Get ready for a special event in the maritime heart of Annapolis. On Sunday, July 26, Annapolis Jazz & Roots will invite music loving residents and visitors to Eastport United Methodist Church (EUMC), for the annual Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival fundraiser. The ever-popular SoulJourners band will entertain in shows at 4 and 6 PM. Complimentary drinks and birthday cake will be served commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence.

For four years, the two groups have worked to bring jazz and roots music to Annapolis residents and visitors as part of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival (AJRF) in November. The July 26 affair will help fund even more free and low-cost events this fall. Other festival Venue Partners will also be on hand to meet and greet attendees and join in the fun.

One of the city’s most in-demand groups, the SoulJourners will feature David Arthur on bass, Carl Corse on tenor saxophone, Charlotte Kuethe on vocals, Jim Stivers on guitar and Brad Strader on drums. Known for their engaging sound and dynamic stage presence, the band serves up a rich repertoire of jazz, funk, Latin and blues tunes.