Artist Snapshot: DCDD's Chad

Hey there,

Earlier this month, I posted about DC's Different Drummers. Well they're wrapping up March with their spring concert, My Favorite Things, tonight!!  And one of the musicians playing tonight took some time to share a little bit about himself.

Chad Koratich plays the Alto and Baritone Saxophone and has been a member of DC's Different Drummers since 2002. Without further ado, here's Chad:

JR: When did you start playing (on your own & with DCDD)?

Chad: I first started playing the saxophone and studying music in 5th grade. That was... gulp... 1981... 31 years ago. The school band director came to our music class and talked about the band and asked who was interested. I had no idea what instrument to pick but I knew that my mom loved the saxophone so I chose it. I played all through elementary, junior high, high school and college. Being a gay adolescent, even though I hadn't come out to even myself yet, was very rough. I was bullied all through school... and music was my shelter. Had it not been for band, I can't imagine what high school would have been like for me. After I graduated from college I joined the Army and didn't touch my sax again for about 8 years.

Then a miracle happened. I met Matt Swearman (our current President) who was at that time a fairly new member of DC's Different Drummers. We became fast friends and through that he found out I played sax. He told me about the band and invited me to a rehearsal. So, I dug my sax out of the closet and played around with it a bit and realized I was still pretty decent. I decided to take him up on his offer. That was, and forever will be, one of the best decisions of my life.

JR: What is one of your favorite memories with DCDD?

CHAD: I remember that first rehearsal with the symphonic band to this day. I played for a few measures and then stopped. I was in complete amazement at how great the group was and became emotional, choking back tears at the fact that I knew I had found something special... a group of adults like me, who were gay and loved to make music. DCDD became my haven, a place where I could be openly gay and do something that I loved and had missed for several years. Shortly thereafter, DCDD became my family... and Matt Swearman... well, he bacame my best friend.

JR: What inspires you to play?

Chad: What inspires me to play? That's easy, these very people. They are - in a word - AMAZING! I have MANY fantastic memories over the 10 years that I've been with the band. My favorite time every year is band camp. Yes, a bunch of adults go to band camp. It happens every September or October before our fall concert. We road trip to Elmer, NJ and take over the Appel Farm Art & Music Center for the weekend. We have concentrated rehearsal time but also plenty of time to relax, have fun and strengthen friendships. I owe so much to this amazing group and as long as I live in DC and can play my sax... I will be a member of DC's Different Drummers, one of my most favorite things!!!


So many thanks to Chad for taking some time to answer a few questions!! And, if you're looking for something to do in DC tonight, check out DCDD's My Favorite Things at the Columbia Heights Education Campus, and say hi to Chad and the rest of the folks in the Capitol Pride Symphonic Band and Capitol Pride Winds.

You can buy tickets here. And bookmark DCDD's calendar to keep up with any future events they've got going on!!

- J Street Jr

Arts' intrinsic value at Arena Stage tomorrow

Hello,

So tomorrow, a dissemination tour comes through the metropolitan DC area, specifically Arena Stage (which you can follow on Twitter and like on Facebook, and you should, if you don't already).

The tour is to share finding from a recent report released by Theatre Bay Area, located in San Francisco, titled "Counting New Beans: Intrinsic Impact and the Value of Art". Now I had't heard of a dissemination tour before and, at first, by the more I read about the report as well as the tour and partnering organizations, the more I realized that there's no other word which could've more appropriate, or more timely.

At the nonprofit I work at full-time, we represent artists and provide art & cultural programming to communities around the DC, MD & NoVA. A conversation that keeps coming back is how to make our artists and their programs more marketable, and one tactic is arts integration.  And the Kennedy Center has a wonderful resource on Arts Integration.

Anyway, this realies on an extrinsic argument and value on art, in that it is useful in pursuit of learning other subjects and skills. This is grossly oversimplifying the issue, but I'll leave it at there for now.

And if it's not arts education, one other popular extrinsic argument is the economic impact of the arts.  Even in a recent Huffington Post article, DC Advocates for the Arts board chair, Robert Bettmann made a compelling but single-minded argument that simply addressed the financial issues related to government support for the arts in DC.

Theatre Washington also organized an online petition recently, to restore funding to the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, with the text focused on, well...funding. Don't get me wrong, this was a well-executed and concise call to action, with just enough detail to inform.

