Common Ground on the Hill
I attended the Common Ground on the Hill workshop in Westminster the last week of June into July and really enjoyed it. This was my first time to this event and I learned a great deal. I was very fortunate to be able to play my new song “The Fiddlers’ Jones” for Claire Lynch, noted songwriter and IBMA vocalist of the year numerous times, and received some excellent feedback. She taught a group of songwriters all week how to put a song together and we learned a lot. I also had a class with acoustic guitar icon Russ Barenberg. Russ always helps me focus on my music and gets me directed back to the little details that always make the difference.
Frederick Coffee Company
Thanks to everyone who came out, it was a great night and it was good to see that not everyone was away at the beach for the 4th. Special shout out to Mike Sodos for coming out bad back and all … I like the new look at FCC but I do miss the old coffee maker. It always felt like I was playing next to a train.
New Deal Cafe
OK, you never know what to expect when you host an open mic but how often does it involve an encore performance from a belly dancer? Shaharazad, visiting from New York, where she performs regularily, wowed the crowd. And that’s not to mention a jazz quartet from UMBC, fiddle player and songwriter John Roy Zat visiting from the Bay area, and Joey Campfire himself taking the rock and roll pratfall to close out his set.
Brewer’s Alley
Thanks so much for coming out on Monday. It was a real pleasure to play for you in one of the finest listening rooms in the region. Special thanks to Rod Deacey and Ron Goad for joining me on Outdoor In and to Todd Walker for the great sound.
Moyaone Market
Had a blast picking with Lynn Hollyfield, Chris and Bonnie Allis, and Sue. Hope to do this again later this Summer. Very laid back, fine crafts, food and beverages, at a beautiful spot near the river in Accokeek, MD.
Anne Arundel Community College Recital
My classical composition Bird on A Wire was premiered 5/16 at Anne Arundel Community College. Many thanks to Jean Canale (clarinet), Carol Burke (cello), and Melody Muselin (piano) for their hard work and wonderful performance. Also enjoyed the composition by Tobias Russell for cello and piano very much. Thanks to everyone for coming out on a Saturday afternoon. You’re awesome!
Linganore
Thanks to all who came; loved this venue. It was a beautiful evening outside on the patio. There were a couple of birds in the tent rafters. I noticed they sang on some songs and not on others. Maybe it was the key, I don’t know.
barBayQ videos
Here’s a link to videos from the barBayQ show earlier this month. Thanks to John Werntz of Shenandoah Run for the video!
https://www.youtube.com/
Brewer’s Alley
Great audience last night. Always such a cool place to play. What a pleasure to hear songwriter Linda McRae and her husband James. Great impromptu session of Rod Deacey reminiscing on the music scene in London in the 60’s …
Trilogy
Wonderful turnout for the grand opening! Thanks for letting me be part of the new tradition. Great guest appearances from Jordan Klein and Lucas Kelly. Friday evening chillin’ in ol’ West Annapolis with good friends, pretty nice.