Launching Pink Jams DC!

A while ago, I got an awesome email from a girl who read my blog who wanted to see if I’d help her cause.

Always willing to help a good cause, I said “sure why not!” So last week we met up, and I heard her out. We had an awesome night the other night chatting like we’d known each other for years and hearing what got her inspired to get involved in the Avon Walk was incredibly moving.

From the press release:

PINK JAMS!, a Washington, D.C. area project designed to benefit the 2010 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer©, announces two live music shows with The Justin Trawick Group. Trawick’s band, all local D.C. area musicians, will perform live to raise money for breast cancer awareness, an effort Trawick became engaged in after his mother was diagnosed with the disease this past year.

Called “our own John Mayer” by the Washington Post, The Justin Trawick Group performs a variety of music, ranging in styles sound ranging from folk to bluegrass, and even acoustic funk- infused hip-hop.

The first benefit show, “PINK JAMS! at the Ballroom,” will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 7:30 pm at the Clarendon Ballroom in Arlington, Virginia. Advance tickets are available on the website (www.PinkJamsDC.com) for $15. Special VIP tickets for $25 are also available and include light fare and access to the “PINK JAMS! Lounge” during the show. Cover charge at the door is $15.

The concert is open to the community and is made possible through ticket sales, sponsorships, and cash donations. All net proceeds from PINK JAMS! events go to support the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.

The second show with Trawick is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21, 2010. Details will be released closer to the concert date.

PINK JAMS! is founded by Christa Floresca.  Floresca is participating in the 2010 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer – traveling 40 miles on foot in 2 days – out of a passion born of personal experience.

“In my early 30s, I lost a friend, my age, to this devastating disease,” said Floresca. “Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate, and it isn’t a sexist disease. An estimated three million woman are living with breast cancer, one million don’t know it yet. This year, nearly 2,000 men will also be diagnosed.”

“Our goal is to raise over $10,000 for the Avon Walk. It’s a pleasure to partner with Justin and to raise money for a great cause – one that hits home for both of us.”

ABOUT JUSTIN TRAWICK:
Trawick describes his brand of music as “Urban Folk Rock”, akin to Jason Mraz, Ryan Adams, and Bob Schneider. With numerous shows now under his belt, including DC’s legendary 9:30 Club, The Kennedy Center, Birchmere, and the State Theatre, the hands of fate are quickly ensuring the singer-songwriter’s talent takes center stage. This flexibility has allowed him the opportunity to open for such artists as Brett Dennen, Sara Bareilles, Pat Green, Cowboy Mouth, Edwin McCain, The Duhks, Pat McGee, The Hackensaw Boys, Bob Schneider, The Gourds, Jill Sobule, and even the Ying Yang Twins.

For more information about the Justin Trawick Group, visit his website: www.JustinTrawick.com.

ABOUT PINK JAMS!:
PINK JAMS! is aptly named combining the promotion of breast cancer awareness and uplifting
live music shows. PINK JAMS! was created by Christa Floresca, a lifelong Washington, DC
area native, in support of her participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. All net proceeds
from PINK JAMS! events are donated to that very worthy cause.

For more information about PINK JAMS! Contact Christa Floresca at cfloresca@pinkjamsdc.com. Project website: www.PinkJamsDC.com.

For more information about the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer©, visit the organization’s website: www.avonwalk.org.

I am beyond thrilled to be involved with Christa on this cause, breast cancer hits home to so many people.  I hope all of you fellow DC Bloggers will go out and buy your tickets, follow Pink Jams on Twitter, check out the website and blog about this awesome event on your own blogs!

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