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Amy Rigby performs solo at An die Musik Live with stories/songs from her new memoir, Girl To Country, alongside classics new and old!

Amy Rigby has established herself as one of America’s enduring underground/cult/indie artists, combining the insight and humor of country and folk songwriting with classic rock craftsmanship and punk DIY spirit. Raised in Pittsburgh, schooled in late 70s lower Manhattan, she formed pre-Americana country band Last Roundup and Richard Hell’s favorite girl group the Shams in NYC's East Village before launching a solo career with 90s classic album Diary Of A Mod Housewife.

Amy’s honest, kinetic songwriting has earned her praise from critics (“pithy wisdom, acerbic pen and sterling American guitar classicism” MOJO) and other artists: “Think Randy Newman and Loudon Wainwright, at their best,” says Steve Earle. Her songs have been covered by Laura Cantrell, Ronnie Spector and John Flansburgh of They Might Be Giants. Her 2019 memoir GIRL TO CITY was called “an instant classic” by The Big Takeover. “You can smell the damp, see the clothes, hear the guitars!” says Goldmine. The follow up, GIRL TO COUNTRY, comes out September 23.

New album Hang In There With Me (2024), eleven up to the minute songs written by Amy and recorded by husband Wreckless Eric, is a bracing look at mortality, aging and youthful missteps, refracted through Amy’s insightful lyricism. Some people turn to the moon and stars for inspiration while Amy Rigby looks to creative heroes like Bob Dylan and Mike Leigh. She finds poetry in haircuts and live chat boxes. Her music is the sound of everyday people getting by, just like the classic country artists she loved and learned to write songs from.

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Peabody students: $10 suggested donation
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Oct. 9

Donations welcome!

Brooklyn based trumpeter and composer Allison Philips brings her quartet to Baltimore for the first time in support of Make It Better, a powerful new album shaped by resilience, memory, and creative renewal. Written during the pandemic and brought to life with longtime collaborators Neta Raanan (tenor sax), Isaac Levien (bass), and Connor Parks (drums), the music blends lyrical depth with dynamic improvisation. With roots in jazz and a spirit of reflection, the group delivers emotionally charged performances that honor the past while looking forward.

Allison Philips: Trumpet
Neta Raanan: Tenor Sax
Isaac Levien: Bass
Quinton Cain: Drums
Special guest: TBA

Allison Philips, praised by Jazz Scene for exploring “the line between song and sonic exploration,” released their debut EP in 2017 and album Placement and Longing in 2021. She has toured across North America and Europe. Philips has performed with artists such as The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Ravi Coltrane, Alfa Mist, Aberdeen, Japanese Breakfast, Yo La Tengo, and at venues like Carnegie Hall, The Bimhuis, and North Sea Jazz Festival.

https://www.allisonphilips.com/

In-person seats: $20 / $10 students
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active thru Oct. 10

Donations Welcome!

Since winning American Idol 20 years ago, Fantasia Barrino’s had a career that has seen her win a Grammy, multiple Billboard Music Awards and a slew of other honors. Fantasia is an uninhibited, intuitive soul singer with a truly distinctive sense of phrasing and boundless passion.

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals for over twenty years. Ledisi has performed alongside Dave Matthews, Gary Clark Jr, Vince Gill, Keb Mo, and Maxwell as well as jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, and Patti Austin.

A talented singer, songwriter and arranger, Mia Samone has been crafting songs and harmonies since the age of 13. Her work has been featured on BET shows and her collaborations with various artists and musicians have made her a versatile singer with a deep appreciation for all genres. Mia's vocal tone ranges from sweet angelic falsetto to powerful soul-grabbing depths, to a deep, warm mezzo.

Get ready to fall — into love, into the music, and into the season — with Falling Into Love, a laid-back, heartwarming jazz cabaret at An die Musik Live that celebrates all the magic of autumn. Featuring three dynamic vocalists – Jennifer Blades, Markella Meiller, and Sienna Paley – and a stellar trio – Mathew Lane (piano), Chris Chlumsky (bass), and Zach Steckel (drums). This show is a musical love letter to fall and all the transformation it brings.

