{ MUSIC }

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Sugar Bear & EU

{ GOGO } DC Public Library’s Go-Go Archive features a live holiday performance of Experience Unlimited (EU)

Ian Walters & Friends

{ UPDATED CLASSICS } Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

Alpha Dog Blues Ensemble

{ ACOUSTIC, BLUES } Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, accompanied by his talented band

Kentucky Avenue

{ MODERN AMERICANA } Kentucky Avenue brings rich and timeless harmony vocals to songs reflecting their classic country and rock roots

Kiss & Ride

{ BLUES, JAZZ, SOUL } Vocalist Carly Harvy leads the ensemble on blues standards, originals, and bluesy arrangements of top 100 songs

DC Mudd

{ OLD SCHOOL BLUES }  Veteran musicians with rich vocal harmonies, award-winning DC Mudd doesn't stray far from real deal blues

Lilt

{ IRISH, STEP DANCERS } Lilt plays captivating Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes, with spirited step-dancers adding to the excitement

The Gayle Harrod Band

{ BLUES, SOUL, MOTOWN } Blues, Soul, and R&B with strong instrumental performances and rich vocal harmonices

The Porch Delights

{ AMERICANA }  Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to his own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum "Lemonade meets moonshine” Down-home guitar, mandolin, harmonica and exquisite harmonies!

Crown Vic’s Weird World

{ GLOBAL GROOVES } Crown Vic spins the world and then some, with plenty of global grooves, b-side funk, and world soul cooked up in a genre called ‘Eclectico.’

Flo Anito

{ JAZZY POP }  Classically-trained musician Flo Anito brings wry humor to her thought-provoking jazzy pop songs

Zeducus

{ ROOTS REGGA } Zedicus is a reggae and world music artist based in the Washington DC area

Tritone Jazz Trio

{ JAZZ } Tom Kitchen is a classically-trained jazz guitarist who plays a variety of musical styles

King Street Bluegrass

{ SOUL, JAZZ } KSB delivers a kickin' acoustic mix of bluegrass, country, and folk music, with some spicy originals thrown in

Jim Stephanson

{ JAZZ SONGBOOK, HOLIDAY } Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to his own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum

Crown Vic’s Weird World

{ GLOBAL GROOVES } Crown Vic spins the world and then some, with plenty of global grooves, b-side funk, and world soul cooked up in a genre called ‘Eclectico.’

Stacy Brooks Band

{ BLUES, JAZZ } Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality

The Honey Larks

{ ROOTS } Fabulous vocal harmonies and uncensored girl chat between tunes

All In Band

{ R&B, GO-GO } All electronic R&B and Go-go!

Inner-Vision Band

{ R&B, FUNK, GO-GO } R&B, Funk, Go-Go

Carly Harvey & The Experience

{ JAZZ, BLUES } Soulful vocalist Carly Harvey performs classic jazz standards and stripped down blues

Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers

{ SWING, CALYPSO/CARIBBEAN } A classic calypso music trio who play calypsos from the two great hubs of calypso music—the Caribbean and New York City

Feedel Band

{ ETHIO JAZZ } Feedel is a Washington DC based Ethio-Jazz Band and has been performing as a self contained unit, as well as supporting Ethiopian artists

Dave Chappell Duo

{ GUITAR ROOTS }  Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar

Runa Kuna

{ ANDEAN TRADITIONS } Playing panpipes and other traditional instruments, Runakuna's music transports audiences to the Andes

Painted Trillium

{ CELTIC } From fast reels to airs and ballads, Painted Trillium performs traditional Celtic and folk music.

Ángel Bethea Quartet

{ JAZZ } Ángel Bethea: Drummer & Percussionist Welcome & Enjoy!

