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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:South County Concert Association presents Radio Recall
DESCRIPTION:Pop/Rock Vocal Duo\, Radio Recall\, will be performing live at Southern High School\, 4400 Solomons Island Rd\, Harwood\, MD 20776 on Thursday\, October 15\, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $30 (Adults). Students age 18 and under will be admitted for FREE. Lobby doors will open 30 minutes before the show with open seating. For additional information\, visit the Association’s website at www.southcountyconcertassociation.org or call 410-956-4881. \nStarring Broadway’s Aaron LaVigne (Jesus Christ Superstar) and Jenna Rubaii (Groundhog Day\, Jesus Christ Superstar)\, Radio Recall is a high-energy throwback concert packed with the biggest radio hits of the ’70s\,’80s\, ’90s\, and beyond! Blending the raw energy of your favorite rock anthems & acoustic ballads with the type of story-telling that only Broadway veterans can offer\, Radio Recall transports audiences back to a songwriting golden era. Featuring hits like “Dream On\,” “Shallow\,” “American Woman\,” and more\, this show is sure to entertain audiences everywhere!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/south-county-concert-association-presents-radio-recall/
LOCATION:Southern High School\, Southern High School\, 4400 Solomons Island Road\, Harwood\, Maryland\, 20776\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="South County Concert Association":MAILTO:sccaconcertinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261018T150000
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SUMMARY:Maryland Concert Series Presents...Groove Spot Band & Show
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Concert Series Presents…  \nGroove Spot Band & Show \nSunday\, October 18\, 2026 \nHammonds Lane Theatre \n3PM  \n$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/maryland-concert-series-presents-groove-spot-band-show/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T213000
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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Porchfest Annapolis
DESCRIPTION:Porchfest Annapolis is being held this year in the Murray Hill neighborhood! \nSaturday\, October 24th\, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Rain date: Sunday\, October 25th) \nOver 10 front porches and stoops become mini stages as over 30 local acoustic musical acts perform. Stroll from house to house and enjoy the performances. It’s free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public! \nThis event is made possible with sponsorship from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County\, Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians\, City of Annapolis Art in Public Places Commission\, and several local small businesses. \nFor more information\, the lineup and schedule\, and the sponsor list\, please visit porchfestannapolis.com.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/porchfest-annapolis/
LOCATION:Murray Hill Neighborhood\, Annapolis
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Porchfest":MAILTO:porchfestannapolis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Shari Puorto and Doug Woolverton performing @ 49 West 10/24
DESCRIPTION:Shari Puorto Band performing at our favorite quaint room in Annapolis\, MD\, 49 West!! \nTwo shows: 7:30p and 9:00p! \nReserve your seats today before it sells out! Get your tickets to be sure you have a seat! Venmo @shari-puorto $21 a seat! Pls let us know which showtime you want! \nSee QR codes – please leave us the name of the party\, and which show: 7:30 PM or 9 PM. If you use the QR code where it asks for tips\, please enter the ticket price(s) for the seats requested and show time you prefer. Thank you. \nAll else fails\, please call the venue and reserve your seat today!! \n49 West – Coffeehouse & Gallery\, 49 West St.\, Annapolis\, MD 21401 — 410-626-9796 \nShari Puorto is a national touring\, acclaimed American singer\, songwriter\, and performer celebrated for her compelling fusion of blues\, roots rock\, and Americana. With a career spanning over two decades\, she’s released multiple albums to date and is known for her electrifying stage presence. She is a powerhouse vocalist with a deeply expressive voice\, Shari’s performances are immersive and unforgettable. \nShari is proud to perform alongside her partner\, Doug Woolverton who is a 2x Grammy nominated\, 1x Emmy nominated musician from New England who is the trumpet player in the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band. \nCurrent Award: \nFinalist\, Top 5 in two categories @ the 2026 DC Wammie Awards: Best Americana/Country Album (Hold On) & Best Blues Song (Why Not Me?)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/shari-puorto-and-doug-woolverton-performing-49-west-10-24/
LOCATION:49 West Cafe and Gallery\, 49 West Street\, Annapolis\, Annapolis\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T150000
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SUMMARY:Halloween Spooktacular!
