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		01 Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore	02 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	03 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	04 Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	05 Gina Sicilia- Blues & Soul singer from Philadelphia
06 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	07 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	08 Lucky Dog- Funk, Rock, Fusion	09 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	10 Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat	11 BOBBY RADCLIFF- Blues, Funk & Soul	12 Chris Bell and 100% Blues Band
13 The Chris McSwain and B.T. Richardson Band Blues and Rock	14 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	15 Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore	16 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	17 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Camp Kids Haven and Teen Haven Retreat-- L	18 Catfish Hodge - Detroit Boogie Blues	19 Motor City Josh - Rockin' Detroit Blues
20 Signature Live taking you back and bringing you back	21 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	22 Brother Shamus- Funk & Rock Fusion	23 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	24 Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Community Development Corporation of the A Coalition Of The Willing-Rock	25 Delta Highway-North Carolina Blues	26 Bobby Parker - True Blues Legend
27 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae	28 One Nite Stand - Reggae, Funk, R&B	29 Old Man Brown - Blues and Jammin' Beats From Baltimore	30 Bob Perilla & The Big Hillbilly Bluegrass Band	31 Johnny Artis Band -R&B, Rock, Reggae Thursday Nonprofits Profit Happy Hour featuring In The Running

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http://www.oldmanbrown.com

Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield.

OMB’s music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, The Allman Brothers and Little Feat. Surprisingly, the OMB musicians all grew up in rural New Hampshire, far from the blues traditions of the Southeast and the Midwest. The Scott-Wakefield brothers studied music, John at USC in 1996-97 and Adam at New York’s New School in 2000, and played in a series of jazz and rock bands separately and together, from Los Angeles to New York City to Atlanta. But they craved the freedom of their own band and in 2001 reunited with long-time friends and fellow musicians Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar).

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

Patrick Alban & The Noche Latina - Latin & World Beat

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www.Gina Philadelphia
Philadelphia's own Gina Sicilia began singing at the age of three and hasn't stopped since.

Exposed to music early on by her parents, Gina grew up listening to Doo-Wop and the music of the 50's & 60's.

Upon hearing blues legend Bobby Bland for the first time at the age of 14, she was instantly enthralled by the raw emotion and power of blues & soul.

After years of polishing her vocal and songwriting skills, she began singing in clubs around the Philadelphia area, and began performing at such acclaimed venues as Warmdaddy's, Steel City Coffee House, AJ's Blue Thursdays, Scotland Yard and the Bluetone Café.

More than just a throwback to the great blues & soul vocalists of the 50's & 60's, Gina uniquely separates herself from the pack of current vocalists with a style that is neither forced nor cliché.

Now 22, this soulful, passionate blues vocalist and songwriter has just completed her debut album. Entitled "Allow Me To Confess", this project had been a long time in the making.

The record is a reflection of Gina's diverse musical talent and tastes, and of the years she spent honing her vocal chops and songwriting skills. The album consists of eleven soul-stirring tracks, eight of which were written by Gina herself.

"Allow Me To Confess" was produced by 2007 Blues Music Awards Nominee, Dave Gross, who also lends his own guitar playing to the mix.

Backed by a cast of some of the finest in the business, Gina's powerful vocal delivery and range command the attention of the listener throughout the entire album, with a conviction not found in many other artists.

The album has also received rave reviews in various music publications.

BluesMatters! says "it is one of the best debut albums they have heard in a while", while JazzReview.com brands her as possibly being "the best blues singer on the music scene today".

Having already shared the stage with such notables as Bob Margolin, Steve Guyger, Arthur Neilson, Dennis Gruenling and Peter Karp, among many other blues & roots heavyweights, Gina has developed a confidence and competence that belies her age.

As a songwriter, Gina has proven herself to have a deep understanding of American roots music, as well as the ability to compose music that perfectly suits her unique persona.

