It's always a pleasure to visit B-More, our Charm City neighbor, and doubly so when the reason is to catch our favorite acoustic duo JC performing at the Canal Street Festival. We made it just in time for the start of their set and in addition to hearing them at the top of their game we also snapped a few pics for the Everyday Style section. JC is comprised of Jenee Bevett on vocals and guitar impressario Cornell Pearce providing string accompaniment. We call Jenee our DMV Diva and his contemporaries call Cornell one of the best guitarists in the area, hands down. We added a video of JC performing live at the festival to the OnStage Video Showcase and you can find 15 photos of what folks were styling in our Everyday Style Photo Showcase.

If you've always wanted to write your own music reviews praising or panning the latest music you've heard, or if you've got an eye for fashion and want to share your taste, you're invited to contact OnStage with your submissions. Send an e-mail to us at contact@onstage-dc.com and we guarantee you a same day response.

Here’s another entry in our #TheOnesToWatchIn2012 series. We caught up with DC native Daryn Alexus whose new mixtape release Vintage Heart. Modern Love just dropped on datPiff on Valentines Day. We were impressed with the styling and classiness of the intro video and added it to our OnStage Video Showcase for your viewing pleasure. As you can see from her responses below, Daryn is a sophisticated, confident artist and we think the future is full of big things for her. Welcome to the Stage, Daryn!

Daryn, tell us a little about yourself….

I grew up in DC. Lived in NE but uptown, NW, was my playground; running up and down Georgia Ave. Playing kick ball with friends on Brightwood Elementary playground. Shepherd, Alice Deal, Wilson, and Duke Ellington all played a huge part in who I am. I met so many different amazing people. The culture in DC is insane! Even as a child I loved it. Most of all Caribbean day every summer, ‘The Ave.’ filled with people. All these things inspired me as an artist, from my sound to my personal style. A sense of freedom just reigns over DC and I’ve embodied the spirit of my city. Now, being in Chicago for college, just really extends that whole vibe.

If you’re planning a big event this spring or summer and need the perfect sound as a backdrop We Recommend DJ Big Gus. Over the past 5 years DJ Big Gus has become one of the more highly sought after music mixers in the DMV area. From formal receptions to parties, cookouts, graduations and weddings, he’s well known for getting the heads bopping and the crowd on its feet. When OnStage’s favorite DJ rolls in with his full compliment of equipment a few guarantees roll in with him; an extensive music library, great sound quality, and an instinctive feel for what the people want to hear.

DJ Big Gus spins the latest in Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae and Go-Go. He’s been behind the table at Summer Breeze at Nationals Stadium, at Love, the Convention Center, and most recently at one of the WHCD post parties at the Grand Hyatt. If you haven’t caught one of his events the next best thing is ordering one of his specialty cd’s. Contact him through his Facebook page, or drop him an e-mail at biggus2@verizon.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We’ll be spotlighting quite a few of #TheOnesToWatch in 2012 and can’t think of a better place to start than DMV artist A.C. Springs. Keep an eye out for this Seat Pleasant, MD rapper. His newest song is “My Life” and he’s already been featured on WKYS DMV’s Own. Of course we dropped his live performance video in the Video Showcase but don’t stop there. Check out all his music and upcoming event information at his Reverb Nation page and at http://soundcloud.com/a-c-springs. We think you’ll agree he’s got a positive flow and mad potential. Many thanks to Chekeska Rashad for introducing us to his music. YouTube video courtesy of CoalHeartedLIVE.

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Mr. West is notorious for his outspoken personality and even bolder fashion choices. Now, it looks like the rapper will be embracing his role as a fashion icon and will debut his collection during New York’s Fashion Week in September.
Even better, Kanye has been working with some of the best designers in the fashion world to make sure his womenswear pieces are top-of-the-line. Maybe he will get some advice from his pal Marc Jacobs or the creative director of Givenchy, who designed his last album cover.

You may already have noticed, but OnStage is in the middle of some really positive changes to our company, Onstage Global Entertainment, and its website, OnStage DC. First off, we've added new partners, Ahmad Rauf and Latif Rasheed to the startup venture, and also we've had the incredible good fortune of reaching an agreement with Natasha Brown, founder of the communications strategy firm Think Brown Ink, to author a weekly feature for OnStage DC. Don't miss her amazing thoughts and writing skills each #SophisticatedSunday when we publish her articles. We've also debuted the #OnStage wristbands and our new logo which you can view as part of this entry. Get in touch if you want a wristband and let us know what you think about the logo. The best is yet to come... !