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US Royalty for YPFP. June 3.
Please join us on Friday, June 3, for what promises to be a very special session of Change-Makers: Live - US Royalty for YPFP
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Join Hard Rock For Japan
Please join us in supporting our partners at Hard Rock International in their efforts to help in Japan.Now is the time to turn the level of support up a notch. Starting immediately Hard Rock International will launch several initiatives in conjunction with the Red Cross, designed to support assistance efforts across Japan. The American Red Cross in conjunction with the Japanese Red Cross Society has extraordinary disaster response capabilities. They have already mobilized eleven teams to heavily-damaged communities to provide assessments and first aid and prepare to supply emotional support and relief. LOVE ALL - SERVE ALL.
Gigaton Awards
The Holster Project was thrilled to support Carbon War Room with a concert by Evan Bliss as part of the 2010 Gigaton Awards at the World Climate Summit in Cancun, Mexico.The Gigaton Awards were developed to inspire and challenge businesses to make a difference to climate change and global sustainability.
2010 Award Winners and their sectors were: Suzlon (Energy), Vodafone Group (Telecom), Reckitt Benckiser Group (Consumer Staples), Nike (Consumer Discretionary), 3M (Industrials) and GDF Suez (Utilities).
Jason Mattis, Brett O'Mara, Sir Richard Branson & Evan Bliss
N Street Night Sessions II - June 23, 2011
It's official. N Street Night Sessions II will be held June 23, 2011 @ Rock & Roll Hotel. Stay tuned for more details. In the meantime, check out this cool video from Session I, courtesy of Marc Alexander.
N Street Village Night Session 1: Success
Thanks to all who joined the Holster Project and Transcend M&E for the first installment of N Street Village Night Sessions. The event raised $35,000 for N Street Village.
An inspiring performance by the N Street Village Choir was followed by crowd-rocking sets from special guest Tom McBride and headliner Evan Bliss. Thank you to each of the more than 30 musicians who donated their time and their talent to create such a special night. Special thanks to the following individuals for making the evening possible: Sarah Flack, Caroline Meehan, Kyle Anderson, Evan Bliss, Tom McBride, Alexandra McNair, Stuart Allen, Kate Michael, Steve Lambert, Mike Ponticelli, Pamela Sorensen
K Street Kate
NBC Washington
WeLoveDC
Scene Bisnow
Nakeva Photography
Revamp Event Photos
N Street Village Night Sessions - June 24, 2010 - Washington, DC
The Holster Project presents an intimate night of music to benefit N Street Village, an award winning community supporting the recovery of homeless women in Washington D.C.Information & Tickets
Examiner
Politico
Washington Life
K Street Kate
Pamela's Punch
WeLoveDC
Holster Project Hosts Panel at DC10 Summit Series
The Holster Project was thrilled to host and moderate a panel entitled "Individual Actions For Collective Solutions" on May 15. The panel was one small part of a unique three-day Summit Series event entitled DC10. Thank you panelists (Lawrence Cann, Ronnie Cho, Kevin "Khao" Cates, Justin Fishkin, Adam Gardner, Benj Gershman, David Sutphen, Adrian Talbott) a unique and enlightening discussion.CNN Peace, Love & Venture Capital by Catherine Clifford
The Huffington Post The Authors of Tomorrow by Max Lugavere
Classical Concert to Benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Holster Project and Jordan Rosenblatt present a concert featuring a unique classical & jazz repertoire. Enjoy the works of Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller & a performance of the 1924 original jazz orchestra in Blue.Thursday, June 10, 2010
7:00 PM
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
421 Seward Square, SE Washington, DC
All proceeds benefit Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Purchase Tickets Online
Paul Sanchez and Big Sam Rock The House for Threadheads
Thanks to all who attended our Concert for New Orleans benefiting Threadheads Records at the historic Sixth & I on Thursday. It was a fitting reminder, on this 5-year anniversary of Katrina, of the invaluable contribution that NOLA artists have made to our musical heritage. The event raised over $15k, after expenses, for Threadheads to continue providing opportunities for NOLA musicians to create. Special thanks to Karen & Scott Shalett for making this event happen.
The Hill Newspaper
The Hill Newspaper
Shout-out to the Holster Project's good friend Max Lugavere. While Max is best known as one of the founding on-air personalities of Al Gore's Emmy-winning Current TV, he has been quietly honing his musical passions at music venues in and around Los Angeles. He will release his debut EP One Year later on June 8th, 2010.Preview Max's new stuff HERE. Congrats and good luck Max! Keep making a positive difference.
Concert For New Orleans - June 3, 2010
The Holster Project presents a concert to kickoff the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina Remembrance with a tribute to New Orleans musicians by New Orleans musicians. All proceeds will benefit Threadhead Records, a non-profit record label organized by Jazz Fest fans who watched in horror as NOLA filled with water and then was drained of talent.
Paul Sanchez
(formerly of Cowboy Mouth)
with
Big Sam’s Funky Nation
(from HBO’s Original Series Treme)
Sixth & I - Washington, D.C. - 8:00pm - June 3, 2010
Information & Tickets
The Washington Post
MediaBistro
Bridge Da Gap Campaign
The Holster Project has teamed up with multi-platinum music producer Kevin "Khao" Cates (Jay-Z, T.I., Ludacris) and his organization Bridge Da Gap, which recently released a textbook and curriculum that uses hip-hop to teach students critical decision-making skills. Preview the soon to be released collaborative song from Khao and Evan Bliss below.
Melissa Etheridge for PINKTOBER on MTV's The Real World D.C.
