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	01 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	02 The Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	03 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	04 Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Men's Health Network	05 BBQ Bob & The Spareribs - Rockabilly Blues from Brooklyn Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India	06 Delta Highway-Down Home Blues Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India
07 Hair Of The Dog- Funk, Rock, Fusion	08 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	09 The Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	10 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	11 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborati Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	12 Motor City Josh - Rockin' Detroit Blues Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India	13 Bobby Parker - True Blues Legend Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India
14 The B.T. Richardson Band-Blues&Funk	15 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	16 The Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae Fat Tuesday-Beads,Babes&Booze	17 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	18 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Chesapeake Climate Action Network Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	19 Eric Culberson - Warm Blues From Savannah Georgia Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India	20 Eric Culberson - Warm Blues From Savannah Georgia Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India
21 Midian-R&B,Soul &Reggae	22 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	23 The Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	24 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	25 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officer As Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	26 Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers - Burlesque Blues from NYC!!! Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India	27 Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers - Burlesque Blues from NYC!!! Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India
28 Bambu Station-Reggae

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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http://www.gabirecords.com/meetpatrick.html

Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Men's Health Network

www.menshealthnetwork.org

Men's Health Network Men's Health Network (MHN) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to reach men and their families where they live, work, play, and pray with health prevention messages and tools, screening programs, educational materials, advocacy opportunities, and patient navigation.

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www.BBQ-BOB.com

Let's face it: Most blues music reeks of honky revival. You know the stuff. Amiable white guys who memorize the collected licks of Robert Johnson or more likely Stevie Ray Vaughn or even more likely George Thorogood wreak havoc on the same three chords over and over. Pretty soon the refried hockey blues of Canned Heat is sounding pretty good.

Not so with this outfit. A roster of NYC-NJ blues veterans who have the chops to back up their considerable record collections, BBQ Bob & the Spareribs play it as hard and mean as those excellent Excello sides recently anthologized (and worth your time) by Hip-O / Universal. In fact, on their second CD, Pass the Biscuits, they cover Lonesome Sundown's (Cornelius Green) "My Home is a Prison" (written by J.D. Miller, who also wrote Kitty Wells' "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels"), which appeared on The Excello Story Volume Two. Here, singer Bob Pomeroy's harp traces guitarist Ira Spinrad's lead lines in glorious stereo. Those two do a lot of chasing each other. In place of a twin guitar attack, Spinrad and Pomeroy trade licks between distorted harp and guitar. True telepathy at times.

There's plenty to chew on here. "A Bullet for You" is a muted rumble that recalls the high-wire tension of the Rolling Stones' "Midnight Rambler". "One Step Closer" has the R&B sweetness of Arthur Alexander. Legendary Chicago harpist Little Walter gets a nod of the hat with a cover of "My Baby's Sweeter." "High Cotton" is that merge of raw bottomed blues and country music that some people think the Band accomplished with their first few records. That only shows how laid back hippies can be.

This ain't a nostalgia show. There are eleven originals here that in a blindfold test you wouldn't be able to correctly date. Coulda been written fifty years ago, coulda been yesterday. The rhythm section is a mother and you can hear it steamroll through "Too Bored to Live, Too Dumb to Die," "Hot Biscuit" or "Gorillacillin" if you feel the need to impulsively shake your ass.

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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www.delta highway.com

Q: Did you always know you were going to be a musician?

Biscuit: Man, I was always entertaining! I grew up with my Grandma down on the south side (of Chicago). When I was coming up, she gave me a love for the gospel and soul music that we were always singing along with.

Q: How did you discover the bass?

Biscuit: When I was about 11, I visited my friend Datrick’s house. I saw this bass sitting in a corner just collecting dust, so I decided to check it out! It belonged to Datrick’s brother, Darnell. He sat me down and taught me a couple of old blues tunes and it just kind of caught on for me...

Q: ...like you were meant to do it?

Biscuit: [laughs] Yeah!

Q: What happened next?

Biscuit: I formed my first band Clever with my cousin Ivan (Wallace). We moved up to Minneapolis in 1982. Later I got hooked up with Sonny Rogers, and we recorded “They Call Me Cat Daddy,” which wound up winning Sonny a Handy Award for best new artist! After that, I played with Mojo Buford (Muddy Waters), and Lady Blue (Ike and Tina Turner).