Think golden leaves, crisp nights, and that fluttery feeling when love sneaks up on you. With lush harmonies, soulful solos, a dash of sass, and everything in between, Falling Into Love brings warmth, wit, the thrill of connection, and the rhythms that keep your toes tapping.

Join us for a night that’s cozy, cool, and sure to make you smile.

In-person seats: $25 / $10 students
Peabody students: $10 suggested donation
Attendees receive a link to the recording to view for one week.

Streaming passes: $15
The link will remain active through Oct. 11

Donations welcome!

Since winning American Idol 20 years ago, Fantasia Barrino’s had a career that has seen her win a Grammy, multiple Billboard Music Awards and a slew of other honors. Fantasia is an uninhibited, intuitive soul singer with a truly distinctive sense of phrasing and boundless passion.

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has wowed fans with her unparalleled vocals for over twenty years. Ledisi has performed alongside Dave Matthews, Gary Clark Jr, Vince Gill, Keb Mo, and Maxwell as well as jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, and Patti Austin.

A talented singer, songwriter and arranger, Mia Samone has been crafting songs and harmonies since the age of 13. Her work has been featured on BET shows and her collaborations with various artists and musicians have made her a versatile singer with a deep appreciation for all genres. Mia's vocal tone ranges from sweet angelic falsetto to powerful soul-grabbing depths, to a deep, warm mezzo.

​Learn to improvise a musical comedy show in just five weeks!

​You’ll build songs and scenes from scratch, with classmates who are just as new (and nervous!) as you. Whether you fear karaoke, you’ve belt show tunes in the car, missing your high school theater life, or just want to try something really different and joyful, this class is for you. You don’t have to know how to sing. Your character already knows!

​This class is carefully scaffolded. That means each skill builds on the next. You’ll go from “I don’t sing” to “wait... did I just sing a duet?” Get theater and stage skills too such as: how to project safely, how to hold space on stage, how to play to your audience, and how to be braver in everyday life.

​It’s a 5-week class plus a final showcase where you perform a completely improvised musical: villains, heroes, group numbers and all!

To sign up, please register at https://www.bigimprov.org/service-page/intro-to-musical-improv-3

​Schedule: x 5 Sundays 3:00-6:00pm 10/5/25 through 11/2/25 Class Showcase on 11/9/25 at 6pm

​Price: $200

​Experience Level: none

​Recommended: some improv experience OR some music experience

​Facilitators: Brian Young and Alexa Sciuto

​About Baltimore Improv Group:

​The Baltimore Improv Group (BIG) mission is to create BIG connections within broad communities, teaching people of all ages and backgrounds to improvise their way out of challenging circumstances and embrace the unknown with courage and comedy. By offering classes, workshops, and shows every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night, we're here to help Baltimore love what we love: Improv!

Location
Baltimore Improv Group (BIG)
1727 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA

In the 20th century, Baltimore's Pennsylvania Avenue, often called "The Avenue," was the heart of the city's Black arts and entertainment scene, a vibrant hub of music, clubs, theaters, and culture
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Notable musical history
• A Mecca for Black Culture: Pennsylvania Avenue, like Harlem in New York or Shaw in Washington, D.C., was a vital center of African-American culture, especially for its educated middle class, including lawyers, doctors, and civil rights leaders.
• The Royal Theater: This iconic venue, a key stop on the Chitlin' Circuit, which showcased Black performers during segregation, hosted legendary musicians like Duke Ellington, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Ray Charles, James Brown, B.B. King, Billie Holiday, and many more. The Royal, which tragically was demolished in 1971, was considered the crown jewel of the district, according to Baltimore Magazine.
• Other Music Venues: Besides the Royal, other establishments like the Sphinx Club, Club Tijuana, and Ike Dixon's comedy club contributed to The Avenue's vibrant music scene.
• Local Talent: Many Baltimore-born musicians and performers, including singer Cab Calloway, drummer Chick Webb, and Ethel Ennis, Baltimore's "First Lady of Jazz," got their start and honed their skills in the clubs and churches along Pennsylvania Avenue.
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The impact of segregation
Pennsylvania Avenue offered a welcoming environment for Black musicians during segregation, who were often excluded from performing at other venues across the country. This created a thriving ecosystem of venues where Black artists could freely express their creativity and connect with appreciative audiences.

