Jonathan Stone
2019-10-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2019-11-03 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

Spiral Staircase Poetry Reading and Open Read
2019-10-20 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)
You are invited to
The Spiral Staircase Poetry Reading and Open Read
This Sunday, October 20, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
at
49 West Café and Wine Bar
49 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401
Coffee ● Tea ● Wine ● Beer ● Cocktails ● Great Food
Admission is FREE
(Scroll down for FREE PARKING INFO)
Our featured reader is J. Peter Grippi. After a 30-year career in corporate insurance, Peter pursued a degree at the Baltimore International Culinary College, and for a short time owned a restaurant here in Annapolis. These days, he commits to memory the poems and stories of Dylan Thomas and other great writers (Shakespeare, Kipling — the list is long) in an effort to change the way he reads words and improve his reading comprehension, in a lifelong struggle with dyslexia. The man is nothing short of amazing in this realm – Asked once if he could perform the St. Crispin’s Day Speech from Shakespeare’s “Henry V”, he said: “No problem…” and delivered it off the top of his head. Peter’s narrative style is captivating – this Sunday he’ll be retelling – word for word from memory– Rudyard Kipling’s exciting short story Rikki Tikki Tavi. I guarantee it will take you right back to a rainy winter afternoon, snuggled up next to a parent on the couch, as they read you the story from that big Kipling book up on the shelf…..
Open Read: Read 3 poems, or read for 5 minutes, whichever is briefer. (You can read work written by anyone else – you don’t have to read your own original material.)
Excerpts from fiction, non-fiction, play scripts, or screenplays are also welcome.
For more information, please contact
Dan Kagan spiralstaircasepoetry@gmail.com
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 weekends. This garage is about a five-minute walk from the 49 West Coffehouse.
The garage is 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.

The Befuddlers
2019-10-20 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
THE BEFUDDLERS PLAY EVERY 3RD SUNDAY.
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

Sunday Supper & Jazz with Robert Redd & Sue Matthews
2019-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Robert Redd & Sue Matthews – another American Songbook jazz lesson & concert

Itzall Good Music Singer Songwriter Series
2019-10-21 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Hosted by Eric Scott.

www.ericscottmusic.com
Call for reservations to reserve your seat at 410-626-9796!

Unified Jazz Ensemble
2019-10-22 20:30 - 23:00, 2019-10-29 20:30 - 23:00, 2019-11-05 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.

Dean Rosenthal & Friends
2019-10-23 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-10-30 17:00 - 19:00, 2019-11-06 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Dean Rosenthal, Tom Fridrich, Gary Wright

Susan Jones
2019-10-23 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Jazz Duo with Susan Jones & Jim Cunningham front room.

Cafe Scientifique
2019-10-24 18:15 - 19:15 (America/Halifax)
Please call for reservations because space is limited.

MP3
2019-10-24 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Mike Pavone, John Pineda, Frank Russo

Happy Hour with Bob & Eddie
2019-10-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
COME JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM!!
Bob Israel guitar
Eddie Czerwinski guitar
Coleman O’Donoghue percussion
Dave Marsh bass.

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

Kings of Crownsville
2019-10-25 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Annapolis-based act Kings of Crownsville are a roots Rock band with a New Orleans flavor.
The brainchild of New Orleans-raised guitarist/singer/songwriter Steve Johnson, the Kings play a rollicking, entertaining set that stirs Americana, Blues, and Jazz
into their mix of Johnson’s witty original tunes as well as a few well-chosen covers with a hint of Louisiana spice.
Their signature horn section transports listeners to the streets of the Big Easy, while they also add precise three- and four-part harmonies to their musical gumbo.
Think Louis Armstrong meets Steely Dan.
The Kings of Crownsville features Johnson backed by Ed Justice on trumpet, flugelhorn and vocals; Jim Tavener on trombone, percussion, and vocals; Mike McCormick on keyboards and vocals; David Vermette on bass and vocals; and Rob Creath behind the drums.
“Homegrown Americana boogie blues and big band rockin’ swing jazz is a chunky description of the Kings … a robust, polished sound that makes for easy toe-tapping and dancing.”
Stephen Perraud. The Live Wire. June 2011

American Roots Series With Special guest Mark Schatz
2019-10-26 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Saturday, October 26
8pm
$12 cover

American Roots Night presents Gary Wright & Leah Weiss with special guest Mark Schatz

For this month’s American Roots Night, Gary Wright & Leah Weiss will be welcoming special guest and musician extraordinaire Mark Schatz. Twice named International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bass Player of the Year, Mark has toured and recorded with a stellar array of artists, including Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Tim and Mollie O’Brien, Nickel Creek, The Claire Lynch Band, and Sarah Jarosz. He is musical director for Annapolis’ own Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, where he showcases his other talents, including clawhammer banjo and Southern Appalachian clog dancing. Get ready for a great evening of traditional, contemporary, and original roots music.

Reservations are recommended.

