Footwerk
Footwerk, a Washington, D.C. based, 6-piece pop fusion outfit, gives an intense, high-energy, head rocking and hot stepping experience to every audience they perform for. This Merrifield Records group is led vocally by the power duo of Melissa Moffett Jones singing from her heart and Kyle Higgs rapping instinctually from his gut. Molding out their unique sound is Teddi Withers (keyboards), Eric Rivera (percussion), Fern Estrella (bass) and Josh Newmeyer (drums). Together they create a seemless blend of Rock rhythms under soulful Rap and R&B vocals. Footwerk mixes captivating dance beats with a wave of DC percussion which has forged something truly groundbreaking in the nation's capital. Footwerk's combination sound has made them wildly popular in an extremely diverse D.C. music scene always yearning for something new. Their regional success strongly suggests that they are ready to break out as they release a highly anticipated full length album in 2014. Look for big things in the near future from Footwerk and catch them in a venue near you for an unforgettable night.Poor Man's Copyright
Since first forming in 2008, this Nova based 3-piece brings you a clever blend of rock, reggae and dub. These boys have been growing in the local scene and performed with many well known artists in their genre. Chanting meaningful lyrics of love, peace, unity and the pursuit of understanding ourselves, Pmc’s music has captured the hearts of many and their creativity is reaching a new level that is sure to rise them to the top. With Nic Glumsic’s (drums), Justin Madison’s (bass) and Sharif Youssif (vocal/guitar), their explosive combination will no doubt, get you rockin’. You will quickly become fond of their personalities, perfectly fitted to their tracks. This power trio is sure get you groovin’ right.Marga Lane
A true triple threat, Marga Lane is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Upon graduating from the esteemed Berklee College of Music in Boston, she moved to Los Angeles to further pursue her career as a performing artist and songwriter. Marga Lane has turned her focus from writing for other artists, to writing for herself. In 2013, she released her first EP entitled, Expressions, which is now available on iTunes and Spotify. Marga Lane was recently featured as a guest (performer) on the SiriusXM radio show hosted by former *NSYNC member, Lance Bass, entitled "Dirty Pop with Lance Bass". Previously, she has released music videos for her singles, "Rebound" and “Believe.” Marga Lane is currently back in the studio working on new projects.Marga Lane has also performed the national anthem for many Major League Baseball and National Basketball Association teams, including the Washington Wizards, the New Orleans Hornets, and the Kansas City Royals. During her college years, Marga Lane played with her band at venues such as the famed CGBG’s and Kenny’s Castaways in New York City. She has played in support of Columbia recording artists, Valencia at Northeastern University and other Boston venues including All Asia and Copperfields Bar. Marga Lane was also a featured performer for 2 years as a part of the Berklee College of Music Pop/Rock Live Showcase at the Berklee Performance Center in Boston.
Marga Lane’s musical influences include Motown, Pop, Latin, and Hip Hop. This diversity allows for her to mix different musical genres into something that is exciting and fresh. Marga Lane is proving she is as versatile and as distinctive as they come. Marga Lane’s smooth style and her wealth of musicality make her such a fine artist. She is an extremely driven, self-motivated individual, and continues to grow with each song and performance. Marga Lane is proving that she can, and will have her voice heard in headphones and stages all around the world.
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