Bill Baker Band

{ ORIGINAL ROOTS AMERICANA } Bill Baker reflects influences from across America's musical heritage in classic and original songs

Nina Casey Trio

{ AMERICAN STANDARDS, BLUES } Nina Casey brings passion to American standards and sweet and visceral blues

Craig Cummings & Gantt Kushner

{ AMERICANA, ROOTS } Using his love of language, his strong voice, and rhythmic guitar style to craft songs that depict stories about love and loss

Jim Stephanson Trio

{ JAZZ SONGBOOK, HOLIDAY } Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to their own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum

The Sweater Set

{ FOLK POP } This duo navigates the ironies of life, accompanying their gorgeous vocal harmonies on an array of instruments

Jill Fulton Band

{ CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES  } Powerful and stunning vocals, Jill Fulton is a sweet and sassy songwriter

Swangbang

{ SWING, RAGTIME GUITAR }  Swing + Twang + Bang = SWANGBANG

Supreme Chord

{ A CAPPELLA HOLIDAY } Supreme Chord is a talented, dynamic, fun-filled a cappella group in the DC area

Lilt

{ IRISH, STEP DANCERS } Lilt plays captivating Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes, with spirited step-dancers adding to the excitement

Afro Nuevo

{ LATIN JAZZ }  Afro Nuevo performs Latin jazz, cha cha, guajira, son ,and salsa with an Afro-Cuban influenced beat

Karen Collins & Backroads Band

{ HONKY TONK, COUNTRY } Backroads Band plays classic country boot scootin' two steps and buckle-polishing slow songs

The Capital Hearings

{ ACAPPEALLA } This vocal ensemble performs a variety of styles including classical, holiday, jazz, and contemporary pop

Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines

{ ROCKABILLY, SWING, AMERICANA }  Western swing, old country and some jump blues : Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s

The 19th Street Band

{ FOLK ROCK, AMERICANA } This high energy band brings old school instruments and a modern twist to folk, rock, and country tunes

Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes

{ BLUE-EYED SOUL }  The Slowpokes' playlist is inspired by Chicago blues, West Coast Swing, Motown, and old rock 'n' roll

Billy Coulter Duo

{ ACOUSTIC ROCK, AMERICANA } Billy Coulter blurs the line between roots rock and power pop on his award-winning original songs

The Lovejoy Group

{ JAZZ, HOLIDAY }  Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms

Flo Anito & Seth Kibel

{ JAZZY HOLIDAY CLASSICS } Flo Anito and woodwind instrumentalist Seth Kibel team up to present jazzy holiday music

Ian Walters & Friends

{ UPDATED CLASSICS }  Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

Maureen Andary

{ JAZZ, POP } Maureen Andary delights audienes with the humor, grace, and cabaret vocal stylings of yesteryear

Josie Baltimore w/ Matt & Ian

{ ORIGINAL DOOWOP } Singer/songwriter Josie Baltimore with Matt Kelley on guitar and Ian Walters on the keys bring their instrumental prowess and spirited vocals to classic songs

Afro Nuevo

{ LATIN JAZZ } Afro Nuevo performs Latin jazz, cha cha, guajira, son ,and salsa with an Afro-Cuban influenced beat

Alpha Dog Blues Band

{ ACOUSTIC, BLUES } Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, accompanied by his talented band

The Grandsons

{ ROCKIN' AMERICANA  } Winner of 15 WAMMIEs from the Washington Area Music Association, including Best Artist and Best Roots Rock Recording

Stacy Brooks Band

{ BLUES, JAZZ } Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality

Blue Panamuse

{ BLUES, SWING } The band's sassy vocals and tasty licks bring a fresh approach to classic songs from the 1920s to today

Ruthie & The Wranglers

{ ROCKIN' AMERICANA } Ruthie & the Wranglers play rocking American roots music from country to clever original songs to surf instrumentals

Common Ground

{ JAZZ } A tasteful blend of Jazz, R&B, and Soul for the most discriminating music lover

Janine Wilson

{ ACOUTIC ROCK } Award-winning duo performing original roots rock/Americana music and well-loved covers and holiday favorites

Seth Kibel & Sean Lane

{ JAZZY HOLIDAY} Both master musicians, Seth on woodwinds and Sean on piano infuse jazz into classic holiday tunes and more

Elsa Riveros

{ SPANISH ROCK } Formerly in a popular Colombian rock band, Elsa Riveros bring her heartfelt vocals to her solo career