DESCRIPTION:Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra presents \nHalloween Spooktacular!  \nGet ready for a frightfully fun afternoon of music for all ages! The Naptown Philharmonic Orchestra brings the spooky season to life with thrilling orchestral favorites from Wicked\, Beetlejuice\, The Nightmare Before Christmas\, How to Train Your Dragon\, Holst’s The Planets\, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition and more. \nFeaturing the acclaimed Marcolivia Duo performing Britten’s Double Concerto for Violin and Viola. \nCome in costume! Join our all-ages Costume Contest for your chance to win prizes. It’s a Halloween celebration the whole family can enjoy! \nIn October\, it’s time for the youngest members of our audience (and their adults) to enjoy the annual Halloween Spooktacular! Held at St John’s College’s Key Auditorium on Sunday\, October 25\, Master of Ceremonies Michael Hughes will introduce our featured guest artists\, the Violin/Viola Marcolivia Duo. Musical selections include classical and contemporary music\, and a costume contest (with prizes) for all ages.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/halloween-spooktacular/
LOCATION:Key Auditorium\, 19 St. Johns Avenue\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T193000
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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T213000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Peppino D'Agostino (A Mansion Concert for Friends)
DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, October 30\, 2026\, world-renowned acoustic guitarist Peppino D’Agostino will perform in the multipurpose room of the Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse (AFM – Annapolis\, MD) – 6:00 PM Doors / 7:00 PM Showtime. \nWe would  like to invite all of our friends to this very special and intimate house concert. This will be our very first “Mansion Concert” at the AFM\, and we are hoping for a nice turnout. After 11 years of successful house concerts in Harrisburg\, PA\, we are exploring concert opportunities with likeminded organizations outside of our area. We are pleased to bring this concert to Annapolis and very excited about this wonderful venue. In this age of compressed\, streamed\, and diminished recorded music\, these private gatherings provide a musical experience unavailable in most large or small venues. \nThis performance will be an intimate experience for guitarists and nonguitarists alike. As such\, seating is currently limited to the first 85 persons who sign up. To support ourt artist\, we have established a recommended donation of $35.00 per person and these donations will be directed 100% to Peppino. Seating will be non-assigned\, general admisssion in the most intimate setting possible – but there won’t be a bad seat in the room. \nWell\, you’ve read this far\, please read more about Peppino and consider signing up for this unique concert. \nThank you. \n/Andrew Falcon & Tim Alexander/ \n**************************************** \nABOUT PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO \nA native of Italy\, D’Agostino has made his considerable international mark as a musical artist on the guitar since he arrived in America 40 years ago. In 2017 Guitar Player listed him as one of the 50 transcendent guitar superheroes of all time. The CD “Every Step of The Way” was awarded by Acoustic Guitar’s People’s Choice Awards with a Bronze medal for Best Acoustic Album of All Time. His signature Seagull acoustic guitar has been voted among the ten best signature guitars by Guitar Player magazine. \nPeppino gives guitar workshops\, master classes\, and seminars worldwide. Top leading publishers such as Truefire\, Alfred Publishing\, Hal Leonard\, and Acoustic Guitar Magazine Books have published his compositions and instructional methods. \nTo date\, Peppino has recorded 19 CDs\, performed in over thirty-five countries at international festivals and concert halls. He has shared the stage with such greats as Larry Carlton\, Eric Johnson\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Leo Kottke\, Martin Taylor\, Roland Dyens\, David Tanenbaum\, and many more. D’Agostino’s latest solo CD ‘Connexion’ was released by A-Train Entertainment. \nOther Music Samples.  A wonderful sample of Peppino’s audience interaction can be seen/heard when Peppino engages his audience in what I call a “musical walk around the world.”  These walks are often the most personal and memorable elements of his shows. \nOther great performance samples are provided below: \nLive at Arden Gardens \nJump Rope (Solo guitar – Live at McCabes- LA \nAncora Un Istante (Original song in Italian-guitar and voice) \nKelsey’s Dance (with an Irish flavor) \nCostarica   (South American rhythms) \nThe Godfather Waltz- The Godfather Theme (with a funny introduction) \nA Musical Taste of Italy —  Peppino is offering a special experience on this tour that we are calling A “Musical Taste of Italy – Songs and Instrumentals.”  Peppino often drops a few of these tunes into his regular shows but he is developing a special set list (for those who ask) that will emphasize his Italian heritage and in doing so\, he will be singing a bit more in these shows. \nIf you want to listen only to his vocals/songs\, select videos numbered: 1\, 2\, 4\, 6\, 8\, 9\, and 14.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCIq1rAkYtY&list=OLAK5uy_nw9n7c0JaKgRN9Ybt-x-FNHzkV676B4Wo&index=2  Ancora un Istante · Peppino D’Agostino Made In Italy ℗ 2008 Mesa/Blue Moon Recordings \nWhat are others sayings about Peppino’s Music? \n“Peppino writes wonderful guitar pieces. He’s one of my favorite composers for this cranky instrument. Plus\, he’s a tone player. I love his sound… gets the resin and the wood.”–Leo Kottke \n“…D’Agostino plays steel-string guitar with virtuosity and complexity…Influences are as far-flung as the flamenco work of Paco de Lucia and the pop sensibility of the Beatles\, evident in the songs he’s written\, which brim with memorable melodies.”–Chicago Tribune \n“Peppino D’Agostino is a guitarist’s guitarist known as much for his technical skills as for his writing\, (he is) one of the most capable composers among fingerstyle guitarists.”–Acoustic Guitar Magazine Awards \n“BEST ACOUSTIC GUITARIST” by the readers of Guitar Player Magazine–GUITAR PLAYER MAGAZINE READER’S CHOICE AWARDS
