Badger Band
2023-06-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)

John Jensen
2023-07-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-08 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-22 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)

Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry, and Dan Brouder
2023-07-01 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
ANNAPOLIS—Acclaimed Irish fiddler Brendan Mulvihill, Angelina Carberry (tenor banjo), and Dan Brouder (button accordion) present an unforgettable night of rare jigs, reels, hornpipes, and more drawn from the Martin Mulvihill collection of Irish Traditional Music. This concert is not to be missed by lovers of folk and traditional music.
“Mulvihill, in particular, is an astonishing fiddler, even better now than when he left mouths gaping as a member of The Irish Tradition. He is able to slip in grace notes that harmonize with his main melodic line without sacrificing any of his lustrous tone, agile speed or effortless fluidity.” – The Washington Post
“Dan and Angelina play with a subtlety that brings a natural feel to the combination of accordion and banjo…Their playing is almost nonchalant without being arrogant and it is clear that not only is there a great respect for each other’s playing but for the tunes themselves – Rawbar
BIOGRAPHIES:
BRENDAN MULVIHILL’s roots in Irish music run deep. Brendan’s grandmother, Bridgid Mulvihill, nee Flynn, was a fiddler and her brothers were all musicians as well. Brendan’s father, the late National Heritage Fellow Martin Mulvihill of County Limerick, Ireland, was a renowned fiddle player and one of the most highly respected Irish music teachers in America.
Brendan immigrated to New York with his family in 1965. In the ‘70s, he traveled to Ireland playing throughout the country with his contemporaries and building a huge repertoire of tunes. Later, Brendan moved to Birmingham, England where he played in céilidh bands and with the many Irish musicians who had also settled in the English Midlands. In 1975, Brendan returned to New York, where he soon began playing with accordion player Billy McComiskey and singer/guitarist Andy O’Brien. The three eventually made their way to Washington, DC, ostensibly for a week-long gig in The Dubliner pub as The Irish Tradition. The week turned into several years, and The Irish Tradition became a seminal influence in traditional music, helping to establish it as a permanent and integral part of Washington’s musical fabric. After recording several albums, the Irish Tradition disbanded. Brendan remained in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area, using the region as a home base for his travels.
Micheál Ó Súilleabháin referred to Brendan as “a rare genius.” This same thought has been shared by others and that is why so many have sought him out as their teacher. Brendan has taught several rising young fiddle players in the Washington, DC/Baltimore area. Brendan received the Maryland Traditions Folk Arts and Culture Apprenticeship Award in 2005 and 2018 for teaching the art of traditional Irish music. He was inducted into the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Mid-Atlantic Region Hall of Fame in 2008. Brendan continues to play at various venues in the Washington D.C. area, teach fiddle, and lead sessions and workshops. Brendan published his first tune book with a learning CD in 2013, Brendan Mulvihill’s Irish Scroll Volume One; it contains 93 tunes, mostly traditional tunes but also a few of his own compositions. In 2018 he released his first solo recording, The Journey, to share some tunes in Brendan’s playing style to help intermediate and advanced musicians learn to play traditional Irish music.
ANDELINA CARBERRY was born in Manchester, England into a County Longford musical family steeped in traditional music. Starting on the tin whistle, she later moved onto the banjo following in the footsteps of her father Peter and grandfather Kevin Carberry. Angelina moved to Galway in the late 90’s where she recorded the highly acclaimed album Memories from the Holla with her father Peter on accordion and John Blake on guitar and piano. Angelina was a member of the all female group the Bumblebees and toured with the legendary duo Tony MacMahon and Barney McKenna. Angelina performed for the Margaret Barry Hall of Fame Award, at the 2019 RTE Folk Awards in Vicar Street, Dublin, and in 2021 she received the prestigious TG4 Gradam Ceoil, Ceoiltor na Bliana / Musician of the Year.
