Let’s put on a concert in the barn!
Imagine being able to listen to your favorite classical musicians, while sipping wine and enjoying light fare, all without having to dress up, fight for parking, or maneuver around hundreds of other people. In a barn located in the spacious farm country of Phoenix, Maryland, 22 miles from Baltimore, Steinway Series at Silo Hill has room for around 100 guests. Since 2016, it has hosted... READ MORE
Military bands perform free year-round
When musicians play music for the president of the United States, they can’t afford to make a mistake. The flagship bands of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines play not only for politicians but for public audiences throughout the D.C. area. In addition to boosting morale, these military bands highlight some of the best musicianship in the world, promote cross-cultural... READ MORE
Musicians revitalize early jazz melodies
Most jazz bands today play famous tunes by Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker. One Baltimore band, however, revives the early songs of Cab Calloway and Fletcher Henderson — jazz music from the 1920s and 1930s, decades earlier than the most popular songs in that genre. That’s the mission of the Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra, a 12-person ensemble comprised of musicians ranging ... READ MORE
Never too old to rock and roll
On a recent autumn day in Alexandria, a group of singers belted out the 1966 Motown hit “You Keep Me Hanging On,” swaying to the rhythm, bobbing their heads, smiling and shouting loudly at the end of the song. Is this a reunion of the Supremes? Maybe a young tribute band mimicking these great singers? Well, no. In fact, you see a few canes, hearing aids and lots of white hair among... READ MORE
Mannheim Steamroller rolls into town
Every November and December for the past 35 years, the neoclassical new-age band Mannheim Steamroller goes on tour, its three troupes giving 80 performances in the space of two months. “The music is so uplifting and full of joy,” said Roxane Layton, group spokesperson and one of its 20 members. She plays percussion and recorder. “Like a steamroller, it really moves you. It’s... READ MORE
Lighting up the stage with chamber music
The Candlelight Concert Society is celebrating its 46th year of bringing chamber music by renowned musicians and groups to Howard County audiences. What began in 1972 as a venue for local music teachers and musicians to perform, has expanded over the years to feature world-class artists like cellist Yo-Yo Ma, mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne, the Emerson String Quartet, and the Billy Taylor... READ MORE
Getting together with Jesse Colin Young
It was one of the anthems of the late 1960s, the Youngblood’s “Get Together,” playing from top 40s stations, at outdoor concerts, and repeatedly on TV ads as the official song of the National Council of Christians and Jews. “Come on people now, smile on your brother, everybody get together. Try to love one another right now,” was a folk-rock rallying cry that was both Vietnam... READ MORE
Band brings back the Roaring Twenties
Lynn Summerall loves the early big band sounds of the 1920s and 1930s, and is counting on Baltimore audiences to feel the same way. The Hampden resident is bringing the music of that era back with the Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra. They will perform in Hampden on Sunday, April 8, and Sunday, May 13, at Paulie Gee’s. The Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra is a 12-piece big... READ MORE
