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...
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...
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,...
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...
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
RT @allthingsfashdc: Bonus Event: EF Tipster Event - Meet @EileenFisher ’s DC market style expert “Tipsters” http://t.co/wWNo4J4I
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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…
Join us at @Saks for advice from @EILEENFISHER tipsters, and when you shop 5 percent goes to @GirlsRockDC - http://t.co/vfuxZvuy #dcevents
August 2011
22 posts
Guitar Center’s makeover http://t.co/pPKy8C8
Guitar Center's makeover →
ArtDiva says, Girl Power ROCKS! - we agree: http://t.co/7oLbHr1 #grdc2011
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More great coverage & photos of the showcase... →
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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!
Photo: What a show! Thank you all for rocking out with us! http://t.co/nDAfcUb
RT @kadarlikeradar: At @girlsrockdc showcase at @930club. Blown away, these girls are amazing!
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RT @dcgrrl: Postcard: last day of @GirlsRockDC camp- lunchtime concert #grdc2011 http://twitpic.com/64y9gw
Today’s lunch band is Hey Arboré - they are stirring up quite a dance party! #grdc2011
Welcome to day three of @GirlsRockDC! #grdc2011
From @GrlsRckCmpSauga (that's in Canada, ladies!) →
Today is the first day of the rest of camp week 2011! #grdc2011
“@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!
Just three days until camp! Whoooot!
Just four days until camp! Wheeee!
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Recent reforms have Guitar Center playing a new... →
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Amy Klein is a Girls Rock volunteer! How about... →
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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...
Oops - thanks to @Yeasayer for playing, sounds like it’s @GiltCityDC that’s donating for your clicks: http://t.co/XlM99Fe
July 2011
17 posts
Spoonboy and the Papas are jyst gettung started at @BlackCatDC - join us!
Ugly is on stage now @BlackCatDC
Rock! RT @BYT: DO YOUR PART. Ticket Giveaway: @GirlsRockDC Benefit feat. The Blackberry Belles at @BlackCatDC http://is.gd/Ed4l43 #dcevents
FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit for @GirlsRockDC - Blackberry Belles, Ugly, Spoonboy and the Papas! http://is.gd/lMjFIm #DCevents
What do you say? Answer the questions: →
THIS FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit for @GirlsRockDC http://is.gd/aO6OiQ Bought your ticket yet? #DCevents
NEXT FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit show for @GirlsRockDC - come rock out with/for us! http://is.gd/J41MjT #DCevents
Tonight! RT @fortrenoDC: Coming up on Thursday we have SPRCSS/The Ambulars/Fell Types. Come cool off with us. #dcevents
NEXT FRIDAY 7/29 at @BlackCatDC - a benefit show for @GirlsRockDC - come rock out with/for us! http://is.gd/J41MjT #DCevents
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
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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.
We have a super bunch of new volunteers - this year camp will rock! (again)
2011 camp is so close we can taste it - new volunteers train today!
Got old DJ gear gathering dust? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno TONIGHT! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
Drum kit getting dusty in the basement? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno on Thursday! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
Feeling guilty about the keyboard in the attic? We’ll take it! Meet us at Fort Reno next Thursday! http://is.gd/nq9qT1
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!
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Women Who Rock →
Visit the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Women Who Rock exhibit online… AWESOME!
RT @GirlsRockRI: I uploaded a YouTube video — Girls Rock! Rhode Island— Girls Rock Camp http://youtu.be/3wmIbdQsup4?a