Q: When did you start playing with Lonnie Brooks?

Biscuit: Lonnie was looking for a sub one night. I got the call, headed back down to Chicago and the rest was history...

Q: You stayed with Lonnie for quite some time...

Biscuit: Ten years! The years I spent with Lonnie were invaluable to me as a musician. I learned so much about the music business and being on the road. We played some incredible gigs such as President Clinton’s inauguration and I met and performed with many of my own idols while traveling with Lonnie and the band. During the winter months, we didn’t tour as much so I spent time sitting in with various musicians and in 2000 I formed Biscuit and the Mix to fill up some of the down time.

Q: And you recorded Come Together. But your latest gig was bass player for another heavy duty blues guitarist.

Biscuit: You mean Anthony?

Q: Yes. Tell us about your time with Anthony Gomes.

Biscuit: I sat in with Anthony when he was an up and comer in Chicago. After a few sessions, he asked me to join the band full time. I played with Anthony for 5 years. We recorded 5 CDs: Unity, Sweet String and Soul, Long Way Home, Music is the Medicine, and Live at the Double Door. We toured a LOT - over 250 shows a year in the US and overseas. It was a great time and it helped bring together a big fan base for Anthony!

Q: I’m sure you have more than your fair share of fans, too, Biscuit!

Biscuit: [chuckles] I just gotta do my thing, man, and I’m blessed that so many people love to come be a part of it.

Q: Speaking of Biscuit, how did you get that name?

Biscuit: I was always bugging Grandma when she was trying to cook! I was in the kitchen so much...and then one time I ate a whole pan of her homemade Biscuits! She started calling me a Biscuit, and it just stuck.

Q: Thanks for the time, B. Do you have anything else to tell your fans?

Biscuit: Fronting a band has always been my dream, and Biscuit and the Mix are back! We’re going to make it a party every time we play so come check us out!

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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Hair Of The Dog - Funk, Rock, Fusion he Lucky Dog Band has been performing together since 1979. Starting as an acoustic quartet, they added a drummer and electric instruments to their sound in the early '80s. They were the house band at the Lucky Dog Saloon (named after the group) in St. Louis through the mid-'80s where they built a large and loyal following.

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring DC Arts & Humanities Education Collaborative

http://www.dccollaborative.org/

The DC Collaborative's mission is to promote quality a! rts and humanities education for all DC public and chartered public schools for the growth of the whole child. To accomplish this citywide effort, the DC Collaborative draws on the resources of more than 80 arts and humanities cultural organizations that compose our membership. The three major programs of the DC Collaborative include Arts for Every Student, Professional Development Initiatives, and the Arts Education Initiative.

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http://www.gabirecords.com/meetpatrick.html

Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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www.motorcityjosh.com
Motor City Josh & The Big 3 have a mission to bring the "Funky Blues You Can't Refuse!" to everyone: young, old, black, white, rich or poor all over the planet. If there are 50 people or 5000 you will get a great show with loads of entertainment. No one has more fun on stage than Josh and it is very contagious to the crowd. We have made people p*** themselves because they don't wanna go to the bathroom in fear of missing something.

When you come to a show you will laugh, dance, drink lots, talk loud and have a funky good time!
Josh started as a full time Blues musician back in 1991 with The Curtis Sumter Project. Then went on to form Motor City Josh & The Big 3 in 1994.
From 2000 to 2004 Josh was based in Atlanta and has a great following there.
Detroit Michigan native Motor City Josh is currently based out of Chicago IL. Performing around 300 shows a year which include most of the United States, England and Scotland, Josh has built a substantial following everywhere he goes.
If this is your first time visiting the web site or learning about the band,
welcome to the rapidly growing family of 'Funky Blues You Can't Refuse!
Please take time to have a look around the site, check out the music samples, pictures, our itinerary - and send us an email as we are probably motorin' to a town near you!

