Upcoming Live MUSIC Performances

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DECEMBER

Thursday, December 4, 7:30-9:30PM
David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach

Saturday, December 6, 7-9PM
Dave Chappell

Sunday, December 7, 3-5PM
Ahmed Warshanna Presents Ishta!

Friday, December 12, 7:30-9:30PM
Whitehall

Sunday, December 14, 2-4PM
Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks: II. In the Shadows (Baritone and Piano)

Sunday, December 21, 7-9PM
Brad Cox and Shelby Blondell

Tuesday, December 23, 7:30-9:30PM
Mariah Bonner – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

January

Friday, January 9, 7-9PM
Ollella

Saturday, January 10, 7-9PM
Whiskey Feathers

Friday, January 16, 7-9PM
High and Wides

Saturday, January 17, 7-9PM
Swinging Through the Decades: Cinema Songs of the 20th Century with Janet Paulsen

Sunday, January 18, 3PM
Pressing Strings and Driftwood

Friday, January 23, 7-9PM
Letitia VanSant

Saturday, January 24, 7-9PM
Kevin Brewster Jazz Band

Saturday, January 31, 4:30-6:30PM & 7:30-9:30PM
Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet

DECEMBER

David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach

Thursday, December 4, 7:30-9:30PM

David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories with the emotional abandon of the blues. The show moves from humorous, subversive blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.

David & Bob have performed many times at music festivals and taught at camps around the country to include: Philadelphia Folk Festival, Juan de Fuca, Strawberry Festival, Redding Roots, Bear Creek and Kate Wolf.
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Dave Chappell

Saturday, December 6, 7-9PM

Dave Chappell, a Washington, DC native, is one of the most sought after and respected musicians in the area.  For the last several years, he has won the Washington Area Music Awards (WAMMIES) for ‘Musician of the Year’, ‘Rock Instrumentalist of the Year’, and ‘Roots Rock Instrumentalist of the Year’.

He has performed with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends Jerry Lee Lewis, Sam Moore of Sam & Dave, Percy Sledge, Johnny Johnson, and guitar wizard, Danny Gatton.
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Ahmed Warshanna Presents Ishta!

Sunday, December 7, 3-5PM
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Experience modern jazz in an intimate setting with Ahmed Warshanna’s Ishta! in The Loft.

With a sound that bridges post-bop, Afro-Cuban grooves, hip hop, rock, Egyptian classical melodies, and more, Ahmed Warshanna is redefining the modern jazz landscape. A Baltimore-based guitarist, composer, and arranger, he leads the dynamic sextet Ishta!, known for its fiery interplay and genre-defying sound. Whether performing with his band or composing new works, Ahmed consistently transcends musical boundaries while remaining deeply rooted in jazz traditions.
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Whitehall

Friday, December 12, 7:30-9:30 PM

Whitehall is an indie rock four-piece band based in Brooklyn, NY originally from Charleston, SC. Paddy McKiernan (vocals, guitar), Brennan Clark (bass), Davis Rowe (drums), and Avery Greeson (guitar) met in college, and got their start writing songs in a dorm room. After four years spent in the South Carolina DIY scene playing house shows throughout the state, the band recorded their debut album, Ocean Fiction, and embarked on their first tour on the East coast with a live show that is at once frenetic and introspective. In the years that followed, Whitehall recorded and released their sophomore effort Swordfish Catcher and received praise and playlist placement from national publications like NPR, Alternative Press, and American Songwriter. This album saw their sound shift from bouncy, melody-laden indie, to something grittier, with distorted guitars and imaginative lyricism that more closely resembles acts like Pavement and Car Seat Headrest. After touring extensively between 2021 and 2023 with acts such as Goo Goo Dolls, Arlie, Wilderado and Carver Commodore, the band released their 3rd LP, Maizy, a collection of tracks written mostly over a period of two weeks in isolation in the Appalachian Mountains. The record came to life with help from legendary producer Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, White Reaper).

Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
II. In the Shadows (Baritone and Piano)

Sunday, December 14, 2-4PM

Chamber Music in Historic Landmarks:
Four Concerts in Rural Northern Baltimore County
Prepare for four unforgettable afternoons of chamber music set in some of the most picturesque and historic venues in Northern Baltimore County. From the original 19th-century saddlery in Monkton Village to the David Niven Theater at Oldfields School and the rustic charm of the Loft at Manor Mill, each setting offers a uniquely intimate backdrop for a rich musical experience. Across four concerts—The Spark of Sound, In the Shadows, Storms, but Light, and The Quiet Bloom—the series explores themes of transformation, intimacy, and illumination. Curated by pianist Wan-Chi Su and performed by a rotating ensemble of exceptional guest artists, each program invites audiences on a journey through sound, space, and story.

Sunday, December 14: The Loft at Manor Mill
II. In the Shadows (Baritone and Piano)
Performed by Rob McGinness (baritone) and Wan-Chi Su (piano)

Brad Cox and Shelby Blondell

Sunday, December 21, 7-9PM

Brad Cox
Brad Cox is a multifaceted artist from the Baltimore area, recognized for his extensive contributions to music, literature, and podcasting.

As a singer-songwriter and musician, Cox has cultivated a diverse and prolific career, forming and fronting notable musical groups including Skitzo Calypso, Niki Thunders, We Love the Underground, and Veteran Avenue.

His musical journey, which commenced in Los Angeles in 1996, has yielded over 24 albums and EPs, alongside collaborative songwriting and vocal work for numerous regional projects.
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Shelby Blondell
Shelby Blondell is a driven creative force, seamlessly blending artistry, innovation, entrepreneurship, and advocacy to continue supporting her mission to uplift. Shelby began releasing music with her 2013 “Fly” EP and followed up with a self-titled EP in 2014, performing widely throughout MD/DC/VA/PA. Her single “Fun in the Sun” reached the Top 10 on European indie music charts. She’s shared stages with notable acts like Pentatonix, Sabrina Carpenter, Howie Day, Scotty McCreery, Walker Hayes, Ryan Cabrera, and James Authur.
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Mariah Bonner – I’ll Be Home For Christmas

Tuesday, December 23, 7:30-9:30PM

Join singer, recording artist, and all around entertainer Mariah Bonner for an evening of holiday cheer!

You’ll be treated to a selection of classic melodies like I’ll Be Home For Christmas, beloved hymns such as O, Holy Night, and Silent Night, and more contemporary holiday tunes like Hard Candy Christmas, River, and more.

Mariah will be accompanied by Sean Lane on piano, Seth Kibel on clarinet, saxophone and flute, and Bob Abbott on upright bass.
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Ollella

Friday, January 9, 7-9PM

Ellie Barber a.k.a. Ollella’s career as a musician started early, when she sang before she could talk. Trained as a classical cellist since the age of nine, the Seattle indie-folk musician merges her technical string background with authoritative vocals and live-looping. Described as “really outstanding” by NPR Music and “so tastefully done” by Michelle Zauner (Japanese Breakfast), Ollella’s sound is organic with a side of edge, pulling on influences such as Feist, Madison Cunningham, and Sylvan Esso.
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Whiskey Feathers

Saturday, January 10, 7-9PM

Whiskey Feathers is a Baltimore-based band blending rock, Americana, and livetronica into a sound that is immersive, emotional, and ever-evolving. Their reflective lyrics, layered instrumentation, and dreamlike energy move both hearts and hips. With a blend of grit, groove, and emotional punch, they showcase their dynamic stage presence, tight musicianship, and crowd-ready sound that define their live performances. Perfect for festivals and stages that crave authenticity and fire.
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High and Wides

Friday, January 16, 7-9PM

“The Apostles of Hillbilly Boogie” – Washington Post

The High & Wides play string band music from an alternate timeline, one where Bill Monroe’s “Rocky Road Blues” made him an international superstar and the rock’n’roll revolution was led by fiddlers and banjo players. With roots in urban Baltimore and the rural Delmarva peninsula, they draw on bluegrass backgrounds and weave in influences from new wave to old time to make music that defies boundaries while evoking the era when country, bluegrass, western swing, and early rock’n’roll mingled freely.
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Swinging Through the Decades: Cinema Songs of the 20th Century with Janet Paulsen

Saturday, January 17, 7-9PM

“Swinging Through the Decades: Cinema Songs of the 20th Century” features jazz vocalist Janet Paulsen bringing to life classic movie songs from the 1930s through the 1990s. With engaging backstories, fresh arrangements, and a visual journey of film images, the evening promises to be both entertaining and memorable. A familiar favorite at Manor Mill since its early days, Janet is delighted to return, joined by her music director and accompanist Anthony Pocetti and a swinging band.
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Pressing Strings and Driftwood

Sunday, January 18, 3:00 PM
David Niven Theater at Oldfields School
Incredible co-bill!

