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This heartfelt and long overdue event will benefit the Animal Miracle Foundation to save animals around the globe and animal shelters and humane organizations in the state of Maryland and beyond. The bands and performers associated with FURocious are one's that not only show immense passion for their craft...but they care deeply about the welfare of animals and the planet...making the world a better place to live, through song.

FURocious will feature amazing performances by:

{STOP MOTION POETRY} This Northern California-based quartet, formed in 2005 by brothers Clark and Devin Beggs (vocals and piano, and bass), has gained attention by crafting songs based on their personal experiences and the lives of the people close to them. With emotionally intense live performances and Clark's hypnotic voice, SMP attracted drummer Ian Stambaugh and guitarist Eli Lester who soon joined, completing the bands lineup. SMP has teamed up with co-writer and legendary producer, Mikal Blue, whose most recent contribution to the music world is his production of Colbie Caillait's platinum CD Coco, including other artists such as, One Republic, Five For Fighting, Augustana, Brendan James, Jason Reeves and Carrie Underwood. Stop Motion Poetry's new EP will be available for purchase at FURocious. For more info on SMP...check them out here.

{STACY CLARK } is an independent singer/songwriter. She carefully crafts each song with honest, heartfelt lyrics that she writes about life. Her music clashes folk with electronics. She likes to refer to is as 'folka'. Clark has shared the stage with The New Amsterdams, Jacks Mannequin, Tom from the Plain White Tees, and Copeland among other artists. Her music has been featured on the MTV and CBS television networks. Awards include: Winner of the 2007 Orange County Music Awards for 'Best Female Performer', 'Best Out of County' artist at both the 2006/2007 Inland Empire Music Awards, 'Best Female Artist' 2006 Southern California Music Awards, and nominee at the Toronoto Independent Music Awards for 'Best International Artist'. Most recently, Stacy's music has been a frequent "treat to the ears" repeat, on MTV's "The Hills", CW's "Girlfriends and soon to be all Sephora Make-up Stores Worldwide.

Stacy is an animal lover through and through....so much so, that she adopted a white terrier mix at the 2007 National Dog Day event in Los Angeles where she was performing, naming him "Ollie". As a testament to being a responsible pet owner, Stacy, unaware that Ollie was deathly ill when she adopted him, spent her first couple months with him, nursing him back to health. Her current album, "Apples & Oranges" is available here and will also be available at FURocious.

{CALLING WENDY} is an exciting new band based in Toronto, Canada. Reminiscent of an updated Fleetwood Mac, they draw on a grab-bag of diverse musical influences, mixing everything from Blondie to The Cars to Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams. Signed to Universal with MAdE in 1996, the band released two albums with Universal, before leaving the label after the Universal/Polygram merger. The band disbanded in 2002, leaving Alison, the Calling Wendy's founder, to search for a new musical direction. A drummer throughout her early career, Alison began writing her own songs. With no expectation, she submitted a demo version of her song “Tennessee” to the MIX 99.9 Standard Radio Songwriting Competition in Canada. To her complete surprise, the song won the Regional competition, and then won the National competition. “Tennessee” then went on to place second in the prestigious Unisong International Songwriting Contest in the AAA category, cementing Alison’s reputation as a songwriter to watch.

{SELENA GARCIA} With a diverse heritage that includes Mexican, German, French and Italian, Singer/Songwriter Selena Garcia’s unique sound is no less of a musical amalgam. Part jazz, part soul, with a smattering of blues, a splash of rock and an infusion of funk, her eclectic style portrays an artistry not commonly found in music today. Soulful songwriting, a youthful fearlessness and an absolute passion for all genres of music reveal influences including legendary chanteuse Etta James, the late vocalist Eva Cassidy and contemporaries like Fiona Apple while also forging new ground of her own.

Selena’s live shows allow the inspired songstress to groove with remarkably talented musicians who share her vision. Her effortless stage presence enables her to go where the music takes her while the audience enthusiastically goes along for the ride. Her songs “Drive to Love” and the blues-inspired “Another Day” have found their way to independent radio stations across the country broadening her fan-base even further. Recently, Selena was honored as one of the “Hot 100 Unsigned Artists” in Music Connection Magazine (Dec. 2006) and was honored to perform at their “Best Kept Secrets Industry Showcase” that same year. With comparisons to Amy Winehouse and Fiona Apple she is flattered to be mentioned in their company but remains focused on her individuality. “The hardest part is taking risks and making music that comes from my heart, while also connecting to a fan base,” she says. “It all comes down to the cathartic release and enjoyment I get out of each song”.

Raised in Northern California, Seattle, Washington and Juneau, Alaska, Selena’s love of music and keen practicality led her to Cal State Chico where she graduated with a BA in Music Business, while continuing her pursuits as a singer in the A Capella and Jazz choirs. Possessing a solid understanding of both the creativity and commerce of the music industry, Selena stands firmly entrenched in the L.A. music scene, well-prepared for the challenge of making her mark as a singer, songwriter and recording artist.

{STARRYVILLE} Alexes, PJ, Arnaud and Matt hail from Northern Virginia, mythical Missouri, and even far-flung France... but Washington D.C. brought them together to create the kind of music everyone needs…pure, raw musical energy... collectively influenced by retro, modern and alternative rock sounds… Do not look for them in one tiny box.

The music is described as accessible, catchy and radio friendly, but still on the edge. Their songs interpret modern reality, with surreal elements lurking at the fringes. Starryville strives to pull something beautiful from the accumulated chaos of modern life and from their own individual life stories. Somewhat cryptic, but always in touch with the truth, their sound evokes a theme, a color and a flavor that is unique, but still attracting music fans across many genres.

Starryville has been playing in the DC/NOVA/MD area regularly over the past 2 years supplying accessible, entertaining and original music to their fans. They have been seen at such notable venues as Iota Club and Cafe, Jammin’ Java and TT Reynold’s …among others. Continually focused on spreading their music as far as possible, Starryville's pulse quickening live performances and grass roots marketing allowing them to reach fans globally. A recent blog written in tribute to their beloved family dog is what brought FURocious to their door. "I read the tribute on their Myspace page and was really touched" said Colleen Paige, founder of the concert tour and the Animal Miracle Foundation. "I just loved their music and knew that they would be the kind of musicians I was looking for to be part of this project".
 

More to come... so stay tuned!
 

Saturday - August 23rd, 2008
6:30-9:30pm
 

This is a FREE concert with the exception of V.I.P. seating
which can be purchased below!