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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Bobby Parker - True Blues Legend

1950's
During the 50's Bobby started out by working with the doo-wop group Otis Williams and the Charms. He played lead guitar with Bo Diddley, toured with Paul Williams, Sam Cooke, Jackie Wilson, Laverne Baker, Clyde McPhatter, and the Everly Brothers. He also toured with Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard in late '50s. In 1958 while working with Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams and playing at the Apollo in Harlem, he wrote and recorded "Blues Get Off My Shoulder" (recorded on Vee-Jay label).

1960's
In 1961, Bobby relocated to Washington DC and began appearing at all the major clubs in DC. He recorded "Watch Your tep" (V-Tone label) in 1961 which became a regional hit and was later covered by Spencer Davis Group, Dr. Feelgood and Santana. "Watch Your Step" became a hit on British and US R & B charts. In 1968, he toured England and recorded "It's Hard to be Fair" for the Blue Horizon label.

1970'S-80's
The 70s and 80s found Bobby performing heavily in the Washington DC area and he became a key figure in the city's blues scene.

1990's
In 1993, Bobby Parker headlined the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Festival. He recorded his first album, "Bent Out of Shape" for the Black Top label. In 1995 it was joined by his second album "Shine Me Up" also on the Black Top label (distributed by Rounder). Bobby continues to play weekly in DC clubs and has developed a following of both old and new blues fans. His powerful guitar licks and superb songwriting make him one of the most exciting artists around today!

2000+
Bobby's show continues to rock the new century. He performs frequently in the Washington DC area and on tours around the world. His new tunes, soon to be released are dynamite!

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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www.myspace/btrichardson

Bassist/Composer/Lyricist/Vocalist...here's my story..........: I was born in Washington, D.C. and raised in L.A. I returned to DC after graduating from high school in '79. My first instrument was Drums, Section Leader in High School. After being 2nd chair freshman year (my older bro was section leader then), I started playing electric Bass (against my will :-)) when my brother's band needed someone to play it. I am totally self taught on Bass. The first song I learned was "That's the Way I Like It" by KC and the Sunshine Band.

I took a brief hiatus from 80-83, to study divinity/theology. These studies led me back to a full and total commitment to the obvious gift that I have in music. I vowed to NEVER quit again. To fulfill my life's mission though music, I have been Playing Music full time since 1995. My first gig with a recording Artist was with VINX after meeting him at a radio interview he did on NPR. He invited me to perform with him at the Prince Georges Playhouse with Danny Sadownick and himself. I played Double Bass on that show.

After retiring from the postal service in 1995, I landed a full time gig on the Spirit of Washington Cruises for one year and left in 1996 to tour with (then Blind Pig recording artist) Deborah Coleman and the Thrill Seekers. I toured with Deborah for 3 years. We played extensively in Europe (France, Italy, Belgium, Norway, England), the Caribbean (St.Croix, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas), the U.S. and Canada on many major stages including the Chicago Blues Fest, Montreal Jazz Fest Spectrum Hall, and more clubs and Juke than I can recall. While playing with Deborah I had the privilege of performing with the legendary Bo Diddley. We also did live performances on NPRs show "Anthem", the "Beale Street Caravan", Live from BB Kings (in Memphis)as well as "Mountain Stage" w/ Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and live TV in Dallas TX, "Good Day Dallas", and the W.C. Handy Fest Filmed by KET TV. I then joined the James Solberg Band (from the Luther Allison Band) -2000- and toured with him for nine months in the US. While working with James we often were the back up band for the late great Son Seals and once even for A.C. Reed!! We also performed for the radio broadcast "Beale Street Caravan and The W.C. Handy Fest, which was taped for KET TV. In 2002 I met the founding brothers of "Nocturnal Rage"the Seattle Hip-Hop entrepreneurs. I have so far recorded two CDs and one Video with them, "Nocturnal Rage" and "Way Out Your Mind". We were the house band along with Hip-Hop Legend Daddy-O on turntables and Spaceman Patterson on guitar for Comedy Centrals "Premium Blend" (Season Seven hosted by D.L. Hughley). We also toured the US the summer of 2005 w/Orig Hip-Hop Drummer/Producer Bobby Simmons (i.e. Stetsasonic........etc,etc,etc. ya dig). Also in 2005 I recorded a CD with my good friend "Tyrone Shuz and His Funky Bluz" called "Funkin' A!"

