Calendar of Events AUGUST ART EXHIBITION August 2 - 29, 2012 "Manifestations" Mixed Media Art by Christalene Karaiskakis >>View Image Christalene Karaiskakis is a multi-faceted Visual Artist born in South Africa, raised in Melbourne, Australia, and is Greek Cypriot. Through her worldly travels, she has evolved into a passionate and intuitive artist. Her visions, feelings, experiences, as well as the artistry of the indigenous people of Australia greatly influence her works. In addition to canvas, Christalene is also known for transforming the human body into works of art, as exemplified by her body painting exhibition for the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM). Christalene Karaiskakis is also the proud creator and owner of Crystalooneys Creative Arts and is currently living in Annapolis, Maryland with her wonderful husband and adorable son. Christalene is, known for mentoring students and transforming the human body into a piece of art, from young to wise. Exhibiting her work for the American Visionary Art Museum in the USA to Europe, Sth Africa and Australia Captivating the audience with her mixed Media work as well as face and intuitive body painting. Christalene is an untrained artist who attends the university of life.... She uses her experiences, visions, messages and surroundings as her inspiration. Not having any inhibitions when she paints, just allowing the feeling or emotion to glide the paint brush, letting go and being free. In this one of a kind exhibit, Christalene, has displayed Prenatal belly castings, mirrors and canvas paintings for all to appreciate. "It's all about the energy that people receive (when the painting selects them), that's important, just like a Crystal". I hope you enjoy this art exhibit and hope you are inspired one way or another!" She will be performing a live demonstration during the art reception on Sunday August 5th at 5pm! Opening reception is Sunday, August 5th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. >> Learn More August 2012 For reservations to all shows, please call 410.626.9796. 08.01.2012 - Wednesday Starr's Jazz Jam 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Joe Byrd Jam becomes STARR’S JAZZ JAM!! Our popular jam sessions at 49 WEST café continue under the new leadership of JOHN STARR, with & Robert Redd on piano! Bill McHenry continues as our house drummer. And how is this going to work? Well, both Dick, Tom and John play bass and piano, so one of them will always be on bass and they will trade off on other instruments. Local musicians and singers will continue to sit in. It’s an ever-changing show!! Note on the calendar below that STARR’S JAZZ JAM will be the first and third Wednesday nights of each month, all year long! $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.03.2012 - Friday Ben Redwine & David Rosenblath 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Ben Redwine (Clarinet) will be joined by the fabulous Brazilian guitarist David Rosenblatt and a special guest for an evening of Jazz and more $10.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.04.2012 - Saturday Greg Martins & Lea 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Greg Martins performing with Lea. Lea has graced the stages of the John F Kennedy Center, American University, Eddie's Attic, Harmony Hall and stages in Europe. Lea's songs have been featured in tv & films and she has earned repeated recognition from the Washington Area Music Association and the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. Lea has also been a resident music instrutor at the Strathmore Mansion. Bethesda, Md. $8.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.05.2012 - Sunday Gary & Leah 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM GARY WRIGHT & LEAH WEISS play roots-Americana music. Drawing from the traditions of Appalachian old-time and country music, their repertoire is a blend of originals, reinvented traditional songs and tunes, and innovative contemporary covers. Driving fiddle lines and tight harmony singing are trademarks of their sound. No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.05.2012 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM Jonathan brings bossa nova right here to Annapolis! Great Brazilian jazz! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.07.2012 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the USA. This ensemble has years of experience educating and entertaining diverse audiences. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.08.2012 - Wednesday Frank & Amy 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Amy Shook/Frank Russo Quartet (Shook, Russo & Young) new recording has just been finished. We're thinking of calling it "Finger Food" and it features guest trumpet star Greg Gisbert. This is straight ahead modern jazz originals from Amy and her husband/saxophonist Pat Shook. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.10.2012 - Friday Mary Alouette + The Djams 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Singer Mary Alouette is a gypsy jazz vocalist with a penchant for beautiful music and dangerous rhythm. The music of Django Reinhardt, opera, and electronic music segue into gypsy jazz in original compositions. Mary was recently an Artist-in-Residence at the Strathmore Music Center in Maryland and released an EP of gypsy jazz originals, titled Midas, in April. The Maryland native has performed at the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, sung the National Anthem for the Orioles, the Nationals, and DC United before stadium crowds, and competed at the Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater’s National Tour. She’s also performed in choirs at Carnegie Hall, with the Washington Opera at the Kennedy Center, and studied and performed classical voice at the Schlern International Music Festival in the Italian Alps and the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria. $20.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.11.2012 - Saturday Intimate Jazz with Bob Boguslaw Quartet 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Bob on piano Frank Russo – drums Aaron Clay, bass & vocals by Mary B. $20.