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/an-evening-with-peppino-dagostino-a-mansion-concert-for-friends/
LOCATION:Annapolis Friends Meeting\, 351 Dubois Rd\, Annapolis\, PA\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mansion Concerts Inc.":MAILTO:tim.alexander@live.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T220000
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CREATED:20260713T182901Z
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SUMMARY:The Pirates of Penzance
DESCRIPTION:Duty\, love\, and laughter set sail in this swashbuckling comedy!\n\n\n\n\nThe Pirates of Penzance is a delightful adventure filled with romance\, mischief\, and mistaken identity! Young Frederic believes his years of apprenticeship under a band of pirates is finally over when he falls for Mabel\, daughter of the Major-General. But an unexpected twist threatens both his newfound love and his freedom. This Gilbert and Sullivan classic proves that even the fiercest pirates can have a heart of gold!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-pirates-of-penzance/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Opera":MAILTO:mdullea@annapolisopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260930T145627Z
CREATED:20260930T145627Z
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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Culture\, Community\, and Tradition! The Day of the Dead Festival (Día de los Muertos) is an annual Annapolis’ celebration with live music\, traditional dance\, altars\, art\, food\, and family-friendly activities. Join us as we honor the heritage and traditions that bring our community together.This is a free family event but your donations are always appreciated
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/day-of-the-dead/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Activities,Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:info@theccm.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T210000
DTSTAMP:20261001T184853Z
CREATED:20261001T184853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T184853Z
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SUMMARY:Motown Concert- Dinner Under the Stars
DESCRIPTION:Motown Concert on Saturday\, October 31\, 5- 9 p.m. Dinner Under the Stars \nAbout the event\n\n\n\n🎶 FREE MOTOWN CONCERT IN ANNAPOLIS! 🎶 \nSpice and Motown Magic are back! Join us for an evening of classic Motown favorites on Saturday\, October 31st\, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on the first block of West Street in historic Annapolis\, Maryland. \nEnjoy timeless hits\, great music\, and a fun atmosphere for the whole family. Bring your lawn chairs\, blankets\, and friends for a night of unforgettable entertainment. Motown costumes optional! \n \n📅 Date: Saturday\, October 31\, 2026 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Outdoor dining starts at 5 PM \n📍 Annapolis\, Maryland
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/motown-concert-dinner-under-the-stars/
LOCATION:Dinner Under the Stars\, West St and Calvert St\, Annapolis\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inner West Street Association":MAILTO:audrey@innerweststreetassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T170000
DTSTAMP:20261002T154842Z
CREATED:20261002T154842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T154842Z
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SUMMARY:First Sunday Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:First Sunday Arts Festivals – Where Community and Arts FuseA monthly (May to November) street festival on the first Sunday of the month featuring 130 local and regional artisans\, live music and café dining.  
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/first-sunday-arts-festival/2026-11-01/
LOCATION:Annapolis\, 60 West St\,\, 60 West Street\, Annapolia\, Maryland\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Festival,Live Music,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Inner West Street Association":MAILTO:audrey@innerweststreetassociation.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182901Z
CREATED:20260713T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182901Z
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SUMMARY:The Pirates of Penzance
DESCRIPTION:Duty\, love\, and laughter set sail in this swashbuckling comedy!\n\n\n\n\nThe Pirates of Penzance is a delightful adventure filled with romance\, mischief\, and mistaken identity! Young Frederic believes his years of apprenticeship under a band of pirates is finally over when he falls for Mabel\, daughter of the Major-General. But an unexpected twist threatens both his newfound love and his freedom. This Gilbert and Sullivan classic proves that even the fiercest pirates can have a heart of gold!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/the-pirates-of-penzance-2/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Opera":MAILTO:mdullea@annapolisopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T213000
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CREATED:20260908T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T203000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142717Z
