49 West - Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery / Annapolis, Maryland

Unified Jazz Ensemble
2019-02-05 20:30 - 23:00, 2019-01-29 20:30 - 23:00, 2019-01-22 20:30 - 23:00 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.

1st Monday Songwriters Showcase with Mike McHenry, Outerspaces, Skribe and Alex Peters
2019-02-04 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Special Showcase with Mike McHenry and Baltimore bases band Outerspaces. Skribe and Alex Peters will be hosting. Please call for reservations because space is limited and will sell out quickly!! 410-626-9796

Gary & Leah
2019-02-03 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
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

Jonathan Stone
2019-02-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-01-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Jazz Samba Sunday Brunch every Sunday

Sunday Jam Session
2019-02-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-01-20 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax)
Annapolis Acoustic Jam: A Round-Robin Jam for songs of every age and genre. All acoustic stringed instruments, harmonicas, flutes & whistles are welcome. We do have limits on our sound levels in the back room as we share the venue with live entertainment in the front room. If you want to learn to play in a group this jam is for you. Join the fun from 9am until 12 noon on Sundays. Direct questions to Ken Mayer at ken.i.mayer@gmail.com

Diving Horses
2019-02-02 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS BECAUSE SPACE IS LIMITED! 410-626-9796.
Diving Horses is an indie rock back from Annapolis fronted by Dan Mollen and Ahren Buchheister. This will be a full band performance featuring pianist Jimmy Jacobs, bassist Carolyn Krohn, cellist Erin Snedecor, drummer Roy Dunshee, and trumpeter Steve Wanbaugh.

First Friday’s Tom Mitchell & Friends
2019-02-01 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Call for reservations at 410-626-9796

Cafe Scientifique
2019-01-31 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Halifax)
*This lecture is full so if you cannot make it, please call 410-626-9796 to cancel your reservations because we have a very long wait list!*
Annapolis Cafe Scientifique: A place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology. At 49 West, CoffeeHouse, Winebar and Gallery.

Dear Annapolis Cafe Scientifique Patrons,

Happy New Year!

Please join us on Thursday, January 31, at 6:15pm at 49 West for the following presentation:

Exploring Titan, Saturn’s Largest Moon, by Dr. Ann M Parsons, Astrophysicist

Description: Saturn’s moon, Titan, is a water-ice dominated ocean world with abundant complex organic material covering its surface. Titan’s temperature is so cold (94 K or -180˚C) that it has liquid methane lakes. However, Titan is a surprisingly ideal destination to study what makes a planet or moon habitable and what chemical processes can lead to the development of life. This talk will present the case for an extensive exploration of Titan’s surface using a relocatable lander that can fly from one surface location to another. This Dragonfly mission concept would allow an investigation of Titan’s pre-biotic surface chemistry as well as a search for signatures of potential water-based or even hydrocarbon-based life.

About the Speaker: Dr. Ann Parsons received a BS in Physics from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D also in Physics from the University of California at Berkeley. She has been an astrophysicist at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt MD, for over 20 years, starting her career with the study of gamma ray bursts in the early universe and more recently focusing on the development of scientific instrumentation used to study the composition of planets in our own solar system.
And on February 28 at 6:15pm, Kateri Payne, MS, CPT and Clinical Nutritionist, Intern will present a talk on Inflammation and Nutrition. More on this talk soon.

Cheers!
Tracy Gill and Andy Loftus

Dean Rosenthal & Friends
2019-01-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-01-23 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Dean Rosenthal, Tom Fridrich, Gary Wright

The 9 Songwriters Series
2019-01-28 19:30 - 23:00 UTC | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
PLEASE CALL 410-626-9796 TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS!
Tonights lineup:

“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 100 different artists have participated in “The 9”, at shows in DC, Arlington, Bethesda, Baltimore, Annapolis, Philadelphia, New York, Richmond, Charlottesville, Charlotte, Los Angels and San Francisco. Follow and Like “The 9″ at www.facebook.com/wearethe9 and www.twitter.com/wearethe9 ” or go to www.wearethe9.com.

Jupitar and Beyond the Infinite: Vol II- Aerobraking
2019-01-27 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Last Sunday’s at 49 West will be featuring the second convention of JABTI ambient trip-hop collective.

