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Astronaut Symphony performances are a vibrant burst of bass-driven futuristic space music. Imagine the power of a supernova set to a beat. Led by pianist, composer and lyricist, Scott Patterson, voice, sound design and live instrumentation are used to create a lush cosmic soundscape. Infused with the essence of opera, funk and rock, the music transcends the expected, taking audiences into uncharted territory. In keeping with its futuristic roots, members of the Astronaut Symphony straddle multiple generations. Patterson’s two children, one on electric guitar and the other on alto saxophone, traverse the cosmos while at their father’s side. Drawing from the brilliance of Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra and Earth, Wind & Fire, the Astronaut Symphony invites audiences to explore love, liberation and the ways in which we navigate our relationship to our planet, our solar system and beyond.

SCOTT PATTERSON, keys and voice
DARIUS SANDERS, voice
ELISE JENKINS, voice
R. JOSHUA REYNOLDS, voice
RAY WINDER, alto saxophone, electric guitar and voice
RA PATTERSON, alto saxophone
NADIA ROGERS, trumpet
JUDAH PATTERSON, electric guitar
PHILIP THOMAS, drums

Astronaut Symphony performances are a vibrant burst of bass-driven futuristic space music. Imagine the power of a supernova set to a beat. Led by pianist, composer and lyricist, Scott Patterson, voice, sound design and live instrumentation are used to create a lush cosmic soundscape. Infused with the essence of opera, funk and rock, the music transcends the expected, taking audiences into uncharted territory. In keeping with its futuristic roots, members of the Astronaut Symphony straddle multiple generations. Patterson’s two children, one on electric guitar and the other on alto saxophone, traverse the cosmos while at their father’s side. Drawing from the brilliance of Alice Coltrane, Sun Ra and Earth, Wind & Fire, the Astronaut Symphony invites audiences to explore love, liberation and the ways in which we navigate our relationship to our planet, our solar system and beyond.

SCOTT PATTERSON, keys and voice
DARIUS SANDERS, voice
ELISE JENKINS, voice
R. JOSHUA REYNOLDS, voice
RAY WINDER, alto saxophone, electric guitar and voice
RA PATTERSON, alto saxophone
NADIA ROGERS, trumpet
JUDAH PATTERSON, electric guitar
PHILIP THOMAS, drums

Featuring music by brass studios: trumpet, horn, trombone, and tuba/euphonium ensembles. A performance of original works and transcriptions highlighting student work throughout the semester.

Heidi Martin [vocals and poetry]
Ethan Bailey Gould [rhythm guitar]
Elijah Easton [tenor sax]
Michael Bowie [bass]
Eric Kennedy [drums]
TBA [piano]

Vocalist and composer, Heidi Martin applies a singer-songwriter perspective, that folk influence from the 60’s, to a whole different genre of music...An original voice whose artistry is both authentic and defiant to genre, a provocative lyricist with a deep sense of social consciousness.

Martin received the 2024 Berger-Carter Berger Fellowship from Rutgers Dana Library Jazz Studies Dept., for her research on the Abbey Lincoln Estate. “Abbey’s philosophy has provided a path for me to balance my anxiety, and grief while maintaining; personal truth-seeking within this world of struggle,” said Martin.

Born in Washington D.C., she has shared the stage as a featured vocalist with Nicholas Payton, Tim Warfield, and George Burton, and as a guest artist on recordings with Russell Gunn, and Dana Muray. Four of Martin’s compositions off her first album “HIDE” - were chosen as a soundtrack to REVOLUTION ’67, a documentary about the 1967 Newark rebellion by Emmy-nominated filmmakers Jerome and Marylou Bongiorno.

Jazmin Ghent is an international smooth jazz and gospel recording artist as well as an accomplished music educator. She was awarded the prestigious 2019 "NAACP Image Award" for Outstanding Jazz Album, "The Story of Jazz". She was nominated for 2019 Smooth Jazz Network's Best Artist of the Year and was voted 2017's Best New Smooth Jazz Artist. The music of this smooth jazz saxophonist is very soulful, and listening to her perform gives you a feeling of enjoyment and satisfaction. She is a star on the rise, and has performed with musicians/artist such as Kirk Whalum, Brian Simpson, Kim Scott, and Ben Tankard to name a few.

Vienna Teng Live at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis, MD!

November 20 2025

Doors at 7:00 PM , Music at 8:00 PM

Prepare for an unforgettable evening of chamber-folk and empowering stories with Vienna Teng!

About Vienna Teng:

Vienna Teng’s adventurous chamber-folk songwriting has drawn praise from the likes of NPR and David Byrne, and garnered a loyal following across North America, Europe and beyond. Currently she also organizes music fans to take action on climate, in collaboration with groups like Climate Changemakers and Music Declares Emergency.

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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.

Lori Williams [vocals]
Tracey Cutler [saxophone]
Benjie Porecki [piano]
Michael Bowie [bass]
Mark Prince [drums]

Enjoy the evening with Lori Williams as she delivers a wonderful blend of jazz and soulful grooves of originals and classics such as At Last, Deja Vu, Don't Ask My Neighbors, and I Can’t Make You Love Me!

Acclaimed international jazz vocalist Lori Williams has a most impressive resume as a performing artist, veteran music educator and choral director, songwriter, producer, musical theater actress, jazz radio host, business owner, and artist-in-residence with over 30 years of experience. Ultimately, it is her work as a vocalist and clinician that most satisfies her and has brought the widest amount of recognition. With each performance in a new country comes fresh admirers. Her annual vocal jazz tour and performances at music festivals have taken her all over the world. Her vocal jazz artist residencies have allowed her to work with and mentor students on college campuses in the United States and abroad. For over three decades, Lori Williams has worked with many notable artists including Oleta Adams, The Blackbyrds, Tom Browne, Jonathan Butler, Terri Lyne Carrington, Will Downing, Nathan East, James Genus, Marcus Johnson, Stanley Jordan, Maysa, Najee, Phil Perry, and more! Described by President Joseph R. Biden as “the voice of an angel...absolutely amazing.”