To Theatre Washington's credit, they do so much more than that online petitions (if you're not familiar with the organization), and although their flagship program might be the annual Helen Hayes Awards, in terms of visibility, their effort to promote the art of theatre in the area is a year-round one.

So the dissemination tour of "Counting New Beans..." is coming to DC in association with Theatre Washington, and is at Arena Stage, tomorrow, from 10am-1pm. And I'm fortunate enough to work at an organization that allows me to attend events like this, both for the org and for myself.

I'm not sure if they're still taking RSVP's, but if you're interested, you can send an email to dtaylor@theatrewashington.org.

If you're there, please say hey!! And keep an eye out for a blog this weekend, about the event.

- J Street Jr

DC's Different Drummers

Hey,

So I can't think of a better way to kick-off the post-Intersections blogging than with the group that helped wrapped up the festival, DC's Different Drummers, with one of their ensemble groups, DC Swing!

As is my style, I won't try to say anything that isn't better said already:

In addition to creating fine music, our goals are to have fun, play with pride, work together, and educate others. Although we have differing backgrounds, experiences, talents and abilities, we share the goal of excellence in music.

I can say, from what I heard at the closing Tea Dance party, they certainly seem to be accomplishing their goals.

Here's another clip of their Marching Band participating in last week's DC Pride parade:

So definitely check out their website for more info, and like them on Facebook!

If you're interested in participating, check out each ensemble for instructions on how to contact 'em.  And if you're particularly interested in DCDD's Marching Band, they've got an open house coming up April 9th, so mark your calendar.

Also if you're interested in seeing an upcoming performance, mark March 31st on your calendar as well. Their Capital Pride Symphonic Band and Capital Pride Wind Ensemble will be at the Columbia Heights Education Campus for their spring concert, My Favorite Things!.

You can also keep track of them through two of our wonderful, local LGBT publications, Metro Weekly with the DCDD tag (I think there might be others, but this is the most recent one I found),  as well as Washington Blade's DC Different Drummers tag.

And if you ever want to really get to know an organization, get to know the leadership. I actually got to meet Matt Swearman, DCDD's president, at last Sunday's tea dance (can't believe it's already been a week), and WB's Joey DiGuglielmo did a piece profiling Matt last November, so definitely check out Queerty: Matt Swearman.

Also, hoping to get in touch with some of the musicians, as well as their special guest conductor, former Artistic Director, K. Scott Barker for the concert on the 31st, so keep an eye out for more blogs about this wonderful local community musical organization.

- J Street Jr

Intersections: Final lobby vlog

Hey there,

It's pretty self-explanatory:

Until next year, for the festival.

But keep an eye out for upcoming posts as I keep up with what various artists are up in the area :-)

- J Street Jr

Hey,

Just a clip from the Kogod lobby on this final family saturday at this year's Intersections festival, at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in DC.

Artists who work with kids deserve a very special award, especially young kids. Beyond having to have a tremendous amount of energy just to match them, they're a hundred times tougher than any adult audience to keep engaged. Kudos to every teaching artist who work with youth,

JR

Intersections Artist Snapshot: Amanda Aldag

Hey there,


Another Intersections artist snapshot on this penultimate day of this year's festival at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. Amanda Aldag is a local vocalist who will be performing today with Euphonism, one of two a cappella groups featured in this afternoon's show.

Intersecting A Cappella Imagine doo-wop meets pop meets gospel meets R&B meets Motown when two fantastic DC a cappella groups share the stage.

I actually have the pleasure of having met Amanda through my day job at Class Acts Arts, which represents a number of artists and companies. One of the groups on our roster is Snowday, another a capella group Amanda is involved in.

And, if you haven't observed by now, the DC area performing arts scene continues to get smaller and smaller, and I LOVE it. With that, I'm glad to introduce you to Amanda:

JR: When did you start singing?

Amanda: I started singing when I was about 7 in the school choir. I participated in every music club that my schools offered but always was most at home singing. I first got involved in a cappella in college where I was part of an all-female group.

JR: How did you become involved w/ Euphonism?

Amanda: I was one of the founders of Euphonism. A few months before, I had just moved to DC after having lived in Japan for several years. I was finally getting settled in at my new job and learning my way around and really missed singing. None of the existing groups were holding auditions so when I saw an ad on Craig's List about a new group getting together, I jumped at the opportunity.

JR: What inspires you to sing?

