Become a sponsor of this concert!Each $300 sponsor will receive these exclusive benefits:- Five (5) pairs of concert tickets. Invite special friends to the show you sponsor or bank your tickets for any concerts at our venue in 2026.- Reserved front-row seats.- Your name announced from the stage to acknowledge your sponsorship.- Hig [...]

Deirdre Jennings, vocalsMark Leppo, percussionNuc Vega, drumsPhil Ravita, bassGreg Small, pianoThe concert will include songs written from the days of slavery through 2000, reflecting important benchmarks in social justice. Beginning with "Wade in the Water," a Jubilee song (spiritual) believed to be associated with the Underground [...]

Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance presents: Black History Month Celebration featuring Ebban & Ephraim DorseyKevin Brewster, alto saxophoneEbban Dorsey, alto saxophoneEphraim Dorsey, tenor saxophoneSequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder, pianoTyson Femister, bassDevron Dennis, drums Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevin [...]

Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance presents:Black History Month Celebration featuring Ebban & Ephraim DorseyKevin Brewster, alto saxophoneEbban Dorsey, alto saxophoneEphraim Dorsey, tenor saxophoneSequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder, pianoTyson Femister, bassDevron Dennis, drumsOriginally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevin Brewster is [...]

Kevin Brewster & Black Renaissance presents: Black History Month Celebration featuring Ebban & Ephraim DorseyKevin Brewster, alto saxohoneEbban Dorsey, alto saxophoneEphraim Dorsey, tenor saxophoneSequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder, pianoTyson Femister, bassDevron Dennis, drums Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevin [...]

MOVED FROM 2/1 TO 2/8To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Willie Nelson’s first single in 1956 and the publication of Geoffrey Himes’s new book, “Willie Nelson: All the Albums—The Stories Behind the Music,” the Roots Café presents “A Tribute to Willie Nelson” with Karen Collins and Himes singing songs made famous by Nelson and song [...]

MOVED FROM 2/1 TO 2/8To celebrate the 70th anniversary of Willie Nelson’s first single in 1956 and the publication of Geoffrey Himes’s new book, “Willie Nelson: All the Albums—The Stories Behind the Music,” the Roots Café presents “A Tribute to Willie Nelson” with Karen Collins and Himes singing songs made famous by Nelson and song [...]

Ephraim Dorsey - saxophonesAleko Lionikis - pianoWill Hazlehurst - bassClaudio Silva - drumsJoin us for a night of fellowship and fiery energy! Beastmode is a band featuring some of Baltimore's hottest young musicians. Each member has made significant strides individually, performing with artists ranging from Sean Jones and Warren [...]

Ephraim Dorsey - saxophonesAleko Lionikis - pianoWill Hazlehurst - bassClaudio Silva - drumsJoin us for a night of fellowship and fiery energy! Beastmode is a band featuring some of Baltimore's hottest young musicians. Each member has made significant strides individually, performing with artists ranging from Sean Jones and Warren [...]

PROGRAMThe Autumn Moon Reflected on the Serene Lake - Peixun ChenPiano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp Minor, Op.27, No.2 - Ludwig van BeethovenLieder ohne Worte (Songs Without Words) Op.67 - Felix MendelssohnChaconne in D minor from Partita No.2 in D minor for Violin Solo - J.S.Bach, transcribed byFerruccio BusoniEtude Op.10 No.8 in F Maj [...]

PROGRAMThe Autumn Moon Reflected on the Serene Lake - Peixun ChenPiano Sonata No.14 in C-sharp Minor, Op.27, No.2 - Ludwig van BeethovenLieder ohne Worte (Songs Without Words) Op.67 - Felix MendelssohnChaconne in D minor from Partita No.2 in D minor for Violin Solo - J.S.Bach, transcribed byFerruccio BusoniEtude Op.10 No.8 in F Maj [...]

Alphonzo Elliott Jr. - piano and vocoderKamonte Johnson - percussionAggie Brown III - organ, drums, vocalsShaquim Muldrow - saxGene Alestock - bassAggie Brown III, aka “Trey Love” is a Baltimore-born, Severna Park–raised drummer, organist, vocalist, producer and bandleader whose music flows from the deep traditions of gospel and ja [...]

Alphonzo Elliott Jr. - piano and vocoderKamonte Johnson - percussionAggie Brown III - organ, drums, vocalsShaquim Muldrow - saxGene Alestock - bassAggie Brown III, aka “Trey Love” is a Baltimore-born, Severna Park–raised drummer, organist, vocalist, producer and bandleader whose music flows from the deep traditions of gospel and ja [...]