In 2006 I finally finished MY DEBUT recording for my record label "PotpourriMusicWorks". It is the soundtrack for the play "Don't Sing No Blues For Me" written by my good friend Glenn Alan Brown. Its currently available from cdbaby.com and itunes as well as other digital e-music services in the US. I also currently perform as bassist for Ms. Marva Wright "the Blues Queen of New Orleans." (displaced by Katrina), and Marc Greene (formerly of the Moments). So..check me out, and HOLLA BACK the story continues ....peace/OUT.............B.T. ....p.s., I am a Member of ASCAP and AFTRA gotta work...................see ya !

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http://www.samhillbands.com/bands/one_nite_stand/index.shtml

Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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Fat Tuesday-Beads,Babes&Booze

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Chesapeake Climate Action Network

www.chesapeakeclimate.org

The Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) is the first grassroots, nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to fighting global warming in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Our mission is to educate and mobilize citizens of this region in a way that fosters a rapid societal switch to clean energy and energy-efficient products, thus joining similar efforts worldwide to slow and perhaps halt the dangerous trend of global warming.

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http://www.gabirecords.com/meetpatrick.html

Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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www.ericculberson.com For most people, the city of Savannah, Ga., calls to mind enduring images of antebellum South: elegant old mansions, moss-covered oak trees, oppressive humidity and flirtatious belles hoop skirting their way to family inheritance. But for those who have wandered through the doors of the Savannah Blues nightclub on the right night, the lasting image of this quiescent Southern town is that an electrifying blues workhorse named Eric Culberson.

Inside this restored club owned by Eric and his wife, Ginger, Culberson dazzles patrons with the fiery guitar work that has made him a rising star on the national blues scene. And these fortunate visitors should be grateful: With exposure for his newest King Snake release, No Rules to the Game, gaining momentum, Eric's performing time back home is sure to become less frequent. At least, God willing and the Savannah River don't rise, that's the way things should go for this blues guitarist who has paid his dues in spades.

"When I was 10 years old," recalled Culberson, "my dad had a Harmony acoustic that I tinkered around with. I'd take the tone arm of a record player, dig the needle into the body of the guitar and make that Harmony an electric. From there I learned from watching others". But Culberson makes it sound much easier than it really was. Around the time he hit school, the blues bug bit Culberson, and from that point on it was nose to the grindstone in pursuit of his newfound passion. He did construction and demolition work on the side and developed his guitar skills at night.

"I would get the neighborhood guys together at my one-room efficiency" Culberson explained. "We'd soundproof the room with duct tape and sofa cushions and then jam into the night." And jam he did. Through intense sessions with rotating members of his revolving outfit. The EROK Band (from nickname given to Culberson by his friends), Culberson acquired a strong command of the instrument. By his early20s, he had developed a sound mature enough to catch the ears of King Snake Records major demo and bassist Bob Greenlee. "A mutual friend of ours, Tim Coy sent me a tape." said Greenlee. "The tape sounded good, but it was very rough. I suggested that he come into the studio and lay down a few tracks. As soon as he played in the studio, I was a believer."

Culberson's first release, Blues Is My Religion, introduces his razor sharp playing and natural, down-home voice to the world through an impressive line up of original songs. He tackled genres ranging from Memphis soul to Texas blues with the confidence of a veteran. But more than anything else, the album revealed his love for Chicago blues. It's a love he attributes to blues great Buddy Guy, among others.

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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www.ericculberson.com For most people, the city of Savannah, Ga., calls to mind enduring images of antebellum South: elegant old mansions, moss-covered oak trees, oppressive humidity and flirtatious belles hoop skirting their way to family inheritance. But for those who have wandered through the doors of the Savannah Blues nightclub on the right night, the lasting image of this quiescent Southern town is that an electrifying blues workhorse named Eric Culberson.

