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Antonio Garcia - On the Music Business

Antonio Garcia – On the Music Business

What have you learned about the music business that was a surprise?

I think when you get started in the music business everything’s a surprise. I was really fortunate growing up in New Orleans. I mean I was extremely fortunate! I had no idea how fortunate I was until I moved to upstate New York, [...]

Antonio Garcia - Where I am Today

Antonio Garcia – Where I am Today

What led you to where you are today?
When I was a kid, I was really fascinated with the emotional rush of playing music. As a teenager looking for an outlet, I would move from time at the piano, to time at the guitar, to time at the trombone, then I’d go on to write music, [...]

Benjie Porecki

Benjie Porecki

Everyone who has heard Benjie Porecki perform will tell you that Benjie Porecki has music in his soul and soul in his music. The Washington D.C. area keyboardist is adding his unique sound and stylings both at home and abroad to a plethora of artists such as Maysa, Chuck Brown, Pieces of a Dream, and [...]

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Blues Alley has long been one of the premiere clubs in the Washington D.C. area for world class jazz. Any night of the week you can hear world renowned artists playing jazz, blues and r&b.