Prince George's County Map: A Summary of Musical Diversity in June 2005By John ShiuTo navigate this page, simply click on a point listed as a "Music Venue" to learn more about the venue. You can also click on the names of musicians to hear samples of their music or performances. |
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New Deal Café:www.newdealcafe.com Established in 1995 in the heart of Greenbelt, the New Deal Café was created as a non-stock, nonprofit membership corporation built for Greenbelt residents. Since then, it has been host to over 30 events and has evolved with the help of countless community members. In June, the New Deal Café hosts Rachel Cross, a folk-pop songwriter with world music and jazz influences, and acoustic folk couple Len and Wendy. June 3: Rachel
Cross Remington’s of Beltsvillewww.pgeats.com Remington’s of Beltsville is known for its weekly live band and karaoke performances. Focused mostly on Rock groups, Remington’s features all-female rocker group Wicked Jezabel this June. June 25: Wicked Jezabel California Innwww.mdparty.com
The California Inn is a Laurel nightclub specializing in Rock and Top 40 music, as well as live performances by acoustic rock groups and soloists. This month, the California Inn hosts modern rockers Agnus, Arizona-native band Easton Ashe, and classic rock band Never Never. June 17: Agnus
My Way Restaurant and Barwww.mdparty.com Laurel-based My Way Restaurant and Bar specializes in Country, Rock, and Blues performances, regularly featuring many local MD/DC/VA artists. In June, My Way hosts classic rock and rollers Cahoots and Boogie Woogie star Daryl Davis. June 18: Cahoots Remington's of Laurelwww.remingtonsoflaurel.com Remington’s of Laurel, known for its House of Rock, is host to a number of local rock bands around the MD/DC/VA area. This June, Remington’s features edgy rock group 10 Years Gone and acoustic vocalist Don Chapman. June 17: 10 Years Gone Chick Hall’s Surf Clubwww.chickhallssurfclub.com Since 1955, Chick Hall’s Surf Club has been family owned and operated as nightclub and concert venue. In addition to its in-house band, Heroes and Friends, Chick Hall’s Surf Club also regularly hosts bands from around the Maryland area. In June, the Surf Club features Prince George’s County soul and R&B native, Mary Shaver, as well as rockabilly and honky-tonk singer J.P. McDermott. June 17: Mary Shaver Band and J.P. McDermott and Western Bop Decoy Loungewww.colonysouth.com/decoylounge.html
Located inside the Colony South Hotel in Clinton, MD, the Decoy Lounge hosts karaoke, sports, and performance events regularly each week. In June, the Decoy Lounge invites such artists as MD-based rockers Full Steam band. June 17: Full
Steam College Perk Coffeehousewww.collegeperk.org Originally inspired by Italian cafés and English coffeehouses, College Perk Coffeehouse aims to bring an open atmosphere of conversation and opinion to the College Park area. Hosting entertainment in the form of music, art, and poetry, College Perk regularly has performances throughout the week, featuring local, regional, and national artists. This June, College Perk features such musicians as husband and wife acoustic duo Arlington Priest, and College Park-based alternative rocker band Granian and acoustic duo Might Could. June 3: Arlington
Priest and Jeremiah
Clark & The Lighter Thieves Greenbelt Blues Festivalwww.greenbelt.com Now in its second consecutive year, the Greenbelt Blues Festival this June features over seven hours of Blues and Jazz artists like MD-based Ronnie Ray and the Coolers and DC-based Clarence Turner Blues Band. June 18: Clarence Turner Blues Band, Ronnie Ray & The Coolers, The Paulverizers, Blu Lou and Friends, The Shakers, Matt Kelley & Rich Sampson, and Zach Sweeney Band Laurel City Concerts & Special Eventswww.laurel.md.us The city of Laurel was first established in 1870 as “Laurel Factory” and had a population of only about 1,000 residents. Today, Laurel has a population of over 19,000 and sponsors community activities such as concerts and other family activities. On June 17, Laurel hosts Oracle, a MD/DC/VA-based band that covers a diverse portfolio of songs ranging from Rock & Roll to Top 40 to Country from the 40s to today. June 17: Oracle Riverdale Bookshop and Coffee Depotwww.riverdalebookshop.com