CREATED:20261012T142717Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival -Muneer Nasser Band - Jazz Genius: Coltrane\, Miles & Weston  ​
DESCRIPTION:Steeped in the jazz tradition\, trumpeter and bandleader Muneer Nasser was exposed to great music under the  influence of his father\, jazz bassist Jamil Nasser. The Annapolis Jazz & Roots Opening Night concert pays homage to three legendary musicians born in 1926 whose artistry inspired and profoundly influenced Muneer Nasser’s musical development. Moreover\, their brave explorations led to seismic shifts in our sonic landscape and continue to resonate around the globe. \nAmong the tunes to be heard are John Coltrane’s “All Morning Long\,” a down-home blues composed by Red Garland in 1957. The original recording featured Muneer’s father (then known as George Joyner)\, along with Garland\, Coltrane\, Donald Byrd and Art Taylor. The immensely popular 1957 post-bop tune “Giant Steps” represents Coltrane’s departure from drug addiction toward a cleaner\, more productive life. \nA sampling of Miles Davis compositions has to include “All Blues.”  Composed in 1959\, the blues tune is the lead track on one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. Composed in 1963\,  the up-tempo swing tune “Seven Steps to Heaven” is the title track of a 1963 album that introduced Memphis saxophonist George Coleman as a new player in the Miles Davis group. \nPianist Randy Weston was surely an ethnomusicologist before the term was ever used. His music was shaped by a quest to explore his African ancestry and he incorporated elements of African music into his jazz compositions. Enjoy hearing Weston’s 1958 jazz waltz\, “Hi Fly.” (Jamil Nasser appeared on the first recorded version of the tune made at the Newport Jazz Festival.) Hear also the 1961 Weston ballad “Cry Me Not\,” paying  tribute to Billie Holiday. \nThe band will also perform Muneer Nasser composition “A Soldier’s Story.”  The title track of his 2019 debut album\, the modal march pays tribute to his father. (It is a companion to Muneer’s book\, Upright Bass: The Musical Life and Legacy of Jamil Nasser.) Listeners will also be treated to “Nasser’s Blues\,” a Memphis style blues with a contemporary twist. The band’s second album\, Blue House Session\, was released in 2024. Both appear on the Vertical Visions Media label. \nThe Muneer Nasser Band features: Muneer Nasser – Trumpet/Flugelhorn\nElijah Easton – Tenor Saxophone\nJames King – Bass \nJohn Lamkin III – Drums\nDarius Scott – Piano \nThe band has performed at the D.C. Jazz Festival\,  Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival and Silver Spring Jazz Festival as well as Blues Alley\, Westminster Jazz and Takoma Station in the DMV. In New York\, they’ve appeared at Smalls Jazz and The National Jazz Museum of Harlem. \nhttps://muneernassermusic.com/music
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-muneer-nasser-band-jazz-genius-coltrane-miles-weston/
LOCATION:St. Luke’s Episcopal Church\, 1101 Bay Ridge Avenue\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T144904Z
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SUMMARY:FORCES OF NATURE
DESCRIPTION:Luke Soneral An Overture: The Mouse and its Shadow\nReinaldo Moya Vestido de Mar\, with violinist Francesca Anderegg\nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Tempest\, Op. 18\nIgor Stravinsky Divertimento from Le baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss) \nThis concert is approximately 2 hours in length\, with a 20 minute intermission. \nIn Forces of Nature\, the natural world becomes a source of wonder\, reflection\, and transformation. Emerging composer Luke Soneral opens the program with An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow\, offering an exciting glimpse of orchestral music’s future. Reinaldo Moya’s ocean-inspired violin concerto\, Vestido de Mar\, brings violinist Francesca Anderegg to the stage for a work that reflects the landscapes and experiences of the Americas. Tchaikovsky’s The Tempest turns Shakespeare’s storm into a powerful exploration of human nature\, while Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss honors Tchaikovsky through the wintry world of Hans Christian Andersen. Together\, these works reveal nature as both an elemental force and a mirror of our inner lives.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/forces-of-nature/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@annapolissymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T170000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Perkutao  Afro Peruvian Jazz
DESCRIPTION:THE BAND \nAfro Peruvian jazz group Perkutao was founded in Lima\, Peru in 2005 by percussionist\, dancer and educator Percy Chinchilla. The group recently relocated to the U.S.\, giving new audiences an opportunity to experience the magic of their unique sound. Rooted in Afro-Peruvian traditions\, their music also incorporates Afro-Cuban influences and various contemporary styles. The result is intriguing and compelling. \nPercy Chinchilla grew up in the legendary Callejón del Buque\, where the Afro-Peruvian cajón could be heard daily alongside guitars\, singers\, and other percussion instruments. At a young age\, he won percussion and dance awards and was asked to tour Latin America with top Peruvian artists. He dreamt of someday launching his own ensemble to express his culture in a modern and sophisticated way\, on par with other African Diasporic traditions. \nAfter studying global percussion traditions for over 20 years\, the group’s drummer\, Robin Axel\, was drawn to the same vibrant music which embraces both innovation and tradition. Today Chinchilla and Axel work together to bring this music across the globe. They are joined by other stellar players: