Saturday, May 26, 2012

Schedule of Performances - 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival, June 16, 10am to 9pm

The 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring takes place on Saturday, June 16, 2012, from 10 am to 9 pm on two stages!


Schedule of Performances

On the Fountain Stage (2pm to 9pm)

2pm       Warner Williams
230pm   School of Rock Playin’ the Blues
3pm        Nate Foley and FLLD
4pm        Moonshine Society Band
5pm        Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes
6pm        DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey
7pm        The Unruly Blues Band
8pm        Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner
On the Market Stage (10am to 3pm)

10am        Cooking with Gas
11am      Gina DeSimone & the Moaners
12pm      The Sheryl Sears Trio
1pm        Swampcandy
2pm        The Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble

10pm      After Party at McGinty's  "Hard Swimmin' Fish

7pm-10pm Acoustic Music at Zed's Cafe

Ida Campbell, Cortney Hicks, Ted Kelly to Host 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival, June 16, 10am - 9 pm

We're very proud to announce our celebrity hosts for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring:  WPFW-FM's Ida Campbell, Majic 102.3's Cortney Hicks, and andmagazine.com's Ted Kelly.
http://ronemymajicdc.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/268294_2114514776436_6918565_n.jpegMajic 102.3's Cortney Hicks.  Born and raised in Motown, Cortney "BabyGirl" Hicks knew early on in life that her love of music would lead to a career in the entertainment industry. While attending Michigan State University she took an internship at a local radio station in 1994. Cortney's natural delivery and ability to connect with listeners quickly provided an opportunity for her to join the full-time on air staff. Upon graduation in 1995, she relocated to Chicago and joined the WEJM staff as the new Midday Host.

After a very successful three year run in Chicago, she was invited to return home to Detroit and serve as a part of the Morning Show team on WJLB from 1997-2000. Cortney's love for Chicago took her back in 2001 to serve as Midday Host and to assist in launching WPWX. Through hard work and dedication, Cortney was soon promoted to the coveted Morning Show Host position in 2005 making her the first female in Chicago radio history to headline a Morning Show.
As the radio industry continued to change, Cortney identified the need to be in radio management as a means to further her career. In 2007 she relocated to Mobile, AL and joined the WBLX team as Assistant Program Director and Midday Host. Recently, Cortney expanded her media career to include TV as the entertainment reporter for the NBC affiliate in Mobile, AL.

Throughout the years Cortney has and continues to mentor many who have gone on to attain major success in the media industry. Known for her great celebrity interviews, community involvement and youth advocacy efforts, she is excited about serving as Midday Host on MAJIC 102.3.

WPFW-FM's Ida Campbell.  Ida Campbell, born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and raised in Washington, DC, has been singing all her life. Ida’s Blues Nation Band was formed in 2008 to bring a distinctive blues and R&B sound like no one else’s. Ida’s finds her musical inspiration in artists like B.B. King, Bobby Blue Bland, and ZZ Hill among others. In addition to the blues guitar masters, she also emulates the spirit and energy of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, KoKo Taylor, Barbara Carr, Denise LaSalle, Tina Turner and Betty Wright.

Ida brings a spirited, invigorating, soul shaking presence and masters the kind of sound of blues that will affect you to the bone. Blues Nation is comprised of professional musicians from the District, Maryland and Virginia that have played with Grammy and Grammy-nominated artists and international acts.

We are pleased to welcome Ida Campbell back to her 4th Silver Spiring Blues Festival.  She has been our celebrity host since the beginning of the Festival.  In 2010, she performed with her fantastic blues band, "Ida Campbell & the Blues Nation."  She also has served as Montgomery Community Media's on-air host for interviews of our Silver Spring Blues Festival performers.

Ted Kelly.  Ted Kelly, an internationally recognized digital media pioneer, brings his unique interview style, commentary and proven ear for new talent to AND Magazine. Ted Kelly’s over two decades at the forefront of music and media ranges from major market, national and international morning radio personality to executive management for some of the world’s largest media companies in New York, Washington DC and globally.

As Program Director of the world's first and only global pop music channel, WorldSpace Satellite Radio’s “UPop”, heard in 134 countries around the world and in America on XM, AOL and DirecTV, Ted Kelly assembled an international air staff with radio stars broadcasting live 24/7 from studios in Johannesburg, LA, Washington DC, London, Singapore, India and Dubai.

As Senior Vice President of Global Content Promotions and Events for WorldSpace Global and US XM Channels, Ted Kelly was personally responsible for dozens of satellite radio firsts, including the first global concert broadcasts live from Europe, NYC, South Africa, India and Singapore, and daily broadcasts to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. His live backstage coverage of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, America's Virgin Mobile Music Festival, the global radio hosting of The Annual Brit Awards, Mandela's 90th Birthday 46664, The Concert For Diana, We are The Future in Rome, as well as Live 8 and Live Earth are all considered broadcasting benchmarks.

Ted Kelly is a Senior Music Editor at andmagazine.com.

Update - 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring!

The 4th Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring is less than a month away.  Here’s an update.

