Third Annual Girls Rock! DC Showcase @ 9:30 Club

(Jeff Martin // www.jeffreydmartin.com) DCist.com: This was no piano recital. The energy outside the 9:30 Club on Saturday morning made that clear. As the crowd grew down the block waiting for the doors to open, some of the bands and camp counselors were gathered at the rear entrance, standing on the back of a U-Haul truck, posing for pictures and filing inside in pure rock-and-roll style. This was also unlike any summer camp most of us have ever dreamed of. “Have your I.D.’s ready,” a 9:30 staffer announced at the door. “This is a regular show.” As the house quickly … Continue reading Third Annual Girls Rock! DC Showcase @ 9:30 Club

Call for DC Films and Filmmakers!

Filmmakers and Film Students!
?        Have a narrative, documentary, animation or experimental film that takes place in DC or up to 30 miles outside?
?        Are you a native Washingtonian that has made a film (any subject)?
Then the Third Annual Our City Film Festival wants your film!
Submit your film today!
Early Submission Deadline: November 20, 2009
Regular Submission Deadline: […] Continue reading Call for DC Films and Filmmakers!

Today’s Business of Music… & Your Role In It

By Kato No longer can the lack of radio support or obtaining a record deal be the scapegoat for a band or individual artist’s not being able to gain national attention.  The playing field from what it used to be 10, and definitely 20 years ago is now basically on even level.  Sure, there are many who have more of the advantages, but due to the leveling of the playing field, the same things can be achieved by anyone, with a little more grinding… and a lot more paying attention and making use of the advantages you now have playing … Continue reading Today’s Business of Music… & Your Role In It