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.12.2012 - Sunday Swing Brothers 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Jazz duo with two members of Unified Jazz Ensemble No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.12.2012 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jonathan brings bossa nova right here to Annapolis! Great Brazilian jazz! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.14.2012 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the USA. This ensemble has years of experience educating and entertaining diverse audiences. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.15.2012 - Wednesday Starr's Jazz Jam 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Joe Byrd Jam becomes STARR’S JAZZ JAM!! Our popular jam sessions at 49 WEST café continue under the new leadership of JOHN STARR, with the help of Dick Glass, Tom Korth, & Robert Redd on piano! Bill McHenry continues as our house drummer. And how is this going to work? Well, both Dick, Tom and John play bass and piano, so one of them will always be on bass and they will trade off on other instruments. Local musicians and singers will continue to sit in. It’s an ever-changing show!! Note on the calendar below that STARR’S JAZZ JAM will be the first and third Wednesday nights of each month, all year long $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.16.2012 - Thursday Shook/Russo 5tet this THURSDAY! 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM You're invited to come out this THURSDAY, August 16th, to 49 West in Annapolis to hear the Shook/Russo 5tet! As you know, we are normally featured on the second Wednesdays of every month, but we will be groovin' this coming Thursday for the month of August. Come cool off with some great jazz and great food! Amy Shook, bass Pat Shook, tenor sax Frank Russo, drums Tim Young, piano Tim Leahey, trumpet $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.17.2012 - Friday Birds & Arrows 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sweet Leda (rock and soul) will share the night with their friends Birds & Arrows, a heart-melting folk band from NC www.sweetleda.com www.birdsandarrows.com $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.18.2012 - Saturday American Roots w/ Dean Rosenthal & The 4 Piece Racket 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM It's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse with Dean Rosenthal and his 4 Piece Racket $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.19.2012 - Sunday Jenn & Larry 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Come on down to 49west - Larry and I will be singing & playing and hanging out in one of our favorite local places.. there is all kinds of good stuff going there besides this music we're promoting. amazing artwork, food and drinks, people. No cover, just walk on in, seat yourself. - we're in the front room. No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.19.2012 - Sunday Sunday Supper & Jazz-Gail Martin & The Unified Jazz Ensemble 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Here is a “new to us” jazz singer we have been wanting to book for eons! Gail Marten is sultry; she is sophisticated; she is soulful (without singing soul music, if you know what I mean). Check out her website which will introduce you to her voice with the song “I Fall in Love too Easily” – and you will fall in love with her too! And, here’s how one critic put it: "Gail Marten not only sings lyrics which tell a story, but recites a vivid prose which demonstrates that she has a hip awareness of life – delivered with a voice of sweetness and verve. She not only stirs passion, but she generates reflective thought. Delicious, as the melding of passion and intellect often is…the girl next door dressed in a black sheath!" Ms. Marten will be accompanied by Mike Noonan on piano, John Pineda on bass and Dominic Smith on drums. MAKE ADVANCE RESERVATIONS: CALL 49 WEST at 410-626-9796 $20.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.19.2012 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jonathan brings bossa nova right here to Annapolis! Great Brazilian jazz! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.20.2012 - Monday 12 Voices @ 49 West 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM $12.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.21.2012 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the USA. This ensemble has years of experience educating and entertaining diverse audiences. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.22.2012 - Wednesday Big Foot- Cancelled 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM BIGFOOT Cancelled because Mike Noonan has a new baby girl! Congratulations to the Noonan family for Claire Elizabeth! elusive jazz fowler.noonan.thompson $6.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.23.2012 - Thursday Cousins 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Mac is an exciting, versatile, dynamic master of the guitar and a role model to would-be players for his dedication and virtuosity on the instrument. His fingerstyle synergy always leaves an audience on their feet and wanting more. Mac's repertoire is a stunning variety of musical styles and reflects the depth and range of emotion he conveys in his playing. His command of the acoustic guitar is breathtaking and he is one of those rare musicians who can do it all while still maintaining his own distinctive voice. He makes the guitar come to life with a rare passion and plays at a level few musicians ever achieve. He is a guitar virtuoso who has to be seen to be believed. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.24.2012 - Friday Caribbean Nights 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Gary Peresta on bass and vocals and featuring Chris Mohr on guitar and vocals. Caribbean nights specializes in acoustic renditions of your favorite reggae classics! $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.25.2012 - Saturday Pompeii Graffiti Presents: A Neutral Milk Hotel Tribute-SECOND SHOW AT 9PM! 