Soccer Mommy at Black Cat - DC
Soccer Mommy, the indie-rock project of Nashville-born singer-songwriter Sophie Allison, is known for intimate songwriting and guitar-led arrangements that pair candid lyrics with a hazy alternative sound. Allison began recording and sharing music as a teenager before building a wider audience with releases including Clean and Color Theory. Songs such as “Your Dog,” “Circle the Drain” and “Rom Com 2004” showcase the project's mix of melodic hooks and emotional detail.
The supplied event listing places Soccer Mommy at Black Cat - DC in Washington on December 1, 2018. The provided information identifies one event at the venue; it does not establish additional past appearances or a tour name, so neither is assumed here. For fans browsing ticketsfairfax.com for Concerts and Alternative shows, this listing connects a songwriter-led indie-rock performance with one of the city's established independent music spaces.
Venue and Seating Information
Located at 1811 14th Street NW in Washington's U Street Corridor, Black Cat has two performance areas: the Mainstage and the smaller Backstage. The Mainstage is a general-admission standing room space with an approximate capacity of 800, while Backstage offers a more intimate setting for performances. Most shows do not have reserved seating, so attendees should plan for a standing concert experience.
For the Mainstage, the center of the floor near the front is identified as a strong spot for close-up views and concert atmosphere. Arriving early can help fans claim a preferred position. Bar areas provide places to pause, but sightlines and comfort can vary across a standing-room layout; check event details in advance if accessibility arrangements are needed.
Parking Information
Parking around 14th Street NW can be limited, particularly on event nights. Fans commonly consider these options:
- Metro: U Street/Cardozo station on the Green and Yellow Lines is described as a short walk from the venue and can help avoid the search for a parking space.
- Metered street parking: Spaces may be available on 14th Street NW and nearby streets. Availability, hours and restrictions vary, so read posted signs carefully.
- Reserved parking: The supplied venue information notes nearby options through SpotHero, with listed estimates of $10–$25 per event; confirm current location, availability and pricing before booking.
Street parking is the option most likely to require extra time, as nearby spaces can fill quickly. No specific garage address or guaranteed rate is established here, so confirm details directly before setting out.
Soccer Mommy Fairfax reviews
Great show but way to short.
In my opinion, better details would be better, like who’s going on when. The venue had friendly people, it was great! I guess Soccer Mommy only did like 10-12 songs, and it just went by way too fast. Worth $200+ for a show that lasts less than an hour and a half, I think not. The opening act was a little too long almost like it was half Soccer Mommy’s concert and half his. She didn’t go on till 10:30 and the concert was done right before midnight. I also felt like Soccer Mommy was great though, just wish there was more to the concert. It was never advertised who his opening act was or when Soccer Mommy would actually go on.