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Pat Sommers Rock Shop

Pat Sommers’ Rock Shop is a performance music program that has produced a number of amazing teen bands. The bands play covers and original music. Their interests range from classic rock to punk and heavy metal to alternative, and everything in between. Currently booking for 2012.

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Hometown	Vienna, VA
Genres	Rock
Band Members	Rock-a-Bye; Suzie, Vincent, Eric, Sean, Andrew, Kiara... » more
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Upcoming Shows	None

Contact Information:	Booking Angie McCort PatSommersRockShop@gmail.com 703-801-4743 Booking Darah Scott PatSommersRockShop@hotmail.com 703-629-7778
# Years Experience Performing Live:	4
# Live Perfomances Past Six-months:	10
Market Draw:	Washington DC metro: 251-300; Northern Vriginia: 251-300; Southern Maryland: 251-300
Venue History:	Jammin Java - Vienna , VA The Soundry - Vienna, VA ViVa Vienna - Vienna, VA
Similar Artists:	We are a unique collection of multi-talented teens and young adults. We will blow you away!
Performing Rights Society:	Other
Discography:	In the works - check back soon EP—2011

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Pat Sommers is a seasoned recording and performance artist who has recorded and toured with such Rock n' Roll greats as The Who's Roger Daltrey (Rocks in the Head) and Kiss's Ace Frehley (Trouble Walkin', 12 Picks, Loaded Deck and Greatest Hits...

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The Green Room: Pat Sommers Rock Shop by The Green Room is a weekly series previewing, revi
If Pat Sommers published a rock'n'roll version of the Bible, he might have a chapter called 'And a little child shall lead the band!' And it wouldn't be far from the truth. Looking to let young musicians run the show, and give them a taste of what it takes to make it big, Sommers runs "Pat Sommers Rock Shop," a hands-on music workshop for kids and teens as young as 10 or 11 to age 17. On Saturday, Sommers will bring a group without a night license among them to Jammin' Java, where they'll shred on guitars, pound drums, pummel piano keys. Perhaps none are up there with The Stones - yet. But one thing's for sure: they know that getting on stage takes work. The young musicians must audition for the program, which teaches them how to perform, work within a band, write songs and hone their musical talent. Unlike those other [schools] where you just plunk down your money and you're in, our students have to audition to get in. Our motto here is simple: 'Rock Done Right,'" said Angie (Sommers) McCort, who helps run the program. Despite the program's success (the shop's groups regularly gig in the area and are preparing for a show in New York City in April), McCort and Sommers haven't been running the Vienna-based workshop for very long. Sommers, who's played guitar with everyone from Kiss's Ace Frehley to The Who's Roger Daltrey, started the original Rock Shop in August of 2010 in the former Soundry space. Soon, "We were, like, an overnight success," McCort said. "We had so many students, that, within a year, we had to move to a bigger place. So, by June 2011, we found a great spot [on Tyco Road]. One of the biggest differences from the old spot is we now have a 20 ft. stage for the bands to play on. It makes so much more sense. That's the size stage kids will be playing on in the real world." The students taken into the program each year assemble themselves into groups with Sommers' help, based on musical interest and the instruments they play. They perform covers and also write some songs of their own. The result is an eclectic show: On Saturday, there will scarcely be a modern-or classic-sound not represented by one of the seven bands playing. The more 'established' groups will play five songs; the newer ones will debut with two or three. We have a punk band, a metal band, an all-girl bad," McCort said. "Plus, it's really cool when a kid comes to audition for us and says she loves Jimmy Page or he loves Bono. They're already into the good stuff." There's no better testimonial to the almost religious fervor the kids feel for Sommers and his Rock Shop than the one that comes from Suzie Buist. This 14 year old, who will be performing with her band Rock A Bye on Saturday, is not only a promising singer and keyboardist. She happens to be McCort's daughter, as well. I'm really into Heart, Led Zeppelin and Joan Jett," said Buist, Sommers' step daughter. "I think I owe a lot of my interests to [Sommers]. When I was really young, he'd say, 'You just have to listen to this song.' And even though it might be 20 years old, it was always cool." Buist also mentions that Sommers has helped her "a lot" with her vocal technique. Mostly, just practical stuff. He reminds me to rest my voice on show days. Oh yeah, and to drink plenty of water. Good common sense stuff like that," she said. Without wanting her to give her whole act away, I do ask Buist if she can tell me a song or two she and her band will be playing at Jammin Java. We're doing a song called 'Rock Myself To Sleep,' by Starship. Also 'Rock And Roll,' by Zeppelin. I guess you can tell by those titles the sort of stuff I like. But I also do ballads, too. Especially, 'Home Sweet Home,' by Motley Crue. That's one of my favorites," she said. Like the precocious, future rock star she sounds like, Buist ends with common sense and a good plug. If you want to find anything of mine, I'm pretty sure there's a video of me singing the Crue song. Go to YouTube. I think it's posted up there." Pat Sommers' Rock Shop will be performing at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Jammin' Java. There will be seven bands performing. Tickets are $10. This will be a Standing Room Early show, so seating will be limited. For more information go to www.jamminjava.com