Angelina’s style has evolved into one that is incredibly distinctive with its own rhythmical characteristics. Her two solo CD’s, An Traidisún Beo (2005) and Pluckin’Mad (2014), which were awarded among the Irish Echo’s Top 10 CD’S of the year, showcase her unique banjo sound. Over the years, Angelina has appeared on several albums as a guest performer, including The Lark’s Air (2011) by accordionist Dan Brouder and Music in the Frame (2017) by accordionist Josephine Marsh. Additionally, Angelina released two duet albums: Angelina Carberry and Martin Quinn (2003) and A Waltz for Joy (2017) with Dan Brouder.
In addition to performing, Angelina is also a music teacher and a popular banjo tutor at summer schools and festivals throughout Ireland, U.K., and internationally. Angelina has performed frequently and taught at Irish music events across North America and Canada, including the Catskills Irish Arts Week (NY), Augusta Irish Week (WV), Swannanoa Gathering (NC), Goderich Celtic Roots Festival (ON, Canada), O’Flaherty Retreat (TX), Cascadia Irish Music Week (WA), and most recent at Irish Musical Arts and Dance (MAD) Week (MD). Angelina has also played on popular television programs including Fleadh Cheoil RTE, Bosca Ceol, Hup, Sé mo Laoch, and Fleadh TV TG4.
DAN BROUDER is a well-respected exponent of the West Limerick accordion style from Monagea, a parish on the outskirts of Newcastle West. A musician who is highly regarded among his contemporaries for his musical honesty and the joy he passes on through the music he plays and cherishes, Dan learned his music in the surrounding parishes of Ardagh, Carrigkerry, and Glin on the Sliabh Luachra boundary from accordion player Donal de Barra and concertina player Timmy Collins from West Limerick. He also learned from flute players Donal O’Sullivan and Francis O’Connor (who learned their music from fiddler Peadlin Aherne) and from recordings of flute player Pajo Gleesen from the 1930’s and 40’s, whose styles were strongly bedded in West Limerick roots.
Dan has had the good fortune to perform with Sliabh Luchra fiddle icon, Julia Clifford, along with accordion player Johnny O’Leary and fiddle player’s Dennis McMahon, Paddy Cronin, and Connie O’Connell. Dan has been greatly influenced by Finbarr Dwyer, Joe Burke, Joe Cooley, West Limerick flute player Donal Sullivan, Martin & Brendan Mulvihill and the Dwyer family from West Cork.
Dan’s debut solo album, The Larks Air, was released in 2011 to critical acclaim by musicians and music reviewers. Dan appeared as a special guest on the 2008 recording Cairde Cairdin by fiddler Diarmuid O’Brien, which also featured a group of West Limerick accordion players. A Waltz for Joy (2017) and Back in Time (2021) are two duet albums that Dan recorded with banjo player Angelina Carberry. Dan has been featured extensively on popular RTE and TG4 program’ series Geantrai, Fleadh Cheoil RTE, Hup, Se mo Laoch, and Fleadh TV.
For more information, visit www.carberrybrouder.com
About Martin Mulvihill and his collection:
MARTIN MULVIHILL (born in Ballygoughlin, County Limerick, Ireland in 1923; died 21 July 1987) was an Irish traditional musician, composer, teacher, and author. He composed roughly 25 tunes in the Irish traditional style. Although his mother, Brigid Flynn, played the concertina and fiddle, Martin – the youngest of her ten children – was the only one to become a musician.
Martin began his study of music at the age of nine. From a violin player in the neighboring town of Glin, he learned the rudiments of the fiddle and how to read and write music; from his mother he learned the Irish traditional style. His early repertoire was learned both from local musicians and written sources such as the “Roche Collection of Traditional Irish Music,” “Ker,” and “O’Neill’s 1001.” In 1940 at age 17, he joined the Irish Army. After his discharge, he played with Meade’s Dance Band in Glin. In 1951 he emigrated to Northampton, England; there he married Olive McEvoy from County Offaly, with whom he had his four children, Brendan, Brian, Gail, and Dawn. All four of the Mulvihill children are musicians, with Brendan having become a noted performer and recording artist in the traditional Irish fiddle genre. Mulvihill continued playing music during this time, expanding his skills to include button accordion and piano accordion. The latter became his main instrument for several years.
In 1965 the Mulvihill family relocated to New York City. He began teaching music lessons part time, but as his reputation grew this quickly became his full-time occupation. He taught in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York. Former students include Eileen Ivers, Mary Rafferty (of Cherish the Ladies), Willie Kelly, and Patrick Clifford. In 1984, Mulvihill was honored with a NEA National Heritage Fellowship. In 1986, he self-published a songbook titled “First Collection of Traditional Irish Music.”