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM JUST ADDED A SECOND SHOW STARTING AT 9PM! Pompeii Graffiti will perform the classic indie album, "In The Aeroplane Over The Sea" by the band, Neutral Milk Hotel. Pompeii Graffiti is bringing in several musicians to do this performance justice; Harrison Willis (Big Mouth, Double Suicide) on vocals, Zach Mazzola (Woolly Moon) on Musical Saw and Philippe Brunet on Trumpet. Cole Cash Acoustic will open the evening. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.26.2012 - Sunday Last Sunday @ 49 West 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM "pillowbook" is a collaboration between vocalist Joanne Juskus and guitarist Adrian Bond and various guests $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.26.2012 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Jonathan brings bossa nova right here to Annapolis! Great Brazilian jazz! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 08.27.2012 - Monday The 9 songwriters series 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Founded in 2008 by singer/songwriter Justin Trawick, "The 9 Songwriter Series" is a touring live music event based in Washington, DC. The show was created with the idea of nine artists getting together and combining their talents in order to play in nicer clubs and to larger amounts of people. Each installment features nine solo singer/songwriters performing in rotation and often sitting in with each other, providing audiences with a rich, intimate, varied listening experience. Where else can you hear almost 30 songs from nine different artists for only $10? To date, over 60 different artists have participated in "The 9", at events in DC, Arlington, Bethesda, Baltimore, Annapolis, New York City, Richmond, Charlottesville, Charlotte, and Philadelphia. Follow and Like "The 9" at www.facebook.com/wearethe9 and www.twitter.com/wearethe9. If you want to see "The 9" in your city, let us know! Tonights line-up: Justin Trawick, Alexander Peters, Lance Taylor, Jordan Sokel, Tim Atkinson, Tobias Russell, Brandt Austin Dunn, Angela Miller, Katie Fisher $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.28.2012 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 AM - 12:00 AM The Unified Jazz Ensemble is a dynamic group of masterful musicians from the USA. This ensemble has years of experience educating and entertaining diverse audiences. This is acoustic jazz, a classic American art form, done to perfection with audience interaction at its best. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.29.2012 - Wednesday Susan Jones Trio 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Susan Jones is a versatile free-lance violinist, who plays styles ranging from classical to jazz, with many stops along the way, including: rock, country, klezmer and mariachi. She has brought her classical music to Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Centerand the National Gallery of Art Terrace Cafe. Her jazz venues include the One Step Down, the Corcoran Jazz Series and Blues Alley. A graduate of the University of Maryland, she has worked as a full-time musician since 1978. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.30.2012 - Thursday Cafe Scientifique 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Targeting microtentacles on circulating breast tumor cells to reduce metastasis Stuart S. Martin PhD Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) can invade distant tissues and lie dormant for long periods. The eventual reemergence of these disseminated cells as metastatic tumors is the major cause of cancer patient death. Since even the best clinical imaging approaches available (MRI, PET/CT) are only able to detect tumors once they grow to a size of more than 10 million tumor cells, there is a compelling need to improve our to detect disseminated tumor cells and understand how to eradicate them. Unfortunately, current chemotherapies that target diving cells are ineffective at killing dormant tumor cells. The great majority of current cancer drug development focuses on inhibiting tumor cell growth or the invasion and motility of attached tumor cells. Comparatively little is known about how to destroy CTCs or the effects of existing chemotherapies on CTCs. Stuart's lab has recently discovered that detached and circulating breast tumor cells generate dynamic membrane microtentacles, that arise due to an imbalance in the cytoskeletal fibers that control cell shape. Since large epithelial tumor cells are crushed when pushed through narrow capillaries by blood flow, they are targeting microtentacles to reduce tumor cell reattachment and increase the fragmentation of CTCs. Surgery and chemotherapy given before surgery can increase CTCs up to 1000-fold, so understanding how CTCs reattach in distant tissues is essential to ensure that cancer drugs do not inadvertently increase metastasis while targeting cell division. Nearly 90% of human solid tumors are epithelial carcinomas, so the molecular regulators of CTC reattachment could impact many human cancers. No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.30.2012 - Thursday Shook/Russo 5tet 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Greetings Everyone! Back by popular demand! You're invited to come out this THURSDAY, August 30th, to 49 West in Annapolis to hear the Shook/Russo 5tet! As you know, we are normally featured on the second Wednesdays of every month, but we will be groovin' *AGAIN* (yes!) this coming Thursday for the month of August. Come cool off with some great jazz and great food! Amy Shook, bass Pat Shook, tenor sax Frank Russo, drums Tim Young, piano Tim Leahey, trumpet $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 08.31.2012 - Friday Victoria Vox & Katie Chambers 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 3 years ago, ukulele-playing-singer-songwriter, Victoria Vox (Berklee College of Music) placed an ad on Craigslist looking for a cellist. Katie Chambers (San Francisco Conservatory) responded! Now, 19 states and a European tour later, Victoria Vox and Katie Chambers return to 49 West! Their performances are eclectic, lighthearted and moving. $12.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top