Her expertly crafted songs pay homage to the great roots music of the past, which has inspired Gina throughout the years, and now comes full circle to help her create her own distinct voice in this American art form.

Gina's potential as a vocalist and songwriter is boundless. She is sure to make her mark among a new generation of blues artists.

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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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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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Lucky 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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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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www.BOBBYRADCLIFF.com
When BOBBY RADCLIFF’s first album on the revered Black Top label hit record stores all over the world, critics declared him the next in a long line of guitar heroes. Jazz-lovers awarded him a coveted five-star review in downbeat, New York rockers took him to heart for his edgy energy, and blues fans everywhere knew their favorite music was alive and well.

Long before all that, it was the time he spent in the sixties with “Magic Sam” Maghett that bound him forever to the raucous mixture of deep blues and flashy funk that defined the sound of Chicago’s West Side. After running away from a suburban childhood in Chevy Chase, Maryland, at the tender age of seventeen Bobby sought out the guitar master who had changed his life on record. With the help of Bob Koester, Bruce Iglauer, and Jim O’Neal (the blues trinity at Chicago’s legendary Record Mart), he found his idol in Cook County Hospital recovering from a minor stroke. Although he was a little shocked that anyone would come so far simply to meet him, Sam took Bobby under his wing and introduced him to the Chicago blues scene at the peak of the blues renaissance.

“Seeing Sam perform was like watching Elvis. He had that total kind of style and magnetism… beyond musical genre and beyond race,” Radcliff remembers. “He showed me the way to sing in a clear concise way, with a crisp and clean sound on the guitar. And then there’s the freedom of working in a trio, but also the risks. Don’t forget, these were the days of Cream and Hendrix, with tons of distortion alternating with lavish studio production. I wanted something different!”

By the release of “Dresses Too Short” in 1989, Bobby was already a twenty-year veteran of the club circuits in Washington, DC and New York City. He had shared the stage with the likes of Otis Rush, Roy Buchanan, James Cotton, Danny Gatton, Lowell Fulsom, and Dr.John.

In the nineties, three more brilliant albums followed on Black Top Records: “Universal Blues” (1991), “There’s A Cold Grave In Your Way” (1994), and “Live At The Rynborn” (1997). With the label based in New Orleans, Bobby also had the further pleasure of touring with more of his idols, label-mates like Snooks Eaglin, Earl King, and George Porter, Jr.

Unhappily, Black Top founder Nauman Scott passed on in 2002, and the label never really recovered. As the rest of the record industry was racked with corporate consolidations, format-wars, and the hi-tech upheaval of the Internet, many artists have found themselves out in the cold. Bobby Radcliff made a choice: make your own records your own way on your own label, with no one to please but the fans.

It’s out of this philosophy that Rollo Records was born, to provide a home for musicians too uncompromising, too challenging, and too kick-ass to either pigeon-hole or ignore. Combining vintage techniques and current technologies, we put the artists in the driver’s seat and hit “the highway to your soul.” “Natural Ball” is our first offering and one to make any label proud.

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www.chrisbell
Songwriter, lead guitarist, and vocalist, Chris Bell, Silver Bridge Recording blues artist from North Hollywood, California, is now on tour featuring his latest CD release “Real Bluesman” with his band, 100% Blues.

Chris and his band "100% Blues" features Chuck Maithonis on bass and backing vocals, DJ Sticks on drums, and Dan Pulos on Hammond Organ. They have been successfully touring the Western US, and regularly head out to the East Coast every summer. They have received rave reviews of their latest album "Real Bluesman" in such magazines as Blues Revue, Living Blues, Southland Blues, Big City Rhythm & Blues, and more. Jim Santos of Southland Blues Magazine wrote - "Bell comes up with a winner that will undoubtedly wind up among this year's top ten blues albums." They have also just recently released their live concert DVD "Stage on Fire", filmed locally in Tujunga, CA.