Pat Sommers Rock Shop by The real Rocker, Pat Sommers, is alive and well an
The real Rocker, Pat Sommers, is alive and well and instructing up and coming rock stars in a small but lively old building in Vienna VA. Each Sunday kids from Lorton to Ashburn gather for one of two three hour sessions at the Soundry, an old automotive repair building now playing host to a variety of arts……including rock and roll. The Soundry’s mission is quite simple, “get artists out of their basements and into the community by providing affordable space and support.” You can read more on the Soundry and all it has to offer by clicking this link. Soundry. This venue serves Pat and all his understudies quite well. Pat has been teaching music, vocal, and performance lessons for a decade here in Vienna. He recently embarked on his own and started the Pat Sommers’ Rock Shop. I swiped the following off his MySpace page. “Pat’s rock credentials include touring with numerous bands (Jagged Steel, Cypress, Sticky) and recording with rock legends Ace Frehley (KISS) and Roger Daltrey (The Who). Pat’s work as a Rock-n-Roll hired gun led to his performing and writing with Frank Carillo (currently touring with John Hammond’s band), Ricky Byrd (formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts), Jay Jay French (Twisted Sister), Elliot Easton (The Cars), Al Greenwood (Foreigner) and Ritchie Supa (co-writer of Aerosmith’s hit single “Chip Away at The Stone” and the 1 platinum success single “Amazing” from the Get A Grip LP). After leaving the music scene for a break to raise his son, he’s back and ready to rock with the intensity of a true ROCK N’ ROLL LEGEND!!! ” You can read more about him HERE. What is most notable about Pat’s sessions are this. The kids adore him! He has an unmatched enthusiasm for bringing out the best in every student. My son is a student of his and looks forward to each and every session so that he may simply “get up and jam.” Pat teaches the kids stage presence and how to really appeal to the crowd. You must be ready to perform when joining his class. Also, the venue could not be more ideal for a bunch of kids getting together on a Sunday afternoon to create music. There is always plenty of room to roam and observe. You can check out the artwork of others while you listen in, have a smoothy, or sit back and surf with free wi-fi. The folks at the Soundry are very accommodating. And….its conveniently located in the heart of Vienna right off the Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail. I have to tell you, as an 80′s rocker myself I thoroughly enjoy watching the kids play, listening to really good classic rock, shooting pictures and hanging out. My son doesn’t even mind Dad sticking around. We all wish Pat the very best of luck in his new business. We also greatly appreciate Jennifer Crawford and the rest of her staff at the Soundry for creating such a nice place for kids (and all artists) to gather. Stop on in for a cup of jo and some rock and roll. Who’s your inspiration? .

