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

Rehaash
2024-04-29 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
I know you wanna feel good too. And that is why I’m absolutely thrilled to be welcoming @cliffhillis as April’s special guest for reHAASh. Cliff is a prolific and masterful songwriter, based in SE PA. In the lead up to this month’s show, I’ll be highlighting some of my favorite songs of his.
I’ll sing a few new songs of mine as well.
The artist being covered? Well, with the sudden passing of Karl Wallinger last month, Cliff and I agreed that a set of World Party songs was in order.
You know the number. 410-626-9796. These shows have been magical. Don’t miss this one!

Chesapeake Jazz Festival Presents: Donato Soviero
2024-04-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
https://chesapeakejazzfest.com/

Chesapeake Jazz Festival Presents: Michael Joseph Harris
2024-04-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

"Irish Traditional Music with Donna Long, Peter Brice, & Samantha Suplee"
2024-04-27 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
“Irish Traditional Music with Donna Long, Peter Brice, & Samantha Suplee”
Donna Long (piano, fiddle), Peter Brice (voice, button accordion), and Samantha Suplee (fiddle) will present a concert of traditional music from Ireland and Irish America, drawing on a repertoire of jigs, reels, 17th-century harp music, and songs from the Age of Revolution. Maryland songs will be included for good measure. 27 April 2024. 8:00 pm. $25. 49 West at 49 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.
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DONNA LONG was born in Los Angeles, California. When she was five years old, she began taking piano lessons with her father, Byron Long, a jazz/classical pianist who instilled in Donna a love for music. As a child, Donna was exposed to many different genres of music, including players from the old and new Jazz eras, Classical, Scottish, Indian, and African.
In 1978, she moved to the Baltimore/Washington, DC area and heard fiddler, Brendan Mulvihill playing Irish music. He inspired her to pick up the fiddle and gave her a solid foundation in style and playing. She then began to accompany him on the piano and now Donna is considered one of the finest pianists playing Irish music. Along with Brendan Mulvihill, she has recorded two duet albums, The Steeplechase and The Morning Dew.
Donna passed her music on to her son Jesse Smith and helped produce his first solo recording entitled The Hurricane. In addition to these recordings Donna can be heard as a guest artist on many recordings backing up other musicians and also on the motion picture soundtrack Out of Ireland . A former member of the internationally acclaimed Irish groupCherish the Ladies , she has recorded five CDs with them. In the year 2000, the Smithsonian Institution asked Donna to represent Irish Music in the series, Piano Traditions celebrating 300 years of the piano. Donna was also commissioned by the Library of Congress in 2001 to write a composition for fiddle and piano. She wrote a slow air called Before the Snow Falls, and a reel to accompany the air called Pandora’s Box. These tunes were performed by Cherish the Ladies and can be found in the Library of Congress. Donna currently teaches Suzuki piano, Irish piano and Irish fiddle in the Baltimore/ Washington, DC area. Her first solo CD, Handprints, was released in June 2003.
PETER BRICE sings old songs in a traditional style, and plays Irish Traditional music on the button accordion. A native Annapolitan and an exponent of Baltimore, Maryland’s Irish traditional music community, Peter’s work blends singing and musicianship with musicology and history, humor, colorful design, and a vision for traditional culture as a foundation for an intellectual life. His playing reflects his admiration for Galway accordionists such as Joe Cooley, Kevin Keegan, and Raymond Roland—a style into which he was initiated by Brooklyn-born accordionist and National Heritage Fellow Billy McComiskey. He advanced his playing under the tutelage of Adare-born accordionist Derek Hickey. A lifelong singer, Peter has married a repertoire of American historical songs with a wide-ranging English-language style that he gleaned from his mentors Dónal Maguire, Louisa Jo Killen, and Lisa Null, as well as from members of his family.
He is a former vice-chair of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann’s O’Neill-Malcom Branch in Washington, D.C. and a past co-coordinator of the Washington Folk Festival. He founded the Baltimore Singers Club with singers Andy O’Brien and Pat Egan to promote traditional singing in Maryland, and was a founding member of the Old Bay Ceili Band. With singers Lisa Null and Judy Cook, he created a project—Yankee Frolics—to revive traditional songs about the War of 1812 for the bicentennial of that conflict.
In 2014, he and his mentor Billy McComiskey were recognized by the Maryland State Arts Council as a traditional arts master-apprentice pair. He received the Maryland Traditions Apprenticeship Award again in 2019 with singer Lisa Null. He has independently written over $22,000 in awarded grants for Maryland’s Irish traditional music community. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory Preparatory program, where he studied with Susan Harwood, Peter also holds a BA in Irish Traditional Music and Dance from the University of Limerick.
SAMANTHA SUPLEE is a fiddle player from Washington, D.C. She studied classical and traditional music with Mitch Fanning, Brendan Mulvihill, and Brian Conway, and has performed at the Embassy of Ireland in Washington, D.C., the Millenium Stage at the Kennedy Center, NYU’s Glucksman Irish House, the Penn Mar Irish Festival, and the Maryland Irish Festival, among others. In 2011, she competed in the All Ireland Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in Cavan, Ireland. She is a regular guest with the New Century American Irish-Arts Company, and enjoys playing at various sessions in Annapolis and Washington, D.C.

