First Shift Justice Project is proud to sponsor HOTWMD for the third year! First Shift fights workplace discrimination for parents and caregivers and is working to bring about a shift in workplace culture that values not only paid employment but also the work of family caregiving. First Shift empowers workers through education and advocacy to exercise their workplace rights and represents clients whose rights have been violated. As a parent, you shouldn’t have to choose between holding a job and holding a baby. First Shift is honored to have had #HOTWMD and DJ Housecat’s support for the last three years as community sponsors for its annual Dance Like A Mother event.
#HOTWMD (HOUSE ON THE WATERFRONT WEEKENDER) Friday, Aug 11th thru Sunday, Aug 13, 2023, in DC Maryland & surrounding area.
We are thrilled to announce the return of the highly anticipated House on the Waterfront Weekender! This year, we have prepared an amazing lineup of talented artists and DJs to take you on a musical journey like never before. But before we dive into the exciting details of the event, let us introduce you to your hosts for this year’s fantastic experience. Founder and C.E.O Catherine Harris Rowell (DjHousecat), SammyRock (Cyberjamz) & RescuePoetix Management. Now that you’ve met your hosts, get ready to indulge in a weekend filled with soulful, funky, and mesmerizing beats. Whether you are a seasoned House on the Waterfront reveler or a first-timer, we promise an experience that will leave you craving more. So gather your friends, pack your dancing shoes, and get ready for a musical escapade unlike any other.
Sponsored by Real Women House Rescue Poetix Management Erika Jacobsen White ESQ – Rikki Rain First Shift Jennifer Haynes of The Townhouse Uptown https://www.thetownhouseuptown.com
Okay, guys, and HERE WE GO! The theme this year is the “Denim Drip“! Day 2 of 3 at #HOTWMD (House on the Waterfront Weekender) Saturday, Aug 12, 2023, in DC/Maryland. *** Advanced tickets are on sale now!! at –> https://bit.ly/3poxnm4
We’re excited to present “Denim Drip” as the theme for House on the Waterfront Weekender this year! Come show off your coolest denim attire and enter the Denim Drip Walk Off – with prizes for the best dressed! Plus, with your ticket purchase, you’re automatically entered into our #HOTWMD Basket raffle full of swag. And to top it all off, enjoy delicious appetizers by Chef Lenny Robinson and beverages by Artina Nelson Bell.
Denim Drip is all about the right vibe, and we have picked a venue that we feel adds to the experience, plenty of dance space on the main floor, contemporary artwork, and graphics adorn the second floor with mood lighting and if you want to take a break from your dancing you can enjoy the outdoor rooftop patio.
HOTWMD (House on the Waterfront Weekender 2023) (Phaze 1) feat The CyberJamz All-Stars (Various) coming the second week of July.
This compilation, released in the summer of 2023, features an incredible lineup of talented artists and showcases the very best of house music. One of the standout features of this Compilation is its exceptional selection of tracks featured by SoulCAT, Will Alonso Furious George Rivera, George Jackson PorterHouse-Muzik Tayo Wink feat Mz Roar Msyazz, Vincent Ache’ feat. Rescue Poetix Scott Skitjointz Seabrooks (Dj Skitjointz) Hugh Harrell IV (Dj Buzzard) DjPunch Zanzibar Musa Blak Eddie Ramos Each song has been curated to create a cohesive and dynamic flow, showcasing the diversity and depth of the house music genre. From soulful deep house to afro-tech to reworks of our earlier releases on the label the compilation offers something for every listener’s taste.
*compilation producers are subject to change.
produced & curated by SOULCAT co-produced by The CyberJamz All-Stars. *All rights reserved 2023.
We are thrilled to invite you to our Groove Station (The Top Off) event, taking place on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 3 pm – 9 pm. This event will take place in the Fort Washington, Maryland location featuring music performances, food, and beverages to be sold on the property. We are in need of 5 vendors to complete our roaster for those interested.
As we anticipate a very good turnout of attendees, we are currently seeking vendors who would like to showcase their products and services. We believe that your business could be an excellent addition to our event, and we would love to have your participation.
Our event will provide an exceptional opportunity for branding, exposure, and networking with the unique crowd that our event attracts. Vendors will be provided a space to showcase their products and also have a chance to engage with our event-goers.
If you are interested in being a vendor, send inquiries to houseonthewaterfrontmd@gmail.com
GROOVE STATION “The Top Off” Saturday, Sept 30, 2023, in DC/Maryland.
It’s here! The final installment of our Groove Station series! So far the music has been incredible, the weather great and the vibe just right!