Amanda: Singing makes me happy in a way that nothing else does. In the few brief periods in my life when I was not singing there was definitely a void. Singing has always come pretty easily to me, but creating music completely a cappella adds an extra challenge for me. Plus, the community is one in which I feel supported and inspired.

JR: What is one of your favorite Euphonism memories?

Amanda: So many memories to choose from! We laugh a lot in rehearsal which I know means a lot to all of us. After a tough day I know that a few hours with the group is enough to make me smile again. Lately we've been offered bigger and bigger opportunities which has been really exciting, like our recent performance at the London A Cappella Festival. Being a part of that event was one of the most thrilling things I've done as a performer. But, even better, was the time the group spent together over the week we were there. It was a wake up call to me about how lucky I am to have these 6 wonderful people in my life.

JR: What are you an Intersection of?

Amanda: Euphonism is an intersection of pure vocal harmonies and fun, cutting edge technology. We've merged traditional vocal stylings with some really unique electronic effects for a exciting show!

Very grateful for Amanda taking the time to share this with me. As you can probably imagine, she's pretty busy. Keep up with her on Twitter (which is where I snagged her awesome singing photo from, hope you don't mind, Amanda!!), as well as Euphonism. If you're more of a FB person, like their page here.

You can catch Amanda and Euphonism, today at 4pm!! Buy tickets here, RSVP here on FB, do so in THAT order, and hope to see you at the Atlas later on today. And whether or not you go to the show

-- JR

Intersections Artist Snapshot: Carolyn Kamrath

Hey there,

Here's an artist snapshot of dancer Carolyn Kamrath. Now, funny thing is Carolyn and I go back about 6 years. We first met at the American Dance Festival summer of '06. It wouldn't be too long before our paths crossed again, at American University's Arts Management program.

What's great is that living in the Brookland Artspace Lofts, I live right next to Dance Place, one of the organizations she's involved with.

JR: When did you start dancing?

Carolyn: According to our home videos, I’ve been dancing since I could walk! Just ask my Dad for a sampling of my early choreographic hits in our living room. I started formal classes at age 3 and have been dancing ever since – including as a dance major at GWU.

JR: How did you become involved with DancEthos & Dance Place?

Carolyn: Tiffany Haughn, the Artistic Director of DancEthos, was one of my college professors. She asked me to dance in one of her works for CrossCurrents Dance Company and a few years after that we formed DancEthos together. In addition to dancing for DancEthos, I do a variety of administrative work and choreograph for the company (check out my latest piece in our show at Dance Place June 23-24!).

I am also the Marketing Director for Dance Place. I started as a summer intern in 2007 and came back as a staff member while I was in grad school at AU for Arts Management. I’m very excited that Dance Place is presenting Illstyle & Peace Productions from Philadelphia as part of INTERSECTIONS on March 9-10 – besides being awesome dancers who are captivating to watch, they are very kind and loving people who we love to have around!

JR: What inspires you to dance?

Carolyn: I think movement as a form of expression is just ingrained in me. I’ve always danced – it’s always been completely natural to me and creates a sense of wholeness in my life. These days I find so much inspiration in how other people’s bodies move, especially non dancers. I continue to be curious about the body itself, let alone all of the interesting concepts that can be portrayed through dance!

JR: What is one of your favorite moments w/ any of the companies/organizations you're involved in?

Carolyn: Every rehearsal with DancEthos is hilarious, heartfelt and fun. Too many favorite moments! But recently I have loved revisiting a duet with Tina Fratello for our INTERSECTIONS performance of Unsung. We have a really honest connection when we dance this duet that is so fulfilling. I hope the audience this weekend enjoys it too!

JR: What are you an intersection of?

Carolyn: 

So yeah, it's a small world and it keeps getting smaller, especially the dance community in the area.

You can catch Carolyn, with DanceEthos as well as alight dance theater and Glade Dance Collective, today at 4:30pm, at Intersections.

With only a handful of tickets left, you can buy tickets here.

- J Street Jr

Intersections Artist Snapshot: Eddie Jeffries

Hey there,

Bringing you another artist snapshot, this time with Eddie Jeffries performing with Dissonance Dance Theatre. I met Eddie through the dance community in the area and he is actually one of my students in a piece I'm choreographing at Montgomery College.

