Calendar of Events NOVEMBER ART EXHIBITION November 1 - 30, 2009 Janet Jeffers >>View Image Through the viewfinder of a camera, Janet Little Jeffers delights in exploring the unexpected and unexamined details of the natural and manmade world. Her photographs capture intriguing details that may surprise the viewer, inviting a closer look at subjects that may normally attract little attention. An avid artist since childhood, Janet's creative pursuits led to a career as an award-winning graphic designer specializing in publications, and she has been awarded for work in the interior design field as well. While earning her B.A. from Towson University and an M.A. in Publications Design from University of Baltimore, she also worked as an announcer for radio stations in the Baltimore-Washington area, including the notable free-form music stations WHFS-FM and WRNR-FM. But ever since picking up her first SLR camera -- a trusty Pentax K1000 -- during her freshman year of college, photography has been her enduring passion. Janet now photographs in digital format, using Nikon gear and a Mac-based digital darkroom. Her photography has been featured on book and CD covers, in films, galleries and private collections. In 2008 she was signed to international publishers Wild Apple Graphics. Opening reception is Sunday, November 1st from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. >> Learn More November 2009 For reservations to all shows, please call 410.626.9796. 11.01.2009 - 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 11.01.2009 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The sultry voice of Jonathan's singing and his crafted guitar playing bring Bossa Nova at it's true essence! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.02.2009 - Monday Ben's Bones 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM Ben's Bones, a northeast regional band from Annapolis Maryland, has been playing their exciting brand of acoustic rock at many of the area's best clubs for over 2 years. They've opened for bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dick Dale, The Presidents of the United States of America, and The Church. Frontman Dan Haas has recorded with members of the Barenaked Ladies and Guster. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.03.2009 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble w/ Special Guest Gary Thomas 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Director and Chair of Jazz Studies. Jazz Saxophone and Flute, Jazz Improvisation, Ensembles. Studies at Howard University, Washington, D.C. Native of Baltimore, MD. Founder of jazz studies degree program at Peabody. First African-American degree program director at the conservatory. Internationally-known tenor saxophonist, flutist and educator. Has traveled the globe as both a leader and a sideman. Performance and recording credits alongside the likes of Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Jack DeJohnette, John McLaughlin, Dennis Chambers, Pat Metheny, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jim Hall, Dave Holland, Nana Vasconcelos, Ron Carter, Vinnie Colaiuta, Billy Hart, Wynton Marsalis, David Sanborn, Joe Lovano, Geri Allen, Joshua Redman, Bobby McFerrin, Sam Rivers, Vanessa Williams, Betty Carter, George Benson, McCoy Tyner, Randy Brecker, James Newton, Jeff Watts, Marvin "Smitty"Smith, Patrice Rushen, Kevin Eubanks, Greg Osby, John Scofield, Tony Williams, Kenny Garrett, Jimmy Smith, Steve Coleman, John Patitucci, Ravi Coltrane. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.04.2009 - 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, Jim Lester & 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 >> Back to Top 11.05.2009 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 AM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.06.2009 - Friday Laurel Masse with Tom Mitchell 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Second show 10pm-11:30pm Laurel Masse with Tom Mitchell, Robert Redd & Tommy Cecil "Some singers can swing, some can infuse a lyric with emotional truth. Laurel Massé is the rare artist who does both. Ever since her debut as a founding member of Grammy award-winning vocal group The Manhattan Transfer, Massé has been recognized as one of the foremost song interpreters of her generation. Dave Guard, of the Kingston Trio called her “the best friend a song ever had”. With impeccable taste, perfect intonation, and an irresistible sense of swing, she has become a favorite of audiences and critics worldwide." $20.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.07.2009 - Saturday Crabgrass 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM 2 SHOWS 7:30 & 9pm After jamming together for two decades, friends Joe Dickey and Henry and Cindy Whitesel took their music to the streets, and Crabgrass made its debut at a street festival in Annapolis in 1993. From there, the band played at gallery openings in the local area, retirement homes, and street festivals. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.08.2009 - Sunday Swing Brothers 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Jazz duo with two members of the UJE No Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.08.2009 - Sunday Turn Around Norman 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Turn Around Norman is an experimental jazz group based in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Performing regularly, T.A.N.'s repertoire is based largely on original music written by the group's members, Cam Collins, Brent Madsen, JJ Wright, Adam Hopkins, and Nathan Ellman-Bell. Turn Around Norman is currently in the first stages of compiling a CD project due to be released sometime in 2009. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.08.2009 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM The sultry voice of Jonathan's singing and his crafted guitar playing bring Bossa Nova at it's true essence! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.09.2009 - Monday 12 Voices @ 49 West 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM Scott & Michelle’s website: http://www.dalziel.net/ Show starts at 7:30pm, David Glaser opens. Call 410-626-9796 for reservations. $12.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.10.2009 - Tuesday UJE-Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:00 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. $5.50 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.11.2009 - Wednesday Frank & Amy 8:00 PM - 10:00 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 11.12.2009 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 PM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.13.2009 - Friday Susan Jones Trio 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.14.2009 - Saturday Intimate Jazz 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Pianist Dick Morgan with Bassist Dave Einhorn $20.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.15.2009 - Sunday Rachel Franklin 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM FFollowing a sell-out gig at 49 West last July, classical and jazz pianist Rachel Franklin, fretless bassist Jonathan Miles Brown and drummer Erik True return with another fresh, contemporary look at some jazz classics, standards and not-so-standards. $6.00 Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.15.2009 - Sunday Justin Trawick 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM Trawick's musical career began more than 10 years ago when he found his father's old guitar under the stairs of his house. "He hadn't touched it in like 20 years," Trawick said. "I just started playing ever since." Trawick studied piano in elementary school and also played alto saxophone in the jazz band from middle school through college. But the guitar always held a certain appeal to him, he said. Trawick described his music as "urban folk rock" with modern beats and lyrics. He said the sound is "all encompassing of everything from bluegrass to hip-hop," and his songs are like vignettes of life. New material from Trawick includes a currently untitled song that is a "post-relationship song from a guy's viewpoint" and "Life," which Trawick said is a "real upbeat funky" song that shows influences from Jason Mraz. Trawick will open for Love Seed Mama Jump at Ned Devine's in Herndon on July 20. Visit www.myspace.com/justintrawick. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.15.2009 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The sultry voice of Jonathan's singing and his crafted guitar playing bring Bossa Nova at it's true essence! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.16.2009 - Monday Ben's Bones 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Ben's Bones, a northeast regional band from Annapolis Maryland, has been playing their exciting brand of acoustic rock at many of the area's best clubs for over 2 years. They've opened for bands such as the Gin Blossoms, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dick Dale, The Presidents of the United States of America, and The Church. Frontman Dan Haas has recorded with members of the Barenaked Ladies and Guster. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.17.2009 - 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 11.18.2009 - 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, Jim Lester & 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 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, Jim Lester & 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 $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.19.2009 - Thursday Rob Levit Group 8:30 PM - 12:00 PM Guitarist, composer and educator Rob Levit has been described by the Ottawa International Jazz Festival as "...one of the finest young guitarists on today's jazz scene." $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.20.2009 - Friday Paul Geremia 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM For almost forty years, Paul Geremia has survived solely by the fruit of his musical labours. Having abandoned all other means of support in 1966, he has been travelling far and wide ever since, performing in every capacity from street singing to club and concert bookings, throughout the U.S.A., Canada and Europe. In the years since, Geremia has built a reputation as a first rate bluesman, songwriter, a "scholar" of early jazz and blues, and one of the best country blues fingerpickers ever with his tools - six and twelve-string guitars, harmonica, piano and a husky soulful voice - and with an innate sense of the humour as well as the drama of the music, he keeps traditional blues fresh and alive with his performances. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.21.2009 - Saturday The Gary Wright-Leah Weiss Band 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM American Roots Night series returns to 49 West Coffeehouse on Saturday, November 21st, with the GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND. with Tom Fridrich on drums and vocals, and Jeff Muller on bass. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.22.2009 - Sunday Cousins 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.22.2009 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The sultry voice of Jonathan's singing and his crafted guitar playing bring Bossa Nova at it's true essence! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.23.2009 - Monday Tom Lagana 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM "Schematic," 2009 The Tom Lagana Group's second release, "Schematic," features seven inspired performances by a remarkable jazz trio destined to capture both critical and commercial acclaim. Joining the guitarist are Tom Baldwin on upright bass and Todd Harrison on drums, each providing noteworthy performances throughout. Dave Ballou also contributes his brilliant trumpet and flugelhorn artistry on three tracks. Lagana graduated from the Berklee College of Music and performs and teaches in the Annapolis, Maryland area. While one hears strong influences of Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, and John Scofield in the guitarist masterful playing, Lagana creatively incorporates their styles into his own unique voice. Throughout "Schematic" the guitarist effortlessly alternates between melodic and chromatic playing. The opening "Rub of the Green," brings to mind the landmark trio interplay of Metheny's "Bright Size Life." Whereas the title track offers some blistering bop infused soloing showcasing Dave Ballou's extraordinary trumpet. Although an accomplished classical guitarist, on this release Lagana concentrates on his electric playing. However, on the dreamy ballad "Lauren's Song," the guitarist displays his delicate, introspective acoustic. Tom Lagana's "Schematic" is highly recommended for listeners wanting to hear a fresh and revitalizing voice in world of contemporary jazz guitar. © James Scott Cover charge includes a copy of his new cd! $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.24.2009 - Tuesday Unified Jazz Ensemble 8:30 PM - 12:00 PM 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 11.25.2009 - Wednesday The Jazz Update 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM 2 shows 8 & 10pm With a recent CD that rode the international jazz charts for months last year, The Jazz Update is one of the finest and most successful working bands in the mid-Atlantic. Join them for an intimate, energetic and engaging night on the town! $15.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.26.2009 - Thursday Closed for Thanksgiving 1:00 AM - 12:00 PM We hope you have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.27.2009 - Friday Neil Harpe & Erin Harpe 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 2 shows 7pm 9pm If you like listening to crackly old records, and wish you had been around to see Bessie Smith and Memphis Minnie back in the day, you don't want to miss Boston guitarist and chanteuse Erin Harpe. Her vocals and fingerpicking are at once authentic and totally unique, taking you on a trip to the 1930's delta. Erin's new CD, "Delta Blues Duets," is here! In a genre that is often dominated by men, Erin Harpe is breaking new ground as a very accomplished female guitar player with a soulful voice and feel for the blues. Playing acoustic delta blues in the vein of Memphis Minnie and early Bonnie Raitt, Erin plays guitar and sings the blues like no other. Wherever she goes, Erin is winning over new audiences with her original and passionate take on the blues. $10.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.28.2009 - Saturday Her, Him & I 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Her, Him & I.....acoustic americana! $8.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.29.2009 - Sunday Adrian Bond 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Fabulous original avant garde electronica with both acoustic and electronic. $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top 11.29.2009 - Sunday Jonathan Stone 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM The sultry voice of Jonathan's singing and his crafted guitar playing bring Bossa Nova at it's true essence! No Cover Charge >> Back to Top 11.30.2009 - Monday Joe Morson & Friends 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM $6.00 Cover Charge Learn More >> Back to Top