2017-2018 Season
Visit one of our local restaurants (linked here) before or after the show,present your season pass to receive a discount for the ticket holder only.
Ocean Celtic Quartet
Sunday, April 15, 2018 - 3:00pm - Mathews High School Auditorium
Jennifer Cutting (accordions & keyboard), Lisa Moscatiello (vocals, whistles & guitar), Andrew Dodds (fiddle), and Steve Winick (vocals and percussion) play music packed with pure pan-Celtic pizzazz, putting their unique spin on traditional songs and Cuttings original compositions, from soaring ballads and stirring sea chanteys to blazing fiddle and accordion tunes. As much at home in the concert hall as on the festival stage, OCEAN has played to sold out and enthusiastic crowds at Creative Cauldron, at the Strathmore Mansion, Annapolis Maritime Museum, Globe Theater in Berlin, and the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival and Riverside Concerts at Washington College in Chestertown. They have also performed at Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the Folk Projects Minstrel Concert Series in New Jersey, Mystic Seaports Sea Music Festival in Connecticut, and the Birchmere in Alexandria.
OCEAN is known for getting audiences up on their feet to dance to their electrifying jigs and reels, as well as for raising goosebumps with their soaring vocals and otherworldly airs. They perform originals contemplating the seasons of nature and human life, right alongside the oldest songs from British and Celtic tradition. Add a penchant for deep scholarship and a great sense of humor, and you have a band that will captivate all ages.
OCEAN is known for getting audiences up on their feet to dance to their electrifying jigs and reels, as well as for raising goosebumps with their soaring vocals and otherworldly airs. They perform originals contemplating the seasons of nature and human life, right alongside the oldest songs from British and Celtic tradition. Add a penchant for deep scholarship and a great sense of humor, and you have a band that will captivate all ages.
O Sole Trio
Sunday, May 6, 2018 - 3:00pm - Mathews High School Auditorium
O Sole Trio has performed sold-out concerts at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, The Redlands Bowl, CA (to a crowd of 6,000+), Ronnie Scott's, London, and all over the United States, Canada, and the UK. This exciting classical crossover ensemble features the lush voices of soprano Erin Shields and baritone Giuseppe Spoletini, as well as the versatile and virtuosic David Shenton on piano and violin.
O Sole Trio's shows are both touching and humorous, breathing new life into familiar favorites with their unique and innovative arrangements. Their show, Heart & Sole, celebrates love and life, reimagining well-known pop, classical and musical theater favorites, including Journey's Open Arms (in English and Italian), a Latin grooved O sole mio and a stunning version of the classic song, Edelweiss.
They have brought their exhilarating and unique shows to numerous venues throughout North America and beyond. The trio has garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Their recent credits include a performance on Fox 5’s Good Day New York, as well as a sold-out Carnegie Hall début and a standing-room-only engagement at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium with their show From Pavarotti to Pop, commissioned by Lincoln Center. In addition, O Sole Trio's recent performance at the Redlands Bowl in CA drew an audience of over 6,000 people.
O Sole Trio's shows are both touching and humorous, breathing new life into familiar favorites with their unique and innovative arrangements. Their show, Heart & Sole, celebrates love and life, reimagining well-known pop, classical and musical theater favorites, including Journey's Open Arms (in English and Italian), a Latin grooved O sole mio and a stunning version of the classic song, Edelweiss.
They have brought their exhilarating and unique shows to numerous venues throughout North America and beyond. The trio has garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. Their recent credits include a performance on Fox 5’s Good Day New York, as well as a sold-out Carnegie Hall début and a standing-room-only engagement at Lincoln Center's David Rubenstein Atrium with their show From Pavarotti to Pop, commissioned by Lincoln Center. In addition, O Sole Trio's recent performance at the Redlands Bowl in CA drew an audience of over 6,000 people.
Previous Concerts 2017-2018
Rock 'n Roll Jubilee
Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 3:00pm - Mathews High School Auditorium
The Rock n’ Roll Jubilee is a musical and theatrical performance that pays tribute to the founding fathers of rock & roll in the context of a live 1958 broadcast on the fictitious radio station WJKS (“Where Joy Kills Sorrow”). The Jubilee features music from the Titans of Teen Town: Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. It’s a celebration of the music that changed the world, and you’re invited!
The Rock & Roll Jubilee combines the theatrical elements of Prairie Home Companion and the Grand Old Opry with the excitement of the old barnstorming rock and roll tours of the late 1950s. The show stars singers Craig Evans and Brad Tucker, whose interpretations of the songs of the founders of rock and roll can only be described as extraordinary. In addition to the greatest songs ever written, The Jubilee includes a rocking live band, comedy skits, 1950s period commercials, and lots of laughs and surprises.
