I first met Ed Romanoff years and years and years ago. He was tall with mussy (yes, that word fits his locks) hair, a constant 5 o’clock shadow, bright eyes and year round look of being out in the sun. If I remember correctly, he was always in long shorts, wore a plaid button down [...]
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DC Gypsy Jazz Starlet Mary Alouette to Bring Django Flair to Strathmore
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer The title is a mouthful – a Gypsy Jazz Starlet to bring Django Flair – and sounds exotic yet wholesome and comforting at the same time. I do not pretend to know much about music – (I did take piano lessons and can still read music and play but [...]
Punch Pick : ArtJamz Pop Up Sessions at the Smithsonian American Art Museum
One of our favorite past times in and around the nation’s capital is participating in ArtJamz, which over the course of a few years since its inception, has brought people together, raised money for charities, provided a platform and venue for the most novice artist to the most professional (and everyone in between), and unleashed [...]
Adam Lambert Sings at The Hamilton for The Tommy Show Fans & 94.7 Fresh FM
Monday night, The Tommy Show and 94.7 Fresh FM hosted American Idol and Global Twitter Monster Adam Lambert for a private acoustic concert at The Hamilton LIVE in downtown DC. The “Glamberts” showed up early and eager to see their favorite Idol. Adam opened the show performing his latest single, “Better Than I Know About [...]
Kevin Costner and his Band Modern West to Play Strathmore April 5th
I shall never forget the time when I literally ran into the stunning wife of actor/musician/husband/daddy Kevin Costner, Christine Baumgartner (immediate girl crush ensued) at The Cove in Atlantis in November of 2007 (http://www.pamelaspunch.com/from-the-cove-atlantis-back-to-real-life/). Not that my friend and I were “stalking” Costner and his band Modern West, who were playing the resort that [...]
January 11th : Strathmore presents Rising D.C. R&B artist and Strathmore Artist in Residence Jay Hayden
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer It is the beginning of 2012 and that means many things to many people but one prevalent theme is the new year’s resolution – for most it is about exercise and diet – yet it should be about living life more (heck if the Mayan’s are correct we [...]
West Goes East Performs at Jammin Java
By Punch Correspondent Jason Kampf On an evening nestled between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Jammin Java in Vienna, Virginia hosted three talented local bands in front of a packed house of all ages. Headlining the evening’s performance following Breaking Borders and Taylor Carson was West Goes East, who just released their self titled CD. Former members [...]
Punch Profiles: People to Know / 11 Questions With Performing Artist Rachel Levitin
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer Another “rock”-solid plug for an up and coming performer– be able to say – I saw her when… (same as me about Sheryl Crow who I first saw play on the Landing in Downtown St. Louis for a July 4th celebration). I first introduced this artist last month with [...]
Holiday Treats at the Strathmore in December 2011
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer The holiday season is upon us and for each of us that means something very different. Some of us will follow customs and traditions from childhood; others have changed the customs and traditions with the years; while others may just not know what to do – regardless of [...]
The Collection at Chevy Chase : Holiday Music Series
This December, The Collection at Chevy Chase invites you to a little fa-la-la-la-la on the 3rd, 10th & 17th, all Saturdays between the hours of 2pm-4pm. Nothing gets one into the holiday spirit (and shopping mood) like classic carols in a contemporary groove performed by theMiles Stiebel Band. Performances each week will be held in Farr Park, the [...]
Gift, Bonding Relationship, Tragedy, New Beginnings, & A Year Full of Promise – Rachel Levitin
By Punch Pep Correspondent Elizabeth Fischer Sounds like a country song – just about…the title describes the short life (thus far) of this new artist. In July I had the privilege to meet Rachel Levitin. My first thoughts: I want to know more about this person and forge a friendship – she had an energy [...]
HyperVocal Celebrates 1 Year at RIAA with ELEW
Last Thursday evening, HyperVocal, known as the Millennial’s comprehensive, hyper-frenetic online news source, celebrated its one year anniversary at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)’s rooftop office on F Street. HyperVocal co-founders Lee Brenner and Slade Sohmer welcomed guests to their very atypical Washington fete that included “haute dorm” cuisine from DC Taste including [...]
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