Manic Dingo
I'm looking for good gritty music. And I don't venture to near capitol hill anymore.
It depends on you're definition of gritty. I go to El Corazon most of the time and see various rock bands (not your local radio station kind). Studio 7 mostly is Heavy Metal and Rockabilly.
The only "Gritty" band at Capitol Hill Block Party would be Akimbo.
Check them out.