File Photo: Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen performing at The State Theatre in Falls Church, Virgnia.. Photo By: Anthony Washington
Let’s get right into it. Starting with a couple of concert suggestions for tonight.
Curtis Harding at DC9
The soul singer from Atlanta by way of Saginaw, Michigan brings his gritty sound to DC9. Harding grew up singing along side his parents as they traveled and lived throughout the United States. His mother was a gospel singer and his father was a veteran of the armed forces. The music of the sixties is what provided a training ground for him and you can hear the influence in his music today. Opening up for Curtis Harding will be the band Wanted Man.
Details: Curtis Harding; Thu., June 12, 2014, DC9, Time: 8:30 p.m.; Tickets: $10/adv $12/dos
Jaabs at the Windup Space
Baltimore’s own Jaabs will be performing along side The Effects and My Goldmask at the Windup Space in Baltimore.
Details: Jabbs; Thu., June 12, 2014, The Windup Space, Time: 10:00 p.m.; Tickets: $8
Deanna Bogart at National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Jazz in the Garden continues at the National Gallery of Art Sculture Garden in Washington, DC with blues artist Deanna Bogart. Concerts are cancelled because of excessive heat or inclement weather. If you plan to attend this show, be sure to check the forecast before you go. In addition, you can bring your own food to this free show. However, alcoholic beverages may not be brought to the premises from outside and are subject to confiscation. Food and drink items are available at the Gallery’s Pavilion Cafe.
Details: Deanna Bogart; Fri., June 13, 2014, National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, Time: 5:00 p.m.; Tickets: Free
The Game at Echo Stage
The west coast rapper and star of VH1’s “Married To The Game” will be making his first appearance at DC’s largest concert venue Echo Stage.
Details: The Game; Fri., June 13, 2014, Echostage, Time: 9:00 p.m.; Tickets: $34.80
Honfest
HonFest is a local Baltimore tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women.
The festival starts on Saturday and continues on Sunday. Music and other forms of entertainment will take place on three stages. However, Honfest is all about the contest. SPEAK LIKE A LOCAL…Balmerese Contest, Baltimore’s Best Hon Contest, Salute to Father’s Day Best Mustache Contest, and the Mashed Potato Dance Contest are some of the contest that will take place during Honest. The festival will take place in the historic Hampden neighborhood in Baltimore.
Details: Honfest; Sat., June 14 &15; 36th St. & Chestnut St., Baltimore, MD; Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Tickets: Free
Caribbean-American Heritage and Flag Day Celebration
The Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore will be celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage Month and Flag Day on Saturday with an afternoon filled with activities.
Starting at 12:00 p.m. the museum will have a film screening and post-film discussion of The Merikens . At 1:00 p.m. the festivities will begin, including Caribbean music with Trinidadian DJ Phaze, make your own flag with community artist Sallah Jenkins, a steel drum performance by St. Veronica’s Youth Steel Orchestra, a mini Carnival parade with costumed Carnival dancers and more. Flag-maker and writer Katia D. Ulysse will be on hand to help with flag making and to introduce her new story collection, Drifting. In addition, visitors will be able to meet Maryland author Lauren Francis-Sharma whose novel ‘Til the Well Runs Dr is based largely in Trinidad and on the author’s grandmother.
Details: Caribbean-American Heritage and Flag Day Celebration; Sat., June 14; 830 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD; Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.; Tickets: $8/GA, $6 – Senior Citizen (65+), Youth (age 7 to 17), Student (with ID)
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen at Gypsy Sally’s
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen make good music. It’s that simple. Sometimes the band gets labeled as a Bluegrass band and sometimes they get labeled as an Americana band. Either way, they are a lot of fun to see live and they put on a great show. Lead by mandolin player Frank Solivan, Dirty Kitchen has brought an innovative sound to bluegrass.
Opening for the band at Gypsy Sally’s will be The McTell Brothers.
Details: Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen; Sat., June 14, 2014, Gypsy Sally’s, Doors: 7:00 pm / Show: 9:00 pm ; Tickets: $15/adv $20/dos
Cody Chestnutt at the Howard Theatre
Cody Chestnutt’s first major exposure occurred in 2002 when ?uestlove of The Roots received a copy of Chestnutt’s debut album, The Headphone Masterpiece. ?uestlove was a big fan of the album and this lead to Chestnutt appearing on The Roots critically acclaimed album Phrenology performing a reworked version of the song “The Seed” off of his debut album. “The Seed 2.0” was created and it was a hit. So much so Chestnutt ended up touring with The Roots.
Since that time, Chestnutt has continued to explore new sounds and dig into the foundation of Black music, blues and soul. His latest LP, Landing On A Hundred, was recorded in Memphis with a ten-piece band. Joining Chestnutt on the bill at the Howard Theatre will be Tara Trinity and Johnny Popcorn
Details: Cody Chestnutt’s; Sun., June 15, 2014, the Howard Theatre, Doors: 6:00 pm / Show: 7:30 pm ; Tickets: $20/adv $25/dos