Peruvian Paolo Valdivia on guitar\, Gabriel Vivas (from Venezuela) on bass and Baltimore trumpeter Leo Maxey. Their enticing music and intriguing stories will likely be new to the ears of most listeners. \nTHE PROGRAM \nPerkutao has performed numerous times at the National Theater of Peru. In 2022\, Perkutao joined legendary Cuban group Los Munequitos de Matanzas to celebrate the group’s 70th anniversary in Matanzas\, Cuba. In the Washington\, D.C. area\, they’ve appeared at Blues Alley\, Takoma Station and Mr. Henry’s. Their debut album\, Mis Ancestros\, was produced by acclaimed percussionist Manongo Mujica. \nTheir festival performances at Peerless Rens Club will be intriguing. “Mayoral” by Wilfredo Franco Laguna is a Festejo\, the most emblematic and popular style of Afro-Peruvian dance music. Made famous by singer Lucila Campos\, the song is about the resistance of Afro Peruvians during the period of slavery in Peru. It opens with a chorus representing an intense call against a slave master and features a duet between the cajon and drum set. \nComposed by Cairo Soto\, “Toro Mata” has been recorded by Peruvian musicians\, the great Celia Cruz and other salsa performers. It is originally a lando\, a traditionally slow\, syncopated genre in 6-8 time. It features the cajon\, quijada de burro (donkey jawbone)\, and the checo (a gourd drum). The song mocks the Spanish and Europeans who dominated Peruvian society in colonial and post-colonial Peru. The dance parodies the European waltz; the lyrics symbolically portray Spain as a bull who will face an unhappy ending. \nComposed by Perkutao drummer Robin Axel in the Zamacueca style\, “Callejon Nocturno” is reminiscent of the alleys in Lima\, where Afro Peruvian culture took root and Perkutao was created. The song features solos by all group members and combines modern jazz harmonies and melodies with Peruvian rhythms.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-perkutao-afro-peruvian-jazz/2026-11-07/1/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T193000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Perkutao  Afro Peruvian Jazz
DESCRIPTION:THE BAND \nAfro Peruvian jazz group Perkutao was founded in Lima\, Peru in 2005 by percussionist\, dancer and educator Percy Chinchilla. The group recently relocated to the U.S.\, giving new audiences an opportunity to experience the magic of their unique sound. Rooted in Afro-Peruvian traditions\, their music also incorporates Afro-Cuban influences and various contemporary styles. The result is intriguing and compelling. \nPercy Chinchilla grew up in the legendary Callejón del Buque\, where the Afro-Peruvian cajón could be heard daily alongside guitars\, singers\, and other percussion instruments. At a young age\, he won percussion and dance awards and was asked to tour Latin America with top Peruvian artists. He dreamt of someday launching his own ensemble to express his culture in a modern and sophisticated way\, on par with other African Diasporic traditions. \nAfter studying global percussion traditions for over 20 years\, the group’s drummer\, Robin Axel\, was drawn to the same vibrant music which embraces both innovation and tradition. Today Chinchilla and Axel work together to bring this music across the globe. They are joined by other stellar players: Peruvian Paolo Valdivia on guitar\, Gabriel Vivas (from Venezuela) on bass and Baltimore trumpeter Leo Maxey. Their enticing music and intriguing stories will likely be new to the ears of most listeners. \nTHE PROGRAM \nPerkutao has performed numerous times at the National Theater of Peru. In 2022\, Perkutao joined legendary Cuban group Los Munequitos de Matanzas to celebrate the group’s 70th anniversary in Matanzas\, Cuba. In the Washington\, D.C. area\, they’ve appeared at Blues Alley\, Takoma Station and Mr. Henry’s. Their debut album\, Mis Ancestros\, was produced by acclaimed percussionist Manongo Mujica. \nTheir festival performances at Peerless Rens Club will be intriguing. “Mayoral” by Wilfredo Franco Laguna is a Festejo\, the most emblematic and popular style of Afro-Peruvian dance music. Made famous by singer Lucila Campos\, the song is about the resistance of Afro Peruvians during the period of slavery in Peru. It opens with a chorus representing an intense call against a slave master and features a duet between the cajon and drum set. \nComposed by Cairo Soto\, “Toro Mata” has been recorded by Peruvian musicians\, the great Celia Cruz and other salsa performers. It is originally a lando\, a traditionally slow\, syncopated genre in 6-8 time. It features the cajon\, quijada de burro (donkey jawbone)\, and the checo (a gourd drum). The song mocks the Spanish and Europeans who dominated Peruvian society in colonial and post-colonial Peru. The dance parodies the European waltz; the lyrics symbolically portray Spain as a bull who will face an unhappy ending. \nComposed by Perkutao drummer Robin Axel in the Zamacueca style\, “Callejon Nocturno” is reminiscent of the alleys in Lima\, where Afro Peruvian culture took root and Perkutao was created. The song features solos by all group members and combines modern jazz harmonies and melodies with Peruvian rhythms.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-perkutao-afro-peruvian-jazz/2026-11-07/2/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T213000
DTSTAMP:20260928T144904Z
CREATED:20260928T144904Z
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SUMMARY:FORCES OF NATURE