With a history dating back to 1956, the Riverdale Bookshop and Coffee Depot has been a part of the Prince George's County community for a long time. Originally only a bookshop, the venue added a café in 1997, and soon thereafter began hosting music from local and national artists. In June, the Riverdale Bookshop and Coffee Depot hosts such artists as DC-based urban folk songwriter Cletus Kennelly, acoustic soul-fusion singer Verlette Simon, and Baltimore-based songwriter Kristin Putchinski (Ellen Cherry). June 4: Cletus
Kennelly and Lea FedEx Fieldwww.fedex.com/us/sports/fedexfield/FedEx Field Stadium Drive Landover, MD 20785 Home of the Washington Redskins football team since 1997, FedEx Field also hosts a number of other events in its arena. With seating for over 90,000 concertgoers, the shows at FedEx Field are typically of large scale. In June, FedEx Field hosts country music star Kenny Chesney on his “Somewhere In the Sun” tour. June 4: Kenny Chesney The Show Place Arenawww.showplacearena.com14900 Pennsylvania Avenue Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Phone: (301) 952-7900 The Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro is best known for hosting concerts, trade shows, and equestrian events, among other events. Since 1993, the Show Place Arena has hosted such performers as James Brown, Elvis Costello, Luther Vandross, and Kenny Rogers. This June, the venue will host the soul and R&B legends the O’Jays and Gerald Levert. June 4: The O’Jays and Gerald Levert Riversdale House Museumwww.pgparks.com4811 Riverdale Road Riverdale Park, MD 20737 Phone: (301) 864-0420 Built between 1801 and 1807, the Riversdale House Museum is a National Historic Landmark. Open to the public for tours, the mansion also hosts many educational events that showcase its history. In June, the Riversdale House Museum continues its summer music festival with performers Lou and Joe Natale, two talented jazz artists from the Maryland area. June 29: Summer Music on the Portico Concert Series: Brothers Lou and Joe Natale Prince George’s Stadiumwww.pgparks.com4101 Northeast Crain Highway Bowie, MD 20717 Phone: (301) 805-6000 Prince George’s Stadium, home to the Bowie Baysox, has a family-oriented environment for baseball games, car shows, birthday parties, and concerts. In June, Prince George’s Stadium hosts the folk and country legends Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson. June 14: Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson Crossroads Entertainment Complexwww.crossroadsclub.com4103 Baltimore Ave Bladensburg, MD 20710 Phone: (301) 927-1056 Located in Bladensburg, the Crossroads Entertainment Complex houses a restaurant and club and hosts weekly events for every day of the week. This June, Crossroads Entertainment Complex is featuring performers like reggae artist Beres Hammond as well as Caribbean Traffik Jam. June 12: Beres
Hammond, Mighty Sparrow, Marcia
Griffiths, Jimmy Cozier and Edwin Yearwood Six Flags Americawww.sixflags.com13710 Central Ave. Mitchellville, MD 20721 Phone: (301) 249-1500 Aside from being the largest theme park in Maryland, Six Flags America is also host to a number of diverse and entertaining shows and concerts. In June, Six Flags America performances include Praise in the Park with gospel musician Fred Hammond and a Father’s Day celebration with Latin bands La Banda Chula, Crupo Coco, as well as others. June 11: Praise in the Park with Fred
Hammond Clarice Smith Performing Arts Centerwww.claricesmithcenter.umd.eduUniversity of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 Phone: (301) 405-ARTS Located on the University of Maryland’s College Park campus, the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is a major stage for local, national, and international musicians and artists. The Center attracts a wide range of performers from diverse backgrounds and brings them together on one of its six unique stages. In June, the National Orchestral Institute at the University of Maryland enters its 18th season and brings in over a hundred talented orchestral musicians, three renowned conductors, and a host of distinguished musicians for workshops and recitals. Best of all, these workshops and recitals are free and open to the public, offering a wonderful way to discover the world of orchestral music. June 11: Gerard Schwarz conducts Mozart’s
Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” and Mahler’s
Symphony No. 7 in Em |
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