April 2013
4 posts
Reesa Renee
Up and coming DC artist, Reesa Renee is a musician, singer and lyricist. Her sound is focused mostly on R&B but with clear jazz influences. Melding them together for a great listening experience. Reesa launched her solo career in 2011 and is an independent artist. Through her obvious love and talent for music, she hopes to inspire her community to reach beyond their circumstances and achieve...
Apr 23rd
Shirley Horn
Shirley Horn was a renowned jazz musician. She was known for her unique singing ability and talent on the piano. Born in D.C. in 1934, Shirley endured a great career with a remarkable legacy. She began piano lessons at the age of 4 and by the time she was a teenager, received a scholarship to Julliard. However, she decided to stay close to home and attended Howard University. She began as a...
Apr 22nd
Cass Elliot
Cass Elliot, also known as Mama Cass, was born in 1941 in Baltimore, Maryland and grew up in Washington DC. She was an icon of the ‘60s and ‘70s. She was in a group called The Mamas and The Papas who had such hits as “Monday Monday,” “California Dreamin’,” and “Dream A Little Dream of Me.” In 1998 Cass and the rest of the group were inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Additionally,...
Apr 22nd
Roberta Flack
DC-native Roberta Flack is an R&B, soul, jazz, pop and folk singer-song writer. She is a Grammy Award winner and is best known for her song “Killing Me Softly,” which was released in 1973. She even got her very own Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999. Born in 1937, Roberta has been dazzling crowd since a very young age. Roberta was classically trained how to play the piano. By the...
Apr 1st
October 2011
4 posts
Get your free tix to Women & Girls Matter now! Media That Matters’s great events on women and girls in media 10/29 NYC http://t.co/T2A79gXg
Oct 18th
RT @allthingsfashdc: Bonus Event: EF Tipster Event - Meet @EileenFisher ’s DC market style expert “Tipsters” http://t.co/wWNo4J4I
Oct 6th
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All Fashion. All News. All DC.... →
allthingsfashiondc: Meet Eileen Fisher’s DC market style expert “Tipsters” for the first time as they present the Fall 2011 Collection and show guests a variety of ways to style and wear them pieces. The event will be hosted by Danielle the “Sleek Simple” Tipster and Candice the “Outfit Maker” Tipster. Light…
Oct 5th
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Join us at @Saks for advice from @EILEENFISHER tipsters, and when you shop 5 percent goes to @GirlsRockDC - http://t.co/vfuxZvuy #dcevents
Oct 4th
August 2011
22 posts
Guitar Center’s makeover http://t.co/pPKy8C8
Aug 26th
Guitar Center's makeover →
Aug 25th
ArtDiva says, Girl Power ROCKS! - we agree: http://t.co/7oLbHr1 #grdc2011
Aug 18th
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More great coverage & photos of the showcase... →
Aug 16th
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Have a shot from our show you want to share?
At our tumblr there’s a “Submit and share” link at the top of the page where you can submit one of your favorite shots to share with the world!
Aug 15th
Photo: What a show! Thank you all for rocking out with us! http://t.co/nDAfcUb
Aug 15th
RT @kadarlikeradar: At @girlsrockdc showcase at @930club. Blown away, these girls are amazing!
Aug 14th
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Aug 14th
RT @dcgrrl: Postcard: last day of @GirlsRockDC camp- lunchtime concert #grdc2011 http://twitpic.com/64y9gw
Aug 13th
Today’s lunch band is Hey Arboré - they are stirring up quite a dance party! #grdc2011
Aug 11th
Welcome to day three of @GirlsRockDC! #grdc2011
Aug 10th
Aug 9th
From @GrlsRckCmpSauga (that's in Canada, ladies!) →
Aug 8th
Today is the first day of the rest of camp week 2011! #grdc2011
Aug 8th
“@phoenixrox: I’m on my way to close out the show! Girls Rock the Decks 5pm at The Dunes 1402 Meridian Pl NW, DC @GirlsRockDC” See u soon!
Aug 7th
Aug 7th
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Just three days until camp! Whoooot!
Aug 5th
Just four days until camp! Wheeee!
Aug 5th
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Recent reforms have Guitar Center playing a new... →
Aug 4th
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Amy Klein is a Girls Rock volunteer! How about... →
Aug 4th
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Post-show glow
rockcampforgirlsla: Still beaming (and kinda sweaty) from the showcase this weekend. So proud of everyone! We’re currently wrapping up some loose ends and going through lots of info, but in the next few days keep your eyes here for more pics and video. Thanks to everyone who helped. Let’s get started with Christina’s wrap-up...
Aug 4th
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Oops - thanks to @Yeasayer for playing, sounds like it’s @GiltCityDC that’s donating for your clicks: http://t.co/XlM99Fe
Aug 4th
July 2011
17 posts
Spoonboy and the Papas are jyst gettung started at @BlackCatDC - join us!
Jul 31st
Ugly is on stage now @BlackCatDC
Jul 30th
Rock! RT @BYT: DO YOUR PART. Ticket Giveaway: @GirlsRockDC Benefit feat. The Blackberry Belles at @BlackCatDC http://is.gd/Ed4l43 #dcevents
Jul 29th
FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit for @GirlsRockDC - Blackberry Belles, Ugly, Spoonboy and the Papas! http://is.gd/lMjFIm #DCevents
Jul 28th
What do you say? Answer the questions: →
Jul 27th
Jul 27th
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THIS FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit for @GirlsRockDC http://is.gd/aO6OiQ Bought your ticket yet? #DCevents
Jul 25th
NEXT FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit show for @GirlsRockDC - come rock out with/for us! http://is.gd/J41MjT #DCevents
Jul 23rd
Tonight! RT @fortrenoDC: Coming up on Thursday we have SPRCSS/The Ambulars/Fell Types. Come cool off with us. #dcevents
Jul 22nd
NEXT FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit show for @GirlsRockDC - come rock out with/for us! http://is.gd/J41MjT #DCevents
Jul 21st
Up north: photos from the Girls Rock RI Showcase
girlsrockri: First photos from the Showcase Band portraits Who was there? If you have photos or video, please email girlsrockrimedia@gmail.com
Jul 20th
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Our Girls Rock sisters in Sweden are already making noise! popkollo: Media gästade Popkollo Göteborg igår onsdag. Vi hade produktion, DJ, repa, och pedaler på schemat. Detta fina inslag på gp.se blev resultatet. Också förstasidan i papperstidningen.
Jul 17th
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We have a super bunch of new volunteers - this year camp will rock! (again)
Jul 12th
2011 camp is so close we can taste it - new volunteers train today!
Jul 11th
Got old DJ gear gathering dust? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno TONIGHT! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
Jul 8th
Drum kit getting dusty in the basement? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno on Thursday! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
Jul 7th
Feeling guilty about the keyboard in the attic? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno next Thursday! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
Jul 2nd
June 2011
22 posts
Thank you Steve Clayton Custom picks! →
We’ve got some awesome picks ready for making noise at camp this year… just a few more weeks to go!
Jun 30th
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Women Who Rock →
Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Women Who Rock exhibit online… AWESOME!
Jun 29th
RT @GirlsRockRI: I uploaded a YouTube video — Girls Rock! Rhode Island— Girls Rock Camp http://youtu.be/3wmIbdQsup4?a
Jun 29th