Backroom Sessions with Sam Pugh, Kristi Allen & Skribe
2023-07-03 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
The Back Room Sessions is a song & story concert series happening on the 1st Monday of every month at 49 West Coffeehouse in Historic Annapolis, MD. The featured artists are curated by local garage-folk artist Skribe who also hosts & performs a set. All shows are recorded so please keep refrain from conversation during performances. $15 cover will be added to your check and goes to the artists. Doors at 7:30.
49 West Coffehouse & Winebar provides an intimate artsy concert experience with full table service and no TVs.
There are 40 seats and we often sell out so call 49 West at (410) 626-9796 to reserve your table now!
Featured artists for Monday July 3rd 2023 are Sam Pugh & Kristi Allen!
Sam Pugh
https://www.instagram.com/samyuel/?hl=en
Kristi Allen
https://kristiallenmusic.com/
Skribe
https://skribestudios.com

HAPPY 4TH!
2023-07-04 08:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
WE WILL BE CLOSED AT 4PM TODAY. WE HOPE YOU HAVE A SAFE HOLIDAY!

Dave Chappell & Friends
2023-07-05 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Dave Chappell, Jimmy Jacobs, Rurik Reshetiloff & more!

TBA
2023-07-06 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)

1st Fridays with Tom Mitchell
2023-07-07 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
On the 1st Friday of the month, guitar player Tom Mitchell brings in a few of his noteworthy friends to play jazz, Western Swing, Blues and Tradtional Roots music. Come on out! It will help ya!

Joe Holt & Sharon Sable
2023-07-08 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
Please call for reservations at 410-626-9796.
SHARON SABLE
JOE HOLT
“One Upon a Summertime, The Music of Blossom Dearie” “Sharon and Joe sound exquisite. Their shared purpose and musical compatibility is so strong that they often sound like a single pianist-singer
rather than two individuals. Blossom Dearie would have approved.”
– Scott Yanow (LA Jazz Scene).
Blossom Dearie M AS ( was known tor
her unoretentious voca delivery and
sophisticated piano accompaniment. Her music was ethereal, understated, impressive and bold. She pertormed lesser know gems of the Great American Songbook, was one of
the voices of the Grammy nominated
“Schoolhouse Rock” album. and went on to write and record original material with Johnny Mercer, Michel Legrand and Sting
Sharon and Joe will honor the unique voice,
extraordinar accompaniment anc
remarkable repertoire and career of this
beloved lazz icon. “As tributes go there are not many women who have stepped up to perform one better than Sharon Sable; a truly miraculous vocal artist.” – Raul DaGama, Jazz
DaGama
“Joe Holt’s piano is superb, adventurous and complementing the singer well.”
Bebop Spoken Here (UK)
“Mesmerizing… a strong and entertaining ode to Dearie’s enduring influence on jazz”
New York City Jazz Record web : sharonsablemusic.com / joeholtsnotes.com / Blossom DearieProject
video: youtube.com/@blossomdearieproject facebook: facebook.com/TheBlossom Dearie Project
email: sharonsablemusic@gmail.com
press : https://sharonsablemusic.com/once-upon-a-summertime-reviews

2nd Monday Songwriters Showcase with Naked Blue & Landing Mary
2023-07-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS AT 410-626-9796!
Naked Blue- Jenn & Scott Smith, Matt and Mike from Landing Mary, hosted by Angie Miller

Unified Jazz Ensemble
2023-07-11 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-18 19:00 - 21:30, 2023-07-25 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
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.