An episode of MTV's The Real World D.C. featuring October's PINKTOBER event in D.C., premiered on March 24, 2010. See the full episode HERE. Roommates Emily, Ashley and Callie spoke with guest of honor Melissa Etheridge and worked with Hard Rock International, BCRF and the Holster Project to pull off a successful event.
EVAN BLISS Album Release Show to Benefit Musicians On Call
EVAN BLISS - Live In Concert - March 18th - 8:30pm - Hard Rock Cafe - Washington, D.C.
The Holster Project, Hard Rock's March On Stage campaign and Pepsi present a live concert by EVAN BLISS to celebrate the release of the band's new album "ShhhPOW". Be among the first to preview the album singles HERE. The show will benefit the important work of Musicians On Call.
The Holster Project to Participate in "DC10" Summit Series Event
The Holster Project team to host panel discussion at DC10, a May 2010 event from the innovative creators of Summit Series. The Holster panel will focus on the arts as a means to promote "individual action for collective solutions".
Jeff Rosenthal for Huffington Post
Summit Series Co-Founder & Chief Community Builder, Jeff Rosenthal, "Products With Purpose Will Change The World"
22nd Annual Help the Homeless Walkathon
Holster Project collaborators Annie Balliro, Jordan Rosenblatt and Justin Fishkin participate in Fannie Mae's 22nd Annual Help The Homeless Walkathon in Washington, DC.
Hard Rock's Imagine There's No Hunger (Benefiting WHY)
Holster Project advisers Annie Balliro and Benj Gershman collaborate, through Hard Rock and artist ambassadors O.A.R., to launch Hard Rock's Imagine There's No Hunger to benefit WHY.
Holster Project Includes Song on Hard Rock's Serve4 Benefit Album
The Holster Project and musician Evan Bliss have collaborated to provide a song for Hard Rock's Serve4 Album benefiting Imagine There's No Hunger and World Hunger Year
Holster Project Team Supports Robin Hood "Food For Good" Campaign
Holster Project advisers Benj Gershman, Justin Fishkin and Adrian Talbott co-host Robin Hood's "Food For Good" event. Robin Hood Foundation has partnered with FreshDirect to deliver 15,000 meals to 120,000 people who might otherwise go hungry this holiday season. Click here to purchase a meal for someone in need.
Benj Discusses O.A.R.'s Open Up Your Arms Campaign
Holster Project Adviser Benj Gershman discusses his band's inspiring effort to support our troops. Answer O.A.R.'s call to action.
Benj's FOX News Interview
Benj's ABC News Interview
CBS News Highlights The Holster Project's Involvement in PINKTOBER
Kaylee Hartung of CBS News interviews Justin Fishkin about The Holster Project's collaboration with Hard Rock International's PINKTOBER
PINKTOBER Launch Events w/ Hard Rock Ambassador Melissa Etheridge
Flickr Photo Gallery of Melissa Etheridge performances and participation in D.C. symposium entitled "Breast Cancer & Creativity" supporting the mission of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. WireImage Photos
D.C. Media Coverage: KStreetKate
D.C. Media Coverage: Fox 5
African Children's Choir / Holster Project "Change-Makers: Live" Event Coverage
Photo Gallery African Children's Choir / Change-Makers: Live
Blog Coverage Pamela's Punch
Blog Coverage K Street Kate
Blog Coverage Scene Bisnow
The Holster Project's Justin Fishkin, Annie Balliro & Ronnie Cho Discuss Pinktober in D.C. Magazine
The Holster Project's "Change-Makers: Live" collaboration with Hard Rock International's Pinktober, Melissa Etheridge and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) featured in this month's edition of Modern Luxury's DC Magazine
Event Announcement: Melissa Etheridge; Sept 30th
The Holster Project is pleased to announce that it will host a "Change-Makers: Live" session on Sept. 30th at the Hard Rock Cafe in Washington, D.C. to help kick-off 2009 Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The event will support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) and will feature a panel discussion that includes well-known breast cancer researchers and survivors, as well as a performance by survivor Melissa Etheridge . The event is graciously being sponsored and hosted by Hard Rock International and Delta.
"BY THE PEOPLE: The Election of Barack Obama" NYC Premiere
The Holster Project team celebrates the New York release of "BY THE PEOPLE: The Election of Barack Obama" with Holster Project / "Change-Makers: Live" collaborator Ronnie Cho, who is featured in the film.
Event Announcement: African Children's Choir; Sept 10th
The Holster Project is pleased to announce a "Change-Makers: Live" session featuring The African Children's Choir on September 10th at XM Studios in Washington, DC. The event is in collaboration with "Kid's Place Live" on XM Radio the Duke Global Health Institute, Robbie Scahefer's "OneVoice" initiative and singer/songwriter Evan Bliss.
Photos from Session I of The Holster Project's "Change-Makers: Live"
Photos by Ajay Malghan
Thank you to the following for creating such a special evening:
Evan Bliss & The Welchers Support Reef Redemption
Take it from this surfer that Rob Machado is probably the coolest guy in surfing. Word is he handpicked the vocal stylings of Holster Project musician Evan Bliss to accompany him as he show us his efforts, through Reef, to help protect the environment by using recycled materials in his signature REEF sandals. Rob and REEF, we salute you.Rob Machado's REEF Redemption Film (feat. Evan Bliss of Holster Project)"
Evan Bliss & Vasi collaborate for Session I of "Change-Makers: Live"
Check out two songs from The Holster Project collaboration between Evan Bliss & Vasi. Photos by Martin Locraft.
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