John Jensen
2024-04-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-20 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-13 16:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-06 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

Shep Tullier & The Vandaltones
2024-04-26 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)

The Coastal Suite
2024-04-25 20:00 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
The Coastal Suite – Alan Blackman, Max Murray, and Frank Russo performing

Cafe Scientifique
2024-04-25 18:00 - 19:15 (America/Halifax)
The Annapolis Cafe Scientifique (Science Cafe) @ 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery, usually on the last Thursday of the month, January thru October, 6:00-7:15pm ET.
Cafe Scientifique is 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. Meetings take place in cafes, bars, restaurants and even theatres, but always outside a traditional academic context.
All are welcome, these events are free, and we are happy to add anyone to the email list. Please reserve your seats at 49 West by calling 410-626-9796 and asking them to add you to the list for the date of the Cafe Scientifique event you want to attend.
If you are concerned about Covid, feel free to wear a mask, or attend
via Zoom (see info below). Please forward this to anyone who might be interested. For more information, annapoliscafesci@gmail.com
Below are four topics in this email:
1. Info on the April 25 talk
2. Zoom Info for both presentations
3. Info on the May 30 talk, and
4. A link to the recording from our March 28 talk.
1. Thursday, April 25, 6:00-7:15pm ET: What Happens in the Arctic Doesn’t Stay in the Arctic
Speaker: Mr. John Woods, Director, US Navy International Engagement Office
About the Talk: A tour of the Arctic Region through the eyes of a Scientist, Naval Officer and Annapolis Resident. A short lesson in Polar Oceanography and explanation on why ‘What Happens in the Arctic doesn’t Stay in the Arctic’. The impacts of the changing climate on our local area and the changes seen over the past 15 years visiting the Polar Regions.
About the Speaker: Mr. John Woods is a 2000 graduate of the US Naval Academy and has been working for the Navy in some capacity ever since. He is currently the Director of the US Navy International Engagement Office working in the Pentagon. He has also had positions working for NASA and NOAA all focused on the Polar Regions. Prior to retiring from the US Navy Reserves, John served as a Surface Warfare Officer on the USS Cleveland and as a Meteorology and Oceanography Officer.

Dave Chappell & Friends- AKA HippieHappy Hour
2024-04-24 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-04-17 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!

Unified Jazz Ensemble
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:30, 2024-04-09 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.

Carly Winter Music
2024-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)

Dream Punch
2024-04-21 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.

The Befuddlers
2024-04-21 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

Dean Rosenthal’s 4 Piece Racket
2024-04-20 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
I hope you can join the Dean Rosenthal’s 4piece racket! Jimmy Jacobs Leslie Webber Roy Dunshee Mr. Ray & guests @ 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery
8-10-ish…always fun always full call for seating .

