

Have fun! I'm looking forward to hearing your band!

Cheers,
Nancy