When he saw that I was at Intersections a lot this year, he told me that he was performing with DDT. That's not my only intersection with the company. Back when I was an undergrad dance major at UMD, I took a choreography class and met Shawn Short, DDT's Founding Artistic Director.

Yeah, it's a small world. And with that, here's a bit about Eddie.

JR: When did you start dancing?

Eddie: I have been dancing for about 3 years. I started training in a musical theatre style followed by hip hop, other styles of jazz, modern and then ballet. I took my first official ballet class last year at Montgomery college when I began my study as a dance major. Since working with Dissonance Dance theatre I found a interest and appreciation for the art of ballet.

JR: How did you become involved with Dissonance Dance Theatre?

Eddie: I heard through a friend about an opportunity to be apart of the dawn project, so I went and did some research about Shawn short and was amazed by his work. So I contacted him with my bio and told him how interested I was, then came in for the first day of class! The dawn project is "A program created by Shawn Short, where he meets young African American boys and men where they are, affirms their interests and builds their artistic and entrepreneurial leadership." I have attend every 6 hour class/rehearsal on Sundays for the past three 2 & 1/2 Months. So i worked hard to Become understudies in some of his pieces and glad I was cast in one of his dance that will be performed at intersections.

JR: What inspires you to dace?

Eddie: I am my biggest motivation to continue in my passion for dance. I have always had strong interest in all form of art and this has become a passion and career interest for me.My everyday life and experiences inspire me to dance and continue to learn. Those experience helped me become who I am today. The stereotypes of African American male dancers being successful in the dance world gives me the drive to push myself. Dance is my outlet. It gives me a way of attaching my feelings to convey it through movement and send messages to anyone without speaking.

JR: What is one of your favorite DDT memories?

Eddie: My favorite memory with Dissonance was being able to be apart of their photo shoot. It was an awesome experience and my first time ever getting an opportunity like this. In that very same day it was like a wake up call for me because I realized this is what I want to do and this is where I'm going to work to get here. The company was very helpful and I learned alot from them. They are all beautiful and talented dancers and people, which makes the experience even better

Cinema

Having a packed house last night, you've got only one more chance to catch Dissonance Dance Theatre at this year's Intersections, with Cinema, at 2:30pm.

If you can make it, you can buy tickets here.

- J Street Jr

Intersections Artist Snapshot: Jimmy Page

Hey there,

Here's a brief glimpse into the life of Jimmy Page, member of DCypher, one of Joy of Motion's Adult Dance Companies. They are also performing at Intersections tonight at 9:30pm (as was the last artist I blogged about), with Access Granted:

Joy of Motion Dance Center's adult hip-hop company unleashes their passion for jazz, tap, modern and pop-fusion AND their amazing hip-hop moves. Dance Party to follow!

So as opposed to the previous two artist friends I featured, I can't say I remember exactly how we met, probably out on the dance floor of some club and/or through mutual friends. But Jimmy was someone who gave me a run for my money, not that they teach you how to dance at clubs to electronic dance music and pop, but I'd say I could hold my own.

Anyway, all I can say is that I'm so proud to be able to call Jimmy a friend, and am thrilled with everything he's been able to pursue and accomplish with DCypher. And it's a pleasure that I'm able to share a little bit more about him, with you all.

JR: When did you start dancing?

Jimmy: If you were to ask my parents I'm sure they'd say, "As soon as he could walk!" I have seen footage of myself in a diaper with two hands on the TV screen stomping my feet as Michael Jackson's "Thriller" video plays. From the age of 8 or so I did Tae Kwon Do pretty exclusively because I was attracted to the idea of dancing as a unit and acrobatics combined with learning and memorizing choreography and performing it in front of large crowds. TKD taught me how to be committed and work through adversity and, most of all, to lead by example. Ultimately, most of the dancing I did was in clubs, freestyle circles, and at school dances where I would arrive (fashionably late, of course) and break it down the best I knew how. Developing your own style and personality is something I think most teens can identify with and I was lucky enough to have found my voice. Along with my passion for photography and filmmaking, dance had completed the puzzle.

JR: How did you become involved w/ DCypher? (this was a bit of a rhetorical question :-D)

Jimmy: After hearing about the DCypher "hip hop" auditions from you, though excited to participate, I realized I had never taken a formal dance class or audition in my entire life. The DCypher auditions were that class. I simply reminded myself that I wasn't going there to impress anyone, but to simply express myself and that's exactly what I did. A few days later, I had made the team, as well as what turned out to be a second family.