The Anansi Trio
2024-04-19 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
The Anansi Trio is a group of like-minded musicians drawing from a wide range of musical influences. Using the language of Jazz as their starting point they also use elements of Afro-Cuban and Indian music as well as other global traditions. Using percussion, saxophones and acoustic bass they create a music that’s unique and experimental yet remains accessible. With a diverse rhythmic approach and a focus on improvisation, The Anansi Trio hopes to put their own stamp on the American legacy known as Jazz.
“On the groups debut album “On The Path” the sound is lean and clean, with just the right amount of breathing room…Their album is smartly titled, whichever direction the music takes it always feels like forward motion.” – Chris Richards, The Washington Post
“The Anansi Trio’s ability to put together and embellish effective melodies is amazing. These guys work wonders from the simplest of formats.” – Jerome Wilson, All About Jazz
Be sure to check out the “Anansi Mix” for a preview of selections that will appear on our new CD, to be released in early 2020.

Jazz Wire Jam Session
2024-04-18 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Jeff Antoniuk’s Monthly JazzWire Jam Session
7:30 pm – 10:30 pm ($10 cover)
One of the top jazz jam sessions in the DC/MD/VA area is right here at 49 West! Hosted by jazz education legend Jeff Antoniuk, and sponsored by JazzWire (www.JazzWire.net), this is friendly, welcoming and swinging good time. Adult amateurs and semi-pros, high school students and hot shot college players all converge on the 3rd Thursday of the month to share their stuff.
The first set (7:30pm) features one of Jeff Antoniuk’s Jazz Band Masterclass (www.JazzBandMasterclass.com) groups in concert. From 8:30pm on, they are the house band for the jam session. Come one, come all, and tell your friends. There isn’t a more fun night out this month! Cover $10

ITZALL Goode Music & SHC Music Tribe
2024-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Halifax)
ITZALL Goode Music & SHC Music Tribe Present
Naked Blue with Special Guest Stephen Clair
Monday, April 15, 2024 @ 7:30 pm
49 West Coffeehouse and Winebar
West Street – Annapolis, MD
49westcoffeehouse.com
Tickets $20 – Door $23
For Tickets: https://nakedblue49.bpt.me/
If you reserve an advanced ticket, do not call the venue to reserve a seat. Your ticket is your reservation. If you do not want to buy a ticket online, you can make a reservation by calling 410-626-9796
For more info, email shcmusictribe@gmail.com
ABOUT NAKED BLUE: www.nakedblue.com
Drawing from the Americana tradition and keeping a roots rock sensibility, performing songwriter team Jen and Scott Smith, and their band Naked Blue, have become a mainstay on the singer-songwriter/pop scene. They have released 7 full-length albums and built a devoted following for their songwriting, recordings, and performances,
Their latest release is an extraordinary collaboration with bestselling author Lee Child based on his iconic Jack Reacher character, entitled Just the Clothes on My Back. They’ve been touring with the new album in 2019 with headline shows including City Winery in NYC and Nashville, Firehouse Saloon in Houston, The Hamilton Live in DC, World Cafe Live in Philly, Red Clay Theatre in Duluth, and more.
​Scott and Jen’s obvious joyous connection on stage and easy rapport with their audience are the hallmarks of their performance style; defined by their interwoven guitar work, Jen’s instantly recognizable smoky, vulnerable voice, and Scott’s passionate, impeccable lead guitar.
Over the years they’ve developed a reputation for great songwriting as well; credits include cuts on Evangeline’s ‘French Quarter Moon’ Margaritaville / MCA, Troy Turner’s single on Telarc Records, and many many tracks in TV and film, including Brooklyn South, The Smokers and The Girl Next Door.
Naked Blue has worked with a host of fine artists, sharing stages with John Mayer, Joe Cocker, Dan Fogelberg, and Aimee Mann, to name a few. Scott and Jen’s Wood and Stone Room recording studio and Wood and Stone Songwriting Retreat have led to collaboration credits on songwriting Who’s Who including Todd Wright, Jon Carroll, Wyatt Easterling, Anton Fig, and more.
ABOUT STEPHEN CLAIR: stephenclair.com
“Where The Wild Things Are meets The Kinks” — Nippertown
Stephen Clair is the go-to singer-songwriter for audiences who arrive hugging, leave hugging, and want to laugh through their tears, and sing along. His songs tell us just how it is in his corner of the world, and it’s a place in which we can’t help but see ourselves; while his playing “is like a masterclass in guitar accompaniment.” Just four months ago he released his 10th studio album, which The Rocking Magpie quickly called “one of 2023’s most fearless and memorable.”
“those who get it will fall helplessly in love… this is a wonderful album.”–Gonzookanagan
“Seriously, I couldn’t tell you the last time I listened to an album of just one guy playing by himself all the way through more than twice in a row, and I’ve been listening to this one on repeat for over a week. One of 2023’s most fearless and memorable.” –The Rocking Magpie
“spare tales with memorable words in small, short stories that a listener can relate to…angst & tragedy add up to a provocative piece. Most grunge/punk bands can’t achieve this with a full band.” – Americana Highways
“weird and wonderful” —V13
“elegant and bittersweet” –Medium
Clair first came to prominence when the late Rita Houston pronounced her love for “Jen in HerUnderwear,” adding it to regular rotation on WFUV, thereby putting Clair on the map and the road. His next effort was Under the Bed, followed by What Luck (2007.) In 2019, Clair teamed up with celebrated producer Malcolm Burn (U2 and Emmylou Harris), the result, an epic garage album, Strange Perfume. Paste Magazine declared “Clair’s lyrics are everyman poetry with a dash of self-deprecation and gallows humor to go with his otherwise uncluttered views of the world around and within him.”