Why Pat Sommers Rock Shop Works by How does he get this much greatness out of kids?
Pat Sommers has an infectious enthusiasm that excites everyone around him. He connects with these kids in the same way he grabs an audience when he performs on stage. These kids will do anything he asks of them and it’s amazing to watch. Your typical teacher tugs and pulls and attempts to drag something out of your kids. When it fails you figure your kid just doesn’t have what it takes. Pat has a magical key that opens the door and lets it flow. When a young musician isn’t performing up to expectations, Pat will challenge him in such a way, that they will exceed expectations the next time they meet. They all want to please him, because they know he loves them all. Every person Pat comes in contact with, leaves feeling accomplished and appreciated for who they are. Pat not only teaches these kids rock and roll, but life lessons as well. Every class includes a story…well a few stories, also on the lesson plan; along with teaching, a little bit of preaching and yelling, a lot of hugs, watch out for “the look”, but you’ll never leave with out “the laugh” and a whole lot of love. Then there are the kids, Pat’s love for rock and roll has infected their brains and his love for them as infected the entire group. These kids work together, they help each other, seeming more like a family than a class. Brothers and sisters taking this journey together and each one making sure no one is lost along the way. Pat, we love you! Which cliff are we jumping off today? .

Rock Shop Unleashed by Jammin Java June 5th 1:30 pm
Pat Sommers Rockshop is a hands on music workshop specializing in performance, song writing and perfecting musical ability in kids to bring the musical realness of Rock n' Roll to children who want to learn. Rock n' Roll is a way of life not just a music and that is conveyed at every workshop. The kids in this program are amazing.....as you shall see. Pat S. Pat Sommers is a seasoned recording performing artist who has worked with such Rock n' Roll greats as the Who's Roger Daltrey (Rocks in the Head) and Kiss's Ace Frehley (Trouble Walkin', 12 Picks, Loaded Deck and Great Hits Live) just to name a few.

Who's Teaching Your Child? by Learn from the Best Rock Musician to be found.
‹ Back to Classified View full size new Embed | Share Daniel Glass Photography Photos (6) Photos Credit Daniel Glass Photography Credit Daniel Glass Photography Credit Denise Kloden Credit Denise Kloden Credit Denise Kloden Credit Daniel Glass Services: Lessons Offered by: Individual Cost: Monthly tuition Do you play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, sing.... Need a band to play with? Join Rock Shop... Rock Shop is a music program for teens who want to play in a band. Auditions are required. Bands do live performances, write original music, create videos, jam and have a great time. Learn from the best...Rock Musician with 8 albums and years of experience touring and recording leads the teens in Rock Shop. For more information: email us at : angiemccort@gmail.com and you can check out some of our videos at: http://www.youtube.com/user/patsommersrockshop Thanks!!!

Jammin Java’s Mid-Atlantic Band Battle 6 is Here by Matt Basheda / Friday, January 6th, 2012
The sixth Mid-Atlantic Band Battle is all set and ready to go. Four nights–Monday, Jan. 9 through Thursday, Jan. 12 next week–see seven bands each. Each night has a single winner who advances to the finals in February. This is no arbitrary battle of the bands, with the audience voting on the winner. The crown doesn’t go to whichever band happened to bring the most friends. A judges panel presides over the spectacle. All of the judges have significant professional music credentials. Take Pat Sommers, for instance. He worked with Roger Daltrey, Ace Frehley and many others for years, contributing vocals, guitar and anything else they needed on their albums. But lately he’s been a staple of the Northern Virginia music industry. He runs Pat Sommers Rock Shop, a workshop and launch pad for teenage bands to hone their skills. And Sommers couldn’t be more excited to bring his years of experience to the table at the band battle. “The talent that’s coming out of [Jammin Java] is second to none,” he says. “I expect to see a lot of great young bands. … I am super excited about what’s happening here in Northern Virginia. … I’ve noticed that we’re starting to get a music scene here that’s very New Yorkish–people do all different things. I do think that we’re gonna see something come out of here that’s gonna be … really special.” Other judges include music journalists, venue managers and record company veterans. Full bios on each judge are on the Band Battle’s official site. These shows are consistently sold out, so get tickets while you can. At the moment they’re still available, but don’t miss out on this chance to catch NoVA’s next big act. But if you can’t make it, we’ll be there on the scene to give you the scoop. Stay tuned–next week, Northern Virginia’s going to be rocking like crazy!

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