Pam Godfrey Classical Duo
2023-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
Join us for classical night every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

AJ Eckert & The Lovecats
2023-07-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)

Dean Rosenthal’s 4 Piece Racket
2023-07-15 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
Dean Rosenthal’s 4piece racket
Please call for reservations at 410-626-9796 because space is limited.
We hope you can join us!!
Dean Rosenthal along w/ Jimmy Jacobs & Rurik Reshetiloff,& Guests

Wordsmith- A Showing of Poems
2023-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

Dream Punch
2023-07-16 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
Dream Punch are a Maryland based band that weaves texture into song. Their songs are sonic impressionist paintings for your ear lids.

Itzall GOODE Music Singer Songwriter Series with A Tale of Two
2023-07-17 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
ITZALL Goode and SHC Music Presents
A Tale of Two
Monday, July 17, 2023, at 7:30PM
Advanced Tickets $17
https://TaleofTwo-49West.eventbrite.com
Door $20 – If you DO NOT order tickets in advance, be sure to call 49 West to make reservations. 410-626-9796
Seating is Limited
ABOUT
Website: www.taleoftwomusic.com
Videos:
Chicago Lightening – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkpPt0dT1SQ&t=1s
1934 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNYxFQ88LQ4
Following their Bluebird Cafe debut, Nashville based “A Tale Of Two” is an undeniable rising duo in today’s roots music scene.
“Official Showcase Artist: 2022 Folk Alliance International Conference”
Combining the best of Americana and blues melodies with timeless Southern storytelling, award-winning vocalist Stephanie Adlington and guitarist Aaron Lessard draw influence from the likes of Tom Waits and Ray LaMontagne, along with bedrock artists such as Patsy Cline and Hank Williams Sr. Not unlike the artists who inspired them, the duo’s songs frequently dabble in stories of revenge, drinking and feature sinners of all stripes and persuasions. Oozing an infectious stage presence and chemistry that carries over from the music to the back and forth banter between songs, “A Tale Of Two” offers a different kind of Americana – storytelling by a swampy pair of retro raconteurs spinning blues arias with soul, intrigue, and power.
On their debut EP which was recorded completely live, Adlington and Lessard channel southern lullabies, front porch blues, and even hints of nostalgic love songs. The resulting body of work is a refreshing take on timeless themes of loyalty, heartbreak, and the struggle of the human condition.

Dave Chappell & Friends
2023-07-19 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-07-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Jimmy Jacobs, Rurik Reshetiloff & more!

Skribe & Carly Winter
2023-07-20 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
A rare Thursday night concert in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse. Enjoy dinner while listening to original sets from Skribe & Carly Winter. Carly’s new studio single “Home Again” absolutely rocks & features Skribe on backup vocals. It doesn’t drop until 7/27 but you can hear a live sneak peak at this show.
Dinner and a show!
Call (410) 626-9796 for reservations ASAP, it will fill up fast!

Amoroso
2023-07-21 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
Amoroso is a musical duo featuring veteran local musicians, guitarist/vocalist Dick Rausch (Second Eagle, Gentle Birds) and vocalist Elizabeth Melvin (Mama Jama, The Late Boomers.) Their music ranges from jazz stylings with a Bossa Nova flavor to sensuous R&B and laid-back rock grooves. Dick Rausch’s enthralling guitar-playing and unique arrangements underpin Amoroso’s eclectic repertoire of songs. They mesh their voices in a soulful blend on fresh versions of tunes by Stevie Wonder, The Beatles, Jobim, Neil Young and more. Elizabeth sings in French and Portuguese to add a global touch to Amoroso’s music. Joining the duo will be D.C. acoustic bassist Eric Glaser (Dukes of Dixieland, The Late Boomers) and Annapolis’s own Gordon “Da-Da” Henson (XPD’s, Clones of Funk) on drums.