Open Mic Night at 49 West!
2019-01-27 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
Garrett Park Guitars, 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, and Breedloves Annapolis are proud to present a brand new open mic to the city of Annapolis, MD called Open Mic Sundays!
What’s different with Open Mic Sundays vs other open mics?
Open Mic Sundays are all ages with all instruments and all genres are welcome to perform. PLUS, you can win a free Breedlove Guitar! Come to Open Mic Sundays and learn more or stop into Garrett Park Guitars for an entry form (7 Old Solomon’s Island, Rd, Annapolis, MD 21402). We’re giving away a guitar every 90 days!
How do I sign up to perform at Open Mic Sundays?
A sign-up sheet will be at the venue where you can sign up to perform. Please write down any special requests or ask the sound engineer if you have any questions or special needs.
How long or many songs can I/we play?
At this time, we’re offering each performer a 10-minute set (two long songs, or three short songs) and few minutes for setup. You may sign up a second time once you have performed.
What equipment is provided at Open Mic Sundays?
A PA, Mics, Stands, A Cajon, and a Breedlove Guitar.
What should I bring to perform at Open Mic Sundays?
All performers should bring their primary instrument to perform I.E. Guitar players should bring their guitar (and amp if applicable).
What shouldn’t I bring?
Due to the intimate setting of this venue, we do not recommend bringing a full drum kit or obnoxiously loud instruments. No glitter.
Can I sign up ahead of time to perform?
YES, and we certainly welcome you to sign up ahead of time. Please email gpguitars@gmail.com to let us know that you’ll be attending or call 443-873-3330 with any questions.
How can I promote my performance at Open Mic Sundays?
Stop by Garrett Park to grab a poster or share this event on your social sites. We’re on Instagram too! (@garrettparkguitars)
Where is Open Mic Sundays held?
at 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery – 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
When are Open Mic Sundays?
Open Mic Sundays are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday starting on April 22nd, 2018.
What is the cost to perform at Open Mic Sundays?
There is no cost to perform. However, the venue will be charging a $5 fee per person per table for table service which will go to the hosts of the open mic.
Who are the hosts of Open Mic Sundays??
Our hosts will rotate and include local and regional artists. Check back to see who will be hosting!
How can I host Open Mic Sundays?
Send an email to gpguitars@gmail.com with why you think you’d be a great host of Open Mic Sundays.

American Roots Series
2019-01-26 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)

Happy Hour with Bob & Eddie
2019-01-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
COME JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM!!

Bob originally made his mark as the founder, orchestra leader and principal trombonist of the Washington Jazz Battalion, a 16-piece Big Band, formed in 1976. The band enjoyed popularity and perform ed overseas, in NYC, and throughout most of the east coast. Bob’s Big Band enjoyed great popularity on the East Coast, playing venues like: Top of the Town; Cellar Door; Blues Alley; Wax Museum; Bethesda Blues and Jazz; Bethesda Cinema Drafthouse; Arties after Dark, among many corporate, charity, and association events. Bob’s skills and the unique sound his Big Band was noted by the Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Bill ClintonAdministrations, where he was formally invited to perform at their Presidential Inaugurations Balls. As a musician Bob Israel has performed in concert with Nancy Wilson, Stanley Turrentine, Harry Connick, Dizzy Gillespie, Mary Wilson and Steve Allen. In addition to performing at Inaugural Balls he has performed for many corporate and associate events as an orchestra leader. The Washington Jazz Battalion Big Band was one of Washington’s finest and attracted crowds of over a thousand people a night. The band was purchased by Blues Alley and became the Blues Alley Big Band directed by Bob Israel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RalkWFleyl8&index=1&list=PLqV0XXTbqBnzOqsksvqnEO01R_-ny4eUG

Shook/ Russo 4 Tet
2019-01-24 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
The SR4tet is back! Come warm up with some great food and great jazz! Hope to see you there! $10 cover, call 410-626-9796 for reservations.
Amy Shook – bass
Frank Russo – drums
Pat Shook – tenor sax
Jonathan Epley – guitar

Itzall Goode Music with Naked Blue, TBA and Eric Scott
2019-01-21 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Naked Blue will be featuring songs they wrote with author Lee Child. This will be a special show so please call for reservations because space is limited Eric Scott will be hosting and there will be another guest soon to be announced.