DESCRIPTION:Luke Soneral An Overture: The Mouse and its Shadow\nReinaldo Moya Vestido de Mar\, with violinist Francesca Anderegg\nPyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky The Tempest\, Op. 18\nIgor Stravinsky Divertimento from Le baiser de la fée (The Fairy’s Kiss) \nThis concert is approximately 2 hours in length\, with a 20 minute intermission. \nIn Forces of Nature\, the natural world becomes a source of wonder\, reflection\, and transformation. Emerging composer Luke Soneral opens the program with An Overture: The Mouse and Its Shadow\, offering an exciting glimpse of orchestral music’s future. Reinaldo Moya’s ocean-inspired violin concerto\, Vestido de Mar\, brings violinist Francesca Anderegg to the stage for a work that reflects the landscapes and experiences of the Americas. Tchaikovsky’s The Tempest turns Shakespeare’s storm into a powerful exploration of human nature\, while Stravinsky’s The Fairy’s Kiss honors Tchaikovsky through the wintry world of Hans Christian Andersen. Together\, these works reveal nature as both an elemental force and a mirror of our inner lives.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/forces-of-nature/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:info@annapolissymphony.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T160000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - David & Ginger Hildebrand Music for Lafayette 1770s -1820s​
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday afternoon\, David & Ginger Hildebrand will deliver a fascinating program performing music written for and about Lafayette. Composed from the 1770s – 1820s\, the tunes illustrate his enormous popularity in the New World. When Lafayette came from France to America during the Revolutionary war\, his given title was Marquis. Once made a general in the Continental army\, he renounced his noble title\, took on the title General Lafayette and became a beloved figure in American history. \nCopious evidence of his 1824-25 tour survives in prints and paintings\, commemorative items\, poetry and pamphlets as well as published descriptions of speeches\, toasts\, parades\, fireworks and triumphal arches. Yet the performing arts\, most notably music and dance\, survive to rekindle the past excitement and mood of that day – that America is great because of its awesome democratic institutions and larger-than-life heroes: Lafayette and Washington. Period songs\, dance tunes and marches resonate with such affirmation down the centuries. \nArranged from period sources\, some songs involve newly composed music and lyrics; others are parodies – new lyrics set to old familiar tunes. “Yankee Doodle” and “Auld Lang Syne” were common melodic choices. You’ll hear how the latter tune was used to honor Lafayette’s presence during the Revolutionary battle at Brandywine\, Pennsylvania. As the artists sample later decades of music\, listeners will come to appreciate how American music of the 1820s served to express many of the thoughts and hopes of Americans long ago. The stimulating program will be a treat to the eyes as well as the ears. It is rendered on a delightful array of period instruments such as harpsichord\, Baroque and English guitars\, English flute\, violin and hammered dulcimer. Sit back\, listen\, learn and enjoy!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-david-ginger-hildebrand-music-for-lafayette-1770s-1820s/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis\, 333 Dubois Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic,Lecture/Discussion,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T200000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Maryland Hall Presents- Makaya McCraven
DESCRIPTION:Drummer\, composer and producer\, “beat scientist” Makaya McCraven reshapes jazz by bringing improvisation together with hip-hop production and musical traditions from around the world.\n“Makaya McCraven is a prolific drummer\, composer and producer. An artist who has been aptly called a “cultural synthesizer\,” McCraven has a unique gift for collapsing space\, destroying borders and blending past\, present\, and future into poly-textural arrangements of post-genre\, jazz-rooted 21st century folk music. Profiled in Vice\, Rolling Stone\, The Guardian\, and NPR\, among other publications\, he and the music he makes today are at the very vanguard of progressive music. According to the New York Times\, “McCraven has quietly become one of the best arguments for jazz’s vitality.”\nBorn in Paris in the Autumn of 1983 to Hungarian singer and flutist Ágnes Zsigmondi and African- American expat jazz drummer Stephen McCraven\, Makaya was raised in a vibrant\, creative community in the Northampton\, Massachusetts area\, where his father often played with artists like saxophonist and ethnomusicologist Marion Brown\, multi-instrumentalist Yusef Lateef\, and saxophonist Archie Shepp. That scene\, with its enticing blend of cultures\, helped establish his philosophy around jazz as folk music. Meanwhile\, his mother’s music blended Eastern European folk traditions\, concurrently shaping his conceptions about the role of music in building and reflecting communities”[excerpted from https://www.intlanthem.com/artists/makaya-mccraven]\nExperience one of contemporary music’s most inventive artists live on Maryland Hall’s Main Stage.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-maryland-hall-presents-makaya-mccraven/
LOCATION:Maryland Hall\, 801 Chase St.\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162126Z
CREATED:20260908T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T210000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - USNA Band's Superintendent's Combo - Birth of the Cool: A Miles Davis Tribute