On decks for the “Top Off” Cliff DJ C Ross Summers Tommy DJ A Plane Wickens Sahib Muhammad & SammyRock aka Soul Oasis
Let us take you further in this musical experience by changing up some things! We are moving the Groove Station to Ft, Washington MD. a better spot for you to get your dance on. Free parking, 2.5 acres of green grass, picnic tables, and plenty of space to bring your small canopies, tents, and chairs. and yard games. Admission $5 additional donations accepted. Dinner and beverages will be available for sale. If anyone is interested in vending please inbox me. I will have 5 slots available.
#HOTWMD 2023 pres: Groove Station – The Check-Up Family Group photo by Sybil Gains.
Keep your ear to the ground for the last and final fundraiser to be held at an undisclosed location for now. This event is going to be a BLAST!! (GOD WILLING).
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Hosted by SammyRock aka Soul Oasis. Catherine Harris Rowell
*Make a donation of any size which goes toward our House on the Waterfront Weekender expenses. PayPal.me/hotwmd cash app is $housecat81
Our mission for #HOTWMD (House on the Waterfront Weekender) is to create an inclusive and immersive experience that celebrates house music and the culture surrounding it. We strive to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees to express themselves through dance, music, art, and fashion. Our goal is to provide a platform for emerging and established artists to showcase their talents and build meaningful connections within the community. We aim to leave a positive and lasting impact by giving back to the community and promoting sustainability practices. Our mission is to inspire and uplift, leaving all attendees with a sense of unity, creativity, and empowerment.
Welcome Erika Jacobsen White (Riki Rain) as a sponsor for this year’s House on the Waterfront Weekender.
Erika Jacobsen White, Esq. aka RikiRain is excited to be a sponsor of #HOTWMD. Erika is a civil rights, employment, and labor lawyer who also serves as Vice Chair of the Board for the First Shift Justice Project. Erika has fused her love of music with her political work since 1998 as a co-creator of Inspire Productions, which held multiple events at the Edge Nightclub to raise money for organizations like Metro Teen AIDS and City at Peace.
RikiRain continued her passion for bringing the community together with UNISON – a collective dedicated to building events that celebrate generosity and community, which has raised tens of thousands of dollars for organizations since its founding including the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, the National Domestic Workers Alliance, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights. Since returning to the DMV, Erika spearheaded the Dance Like a Mother event for the last three years, to support First Shift Justice Project’s mission to help mothers and caregivers fight workplace discrimination and prevent job loss, has been featured by TMF1 Productions during Female DJ Herstory X, and has recently been working with the Foundation for Creative Cultural Expression on their new “Elevate” series of fundraisers for community beneficiaries.
As B-Girl Smalls said, “Dance, as a whole, is a political statement.”
For legal help, you can contact Erika at ewhite@jgllaw.com. For bookings, contact her at djrikirain@gmail.com.
We are so pleased to introduce this House on the Waterfront Music Compilation by a few of our most distinguished producers on all of our labels.
I don’t know where to begin with these gems as all the pieces are unique and cover a wide range of music from deep house to Latin soul..and from afro to house, there is something for everyone. We hope you enjoy and support this project. OUT NOW bit.ly/3x1n0nI
Tracklisting:
1)Feeling Good- Dj Punch (Baby Powder HOTWMD Remix) (9:33) 2)DJ Phantom – Ondekoza (Original HOTWMD Mix) (7:20 3)Deep In The Jungle – DJ ERV (HOTWMD Remix)(6:24) 4)Keep Me Close (Original HOTWMD Mix) (7:51) 5)Ed’s Groove – Dj Eddie-Ed (Afro HOTWMD Jazzy Mix) (6:34) 6)Rise – Da Hit Makers (TSmooth & Dave B Just a HOTWMD Drum Mix) (6:24) 7)Brian Nance Feat. Manny Mann Your Love Take Me Away (6:21) 8)Inspiring Legends 2013 SoulCat (Broken Latin HOTWMD Soul Mix) (7:02) 9)Inspiring Legends 2013 SoulCat (Broken Radio Mix) (2:37)
Produced and compiled by The House of Soul SammyRock & DJHousect(La gata de Fuego) co-produced by The Cyberjamz All-Stars (Various as listed on the tracklisting)
In the spirit of giving, these guys came together and decided to pitch in by providing a track as all sales and proceeds go towards our cost for this awesome event. We truly hope you guys can go out and support us by purchasing this wonderful dance floor-filled Music Compilation by our Cyberjamz /Toupee Records All-Stars.
I would like to thank Walter Phant Ellison (Dj Phantom), Erving Batista (DJ ERV), Edward Ward (Dj Eddie-Ed), Moloko Manganyi, Da Hit Makers (Djtsmooth Farrar & David Barber ), Dj Punch of Baby Powder Music Ben Brisca ( BrianTech aka Brian Nance ) and finally my best friend and partner Catherine Harris Rowell ( Dj Housecat (la gata de Fuego) aka SoulCat (SammyRock & DjHousecat) for participating in this wonderful project.