Of his previous album - “ ‘Hell Is Too Hot For Me’ is easily the best original blues guitar album to inhabit my CD player this year,” writes the reviewer for the Centre Daily Times, “maybe the best blues album period.”

Chris Bell’s earlier two CDs, “Blues 2001” and “CHRIS BELL & 100% Blues: LIVE” and his live performances of mostly original songs have received rave reviews. “Mixing up the mood with catchy lyrics and some dark lowdown blues,” says the reviewer for Southwest Blues, “Bell shows a flair for blues styles past and present.” “Bell played guitar dirtier than dirt,” the Southland Blues reviewer writes about Bell’s performance at the Irvine Lake Blues Festival. “His biggest and coolest trait is his grit and grimy voice that is so distinctive it’s in a class alone.” His single “Elevator to Heaven” was among the top downloaded songs on MP3 in 1999.

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Blues and Rock

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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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http://www.oldmanbrown.com

Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield.

OMB’s music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, The Allman Brothers and Little Feat. Surprisingly, the OMB musicians all grew up in rural New Hampshire, far from the blues traditions of the Southeast and the Midwest. The Scott-Wakefield brothers studied music, John at USC in 1996-97 and Adam at New York’s New School in 2000, and played in a series of jazz and rock bands separately and together, from Los Angeles to New York City to Atlanta. But they craved the freedom of their own band and in 2001 reunited with long-time friends and fellow musicians Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar).

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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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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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Thursdays Nonprofits Profit featuring Camp Kids Haven and Teen Haven Retreat-- Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

http://lssnca.org/

Now in its 10th year, Camp Kids Haven (formerly Camp Safe Haven) is a free week-long summer camp sponsored by Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area for children from the DC-Metro area whose lives are affected directly by HIV and AIDS. Camp Kids Haven strives to create a warm, loving environment where all children are welcome regardless of their HIV status.

The mission of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people. Everything we do at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy supports local efforts to transform the dream of a trail into a tangible community asset. We promote policy at the national and state levels to create the conditions that make trail building possible. We are a leader in the fight to protect the federal Transportation Enhancements program, which is the largest source of funding for trail development. We steadfastly defend the federal rail banking statute in the Congress and the courts as an essential tool to preserve unused rail corridors. We catalyze action at the local level by providing information, technical assistance and training that local trail builders need to succeed. We provide leadership to the trails and green ways movement.

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Catfish Hodge - Detroit Boogie Blues

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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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Signature Live taking you back and bringing you back

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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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www.BrotherShamus.com
Michael “Todd” Miller was born January 5, 1974 and has lived in the Northern Virginia area ever since. He started playing drums and guitar at age 13. At age 18, Todd started playing professionally in clubs and bars in the DC Metropolitan area, in some cases using fake identification when necessary. Though being a drummer, Todd has always been a lyricist/songwriter for each of his projects: (Flood Thought, Bunsen Honeydew, and Lamont). Todd has also played and/or recorded with other projects such as: (Lucky Dog, Mike Holden, Steve Hagadorn, Claire Gilbride, The Pharmacy Profits, and April Park Theory). Brother Shamus is the first project that he has been the guitarist/front man for - now playing and singing the songs he has written. “It’s much more natural to sing and play songs you’ve written yourself as opposed to trying to write for someone else and/or trying to ‘feel’ what someone else has written for you. Brother Shamus allows me, for the first time, to completely be myself style-wise, the way I am. So that’s it. All you’re going to get. Hope you enjoy.” His influences include Tom Waits, Otis Redding, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Thelonius Monk, Tom Petty, and Medeski, Martin, and Wood.