Decline and revitalization
Despite its rich musical past, the area faced disinvestment due to redlining, blockbusting, and racially restrictive covenants. However, a renewed effort, led by the community, has seen Pennsylvania Avenue designated as a Black Arts & Entertainment District. This designation aims to preserve the area's history, revitalize the neighborhood, and create economic opportunities.

Modern Pennsylvania Avenue
Today, visitors can find a replica of the Royal Theater's marquee and The Avenue Bakery, which doubles as a museum celebrating the history of the area. The Pennsylvania Avenue Black Arts & Entertainment District continues to honor the area's legacy and fosters new artistic and cultural growth.

JoGo Project Pre-Release Celebration: Keeping Faith Alive in 2025

The JoGo Project returns to Keystone Korner October 9th to celebrate the release of their upcoming EP “Keeping Faith Alive in 2025”, which will be released in November on the Growroom Productions label.

Founded in 2014 by Saxophonist and Chuck Brown alum Elijah Jamal Balbed, The JoGo Project is a Jazz and Go-Go fusion band aiming to educate people about DC’s Go-Go music and continue the legacy the Godfather of Go-Go Chuck Brown created with his own brand of Jazz and Go-Go. The JoGo Project has received one WAMMIE Award and been nominated for another, traveled to Russia on a cultural diplomacy tour, and released one EP, many singles, and collaborations with Sugar Bear, Wes Felton, JusPaul, and others. The JoGo Project puts an emphasis on writing and releasing original Go-Go music.

In 2022, Elijah debuted “The JoGo Big Band” - an expanded 15-piece version of The JoGo Project combining elements of Big Band Jazz and Go-Go Music into one. Look out for more from The JoGo Big Band in 2026, as well as the upcoming JoGo Project album “Keeping Faith Alive in 2025”.

Double O Entertainment Presents "LIVE" @ The Keystone Korner Presents:

“Tribute to The O’Jays” – The vocalists who have a combined entertainment history spanning thirty-five years. Craig T. Dobson, David Lawson & Marc Staggers will be performing a Tribute to the mighty, legendary, R&B/Soul kings, The O’Jays, singing all their greatest hits including “Back Stabbers,” “Love Train,” “Use Ta Be My Girl,” “For The Love of Money,” “Cry Together” and many more...

Craig T. Dobson is a singer/ song writer, born and raised in Annapolis, MD and sang in the vocal group, S.M.U.V. (Seductive Music Unique Vocals). Craig released his debut self-titled EP with 9 Nineteen Music Label in Atlanta, GA in 2017 and received 11 Grammy Considerations for the Self-titled project in 2018.

David Lawson is a superb vocalist born in New Jersey and currently residing in Maryland. He works as a lead vocalist for his church and for multiple music groups. His distinct first tenor voice allows him to excellently perform music of all genres, and he is a fan favorite of anyone who has ever heard his voice.

Marc Staggers—a talented Washington, D.C. native—has a vocal style often compared to famous soul singers of the past and present. He certainly captivates and continues to generate fan interest across the world.

A Tribute to R&B's Greatest Duets: Teddy & Stephanie, Luther & Cheryl, Alexander O'Neil & Cherrelle, Ashford & Simpson, Peabo and more!

Carmen Craven, Lead Vocals
Duane "the Bishop" Nelson, Lead Vocals
Sheryl "CC" Wilson, Bass
Steven Garrison, Saxophone
Dennis Garland Jr., Keyboards, MD
Michael Brown, Guitar
Mike Artis, Percussion
Nikk 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.