For more information: garyandleah.com and markschatz.net

Sunday Jam Session
2019-10-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-11-03 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

The 9 Songwriters Series
2019-10-28 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Join The 9 Songwriter Series on Monday, October 28th for our monthly night of songs, stories, and collaboration. Doors are at 7pm and show starts at 7:30pm. Come hear music from:
Justin Trawick
Kristi Allen
Gage Rhodes
Thomas Beall
Stefan Heuer
Daniel Alvarez
Brent Schraffenberger
Michael Kelly
Ben Heemstra
Founded in Washington DC in 2008 by singer/songwriter Justin Trawick, “The 9 Songwriter Series” is a touring collective and live show featuring nine acts performing together for one evening of songs and collaboration. In an industry where artists are often working independently, “The 9” brings performers together, often whom have never met, to combine their talents and perform to large crowds around the country. Each installment features an ensemble of nine acts performing in a unique and captivating format, telling stories, and sitting in on each other’s songs with little to no rehearsal for a community experience that can’t be duplicated or emulated. To date, over 500 different artists have participated in “The 9” at shows in DC, Baltimore, Annapolis, Philadelphia, New York, Fairfield, Boston, Richmond, Charlottesville, Charlotte, New Orleans, Atlanta, Los Angeles and San Francisco. For more info go to www.wearethe9.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/2622919471102732/?ti=icl

Pre- Halloween show with Joe Martin & Friends
2019-10-30 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
Costume contest, spooky movie with spooky music…oh my!

TBA
2019-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)

First Friday’s Tom Mitchell &Friends
2019-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Call for reservations at 410-626-9796
Friday, November 1st
What: Tom Mitchell’s 1st Fridays at 49 West
Where: 49 West Café, 49 West Street Annapolis, Md 21401
More: 8pm to 10:30 pm / $12
Yummy food, Great drinks and swell friends!

First Friday’s with The Blue Rhythm Boys
2019-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Call for reservations at 410-626-9796
What: Tom Mitchell’s 1st Fridays at 49 West
featuring the Blue Rhythm Boys
Where: 49 West Café, 49 West Street Annapolis, Md 21401
More: 8pm to 10:30 pm / $12
Yummy food, Great drinks and swell friends!

Memorial Service for Doug Mather
2019-11-02 18:30 - 23:30 (America/Halifax)
From Lydia:
Hello everyone. I just wanted to share some updates about Doug’s memorial service on November 2.
Dress will be casual. Please feel free to wear jeans if you are comfortable in them. Doug was definitely not a suit and tie kind of guy.
I am thinking that little kids will probably be pretty bored — they will have a better time with a favorite babysitter at home.
The celebration will be held at two consecutive venues. It would be wonderful if you can attend both, but do what is right for you.
First, we will be at Kalas Funeral Home in Edgewater, MD.
Kalas’s is very close to Annapolis. They have ample parking; you only need to walk from the parking lot into the building.
The address is 2973 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037; Telephone (410) 956-4488
The website can be found at: https://www.kalasfuneralhomes.com
The doors will be open for us at 4 pm to start gathering.
The service is planned to be about 45 minutes and will begin at 5pm
Guests will be seated for the service
Second, we will be heading to 49 West Coffeehouse and Winebar and Gallery for some food and more celebration from about 6:30 to about 9.
This is where Doug played music for over 20 years, with Lydia and the rest of the band.
It is a special space.
It takes about 10 minutes to get there from Kalas.
The address is: 49 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401; Telephone: 410-626-9796
The website can be found at: https://49westcoffeehouse.com
Parking is kind of typical for a small city — there is metered parking through the Parkmobile app, I believe (free after 7:30pm) and garage parking
There is also residential parking, but there are time restrictions — make sure you read any signs
My recommendation would be to park in Gott’s garage — the walk from their south entrance to the front door of 49 West is .1 mile
Visit https://www.annapolisparking.com/parking-locations/gotts-court-garage/ for more information
Food will be light fare, served cocktail style
There will be some seating, but we will probably move tables out of the way so that there is more room
We will have some microphones and a guitar amp or two at 49 West if anyone would like to make a musical tribute.
If you are coming in from out of town, please reach out to me and I can recommend some hotels — Annapolis has many! The Graduate is a 3-minute walk from 49 West (.2 miles)
Uber and Lyft are great for getting around if you rather not drive in town
I am very grateful to all the people who have reached out to me and to my family and who have shared so many great memories of Doug. See you soon!

Gary & Leah
2019-11-03 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

The Writers Booth with Trapping the Spark & Michael Powers
2019-11-04 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
The Writer’s Booth series is back in November. Join us for an toasty evening of song and storytelling in the intimate listening room of 49 West Annapolis. This month’s special guests are Trapping the Spark and Michael Powers (formerly of Sun Club).
Seats are limited and reserved by phone 410-626-9796 and otherwise available at a first-come first-serve basis.
Welcome

Please check out the guest artists links below.
Trapping The Spark
https://www.facebook.com/trappingthespark/
Michael Powers
https://michaelpowers.bandcamp.com/releases
Event hosted by skribe.
https://www.skribestudios.com/

Starrs Jazz Jam
2019-11-06 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
The troops are still jammin’ at 49 West Café – Musicians & singers sit in with our house band composed of: JOHN STARR on bass, flute & vocals; DICK GLASS on flugelhorn, bass & vocals; LARRY SCOTT on piano; & KEVIN WHISMAN on drums! Only a $10 cover to hear wonderful jazz from 7-10 pm! The soups and salads at 49 WEST are perfect for a Spring evening too! Invite a friend to join you and share the fun!