James Main (percussion, vocals)
In 1995, James Main relocated to Arlington, VA from New England to join the band Bunsen Honeydew; this is when he and Todd Miller began playing music together. After a year (Bunsen Honeydew had ended), Main helped form another indie/punk bank Luka Brazzi. In 1999, Main left Luka Brazzi and joined Miller full-time in the acid/funk band Lamont, which was together for 7 years. Lamont released their record “Rooster Rickshaw” in 2000, around the same time Main joined Miller and bassist Rich de los Reyes in the funky party band Lucky Dog. In early 2001, Lucky Dog became the house band at Madam’s Organ, a popular DC music venue. In early 2004, with Lucky Dog on an extended hiatus and Lamont disbanded, Main and Miller began rehearsing several songs written by Miller. Rich De los Reyes and Eddie Hartness joined the duo 3 months later and Brother Shamus was formed. Along with playing in Brother Shamus, Main continues to play in Lucky Dog and the occasional Lamont reunion.

Richard Delos Reyes (bass, vocals)
Richard Delos Reyes (a.k.a. Ritchie) a born native of Arlington, VA (yes folks, there are some of us out there) has been playing music pretty much all his life. When asked of his mother the first time she knew that she’d have a musician on her hands she said at the age of 3 Ritchie took an affectionate relationship with the family piano. “Smackin’ the crap outta those keys entertained him to no end.” When asked of his influences Ritchie just smiles and says “There’s a lot”. If I were to list them all to this day I’d have to build my own web-page but off hand let’s see…. Mom and Dad, my big brother, and last but not least my older sister who also happens to be my arts and crafts guru as well. His childhood friends were indispensable as influences; “Sully” was always there to jam and figure out songs, Matt and Alex helped me realize that music can be explained to other musicians other than going…duh duh duh duh duh and then we go dant dant dant! Eddie has always made me realize that dreams do come true but it’s called “Show Business and not Show Fun for a reason”. The rest of my influences are on this web-site. As for musical influences, let’s just say that he’d wish that people would listen to his bass playing and figure out what he listens to; “I don’t like listing a bunch of bands or musicians that I don’t know personally….they are all great in their own respect and that’s why I listen to them”. He still loves mowing his lawn and the occasional Snickers Bar…“mmmmmmmmmm das’ some good eatin’. Peace.

Hunter Sapp (drums, percussion, vocals)
Originally from Asheville, NC the 25 year old drummer has been playing for 10+ years and has been a professionally gigging musician for over 6 years. Growing up in Asheville, NC, a very artistic community, Hunter recalls, “I had great musician role models, and when I was growing up my drum teachers told me the key to being a great drummer is don’t strive to be just a drummer, strive to be a musician.” In Asheville, Hunter played in: The Drive Home, The Jor Sutton Trio, Otherwise, The Morsels and The Royal We. He also contributed on tracks in the Vietnam documentary, In Our Fathers Eyes with The Royal We and Dave Hamilton of The Great Slide. Soon after, Hunter set his sights on Los Angeles to pursue a formal education in percussion. In 2004 he attended The Los Angeles Music Academy’s Drum Program. After graduating, Hunter moved to the DC Metro area to pursue his music career. Some of his noteworthy teachers include; Jeff Sipe of Jazz is Dead, Byron Hedgepath of The Asheville Symphony, Jor Sutton, Ralph Humphrey of Frank Zappa fame, Mike Shapiro who among many has also played with Sergio Mendes, and Gilberto Campello, of House of Musical Tradition. Now teaching Drum set several days a week and most recently assumed the throne for Brother Shamus. “Playing with Brother Shamus is a real honor everyone in this band is a great musician, which is fantastic because it makes my job easier.” Hunter’s musical influences range from Jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Post Rock, New Orleans Second Line and Hip Hop.