Sunday Supper and Jazz w/ Bob Boguslaw and Randy Johnson
2019-01-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Bob Boguslaw on piano with Randy Johnson on guitar

The Befuddlers
2019-01-20 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Come on down to 49west – Larry and i’ll 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.
Jenn Byrne is the foundation of the group, playing the upright bass, and doing the Lion’s share of the singing. Jenn has an enigmatic and versitile voice, which is capable of a wide variety of styles. In addition to The Befuddlers Jenn can be seen around town with her other group, the Hypnotic Panties. She also has a band with her brother Jeremy, and father Pete which is called Crosstown.
Larry Byrne is a multi-instumentalist and singer, and lays down the rhythm on acoustic guitar with The Befuddlers. Larry sits on the board of AMFM, a charity organization for musicians based in Annapolis. He can be seen playing with many local groups at AMFM fundraisers. Larry also plays with the local funk group, Higher Hands, playing the keyboards and supplying left hand bass. He also loves to join the Hypnotic Panties whenever possible!
Pete Reichwein is the father of Jenn, and the Dobro player in the group. Pete has been a fixture in the Bluegrass community for decades, but is also an extremely diverse musician with a good knowledge of many different styles of music.
No Cover Charge

Spiral Staircase and Open Read
2019-01-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)
You are invited to
The Spiral Staircase Poetry Reading and Open Read
Sunday, January 20, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at
49 West Coffeehouse and Wine Bar
49 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401

Coffee ● Tea ● Wine ● Beer ● Cocktails ● Great Food

Admission is FREE

Open read – no featured poet.

Come down, read your work, or read work by someone else….

Open Read: Read 3 poems, or read for 5 minutes, whichever is briefer

For more information, please contact

Dan Kagan spiralstaircasepoetry@gmail.com

Visit our Facebook event page for details and FREE PARKING HINTS
https://www.facebook.com/events/1284232801714860/
PLEASE INVITE YOUR FRIENDS FROM THE PAGE’S LINKS

We don’t have a featured poet this Sunday, but the Spiral Staircase winds on, as always. It’s an open read – so bring your poetry, your favorite work by someone else, traditional favorites, flash fiction, book excerpts, dialog from plays and films…

Please forward this to anyone who may be interested.

FREE PARKING FREE PARKING FREE PARKING

FREE PARKING FOR SPIRAL STAIRCASE POETRY

PARK FOR FREE in the Anne Arundel County employees’ garage at
19 St. John’s St. (GPS/Mapquest the address)

The garage is OPEN AND FREE on the weekends. This garage is about a five-minute walk from the 49 West Coffehouse,.
right across from the St. John’s College auditorium. Turn on to St. John’s St. off of College Ave., OR come straight down Rowe Blvd. from Rt. 50, then turn left at the light at Calvert St., and then left on St. John St.

Here’s a link with the St. John’s St. garage’s location and the walking route to 49 West Cafe.

https://www.google.com/maps/dir/48+St+Johns+St,+Annapolis,+MD+21401/49+West+St,+Annapolis,+MD+21401/@38.9801522,-76.497911,16z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7f65182b9db37:0x4667c38e84621d6d!2m2!1d-76.4941557!2d38.9820562!1m5!1m1!1s0x89b7f65097aeef1b:0xc78d78efbb4301e8!2m2!1d-76.4951957!2d38.9782484!3e2?hl=en

Please contact me with any questions.

Dan Kagan
Spiral Staircase Poetry Series
spiralstaircasepoetry@gmail.com
410-279-9743

Adrian Bond, Joe Karr & Larry Melton- Music for the Evening Dreamers
2019-01-19 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Please call 410-626-9796 to make your reservations because space is limited!
The musical low key styling of Joe Karr, Adrian Bond & Larry Melton

John Jensen
2019-01-19 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
Every Third Saturday’s of every month