JR: What inspires you to dance?

Jimmy: Being surround by some of the most creative and energetic people is one of the gifts of being on a team like DCypher. Before practice, during, and even after (if we still have the energy) we share ideas, thoughts, and opinions on anything related to dance, or entertainment for that matter. I respect and admire those I have met through DCypher as I have become acquainted with other staff and dance teams in the Joy of Motion umbrella. I draw inspiration to dance from the feeling I get when I am absolutely losing myself in that moment when you know that, even if for a few moments, the song that is playing was made for you. I love that I am learning true choreography as I have plans to apply my own techniques to the love of film and music videos.

JR: What is one of your favorite DCypher memories?

Jimmy: Once a year, DCypher gets invited to the Culture Shock Ottawa Showcase. Passports in hand, DCypher drives the 8+ hours up the east coast and, throughout, we just make each other laugh and sing silly songs in the car. This all culminates into an indescribable experience where suddenly you are sharing dressing rooms with some of the most dynamic and talented dance crews you have ever witnessed. Being able to hang out with Culture Shock San Diego, DC, Ottawa, Toronto, and others was nothing short of a dream come true. And my favorite part? Stepping on stage to the cheering and applause from the biggest audience I have ever danced for and being privileged enough to leave my mark on that stage. I look forward to dancing in Canada once again later this summer!

JR: What are you an Intersection of?

Jimmy: I am the intersection of creativity and spontaneity.

Honestly, I can't help but smile a little that I was able to bring Jimmy along and introduce him to the opportunity. And, in case you were wondering, I did audition as well and did not make the initial cut. However, the neat thing was that they invited and encouraged me to take company classes and had expressed interest in having me be a part of their family. And I would definitely like to still take 'em up on that and audition again in the future!! :-D

Anyway, dancers like Jimmy and companies like DCypher are just one of the many reasons why I love being a part of the diverse and thriving dance community in the Metropolitan DC area. And even though I didn't make the cut, I'm just as thrilled to be able to support 'em from the audience and cut a rug with them and the other audience members at the dance party after tonight's show!!

You can buy tickets here. And check out the video below for an even more in-depth behind the scenes of DCypher, w/ Jimmy,

- J Street Jr

Intersections Artist Snapshot: Richard Weinberg

Hey there,

Bringing you another inside-scoop with one of the artists performing at Intersections. Richard Weinberg is a member of Potomac Fever, one of the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington's small ensembles. They will be joining Tom Goss on stage in concert, this evening, with You Don’t Question Love:

A nationally-known unique voice among gay singer-songwriters is joined by the a cappella pop ensemble from the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC.

And here's my disclaimer.  GMCW is actually how I first met Ricky, but DC being the small town it is, we have a number of friends and acquaintances from the performing arts scene in common.

Also a funny story about the first time I ever came across Tom Goss. I was actually introduced to his work when I sat on the panel for the individual artist grant program at the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and he was one of the applicants.

Small world, right?! Anyway, without further ado, here is my exchange with Ricky:

JR: When did you start singing?

Richard: I started singing in elementary school choir and always remember music being my favorite class. I was fortunate to grow up in Northern Virginia where the public school arts programs are relatively thriving. Choir class and school musicals gave way to madrigal choir and private voice lessons in high school when I ultimately realized that singing is what I always wanted to do.

JR: How did you become involved w/ Potomac Fever?

Richard: This is my second season singing in Potomac Fever and my third season singing with the Chorus. I had been doing professional opera chorus in Baltimore and D.C. for nearly 10 years when I decided that taking a break would be good for me. Music had become too much of a job, and I what I didn't realize but ultimately found with the Chorus was that singing was supposed to be fun. I've had friends in the Chorus for a long time, had seen many shows, but simply never had the time to consider joining. I auditioned for Potomac Fever when a vacancy became available, and ever since, Potomac Fever for me has been the ultimate musical experience within our community.

JR: What inspires you to sing?

Richard: Just like any medium in art, singing draws upon many sources of inspiration. As a singer, part of what we get to do is embody the text of the song we're singing and learn how the composer was inspired by the words. When we add our own experiences in life to how we might relate to the text and the music, then we find our own personal inspiration. With good music, in any given song the audience could be reacting to the inspiration of multiple people, which is why I think singing can have such an emotional impact. What inspires me to sing in Potomac Fever are my fellow singers; we are such a close-nit group (we refer to each other as brothers), that making music with each other and touching our audience with it is an inspiration in of itself.