Inside this restored club owned by Eric and his wife, Ginger, Culberson dazzles patrons with the fiery guitar work that has made him a rising star on the national blues scene. And these fortunate visitors should be grateful: With exposure for his newest King Snake release, No Rules to the Game, gaining momentum, Eric's performing time back home is sure to become less frequent. At least, God willing and the Savannah River don't rise, that's the way things should go for this blues guitarist who has paid his dues in spades.

"When I was 10 years old," recalled Culberson, "my dad had a Harmony acoustic that I tinkered around with. I'd take the tone arm of a record player, dig the needle into the body of the guitar and make that Harmony an electric. From there I learned from watching others". But Culberson makes it sound much easier than it really was. Around the time he hit school, the blues bug bit Culberson, and from that point on it was nose to the grindstone in pursuit of his newfound passion. He did construction and demolition work on the side and developed his guitar skills at night.

"I would get the neighborhood guys together at my one-room efficiency" Culberson explained. "We'd soundproof the room with duct tape and sofa cushions and then jam into the night." And jam he did. Through intense sessions with rotating members of his revolving outfit. The EROK Band (from nickname given to Culberson by his friends), Culberson acquired a strong command of the instrument. By his early20s, he had developed a sound mature enough to catch the ears of King Snake Records major demo and bassist Bob Greenlee. "A mutual friend of ours, Tim Coy sent me a tape." said Greenlee. "The tape sounded good, but it was very rough. I suggested that he come into the studio and lay down a few tracks. As soon as he played in the studio, I was a believer."

Culberson's first release, Blues Is My Religion, introduces his razor sharp playing and natural, down-home voice to the world through an impressive line up of original songs. He tackled genres ranging from Memphis soul to Texas blues with the confidence of a veteran. But more than anything else, the album revealed his love for Chicago blues. It's a love he attributes to blues great Buddy Guy, among others.

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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Midian sounds like Midian. Her musical ability practically stumbled on, is a raw yet refined instrument. With strong musical influences like Etta james, Ray Charles, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder, and you would expect her sound to be strictly soulful R&B. Yet self proclaimed influences such as the Fugees, Tupac, Jayz, Biggie, and Kanye she has an undeniable hip hop rhetoric that even comes off as flow at times. Unknown to her, ironically, was that her grandfather had been an accomplished jazz pianist and owned a music school and her father a guitarist. Estranged from her father since a young child, Midian grew up in the home of an alcoholic single mother and left home by seventeen. Angelic good looks and height drew interest from modeling agencies since she was a young girl, by this time she was steadfast on the scene and making appearances in magazines and television. Midian's music happened upon her accidently it seemed almost inevitable that Midian would eventually turn to sounds and rhymes.

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Reggae, Funk, R&B One Nite Stand makes Monday nights, in D.C., sizzle- rocking their audience with a spicy mixture of smooth jazz, R& B, Motown, pop, funk, go-go and reggae rhythms.

Heating up the place with the wicked licks of his saxophone, is D.C.'s own Walter Tates, Jr, the banging bass of B.T. Richardson, the hot strings of lead guitarist Tony Harrod, the irresistible beat of "Biscuit", on the drums. Audiences are inspired to move to the tantalizing groove of One Nite Stand, with their Caribbean Dance Queen vocalist Sista Pat. A guaranteed good time is awaiting you each and every Monday night.

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Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae
The Johnny Artis Band is well known in the Mid Atlantic region for their fun loving brand of R&B and Rock & Roll. They have been entertaining audiences with their current lineup for years, showing the professionalism and expertise that only comes from the experience of working together to provide the best entertainment possible. Johnny brings everything together with his engaging stage presence, establishing a comfortable rapport with any audience, and keeping them entertained without exception.

Johnny Artis was born and raised in Caroline County, Virginia. It was here he was first introduced to the sounds of gospel music that rang strong in his family. At the age of 10, he moved to his present home of Alexandria, VA. Johnny worked as a chef who received rave reviews and who excelled in the restaurant business until the age of 28. It was after the death of his mother that he decided to lay down his apron and devote himself to his (and his mother's) first love, performing. He formed a band known as Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change, and it was here that Johnny honed the skills that would serve him as a performer. Over the years, Johnny Tenspot and Loose Change evolved into The Johnny Artis Band, and in the process created a name and reputation for good music and a great show. Johnny has overcome many obstacles in his life and it seems to have given him the ability to take a song and fill it with emotion, putting it in the audience's heart and making them feel it from head to toe.