About the Pressing Strings
Whether delivering heartfelt ballads or energetic anthems, Pressing Strings weaves lyrical introspection and high-caliber musicianship that feels both fresh and familiar. Sokel’s smokey voice and intricate guitar work is complimented masterfully by a star rhythm section. Held down tightly by drummer Justin Kruger–an energetic and charismatic performer whose style mirrors his outside the box personality and unique approach to the instrument, along with bassist Nick Welker–a solid and stoic figure who picks melodic lines and chordal voicings that makes the trio sound full and lush.  All three members sing, adding harmonies reminiscent of southern California in the 70’s. Together they push the limits of what a trio can do and provide an immersive, feel-good vibe that hits the audience’s heart as hard as it does the ears. 
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About Driftwood
The Upstate New York folk-rock group Driftwood—founded by Joe Kollar and Dan Forsyth, and now including Claire Byrne, Joey Arcuri, and Sam Fishman—continues to evolve its shapeshifting folk approach.

A key strength is the breadth of talent, with Claire, Joe, and Dan all contributing as songwriters and vocalists. This collaborative push-pull is "at the heart of what we do," says Dan Forsyth, leading to a self-produced effort focused on capturing their distinctive live energy. The band relies on a devoted, crowd-funded community of "supporters" and "friends" who see that Driftwood is about more than music. As Joe Kollar summarizes, “Driftwood is basically a beautiful friendship that happens to play music together.”
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Letitia VanSant

Friday, January 23, 7-9PM

After singing around campfires, fingerpicking on front porches, and performing everywhere from concert halls to tiny basements, Letitia VanSant and David McKindley-Ward are releasing the sounds of their acoustic collaboration.

David grew up steeped in folk, traditional, and protest music from all over the world. In recent years he has made a name for himself as a guitarist and singer of traditional Irish music, while still nurturing his roots in country and Americana.

Letitia’s shy childhood poems about fairies were put to music after she taught herself to play guitar on a beat-up Yamaha unearthed from an attic. Her art slowly matured into introspective indie folk ballads and Americana-rock anthems that have earned the favor of music lovers in her hometown Baltimore and beyond. “…her gentle singsong may strike you as sweet, but listen a little closer, and you’ll realize she is spitting fire,” says Paste Magazine.
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Kevin Brewster Jazz Band

Saturday, January 24, 7-9PM
Baltimore Rising Jazz Artist Series

Come experience Kevin Brewster’s Black Renaissance live as they debut the Trials and Tribulation Suite—an original composition reflecting a personal journey through struggle, growth, and faith. Blending original works and select covers, the band creates an atmosphere rooted in storytelling and spiritual connection. The performance is a testament to resilience and a celebration of God’s presence through life’s highs and lows.

Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kevin Brewster is a saxophonist, composer, and educator whose musical journey is deeply rooted in the vibrant traditions of Gospel music. His repertoire is a fusion of contemporary, straight-ahead, gospel, and R&B that herald a new era/bring a new vision for jazz characterized by authenticity, resilience, and unwavering faith.
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Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet

Saturday, January 31, 4:30-6:30PM & 7:30-9:30PM

Regarded as one of the most influential hammered dulcimer players in the U.S., Baltimore’s Ken Kolodner has joined forces with his son, Brad Kolodner, one of the finest practitioners of the claw hammer banjo, to perform tight and musical arrangements of original and traditional old-time music. They round off the quartet with sensational bassist, Alex Lacquement, and talented, multi-instrumentalist, Rachel Eddy.

The Ken and Brad Kolodner Quartet is bringing their exceptional sound to Manor Mill for a special doubleheader. Catch their early show at 4:30 PM, their evening performance at 7:30 PM, or treat yourself to both for a truly unforgettable musical journey!
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