JR: What is one of your favorite memories with Potomac Fever?

Richard: I think my favorite memory with Potomac Fever is yet to come. I have a feeling that years from now, when I'm no longer a part of the group, that I will look back on the time I sang with Potomac Fever and recall some of the most cherished memories of my life. I'm sure we may all take it for granted week to week while juggling an intense rehearsal and performance schedule, but the memories I'll treasure will simply be when we're singing together, the music clicks, the harmonies sound perfect, and we are all fully present with each other.

JR: What is Potomac Fever an intersection of?

Richard: I would say Potomac Fever is an intersection of the fun, the serious, the lighthearted, and the emotional. Probably what's found in the middle of this intersection is love.

If you're reading this, I'm probably preaching to the choir when I say how thrilled and blessed I am to be a part of this community, having met awesome artists and people like Ricky and many others involved in the festival. What's crazy is how much we've already crossed paths before, and for me, that is one the main affirming things about the festival, this celebration of community, and coming together, across race, culture, class, etc. To share with each other and to move forward together.

But I digress. Also, with the group pic, you probably picked out Ricky in the middle, but if you look carefully to the bottom right corner, you'll see the Atlas' own Program Manager, Robert T. Boaz :-)

Wanna go to tonight's 9:30pm show at the Atlas Performing Arts Center? You can buy tickets here (of the handful that are remaining). And if you'd like to see a video from a rehearsal for GMCW's last holiday show of Potomac Fever singing, check out the clip below.

- J Street Jr

Catch Paige tonight in Liner Notes

Hey there,


I was able to touch base with Paige Hernandez-Funn, just one of the hundreds of artists participating in this year's Intersections, whom I had the pleasure of meeting through a local arts organization dedicated to raising the profile of Asian-American/Pacific Islander artists, SuluDC. Since then, it's always a good time whenever our paths cross, and that brings us to this year's festival, with her production, Liner Notes:

Paige Hernandez directs a musical journey through hip-hop’s many intersections when multiple artists join The Corner Store Jazz Trio to breathe life into a fading art-- the liner note.

She was gracious enough to take time out of her schedule to answer a few questions.


JR: When did you start performing?

Paige: I started performing in late elementary school. I took a keen interest in “dramatic reading” and went on to win several competitions and scholarships. By the time high school came around, I was destined for the Baltimore School for the Arts. Its all 1099’s from there. lol
JR: How did you start your work w/ B-Fly Entertainment?

Paige: I created B-FLY to house my two one woman shows (Havana Hop and PAIGE IN FULL). Once I spoke its mission into the universe (elevated art for the hip hop generation), then ideas, opportunities and producing new work was inevitable. I knew folk were hungry for “elevated” hip hop but good googly moogly I had no idea that the company would be in such demand. I am humble, grateful and so very excited for its potential.

JR: What inspired Liner Notes?

Paige: My pops and my husband. My father is an accomplished funk musician and has always been an advocate to explore musical history of all genres. He instilled in my brothers and I, a passion for music artistry and a desire to always keep an open mind in the arts.

My husband is an accomplished jazz musician who has toured internationally since we started dating almost 8 years ago. I go to his “straight ahead” jazz gigs and he would communicate to me in the audience using different hip hop bass lines. I’d smile big and bright and loved that we had a common language.

The thought of my husband and father playing alongside each other…covering hip hop and jazz…really excites me. It speaks a lot to my appreciation and respect for what they do and how we’re all able to communicate with each other using music.

My pops taught me how to read Liner Notes and my husband helps me to collect them.

JR: What is one of your favorite moments in creating this piece?

Paige: I really love that the performers featured in this piece all have their own personal story connected to a Liner Note. Discovering those stories and moments in time has been awe inspiring. I’m truly fortunate to work among such dedicated, talented and passionate artists.

JR: What are you an Intersection of?

Paige: I am an intersection of vinyl, tape, cd and mp3. I am living, breathing mixtape.


So there you have it. You can catch Paige and her crew in Liner Notes tonight, at 8pm.  Buy tickets here.


You can also follow her on Twitter and join the festival conversation with #IntersectionsDC. And if you're more of a Facebook kind of person, make sure to like B-Fly Entertainment's Fan Page.




- J Street Jr