With the upcoming release of his new CD "Live Versatility" coming on the heels of his successful release "3 Down Now", and more projects waiting in the wings, Johnny's talents seem to have no limits. The Johnny Artis Band continues to produce Classic Rock and Roll and High Energy Rhythm and Blues thanks in no small part to its cast of talented members, including Jeff Bean (Keyboards), Lee Dodson (Bass), Sean Camp (Guitars), Frankie Addison (Sax), Sean Peck (Drums), and, of course, Johnny himself. These professionals definitely provide a musical combination of electrifying chemistry that produces an intense ride that no one should miss.

For information on booking the Johnny Artis Band, contact Johnny Artis at
703-583-9894 Office or 703-801-9483 Cell

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Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band International veterans of stage, screen and television, "Bob Perilla's Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" performance highlights include a screen appearance in Chris Rock's "Head of State," a live television gig with Earl Scruggs, multiple Kennedy Center concerts and a residence at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. At the request of the U.S. Department of State, "Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has toured Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan over the past several years, thus crowning BHB as America's defacto Bluegrass Ambassadors. Their recordings have achieved widespread critical acclaim. Look for them again in the Ruth Oxenberg-Rob Schumer bluegrass documentary film "Bluegrass Journey," which is available nationwide.

"Big Hillbilly Bluegrass" has been entertaining music fans for over 12 years on three continents. The ensemble boasts over 100 years of combined musical experience. An exciting blend of hard-driving bluegrass along with country, folk and original material will please even the most discriminating listeners and make easy converts of those unfamiliar with bluegrass music, one of America's unque art forms. The band can be heard in their home venue at Madam's Organ in Adams Morgan, Washington, DC every Wednesday. There are also numerous festival and dates that help complete BHB's busy schedule. Click on About Us to learn more about Big Hillbilly Bluegrass.

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring

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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Pentagon Area First Class Petty Officer Association

The purpose of our organization is to help improve our Navy's future by making a positive impact on junior sailors, our peers and the local community. We strive for excellence through our dedication to improving the Navy's junior sailors. Our mission is to enhance personal and professional growth of the junior sailors in the region through mentoring, teaching, volunteering and public service to our commands and community.

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Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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Lex Grey has mesmerized New York's die-hard music lovers since she thundered on the scene like Mae West on a Harley. Rapidly rising to the status of cult rock diva, her repertoire blends the tortured soul of the blues with bawdy burlesque and Brooklyn attitude.

A highlight in New York area clubs and festivals, Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers have cultivated a gritty sophistication uniting unusual instrumentations, traditional blues and hard hitting classic rock.

Born of an impromptu acoustic jam in the back of a Williamsburg (Brooklyn) bar, The Urban Pioneers have expanded to include Leo Binetti (bass), Mike Golden (drums), and Victor Deyglio (guitars).

On stage The Urban Pioneers explode with energy and passion creating a musical and visual patchwork of wild rock concert, bar room blues, vaudeville theater and after-hours jazz jam. Fronted by sultry Lex in her sequined gown, torn fishnet stockings and well-worn motorcycle boots, the band's eclectic earthiness draws in and embraces people of every taste and background.

I'm not conscious of trends- I don't believe you have to fit into a mold." Lex says. "We just stay true to our instincts and influences and it seems people can identify with this honesty. Regardless of culture, regardless of trends, if it comes from the heart, it's both timely and timeless.

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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www.lexgreymusic.com

Lex Grey has mesmerized New York's die-hard music lovers since she thundered on the scene like Mae West on a Harley. Rapidly rising to the status of cult rock diva, her repertoire blends the tortured soul of the blues with bawdy burlesque and Brooklyn attitude.

A highlight in New York area clubs and festivals, Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers have cultivated a gritty sophistication uniting unusual instrumentations, traditional blues and hard hitting classic rock.