Comedy Night!
2023-07-22 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED!! 410-626-9796
A live comedy event taking place in the heart of Annapolis, MD. The event will be held at 49 West Street, a popular venue known for its intimate setting and lively atmosphere. Join us for an evening of laughter and entertainment as some of the best comedians in the area take the stage to deliver their best jokes and stories. Whether you’re a fan of stand-up comedy or just looking for a fun night out with friends, this event is not to be missed. So mark your calendars and get ready to laugh until your sides hurt at West Street Stand-Up Comedy!

Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar
2023-07-23 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
SPACE IS LIMITED SO PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 410-626-9796!
About Daniela Soledade:
Daniela Soledade may initially seem like a fresh name in Brazilian music, but the vocalist’s impact immediately strikes a chord as encountered on her debut album, A Moment of You (Blue Line Music Records, 2019). A carefully curated set of Bossa Nova gems (while dodging the most obvious choices), Brazilian-ized standards and original songs, created in partnership with producer/guitarist Nate Najar, the album frames the luminous tone and mature interpretive powers of the singer-singing in both English and Portuguese. A legacy-related back story lends added depth to Soledade’s unfolding musical saga—she belongs to a sparkling lineage of great Brazilian artists, ranging from her grandfather Paulo—collaborator with Antonio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius De Moraes, Baden Powell and other Brazilian legends—and her father Paulinho, who has worked as producer and partner with Ivan Lins and Gilberto Gil.
About Nate Najar:
Guitarist Charlie Byrd came into international prominence with his introduction of Bossa Nova into the USA in the 1960s. Nate Najar was attracted to Byrd’s playing whilst taking guitar lessons at school in Washington D.C. On this new CD Najar plays the classical guitar originally owned and played by Charlie Byrd on many of his recordings.
On a well-chosen mixture of popular standards and originals Najar’s playing is impeccable. He uses his very impressive technique and musicality on every track to great effort. Overall this is one of the most enjoyable music performances I have heard for a long time. All the tracks are excellent, with Najar supported at the highest level by Cecil, Allen , da Fonseca and Redd. I was fortunate to have known Charlie Byrd for many years and I know he would have been delighted and thrilled by Najar’s performance on this CD. Beautifully recorded, this CD release follows the excellent CD, ‘Blues for Night People. The Nate Najar Trio remembers Charlie Byrd’, by the same trio released around two years ago.
Duke Ellington famously said there are only two types of music – ‘Good’ and ‘Bad’. The music on this recording is very ‘Good’ and I am sure classical guitarists can learn a lot from Najar’s performance and interpretation.
– Maurice J. Summerfield – Classical Guitar Magazine July 2014

Cafe Scientifique
2023-07-27 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Halifax)
Thursday, July 27, 6-7:15pm ET: TBA
Feel free to contact us with questions and suggestions for speakers, and please forward this email to anyone who might be interested.
Hope to see you in person at 49 West (or online)
Yours in Science,
Tracy Gill, Andy Loftus, Roz Kleffman, and Paul Gruner
Co-hosts of Annapolis Café Scientifique at 49 West

Shook/ Russo 4 Tet
2023-07-27 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Amy Shook – acoustic bass
Pat Shook – tenor saxophone
Frank Russo – drums
Jonathan Epley – guitar
The Shook/Russo 4tet has been performing together since 2005 in the mid-Atlantic region. Their focus has always been to compose and perform their own original music within the jazz idiom, honoring the masters by carrying on the tradition. Be it through blues, swing, bebop, soul jazz, or more modern funk and groove, the group has developed an incredible and unique sound by merging the diverse backgrounds of each of these fine musicians into one voice. The result is a whirlwind of grooves, melodies, and diverse textures that are a true delight to hear. Collectively, the members of the Shook/Russo 5tet have performed extensively throughout the United States, as well as performed in Canada, Mexico, Asia, Europe, and the Caribbean and at festivals such as the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, the Ottawa Jazz Festival, the Stan Getz Jazz Festival, the East Coast Jazz Festival, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, and the Telluride Jazz Festival, the Wall Street Jazz Festival and the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival to name a few. They currently have two CDs out on Summit Records, and will be releasing a new album later this year, featuring all new music by members of the band.
