Jazz Wire Jam Session
2025-08-21 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | MD
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

Justin Trawick & Mark Farmer
2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD

John Jensen
2025-08-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-08-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | MD

AJ & The Lovecats
2025-08-23 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Rehaashed- Wilco
2025-08-25 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Hot Funyuns
2025-08-26 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Dave Chappell & Friends- AKA HippieHappy Hour
2025-08-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-09-03 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Dave Chappell, Jimmy Jacobs, Rurik Reshetiloff & more!

Mr VCR & Friends
2025-08-27 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD

Cafe Scientifique
2025-08-28 18:00 - 19:15 (America/New_York) | MD
Thursday, August 28, 2025, 6:00 – 7:15pm
Title of Talk: Conserving Maryland’s Farmland Raptors
Speaker: Alex Pellegrini, Farmland Raptor Program Coordinator, Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership
About the Talk: The Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership’s Farmland Raptor Program is dedicated to advancing our understanding and conservation of raptors associated with grassland and farmland habitats across Maryland. The program focuses on four priority species: American Kestrel, Northern Harrier, American Barn Owl, and Short-eared Owl. In this talk, Alex Pellegrini will highlight his research on Barn Owls and Short-eared Owls, exploring their fascinating life histories and the challenges they face. He’ll also discuss ongoing local and global efforts to protect these declining species and what’s being done to secure their future in Maryland’s working landscapes.
About the Speaker: Alex Pellegrini is the Farmland Raptor Program Coordinator with the Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership. In this role, he manages statewide nest box programs and leads several research initiatives focused on grassland raptor conservation. His work also includes collaborations with the Global Owl Project, the Global Short-eared Owl Working Group, and Project Owlnet, contributing to research on owl taxonomy and migration.

The Jonathan Epley Guitar Trio
2025-08-28 19:30 - 23:00 (America/Halifax) | MD

Sound of…Presents: Last Summer With Evan Sky Scott of the Andes Elsie Colette Noelle Acaso
2025-08-29 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Sound of…Presents: Last Summer
With
Evan Sky
Scott of the Andes
Elsie Colette
Noelle Acaso
$15
Doors: 7:30
Show: 8:00

Acoustisoul
2025-08-30 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD
A musical celebration of the original music of Rick Hogue and John Chossen Sellman
Please call 49 West for reservations, 410-626-9796

Tears for Devere
2025-08-31 19:00 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MD
A Catonsville duo since 2023, Tears for Devere melds the music of Gen X with folk and bluegrass stylings. They draw inspiration from diverse artists like Dave Grohl, Annie Lennox, The Proclaimers, Abigail Washburn, and Tony Rice while pairing James’ rugged guitar and banjo chops with Erica’s smoky vocals.

CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY
2025-09-01 07:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Hope you have a safe holiday!

Unified Jazz Ensemble
2025-09-02 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | 49 West – The Back Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Playing the 1st, 3rd (and sometimes) the 5th Tuesdays of the Month!
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.

The Geckos
2025-09-03 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD

Kristin Viands & Co
2025-09-04 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Please call for your reservations at 410-626-9796
Instagram:Kristen Viands

Soul Journers Band
2025-09-06 19:30 - 22:30 (America/Halifax) | MD
SoulJourners is an Annapolis-based band that performs in many genres, including classic and Latin-tinged jazz, funk, and blues. SoulJourners can provide music for many occasions, from concerts to corporate events and private parties to seasonal and theme-based festivals.

Larry Byrne
2025-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
“Larry Byrne is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Annapolis. He plays with the Befuddlers, Higher Hands, Hypnotic Panties, and other local groups doing shows and studio work. Catch this rare solo appearance where I’ll play my originals and other songs I’ve yet to convince others to learn!”

2nd Monday Songwriters Showcase
2025-09-08 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD
Angie Miller hosting with special guests SONIA disappear, Laura Brino & Tavair Dominique

Seth Mitchell & Friends
2025-09-09 19:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | MD
PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR RESERVATIONS AT 410-626-9796.
The Seth Mitchell Band pairs vibrant bluegrass sensibilities with award-winning originals, covers drawn from a wide range of influences, and the best of the bluegrass canon. Since its inception in 2023 and following the release of Seth Mitchell’s Glen Burnie Man album, in 2024, the band has emerged as one of the most dynamic songwriter-led bands in the regional scene.

Pam & Paula Classical Duo
2025-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | MD
Join us for classical night every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Songbird Collective
2025-09-10 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD

Annapolis Round Up
2025-09-11 19:30 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Open Mic for Songwriters

Jeff Muller & Friends
2025-09-12 19:30 - 22:30 (America/New_York) | MD

Robert Redd & Sue Matthews - Songbook Series
2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Vocalist, Sue Matthews and pianist, Robert Redd will present their tribute to the life and music of Miss Lena Horne on Saturday, September 13th, at the 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery in Annapolis, MD.
Show starts at 8:00pm.
Tickets : Call 410-626-9796 to make your reservations

Dede Wyland & Big Howdy
2025-09-14 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | MD
Big Howdy is an award-winning progressive bluegrass band known for its powerful lead singing, rich vocal harmonies, and instrumental chops. With a repertoire that mixes bluegrass classics with emotionally compelling original songs, intriguingly novel instrumentals, and well-chosen contemporary material, Big Howdy presents bluegrass with modern polish while honoring the drive that lies at the heart of the music.
Dede Wyland
Guitar, Vocals
Known internationally for her work in the 1980s with Tony Trischka and Skyline, Dede uses her immaculate vocal technique to evoke a full range of emotions, from exuberant joy to abject heartbreak. Since moving to Maryland in 1990, she has become one of the DC area’s leading voice teachers. Dede has released two highly regarded albums on the Patuxent Music label. She also offers an online course with Peghead Nation called Fundamentals of Good Singing.
Randy Barret
Banjo, Guitar, Vocals
Randy’s beautifully crafted songs explore the human condition with depth and humor, and his original banjo tunes offer distinctive melodies and unexpected yet satisfying harmonies. He teaches banjo and fiddle, and repairs and sells violins. A mover and shaker in Washington’s bluegrass scene, Randy has played a leading role in establishing both Bluegrass Country Radio and the DC Bluegrass Union. He is co-author of the Ben Eldridge book On Banjo – Recollections, Licks and Solos.
Tom McLaughlin
Mandolin, Guitar, Vocals
With a background in country, jazz, and rock as well as bluegrass, Tom enhances Big Howdy’s sound with his hot lead and sensitive backup work. A member of the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance Hall of Fame, he is also a serious amateur archaeologist.
Ira Gitlin
Bass, Vocals
Ira is well known in the bluegrass world and beyond as a versatile multi-instrumentalist, teacher, writer, and scholar. He has performed on banjo and bass with such nationally known artists as the Johnson Mountain Boys, Laurie Lewis, Bill Harrell, and Peter Rowan. In 1993 Ira was a one-day winner on Jeopardy. He is currently working on a biography of the Johnson Mountain Boys for the University of Illinois Press.

Leslie Webber
2025-09-15 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | 49 West – The Front Room, 49 West St., Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Please join us for Happy Hour with Leslie Webber playing up front 5-7pm