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Naval Academy Band’s Superintendent’s Combo presents a performance highlighting music from the iconic 1957 jazz album Birth of the Cool. The concert celebrates 2026 as the 250th year of the United States of America and the 100th anniversary of the birthday of one of the most important and influential American musicians in the world\, Miles Davis (1926-1991). \nThe ethereal\, and at times mysterious\, Birth of the Cool arrangements showed Davis in compelling and creative collaboration with arrangers Gerry Mulligan\, Gil Evans\, John Lewis and Johnny Carisi. One hundred years after Davis’s birth\, these modern USNA musicians keep that creative spirit alive. Listeners will hear an arrangement of “Nardis” by SF Jazz Collective\, original arrangements of “Blue in Green” and “Dr. Jackle\,” and much more. The USNA Band has performed simlar celebratory programs this year at leading DMV jazz venues and promises to entertain and satisfy both seasoned jazz fans and adventurous new listeners. \nUSNA musicians have included Latin Grammy winners and high-charting recording artists. Members have studied at prominent music schools and conservatories nationwide and have extensive experience as performers and educators. The band was formed in November of 1852 by order of the Secretary of the Navy. Its primary mission is to provide musical support to the Superintendent\, Commandant\, and Brigade of Midshipmen. These dedicated professionals are known across the nation as “The Navy’s Oldest and Finest Band!” \nThe band has appeared at Baltimore’s Keystone Korner\, The Pullo Center in York\, PA\, The Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage\, the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Jazz Festival\, the Frederick Festival of the Arts and for numerous concert series in the Mid-Atlantic region. \nBand Members for this program include: \nMU1 Eric Vazquez: Tenor Sax \nMU1 Aaron Stone: Trumpet \nMUCS Colin Renick: Baritone/Alto Sax \nMU1 Tyler Tolles: Vibes/ Auxiliary Percussion \nMU1 Konrad Malinowski: Guitar \nMU1 Will Camps: Bass \nMUCS Brandon May: Piano \nMU1 William Tillman: Drums \nThis is a FREE admission show\, but advance reservations are strongly recommended. The evening includes an award presentation\, concert and reception.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-usna-bands-superintendents-combo-birth-of-the-cool-a-miles-davis-tribute/
LOCATION:Eastport United Methodist Church\, 926 Bay Ridge Ave\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T153000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Akua Allrich: Tribute to Miriam Makeba & Nina Simone
DESCRIPTION:Jazz vocalist Akua Allrich is a musician of extraordinary talent and crowd-moving passion. The charismatic vocalist\, composer\, and teacher has etched out a place for her unique musical expression\, electrifying audiences in and around the nation’s capital and far beyond\, through live performances and four major recordings. \nHer 2010 independent release\, A Peace of Mine\, created significant buzz with critics and music lovers\, earned international attention and won distribution through a Japanese record label one year later. Uniquely Standard: Akua Allrich Live! was released in 2012\, followed by Soul Singer in 2015. In March of 2026 she released Bonya. The live recording is a deeply personal tribute to her father’s legacy and reflects her Pan- African approach to musical expression. \nAllrich’s style is rooted in blues\, soul\, and rhythm and blues and jazz. With an open ear to the world’s music\, she sings in Portuguese\, French\, Spanish\, English\, Twi and Xhosa. She has been likened to legendary artists who were important civil rights activists: South Africa’s Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) and America’s Nina Simone (1933-2003).  In her Annapolis Jazz & Roots performance on November 14\, she’ll pay tribute to both while sharing her own acclaimed compositions. \nThe venue\, Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum\, could hardly be more appropriate. Audiences are invited to arrive early to take in the current art exhibition. She Speaks: Black Women Artists and the Power of Historical Memory examines the 250-year history of the United States of America through a Black Feminist lens. \nThis has been an amazing year for Akua Allrich. In addition to releasing her album Bonya\, she has partnered with acclaimed trumpeter and educator Dominick Farinacci as a featured vocalist for his multimedia production\, Behind the Lines: A 9/11 Story. The performance weaves jazz\, soul\, and narrative storytelling together to explore themes of resilience and memory. Dates for that project are interspersed with album release appearances featuring her signature band\, Akua Allrich & the Tribe. Those dates most often include internationally respected bassist Kris Funn. Her frequent and long-term collaborator\, Funn provides deep blues flavor and foundational grooves to the new album. \nAkua Allrich was educated at Howard University\, where she earned a bachelor of music in jazz vocals and a master’s degree in social work. She was mentored and coached by prominent jazz figures\, including her godmother Kehembe V. Eichelberger\, pianist Charles Covington\, and singer/drummer Grady Tate. Her father\, Agyei Akoto\, was a founding member of the spiritual jazz ensemble Nation. The family home held a wealth of cherished recordings that she and her siblings were invited to explore. (She did not buy any albums until her second year in college because her parents had such an amazing collection of jazz records!). One of the first jazz albums she bought was John Coltrane’s Live at the Village Vanguard: The Master Takes. It is serendipitous that Annapolis Jazz & Roots pays tribute to Coltrane on Opening Night! \nA mature\, respected yet ever evolving artist\, Akua Allrich has inspired music lovers from all walks of life. She has learned to see music as a tool for healing\, truth\, and empowerment Audiences have come to expect nothing short of brilliant artistry from her. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear her in Annapolis!
