[Crveballin]

With that description I dont think I am much help. Ive never been to The Black Cat but judging from their website its a alternative band style club. Claredon Ballroom has some live and non-live music with a good variety. Plus they have a deck upstairs on the roof thats good to great to get away from the loud music. The cover bands here play mostly mainstream rock/pop. CLaredon Grill is good for bands and dj's alike. In the winter they have an outside area with space heaters on the ceiling.

If you havent been to Adams Morgan there is pretty much a place for any type of person. Theres a lot of different cultural bars in this area.

Sorry If I am of no help to you.