The Continental Jazz Congress

{ JAZZ } Latin-influenced Washington DC jazz quintet

Blazz Band

{ BLUES, JAZZ } Howard Blu serves up a mix of jazzy Blues and bluesy Jazz along with holiday favorites

Jill Fulton Band

{ CLASSIC ROCK, BLUES  } Powerful and stunning vocals, Jill Fulton is a sweet and sassy songwriter

Smokin' Lounge

{ CPOP, ROCK, JAZZ } With a repertoire that spans six decades, Janna Audey and Rob Santos present classic rock, songs from the rat-pack days, and more

Seth Kibel & The Kleztet

{ KLEZMER, JAZZ, WORLD } Exciting and innovative, The Seth Kibel Kleztet combines traditional Eastern European/Jewish music with diverse influences of jazz, classical, world beat, rock and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound

Ruthie's Acoustic Trio

{ ROCKIN' AMERICANA } Ruthie's Acoustic Trio plays rocking American roots music from country to clever original songs to surf instrumentals

Swangbang

{ SWING, RAGTIME GUITAR } Swing + Twang + Bang = SWANGBANG

Carly Harvey & The Experience

{ JAZZ, BLUES } Soulful vocalist Carly Harvey performs classic jazz standards and stripped down blues

The InFluence

{ R&B, GO-GO } Live Cover Musical Performances / R&B / Funk / POP

Djangolaya

{ GYPSY JAZZ } Celebrating the music of Django Reinhadt and gypsy jazz, Djangolaya plays swing, bossa nova, tango, and more

Qilatsé

{ ETHIO JAZZ }  A platform featuring a blend of traditional Ethiopian melodies with jazz, funk, soul, and Latin rhythm

Dave Chappell Duo

{ GUITAR ROOTS } Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar

The Yuletide Troubadours

{ HOLIDAY SWING } Hawaiian swing, country Latin, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, Western swing and honky tonk country

Fast Eddie & the Slowpokes

{ BLUE-EYED SOUL } The Slowpokes' playlist is inspired by Chicago blues,West Coast Swing, Motown, and old rock 'n' roll

Carol Munday

{ JAZZ } An 'undiscovered' genius!  “Munday takes these dumbass songs and she gives them depth, color and beauty that the composers didn’t even know they had.”

All New Genetically Altered Jug Band

{ JUG BAND } Featuring novelty songs of the 20th Century, the jug band performs obscure oldies and lively original tunes

Nina Casey Trio

{ AMERICAN STANDARDS, BLUES } Nina Casey brings passion to American standards and sweet and visceral blues

The 19th Street Band

{ FOLK ROCK, AMERICANA } This high energy band brings old school instruments and a modern twist to folk, rock, and country tunes

Snakehead Run

{ ACOUSTIC BLUES } String and jug band music from the 20's and 30's up to modern day

Surf Jaguars

{ VINTAGE TUNES }  The Surf Jaguars play a variety “beach party” mix of Yacht Rock, Surf and Rockabilly, classic tunes that never die  

Driveway Jam Band

{ JAZZ } A new group of highly skilled professional jazz musicians brought together outside as a result of COVID and lack of gigs

Hula Monsters

{ HAWAIIAN SWING } American music from the western shore of the Aloha state of Maryland

Ian Walters & Friends

{ UPDATED CLASSICS }  Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes

Musalliance

{ TRADITIONAL FOLK, WORLD } Musalliance is an exciting new string duo offering virtuoso interpretations of classical, international, and folk favorites

Ravita Jazz

{ JAZZ } From jazz to classic rock, from blues to show tunes Ravita Jazz plays it all

The Lovejoy Group

{ JAZZ, HOLIDAY } Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms

Music Pilgrim Trio

{ KLEZMER, JAZZ, WORLD } A wealth of experience and virtuosity with a fearless improvisational spirit

David’s Bump n Grind Wax

{ WORLD } Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, Bump ‘n Grind has become a recognizable institution for coffee, music, and community

Kiss & Ride

{ BLUES, JAZZ, SOUL }  Vocalist Carly Harvy leads the ensemble on blues standards, originals, and bluesy arrangements of top 100 songs