Election Watch at "A Dollar 4 OBAMA,Bands 4 Barack!"@TWINS:Blue Tues Trio-jazz,Blowout Kit-hiphop,Jason Meza-rock,Rayshun-r&b November 4, 2008

Every Tuesday night from 7/1 thru 11/4 we've had many bands who have Volunteered (& you supporters!), to help us raise over $1100. in 18 shows! THANK YOU ALL! Monies have been donated to this site for the matching donation.

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A "DOLLAR" (or more if you can!) Donation Requested at the door will be donated to Obama's campaign. NO COVER Charge (normally $7.) and DRINK SPECIALS, 2 for one ($7.) rail, 2 for one ($5.) domestic bottles,($10.min). This promotion is only available for Election night from 7:45-1am. Come Support the Bands and Cheer on OBAMA! TV in back bar, Election returns announced as we Win! **********

Featured at 8pm,the house band: "THE BLUE TUESDAY CLUB TRIO" plays original music and arrangements of classic jazz tunes. Charles Rahmat Woods-flute/sax, Derrick Amin-piano, Terance Arnett-drums - www.cdbaby.com/all/rahmatshabazz **********

9pm - "THE BLOWOUT KIT"-Phoenyx-vocals/keys, Clean-lead guitar, Dennis Bunn-guitar, Justice-drums/vocals. *** http://www.myspace.com/theblowoutkit. The brainchild of lead guitarist Dennis Bunn, this gifted 4-piece band also includes drummer and vocalist Justice Young. A fusion of hip-hop, rock, jazz, funk & gospel creates and defines their sound, self-described as "The Roots" meets "No Doubt". The explosive musical experience THE BLOWOUT KIT consistently delivers blesses both listeners and artists alike, making it one of the heaviest sought-after bands on the East Coast and southern regions. Their dynamic reputation has brought opportunities to perform alongside several local and national artists, including Avant and Marsha Ambrosius (formerly of Floetry) as well as being the featured band of the 2nd Annual DMV Entertainment & Music Awards. A wealth of experience is what makes this young band so extraordinary. Collective experiences include writing and performing with national recording artists such as Aaron Hall, Biv10 (Michael Bivins), TLC, Damnation A.D., Venues performed include Howard University's Cramton Auditorium (DC); Sounds Of Brazil (NYC); 9:30 Club (DC); Tabernacle (Atlanta); Troubadour (LA).

10pm-1am -Includes:
"THE JASON MEZA BAND"-Jason Meza-lead vocals/rhythm guitar/piano, Bernard Floyd-electric lead guitar, Mark West-stand-up bass/vocals and Mike Pearsh-drums. They are a rock and roll/blues cover band with some country, reggae and jazz thrown in and have been playing together for three years all around the Northern V.A. and D.C. Metropolitan Area. *** http://www.myspace.com/jasonmeza. Jason Meza Band has a great eclectic sound brought on by the backrounds of each member. Mark played stand up bass in many jazz bands and folk groups before joining "The Jason Meza Band" but always loved rock n' roll. Mike on drums provides a steady and hard hitting drive but can tone it down at will to fill in on a love song or ballad. With great rhythm and timing he is a steady backbeat that every great band needs. Bernard is a powerhouse on the lead guitar and has a unique style and set up on stage. Just take a glance over at his electric guitar amp one time and you'll understand. When he gets going it is electrifyingly rapid fast and the tones he gets are amazing. He loves to rock out but he can slow it down as well and have the listener drawn into his world. Jason has many influences so you may hear him do a Beatles tune like "The Long and Winding Road" on piano, then hear him get very soulful on a Sam Cook or Otis Redding number like "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay," He grew up on blues and rock n' roll but just loves a good melody in a tune; from Dean Martin on a song like "Return to Me," over to country and western with "Folsom prison Blues" by Johhny Cash. Jason is self-proclaimed as half Peruvian and good ole American white boy. So some of his original songs which the band plays from time to time has a Latin feel to it. In the end, they love music and believe that it comes in many forms just like people do. So they try and bring as much of it to the people as possible. With Bob Marley's "I Shot the Sheriff" to Willie Nelson's "Always on my Mind" how can one go wrong?
The members of the band vary in age and experience. Jason is the baby in the group and has been writing songs and performing live for 8 years while the other band members have been going strong for over 20 years. This just adds to the overall sound of the band and audiences have been giving their approval through applause and dancing which is what the band is all about. They love to play and love to see people having a great time at their shows.

"RAYSHUN LAMARR"-lead vocals,(Tifphani Cheyenne [RAD1's new artist],LC, and Harris James)-background-r&b, hip hop, jazz, neo-soul. *** http://www.myspace.com/rayshunonrad
Rayshun was born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He discovered his gift of singing at the age of seven. He later moved to Washington, D.C. and attended Duke Ellington School for the performing arts as a vocal performance major. To further his studies, he enrolled in the University of the Arts (UARTS), in Philadelphia, as a vocal jazz major with a minor in classical music. Upon his success, Rayshun LaMarr was featured in the "For Sister Only Tour" and has performed at numerous venues in DC and the surrounding areas, including but not limited to: Red Lounge, Duke City, and Euphoria. His music is being played in Turkey, China, Japan, Holland, and most recently in England. Rayshun is now signed to RAD1 management and is working on his debut album "The Legacy Begins". He delivers a smooth and mature sound influenced by Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Ella Fitzgerald, and John Legend. With his professional musical background and the completion of his first single "Gypsy Dreams", he hopes to make a profound mark on the industry.

rahmatshabazz@hotmail.com ***
(Charles: 240-498-0679)
and
Msbeachday12@yahoo.com ***
Twins Jazz, Tel: (202) 234-0072 (2 blks from U St. Metro) Please Spread the Word !!

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