We kick off the Festival and first-ever “Silver Spring Blues Week” with a fundraising/ticketed event at Pyramid Atlantic.  Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Executive Director, Lisa Martin, has arranged an exciting three-hour program that includes food, drink and live music performed by Jonny Grave.  Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.  Get advance tickets for this event on PayPal
Our first-ever “Silver Spring Blues Week” includes live blues performances, and food and drink specials throughout downtown Silver Spring.  As of today, the venues include Fire Station 1, Zev’s CafĂ©, McGinty’s,  and more.  SSTCi has plans to present blues bands on Veterans Plaza during that week, and we expect to present popular singer/songwriter Patty Reece & David Chappelle at McGinty’s on Thursday night.
The Festival takes place on Saturday, June 16, from 10 am to 9 pm on two stages—the Fountain Stage on Ellsworth Drive, and the Market State on Veterans Plaza at the Fenton Street Market.  Like last year, we’ll have acoustic blues music on the Market Stage, with some incredible performers including Eleanor Ellis, Ruben Dobbs of Swampcandy, Sheryl Sears, Gina DeSimone, and the Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble.  Our thanks go to the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation for producing the Market Stage program.  Performances on the Market Stage go from 10 am to 3 pm.
On the Fountain Stage, we’ll have a dizzyingly array of acoustic & electric blues performances from 2 pm to 9 pm.  Starting at 2 pm, we have a solo guitar performance from NEA honoree Warner Williams, followed by the School of Rock, Nate Foley & FLLD, the Moonshine Society, Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes, The Unruly Blues Band, the DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey, and, for the finale, Clarence “The Blues Man” Turner.  Our celebrity hosts for the 4th Annual Blues Festival are Ida Campbell of WPFW-FM, returning for her 4th Festival, Majic 102.3 radio personality Cortney Hicks, and Ted Kelly of andmagazine.com.
There will be an after-party at McGinty’s featuring the popular group “Hard Swimmin’ Fish” starting at 10 pm.
For more information, visit www.silverspringblues.com

Kick Off Silver Spring Blues Week with a Party at Pyramid Atlantic, Friday, June 8, 6-9pm

Silver Spring Town Center Inc invites you to our Blues Week Kick-off Party at Pyramid Atlantic  Friday, June 8th, 6pm-9pm!

SSTCi IS PAINTING THE TOWN BLUE!

Join us for a festive evening celebrating the Blues as we kick-off Silver Spring Blues Week at Pyramid Atlantic. Mix and mingle with other Blues aficionados, sip Bluesy cocktails, savor an array of h'ors d'ouevres, do some Blues-themed art activities and of course enjoy some live Blues music featuring Silver Spring's own Johnny Grave!

Your $10 ticket includes a Blues-themed cocktail, h'ors d'ouevres, hands-on art activities and live Blues music! During the party, you can also get adorned in a Blues-themed henna tattoo from Bhava's Henna.

Feel free to come dressed in blue jeans and other blue attire. Also consider getting a blue manicure or pedicure at Spa Mesu in celebration of Blues Week!

Space is very limited for this event, so order your tix today at no extra cost!

WHAT: Blues Festival Week Kick-Off Party

WHERE: Pyramid Atlantic,8230 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring

WHEN: Friday, June 8, 6pm-9pm

RSVP/INFO:  lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com

TIX: Only $10 in advance through www.paypal.com. Make payment to silverspringtowncenter.com; $15 at the door. Space is very limited for this event, so order today through our Paypal page by clicking here:

Thursday, May 10, 2012

SSTCi Thanks Our Sponsors for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival

Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. thanks the sponsors for the 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring!












Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Silver Spring Blues Festival 2012 - The Line Up

Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. presents The 4th Annual Silver Spring Blues Festival at Downtown Silver Spring Saturday, June 16, 2012 

On the Fountain Stage

Warner Williams
School of Rock
Nate Foley & FLLD
Moonshine Society
Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes
DC Blues Society Band featuring Ayaba Bey 
The Unruly Blues Band 
Silver Spring Jams 

Mistress of Ceremonies 
Ida Campbell 
WPFW-FM Radio Personality Host, Don't Forget the Blues  
On the Market Stage

Archie Edwards Blues Ensemble 
Sheryl Sears Trio 
Gina DeSimone & the Moaners 
Cooking with Gas 
Swampcandy  

Sponsored by Downtown Silver Spring ▪ DC Blues Society ▪ Statland & Katz Ltd ▪ Monument Bank ▪ Home Properties ▪ Montgomery Community Media▪ Prudential Foundation ▪ Courtyard by Marriott ▪ Fenton Street Market ▪ Pyramid Atlantic ▪ McGinty's Public House Atomic Music ▪ Silver Spring Voice ▪ Silver Spring Patch ▪ Safe Silver Spring ▪ Dale Music Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation ▪ Silver Spring Regional Services Center ▪ Silver Spring Town Center, Inc.

For more information, visit www.silverspringblues.com

Dimitri Reeves Performs at Taste the World in Fenton Village


The Taste the World in Fenton Village stage, produced by SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin, featured a wide array of music from around the globe, including Latin, jazz, reggae, Persian percussion, rock, blues as well as Eastern Standard Time headlining! For more information about Taste the World, visit the website at www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org This program is a production of the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Visit our blog at www.silverspringtowncenter.blogspot.com, follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/sstowncenter or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/groups/8305814081/

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Taste the World in Fenton Village - A Huge Success!

The 2nd Annual Taste the World in Fenton Village was held Sunday, May 6, 2012. Sponsored by the Silver Spring Citizens Advisory Board, with assistance from the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc., the Taste the World event brought scores of Silver Spring residents and visitors to the many restaurants of the Fenton Village area of Silver Spring. Two dozen restaurants featuring cuisine from around the globe were showcased. Unlike other tasting events assembled on sidewalks or public lots, Taste the World welcomes participants into restaurants to sample not just their specialties but their special atmosphere. Restaurants offer appetizers or small tasting plates at a minimal cost of $2 to $5 apiece. The Taste the World in Fenton Village stage, produced by SSTCi Executive Director Lisa Martin, featured a wide array of music from around the globe, including Latin, jazz, reggae, Persian percussion, rock, blues as well as Eastern Standard Time headlining! For more information about this program, visit the website at www.tastetheworldfentonvillage.org
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