Wordsmith- A Showing of Poems
2024-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax)

“An Evening with Duke” with Chuck Redd & Robert Redd
2024-04-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
Please call for reservations at 410-626-9796

Mike McHenry CD RELEASE PARTY!!
2024-04-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)

Jeff Muller & Friends Present Naptown
2024-04-11 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Halifax)
In late 2024, long-time Annapolis musician Jeff Muller will release his first original album in two decades. To be titled Naptown to NOLA, it will be a love letter to the two towns Jeff credits for his development as a musician.
During this special preview show, simply titled Naptown, Jeff will share the role Annapolis and its music community played in his creative growth through songs, stories, and images. Take a musical journey through life at the old PRS factory on Virginia Avenue, Jeff’s collaborations with Meg Murray, Eva Cassidy, and others, and so much more. Joining in the night’s fun are several incredible musicians who played key roles in this story: Meg Murray (vocals), Tommy Lepson (vocals & keys), Larry Melton (bass), Matt Tebo (drums), Lakin Ducker (vocals & sax), Tom Bodor (guitar), Leslie Webber (vocals), and maybe even a surprise guest. It’s certain to be a night to remember! $15 cover.

2nd Mondays Songwriters Showcase with L. Rodgers (current contestant on "The Voice"), Alexander Peters, and Michael K
2024-04-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Halifax)
Great line-up for you this month with Alexander Peters, L. Rodgers, and Michael K. Listening to Alexander Peters is like curling up next to a fire with an Irish coffee and a good friend who tells great stories. L. Rodgers is a soulful powerhouse who will suddenly catch you off guard with the honestly and humanity of a lyric that will bring you to tears. (She is also currently a contestant on the NBC show “The Voice” and is killing it!) Michael K. writes songs that have a timeless quality — you kind of feel like you have always known them. And you will likely be humming them on the way home. 2nd Monday at 49 West is a monthly concert series featuring local and regional songwriters. It’s a chance to see some great artists up close and personal in the cozy back room. Call 410-626-9796 for reservations. $15 cover.

The Solid Sender Trio
2024-04-06 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax)
Please call for reservations at 410-626-9796.
Solid Sender -Leslie Agre, Rurik Reshetilof and Jimmy Jacobs

1st Fridays with Tom Mitchell
2024-04-05 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!