Michael Provenzano (keyboard)
Born in March of 1963 Mike is the oldest member of Brother Shamus. Being a lifelong native of the Northern Virginia area Mike has been involved with music since the tender age of 11 when he first discovered his love for the sound of a church organ. He started learning piano in his spare time on the family Steinway. Throughout high school he played in lots of basement bands with friends from school. In college he continued playing in pick up groups until he met members of a very popular local college band called Offbeat Uninhibited Fun. He played with OUF for 3 years until graduating from Radford University in 1985. In 1986, he moved back to the DC area and left music for a while until around 1990 when former members of OUF gave him a call to join another newly formed group called Dirty Campaign. The mighty campaign had Mike Clem of Eddie From Ohio fame as the bass player who was replaced by Rich DelosReyes when EFO began to take off in the early 90's. Mike and Rich bonded. The Campaign played many gigs in the area and even did a showcase in LA as well as gigs in Ocean City and Dewey Beach. As luck would have it, the Campaign went through several formations before disbanding. Out of the ashes of D. C. another band was formed with Mike on keys and Rich on bass. This one was called Electric Larry. Again many local gigs were played in and out of the area and, as with Dirty Campaign, albums were recorded and released. Once again Lady Luck stepped in and Mike took another couple year break from music to record albums for various local artists in his extensive home studio. “ I like to keep in touch with my former band mates. In doing so I came across a new band Rich was playing in called Brother Shamus. I was taken by the singer/songwriter Todd Miller. Man, the dude writes some incredible stuff!” After seeing Brother Shamus many times, Mike stepped in to help out with running sound and eventually came to be relied upon as sound guy. Wouldn't you know it, Lady Luck reared her head again and Mike was asked to join up on his legendary keyboard playing reputation. “ I must say its an honor playing with these guys. We have a lot of fun playing Todd's music. Its just awesome.”

Matthew Rinker (guitar)
Matthew K. Rinker was born in Washington, D.C. in 1966. He has lived most of his life in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. He currently lives in Arlington County, Virginia where he teaches instrumental music at Gunston Middle School. In 2005 Rinker earned his Master’s Degree in Music Composition from George Mason University where he was awarded an Academic Achievement Award and again recognized by Pi Kappa Lambda. He studied composition with Dr. Glenn Smith. Throughout the 1990s Rinker performed as a guitarist with two well-known local bands (Graffitti, a rock quartet and Stickman, a jazz quintet). His skills as a performer took him to such well-known venues as: the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley, the Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, and Constitution Hall. Rinker’s guitar playing can be heard on the 1995 release of Stickman’s self-titled debut CD and on the 1998 Graffitti CD entitled Brick.
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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 Community Development Corporation of the Americas

http://www.cdcofa.org/index.htm

Fundraiser includes a flip cup tournament.

The Community Development Corporation of the Americas serves to empower c hildren and their families through health and education services. Our current focus is on maintaining, improving, and providing a future for Peru's health and educational services.

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Featuring-
Former Hungarian Ambassadar Andras Simonyi,
Jeff "Skunk" Baxter Formerly Of The Doobie Brother and The Steely Band
Dan McDermott
Linc Bloomfield
Dan Poneman
a Min Donation of $10.00 dollar is Required
Honoring The Legendary: Bobby Parker
REMEMBERING THE FORGOTTEN POLITICAL PRISONERS

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www.deltahighway.com
in a generation that has forgotten its musical roots, Delta Highway breathes youth and energy back into the blues.

With strong guitar sounds reminiscent of Muddy Waters and R.L. Burnside, combined with a progressive harmonica sound, this Memphis band has developed a style that is all their own and sure to please new and veteran blues fans alike.

Delta Highway was born in the piedmont region of North Carolina, founded by twenty four year old vocalist / harmonica player Brandon Santini and twenty six year old Justin Sulek in 2003.

The two moved to Memphis later that year to absorb the sounds and history of the delta region where the blues runs wild. The Delta Highway sound is similar to a massive freight train splitting the tracks left behind with an engineer and brake man high on Jack Daniels’.

