Oct 12 Sunday
The neo-soul/contemporary R&B songstress known as Algebra Blessett delivers a consistently sublime set that showcases the remarkable vocal and songwriting gifts that have already established the versatile, charismatic artist as one of R&B's hottest rising performers. She has worked with the likes of Anthony David, Vivian Green, Esperanza Spalding, India.Arie, Debra Killings, Miri Ben-Ari, & more, on countless albums. Whether she's delivering infectious pop, swaggering funk or sensitive balladry, there are no gimmicks here, just timelessly soulful, effortlessly accessible music that draws upon the varied musical skills that Blessett has developed through a lifetime of creative curiosity.For more showtimes, please visit our ticket listing.
Oct 14 Tuesday
Obasi Akoto and prominent members of the Greater Baltimore & Washington, D.C. Jazz Community will lead us in world-class performances almost every Tuesday, 7-10pm. Surround yourself with great company, soul lifting music, and wonderful food! Click HERE to read our Bright Moments Jam Session Newsletter, written by Obasi Akoto every week.
"A jazz renaissance is happening right here and right now at Keystone Korner." - Obasi Akoto
Free admission, unless otherwise indicated. Reservations are required. Two item food & beverage minimum.
Oct 15 Wednesday
A Tribute to R&B's Greatest Duets: Teddy & Stephanie, Luther & Cheryl, Alexander O'Neil & Cherrelle, Ashford & Simpson, Peabo and more!
Carmen Craven, Lead VocalsDuane "the Bishop" Nelson, Lead VocalsSheryl "CC" Wilson, BassSteven Garrison, SaxophoneDennis Garland Jr., Keyboards, MDMichael Brown, GuitarMike Artis, PercussionNikk Taylor, Drums
Jazzy Blu stands as a prominent Jazz and R&B band in the Washington, DC. Metropolitan area, skillfully producing harmonious sounds of Smooth Jazz, Neo-Soul, and R&B. They artfully merge influences from many genres of music to create a captivating, groove-packed emotional journey that transports listeners through varying themes, moods, and experiences. From intimate lounges to grand theaters, Jazzy Blu has delighted audiences at numerous venues throughout the United States. Their performances have graced historic sites like The Hippodrome, Washington, D.C.’s Blues Alley, the renowned Kennedy Center, Lincoln Theatre, Middle C Jazz, and Howard Theatre, often playing to sold-out crowds.
Oct 16 Thursday
On October 16th, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is celebrating our 40th birthday with a book launch and party that is all about the artists, volunteers, and partners that make us who we are today! Come for great vibes from Sounds by Seven with refreshing food and drink selections from local vendors. Leave with community connections, the commemorative book, and a renewed understanding of the intersection between art and law.
“Espinoza has an elegant touch...exquisitely done.” - All About Jazz
Joshua Espinoza [piano]Kris Monson [bass]Jaron Lamar Davis [drums]
The Baltimore-based Joshua Espinoza Trio blends jazz, pop, and folk music into a sound uniquely their own. Their eclectic concerts captivate audiences with their distinct original compositions paired with interpretations of masterpieces by The Beatles, The Eagles, Leonard Cohen, and other legendary songwriters. Their debut album "Journey Into Night" was released in 2019 to critical acclaim, and their 2023 album "Songs from Yesterday" was hailed as a "complete triumph" by All About Jazz. Enjoyed by listeners worldwide, their 2021 single "And So It Goes" broke into the Top 40 on Spotify's Global Jazz Charts.
Latino-American pianist and 2018 Ellis Marsalis International Jazz Piano Competition finalist Joshua Espinoza fuses the spontaneity of jazz with soaring folk melodies, shimmering impressionism, and head bopping backbeats. Espinoza explores the art of musical storytelling with the refinement of classical chamber music but the freedom of jazz. Espinoza has performed professionally with jazz luminaries such as Sean Jones, Warren Wolf, Miho Hazama, Jihye Lee, Paul Bollenback, John D’earth, Mike Pope, Chuck Redd, and Kris Funn.
Dust off an ancient console, jam in your favorite cartridge, and practice your overly long attack combos as you set forth on an homage to the games you know and love. In this show, you're the player, naming the characters, their backstories, and ultimately deciding their fate on an epic journey through a fantastic land of pixels and comedy.
Garbage Quest is an original semi-improvised homage to retro video games, presented by Baltimore Rock Opera Society featuring the band Garbage Masher. BROS puts the controller in the audience's hands, guiding our plucky adventuring party through quests, romance, and against the evil forces of Monetization in this 1 hour celebration of gaming, fantasy, and electronic music.
Music by Garbage Masher
Written by Ave Kaye and Robyn Stegman
Directed by Ave Kaye and Matthew Payne
Venue at 1915 Maryland Ave
The Towson University Symphony Orchestra presents their mid-semester concert.
Oct 17 Friday
GRAMMY-NOMINATED PIANIST/ARRANGER CELEBRATING 40 YEARS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS AND 15+ YEARS WITH THE ORCHARD/SONY MUSIC DISTRIBUTION
Bob Baldwin is an American Pianist/Composer/Arranger/Radio Host/Inventor. Bob Baldwin has proven to be one of the most ubiquitous and ingenious chameleons of Contemporary Jazz - both in his own projects and those he has endeavored upon for others - for which he’s been coined by industry peers as the “Ray Charles of Contemporary Jazz”. His Radio program, NewUrbanJazz, established in 2008, celebrated its’ 700th consecutive weekly radio program on February 28, 2022.
The Rotunda Welcomes Back Popular Family-Friendly Concert Series this May 3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks Begins Friday, May 2 and Runs Every Friday through Friday, October 3
Grab a blanket or dust off your favorite portable chair and head on over to Hampden this spring for the return of the popular family-friendly concert series, the 3rd Annual Rotunda Rocks. This FREE weekly concert series, presented by MCB Real Estate, features live music on the Plaza and a street festival atmosphere with delicious local food and drinks, fun games and local vendors and will take place Fridays, 6-9 p.m. beginning May 2 and running until October 3. (711 West 40th Street). Whether you like rock n ’roll, folk, bluegrass, Indie, Latin, Celtic or reggae music, there is something for everyone and the event is open to the public. Pets are welcome and a portion of proceeds from beverage sales benefits the Maryland SPCA. For more information, log onto Rotunda Rocks | The Rotunda (rotundabaltimore.com) or call 410-662-0104.