Born of an impromptu acoustic jam in the back of a Williamsburg (Brooklyn) bar, The Urban Pioneers have expanded to include Leo Binetti (bass), Mike Golden (drums), and Victor Deyglio (guitars).

On stage The Urban Pioneers explode with energy and passion creating a musical and visual patchwork of wild rock concert, bar room blues, vaudeville theater and after-hours jazz jam. Fronted by sultry Lex in her sequined gown, torn fishnet stockings and well-worn motorcycle boots, the band's eclectic earthiness draws in and embraces people of every taste and background.

I'm not conscious of trends- I don't believe you have to fit into a mold." Lex says. "We just stay true to our instincts and influences and it seems people can identify with this honesty. Regardless of culture, regardless of trends, if it comes from the heart, it's both timely and timeless.

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Madam"s House Party On The Second Floor-Featuring DJ India

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www.Bambu Station.com
Hail to all God's people from the Bambu Station. It is very obvious that the events of the day challenge our faith, perserverance and the god mind. So we come to offer our thoughts, to bring information to the misinformed and to offer suggestions to resolve our dilemmas. The religious zealots and politicians have not done so. Their only concern is to support and further their beliefs and party agendas, not to do what is humanly right. Everyone of god intent must evaluate their own actions, and move towards actions good for humanity. We can render miniscule the proponents of hate, gluttony and oppression. However, we must start with ourselves, with each and every decision we make. We must think godly, dress godly, eat godly and consequently live godly. If these are our efforts, then One Day, by our own hands, righteousness will rule. Selah. - The Bambu Station

We offer praises onto God for our inspirations, health, courage and will. Much appreciation to all creators and performers of conscious music, responsible music, Godly music. Unrestrained love and gratitude to the full supporters of the Bambu Staion: our families, wives, queens, Alicia, the hardworking Mt. Nebo staff, Frankie Javois, broadcast DJs, journalists, our many hard core distributors and our fans. - The Bambu Station

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Creation Steppin':
Outta the Virgin Islands comes yet another incredible group of modern rootsmen- Bambu Station. Singer-songwriter Jalani Horton, bassist Andy Llanos and guitarist Tuff Lion form the core the band, who feature a subdued yet hard-driving modern roots sound. This is their third release, and although I haven't listened to the first two, I'd be surprised if they topped this effort. This is highly conscious music- in Jalani's words meant "to inform and spread the livity and spirit of Jah." - More
Reggae Reviews:
Though still largely a fledgling label, Maryland-based Mt. Nebo Records is slowly but surely establishing itself (in my mind, at least) as one of the most reliable sources of top-quality roots reggae around. After releasing the excellent modern roots compilation Talkin’ Roots Volume 1 in 2002, Mt. Nebo unleashes the massive sophomore effort from the band Bambu Station (whose members were featured on Talkin’ Roots). One Day, to put it simply, is a mind-blowing experience. It is an instant classic, nearly perfect vocally, musically, and lyrically. - More

Suite 101:
In 2002, Maryland-based Mt. Nebo Records released one of the best reggae compilations of the year, Talkin' Roots I. One of the highlights of the disc was the contribution of the Virgin Islands-based Bambu Station. Following their strong showing on Talkin' Roots I comes One Day, 70-minutes of roots reggae that will give something new to even the most wisened reggae fan. - More

Reggae Vibes:
By now it's obvious that the U.S. Virgin Islands have an astonishing wealth of talent when it comes to modern rootsmen. Besides bands and artists such as Midnite, Army, Pressure, and Dezarie, there's an incredible group of modern rootsmen who call themselves Bambú Station. The latter was founded in 1996 by Jalani Horton of St. Thomas, V.I., who was joined by bass player Andy Llanos of St. Croix in 1999 and Tuff Lion, known and appreciated for his brilliant guitar work. Their initial recording was the independent single, "Amadou Diallo" (2000) and commenced a musical relationship, with the addition of Warren Pedersen in 2003, that has attracted notable attention of roots fans across the world. The single "Amadou Diallo" is featured on their 2003 released album, "One Day", which was rightly received with critical acclaim as can be concluded from listening t

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