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Let The Spirit Out!21st Annual Black History Month appearance on our stageKahil El'Zabar and The Ethic Heritage Ensemblell celebrate a new LP release, Let the Spirit Out – Live at MU London. Another powerful collaboration with Spiritmuse Records.Kahil El'Zabar, percussionCorey Wilkes, trum [...]

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Let The Spirit Out!21st Annual Black History Month Appearance on our stageKahil El'Zabar and The Ethic Heritage Ensemblell celebrate a new LP release, Let the Spirit Out – Live at MU London. Another powerful collaboration with Spiritmuse Records.Kahil El'Zabar, percussionCorey Wilkes, trum [...]

Kahil El’Zabar’s Ethnic Heritage Ensemble: Let The Spirit Out!21st Annual Black History Month appearance on our stageKahil El'Zabar and The Ethic Heritage Ensemblell celebrate a new LP release, Let the Spirit Out – Live at MU London. Another powerful collaboration with Spiritmuse Records.Kahil El'Zabar, percussionCorey Wilkes, trum [...]

Japanese recording artist Nanako Sato will join David and Linda Cole of David B. Cole and Mainstreet Blues performing the “Journey of Sound.” Nanako is a concert organizer in Japan. David and Linda perform all genres of music and did a month-long tour in Japan with Nanako in 2025. They have performed at Blues Alley, MidAtlantic Jaz [...]

Japanese recording artist Nanako Sato will join David and Linda Cole of David B. Cole and Mainstreet Blues performing the “Journey of Sound.” Nanako is a concert organizer in Japan. David and Linda perform all genres of music and did a month-long tour in Japan with Nanako in 2025. They have performed at Blues Alley, MidAtlantic Jaz [...]

Liam Hurlbut, saxCharlie Ballantine, guitarJeff Reed, bassSavino Palumbo, pianoDarrell Reddix Jr., drums Baltimore-based saxophonist and composer Liam Hurlbut presents an original song cycle on the theme of “Romance and the Blues” featuring his all-star quintet of some of Baltimore's finest musicians. Specially curated fo [...]

Liam Hurlbut, saxCharlie Ballantine, guitarJeff Reed, bassSavino Palumbo, pianoDarrell Reddix Jr., drums Baltimore-based saxophonist and composer Liam Hurlbut presents an original song cycle on the theme of “Romance and the Blues” featuring his all-star quintet of some of Baltimore's finest musicians. Specially curated fo [...]

Simon Mogul, saxCurtis Lundy, bassWarren Wolf, vibesMarc Cary, pianoJacob Smith, drumshttps://www.simonmogul.com/Simon Mogul is a 26-year-old saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Miami, currently based in New York City, is celebrating the release of his debut album "Simon Says". Featured in the band are jazz greats [...]

Simon Mogul, saxCurtis Lundy, bassWarren Wolf, vibesMarc Cary, pianoJacob Smith, drumshttps://www.simonmogul.com/Simon Mogul is a 26-year-old saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Miami, currently based in New York City, is celebrating the release of his debut album "Simon Says". Featured in the band are jazz greats [...]

Simon Mogul, saxCurtis Lundy, bassWarren Wolf, vibesMarc Cary, pianoJacob Smith, drumshttps://www.simonmogul.com/Simon Mogul is a 26-year-old saxophonist, composer, and bandleader originally from Miami, currently based in New York City, is celebrating the release of his debut album "Simon Says". Featured in the band are jazz greats [...]

Luis Ozoria, trumpetKevin Brewster, alto saxophoneChris Barrick, vibraphoneRoberto Villeda, pianoChris Law, electric bassDominique Patrick Noel, auxiliary percussionEric Tiber, drumsOrigin, tradition, and innovation are the foundations of award-winning artist Luis Ozoria. The Baltimore-based trumpeter’s musical prowess is recognize [...]

Luis Ozoria, trumpetKevin Brewster, alto saxophoneChris Barrick, vibraphoneRoberto Villeda, pianoChris Law, electric bassDominique Patrick Noel, auxiliary percussionEric Tiber, drumsOrigin, tradition, and innovation are the foundations of award-winning artist Luis Ozoria. The Baltimore-based trumpeter’s musical prowess is recognize [...]

The Double Stops, an acoustic duo comprised of Kait Lee and Z Smith, is a musical collaboration catalyzed by the departure of a good pal and bluegrass phenomenon. You will find them around Baltimore playing old country, bluegrass, and whatever else they damned well please!Kait Lee is a NIH employee by day and musician by night. She [...]

The Double Stops, an acoustic duo comprised of Kait Lee and Z Smith, is a musical collaboration catalyzed by the departure of a good pal and bluegrass phenomenon. You will find them around Baltimore playing old country, bluegrass, and whatever else they damned well please!Kait Lee is a NIH employee by day and musician by night. She [...]