Frontman Brandon Santini was inspired while in his mid-teens by the sounds of John Popper’s harmonica but quickly learned about the real blues from heavyweights such as Paul Butterfield, Little Walter, Kim Wilson, and Junior Wells. His playing style is a bit more progressive some might say. Santini brings youth to the instrument and presents his thick, distorted tones with his fiery quick runs that seems to grab the attention of younger music fans as well as satisfying traditionalists. He has also developed into a very soulful vocalist while he brings a rather unique but traditional style to the mic.

Guitarist Justin Sulek began playing guitar after hearing his father’s blues records throughout his childhood. He remembers hearing the blues played by legends such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, and Lightnin’ Hopkins and becoming inspired by the pure honest playing styles by each of the bluesmen. Speaking of pure, that’s what you get with Sulek’s playing style. He delivers fiery licks and continues to amaze audiences with his bottleneck solos.

The band’s rhythm section consists of veteran musicians Tom "Slim" Louis (Jason Ricci Band) on bass and Keven Eddy (Mojo Buford Band, Blind Mississippi Morris & The Pocket Rockets) on drums. The two are the perfect fit for a rhythm section and were seemingly tailored to handle backup duties for Brandon Santini and Justin Sulek.

These four men are well respected by veteran musicians and lay down one of the freshest blues sounds in years. Currently a favorite on world famous Beale St. in Memphis, TN, the band represented the Memphis Blues Society in the 2006 International Blues Competition by winning the Memphis Blues Society’s Battle of the Blues.

During their carrier Delta Highway had the opportunity to open for Bob Margolin, Honeyboy Edwards, The Bluebirds, Blueground Undergrass, Kenny Brown, DuWayne Burnside, "Slick" Balllinger, Eric Sardinas and to share the stage with The Nighthawks, Bob Margolin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, Billy Branch, DuWayne Burnside, Johnny Rawls and Jon Short.

With the release of their debut album "Westbound Blues" the band took listeners on a trip to major blues towns and regions like Chicago, Texas, the delta, and the hill country region of northern Mississippi.

On November 9th 2007 they release "The Devil Had A Woman", which shows the maturity of these growing artists. It grabs you with the opening track and does not let you go. The CDs 10 songs are written by Delta Highway and prove that they are equally gifted blues musicians as they are song writers. Though out the CD, this band shows its different influences while delivering pure blues.

Whether it is in the studio or on the stage, this act is sure to please even the toughest critic.

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Brandon Santini
Vocals & Harmonica

Justin Sulek
Guitar

Tom "Slim" Louis
Bass & Backing Vocals

"Steady" Keven Eddy
Drums

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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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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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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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http://www.oldmanbrown.com

Old Man Brown is based in the Baltimore area, playing original Rock, Blues, Soul and Funk that honors earlier traditions with respectful arrangements and the highest standards of musicianship. OMB's repertoire includes an enticing collection of original songs written by keyboardist and singer Adam Scott-Wakefield and his late brother, drummer John Scott-Wakefield.

OMB’s music is inspired by blues and rock legends such as Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Bobby Bland, The Allman Brothers and Little Feat. Surprisingly, the OMB musicians all grew up in rural New Hampshire, far from the blues traditions of the Southeast and the Midwest. The Scott-Wakefield brothers studied music, John at USC in 1996-97 and Adam at New York’s New School in 2000, and played in a series of jazz and rock bands separately and together, from Los Angeles to New York City to Atlanta. But they craved the freedom of their own band and in 2001 reunited with long-time friends and fellow musicians Marshall Chapman (guitar), Paul Lewis (bass) and Alex Rankin (guitar).

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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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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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www.intherunning.org

Erin Sprague is currently In the Running to set a world record as the youngest woman to run a marathon on all seven continents. In conjunction with this effort, In the Running was established in September 2006 to raise funds and awareness for some of the most pressing problems facing the world today. As Erin runs across the world, In the Running will generate support for one grassroots, non-profit organization on each continent. The seven selected organizations combat pressing humanitarian and environmental problems facing each continent and the global community. Please join us as we confront these challenges one mile, one marathon, and one continent at a time.

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