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-akua-allrich-tribute-to-miriam-makeba-nina-simone/
LOCATION:Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum\, 84 Franklin Street\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21401
CATEGORIES:Historic,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTSTAMP:20261012T142718Z
CREATED:20261012T142718Z
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SUMMARY:Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival - Uhwachi-Reh Indigenous Arts
DESCRIPTION:Uhwachi-Reh is a Baltimore-based Native American dance and cultural arts troupe led by Louis Campbell. The troupe’s name\, Uhwachi-Reh\, is a Tuscarora word that means “Extended Family.” The group connects to the history of Native Americans—mostly from North Carolina’s Lumbee and Haliwa-Saponi tribes—who moved to Baltimore after the Great Depression to work in local factories. \nMembers from those and other tribes dance at numerous Pow Wow gatherings and share Native American history\, traditional songs and dances at museums\, festivals\, and community events. Baltimore resident and group leader Louis Campbell is Lumbee. He creates ceremonial regalia and views traditional dancing as a form of “prayer in motion.” The troupe performs traditional war dances and social dances in full ceremonial regalia\, accompanied by live drumming and singing. The performers for festival will include Denmi Whiteman ( Lakota) Angela Miracle Gladue (Cree) Louis Campbell (Lumbee) and Keith Colston ( Lumbee – Tuscarora) The group has performed at community heritage celebrations as well as the Baltimore Museum of Art\, the Maryland Folklife Festival and The Kennedy Center.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/annapolis-jazz-roots-festival-uhwachi-reh-indigenous-arts/
LOCATION:Pip Moyer Recreation Center\, 273 Hilltop Lane\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Discussion,Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Jazz &amp%3B Roots":MAILTO:annapolisjazzandroots.ts@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182901Z
CREATED:20260713T182901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182901Z
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SUMMARY:Voices of America: Celebrating American Composers
DESCRIPTION:America at 250\, in full voice!\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a special concert celebrating 250 years through American composers that have told our stories in powerful and unforgettable ways. Across generations\, music has shaped the American experience\, capturing moments of triumph\, struggle\, hope\, and change through the voices of its composers. Experience an evening that honors the rich musical legacy of America and the composers whose voices continue to inspire audiences today.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/voices-of-america-celebrating-american-composers/
LOCATION:Unitarian Universalist Church
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance,Visual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Voices-650x550-1.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Annapolis Opera":MAILTO:mdullea@annapolisopera.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260804T182822Z
CREATED:20260804T182822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T182822Z
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SUMMARY:Maryland Concert Series Presents...Dixon Hall
DESCRIPTION:Maryland Concert Series Presents…  \nDixon Hall \nSunday\, November 15\, 2026 \nHammonds Lane Theatre \n3PM  \n$15-$30 I ( $1.45-$1.90 fees)
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/maryland-concert-series-presents-dixon-hall/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Arts Center\, 194 Hammonds Lane\, Studio 194\, Brooklyn Park\, MD\, MD\, 21225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Arts Center":MAILTO:info@chesapeakearts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260930T190615Z
CREATED:20260930T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T190615Z
UID:10017904-1794771000-1794774600@www.acaac.org
SUMMARY:Bay Winds Band Winter Concert 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the Bay Winds Band for our 2026 Winter Concert Series “What’s in a Word”\n\n“What’s in a Word.”  Half and half program.  Non-holiday explores works that capture one-word ideas.  Holiday half explores some of the more colorful narratives and alternate themes of the holidays.
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/bay-winds-band-winter-concert-2026-2/
LOCATION:Unity by the Bay\, 4 Pointless Forest Trail\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Performance
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.acaac.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-Winter-Flyer-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T213000
DTSTAMP:20260908T162126Z
CREATED:20260908T162126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T162126Z
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SUMMARY:Sing with Arundel Vocal Arts Society
DESCRIPTION:Sing with others and feel the joy of music.  The Arundel Vocal Arts Society (AVAS) welcomes singers from all walks of life.  Come find your voice and make lasting connections!  For more information\, contact \nhttps://arundelvocalarts.org/contact-us/ \nRehearsals are Wednesdays\n7:30 to 9:30 p.m.\nGloria Dei! Lutheran Church\,\n461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD 21012
URL:https://www.acaac.org/event/sing-with-arundel-vocal-arts-society/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Gloria Dei Lutheran Church\, 461 College Parkway\, Arnold\, MD\, 21012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Arundel Vocal Arts Society":MAILTO:info@arundelvocalarts.org
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