Marc Douglas Berardo and Beth Wood
2019-01-18 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
2 shows 7:30 and 10pm! Limited seating. Make reservations at 410-626-9796.
Beth Wood is a modern-day troubadour and believer in the power of song. Her exceptional musicianship, crafty songwriting, powerhouse voice, and commanding stage presence have been winning over American audiences for twenty years. Beth’s music is soulful, organic, intelligent, barefoot, high-energy communication of joy.
In February of 1997, Beth quit her day job and moved to Brevard, NC to pursue a life in music. Beth has been touring non-stop, writing songs, creating albums, collaborating, performing, and teaching ever since. Beth recently launched 20/20, a celebration of her twenty years as a full-time musician in which she will release twenty new works to subscribers and fans in 2017.
Beth has been featured on “Troubadour, TX”, a nationally syndicated documentary-style singer-songwriter reality television series airing in almost 40 million households and 140 U.S. markets. Beth has also been a four-time featured artist on Cayamo, a week-long Caribbean songwriters’ cruise along with Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, John Prine, Patty Griffin, Emmylou Harris, Richard Thompson and many more.
In 2016, Beth expanded her repertoire and released her first book of poetry, “Kazoo Symphonies.” Soon to follow was her tenth album, “Spring Tide”, recorded live and solo acoustic on the Oregon coast and produced by Oregon’s own rising-star producer, Tyler Fortier.
Beth now lives in Portland, OR and is loving the Northwest life. Beth has immersed herself in the northwest music community, including working on staff with the Sisters Folk Festival and Americana Song Academy for six years as staff director and host of the festival’s well-loved Sunday Community Celebration. Beth’s work has expanded to include teaching voice and song coaching as well as leading workshops at festivals, retreats and beyond.
“A superb singer/songwriter whose versatility discourages labeling.” -Fort Worth Star-Telegram
“Beth Wood is a musical triple-threat a thoughtful songwriter and talented multi-instrumentalist with a supple, soulful voice.” –Washington Post
“Wood is about as good as it gets if you appreciate the singer/songwriter genre.” -Charlotte Creative Loafing
AWARDS…
Winner – 2006 Sisters Folk Festival Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest
Winner – Kerrville Folk Festival 2005 Songwriting Contest
Winner – 2nd Place – Rocky Mountain Folks Festival 2005 Songwriters Contest
Winner – Wildflower Festival 2004 Songwriting Contest
Finalist – 2007 Telluride Troubadour Contest
Winner – Top 20 Acoustic/Folk Category – 2006 Unisong International Songwriting Contest
Honorable Mention – 2006 Mountain Stage Newsong Contest
Honorable Mention – 2005 Billboard World Song Contest
Campus Activities Magazine Coffeehouse Entertainer of the Year
Campus Activities Magazine Club Performer of the Year
Campus Activities Magazine Contemporary Music Artist of the Year
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Rhode Island based Marc Douglas Berardo is a hardworking, fast moving, adventure seeking, keen observer who lives for the story and the song. He has been nationally recognized for his music and performances (Rocky Mountain Folks Fest Song contest, Telluride Troubadour Contest, Sisters Folk Festival, 2013 Rams Head Onstage Rammie for Show of the Year.) No Depression Magazine called his latest CD Whalebone: “a highly polished personal collection with songs that are on the delicate trapeze of poignancy.”
Berardo’s first music gig was in a biker bar in St Augustine, Florida in 1988 and since that day he has never stopped performing made up songs. In the past year alone, he has shared the stage with heavyweights such as The Doobie Brothers, The Pousette Dart Band, Jimmy Lafave, Martin Sexton, 10,000 Maniacs, Red Molly, John Haitt, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, The Buffalo Springfield, Kevin Welch, Lucy Kaplansky and Livingston Taylor. As a member of Chris Berardo and The DesBerardo Band with his brother Chris, Marc has been a part of shows with classic rock acts including Little Feat, The Marshall Tucker Band, Foriegner, Badfinger, Reckless Kelly, America, David Allen Coe, Levon Helm, Dickey Betts and Great Southern and others.
In May of 2014, Berardo won the 2014 Wildflower Art and Music Festival Song Contest in Texas. The following week he performed as a finalist in the legendary Kerrville New Folk Contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival. In early 2015, Berardo’s interview and live performance feature on Sirius/ XM Satellite Radio’s The Village was voted one of the best of the year by listeners. Berardo was nominated as Best Americana Vocalist by readers of Motif Magazine in early 2017.
When not playing his songs all over the place, MDB lives in a heavily secluded and fortified compound on a river near the ocean in Westerly, RI.

Alan Blackman Trio with guest guitarist Paul Piper
2019-01-17 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Alan Blackman Trio with guest guitarist Paul Piper
Blackman Murray Russo:
Staples around the thriving Baltimore/Washington D.C. jazz scene for 20 years, Blackman Murray Russo trio has captured a delightfully fresh and well-executed musical product. Recorded at the famed Bennett Studios in NJ and featuring modern horn great Donny McCaslin, they explore mostly the unique musical approach of the pianist, Alan Blackman. His originals occupy almost half of the musical ground here, and they are varied in scope and interesting from both a rhythmic and harmonic vantage point. From the almost middle eastern opening version of a Brahms Waltz through the groovy standard (with some nice new chords) I’ve Never Been in Love to a 9/4 fender rhodes inflected tour de force on You’ve Changed, this band is tight and the solos are at a very accomplished and individual level. Highly recommended if you are tired of boring smooth jazz and bored with tired traditional swing. CD Baby