The Rock & Roll Jubilee combines the theatrical elements of Prairie Home Companion and the Grand Old Opry with the excitement of the old barnstorming rock and roll tours of the late 1950s. The show stars singers Craig Evans and Brad Tucker, whose interpretations of the songs of the founders of rock and roll can only be described as extraordinary. In addition to the greatest songs ever written, The Jubilee includes a rocking live band, comedy skits, 1950s period commercials, and lots of laughs and surprises.
TWO ON TAP
Rescheduled for Sunday, December 3, 2017 - 3:00pm - Mathews High School Auditorium
TWO ON TAP marks the creative collaboration of celebrated musical theatre performers Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano. Since debuting in February 2010, TWO ON TAP has entertained tens of thousands at theatrical concerts across the USA, gala events, and headline performances onboard luxury cruise liners.
Heralded by presenters and critics, TWO ON TAP aims to breathe new life into classic song-and-dance with clever arrangements, a meaningful connection to the audience, and exciting high-energy routines. Recent accomplishments include multiple appearances at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, headline spots on Queen Mary 2’s historic transatlantic route, and multiple community concert tours including over 100 cities throughout the Midwestern and Mountain states.
In addition to their appearances throughout the world on Princess and Cunard Cruises, TWO ON TAP maintains an active concert schedule in the US with performance tours through the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and Florida.
Heralded by presenters and critics, TWO ON TAP aims to breathe new life into classic song-and-dance with clever arrangements, a meaningful connection to the audience, and exciting high-energy routines. Recent accomplishments include multiple appearances at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, headline spots on Queen Mary 2’s historic transatlantic route, and multiple community concert tours including over 100 cities throughout the Midwestern and Mountain states.
In addition to their appearances throughout the world on Princess and Cunard Cruises, TWO ON TAP maintains an active concert schedule in the US with performance tours through the Pacific Northwest, the Midwest, and Florida.
Good Shot Judy
Sunday, March 18, 2018 - 3:00pm - Mathews High School Auditorium
Born out of the idea that jazz music didn’t have to be performed as background or “museum music,” Good Shot Judy was created by brothers Brett and Jeff Cahoon in early 2013. Initially they performed as a jazz trio with Brett on piano and vocals, Jeff on upright bass, and friend Mike Smith on drums. The guys quickly found out that they weren’t alone in believing that the music they loved so well could also be performed in a way that was very entertaining and energetic, when they quickly started growing a fan base and attracting other musicians around Hampton Roads and Richmond Virginia.
As the group grew and changed adding drummer Buz King, and saxophonists Brandon Musko, and Art Martin to the full time lineup, the repertoire also changed exponentially. “We went from performing mostly lots of Sinatra and straight ahead jazz ballads to really focusing on keeping people entertained and on the dance floor. Upbeat swing, mambo, cha-cha, rockabilly, calypso, and even some rock music adapted in a way that fits our sound all have become part of the mix,” said Bandleader Brett Cahoon. “It really became about delivering a performance that was more than a collection of songs for us. We wanted it to be a highly entertaining show that could be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of whether you’re a huge fan of jazz and swing or not.”
Since then Good Shot Judy has continued to grow and can often be found performing with as many as 14 members in their “Little Big Band,” which features 6 horns, 4 rhythm players, and even the occasional trio of female vocalists singing tight harmony. Good Shot Judy averages around 160 public and private performances annually.
As the group grew and changed adding drummer Buz King, and saxophonists Brandon Musko, and Art Martin to the full time lineup, the repertoire also changed exponentially. “We went from performing mostly lots of Sinatra and straight ahead jazz ballads to really focusing on keeping people entertained and on the dance floor. Upbeat swing, mambo, cha-cha, rockabilly, calypso, and even some rock music adapted in a way that fits our sound all have become part of the mix,” said Bandleader Brett Cahoon. “It really became about delivering a performance that was more than a collection of songs for us. We wanted it to be a highly entertaining show that could be enjoyed by anyone, regardless of whether you’re a huge fan of jazz and swing or not.”
Since then Good Shot Judy has continued to grow and can often be found performing with as many as 14 members in their “Little Big Band,” which features 6 horns, 4 rhythm players, and even the occasional trio of female vocalists singing tight harmony. Good Shot Judy averages around 160 public and private performances annually.
Promotions and selections made through Live on Stage
