2010-2011 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR
- January 17th - Peter Mayer Concert, Rockville, MD
- March 21st - Unity Worship Service, Alexandria, VA
- March 26th - Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase, Fredericksburg, VA
- April 10th - Private Event (Fundraising House Concert), Suburban MD
- April 23rd & 24th - Matthew Fox Seminar, Rockville, MD
- April 26th - Songwriters’ Assn. of Wash. Showcase, Frederick, MD
- May 1st - Coffeehouse Worship at Burke Presb. Church, Burke, VA
- May 29th - Concert at the Palladium Civic Green, McLean, VA
- June 5th & 6th - Washington Folk Fest, Glen Echo, MD (2 stages)
- June 12th - Benefit for Tibetan Children’s Trust, Silver Spring, MD
- June 13th - Special Guest for Bill Staines, Focus, Alexandria, VA
- June 27th - Private Concert (w/Greentree)
- July 13th - Body, Mind & Spirit Evening (private), Boyds, MD
- August 1st - Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring, MD
- August 22nd - Unity by the Bay, Severna Park, MD
- September 5th - Eastern Market Music Series, Washington, DC
- September 25th, Sugarloaf Coffeehouse, Germantown, MD
- October 10th, Unity Sunday Worship, Alexandria, VA
- December 9th - A Celtic Christmas at Baldwin’s, Sykesville, MD
- May 19th, 2011 - Joni Mitchell Songbook Show, Germantown, MD
GUEST SPOT FOR PETER MAYER
Peter Mayer (from Minnesota) is a nationally-renowned songwriter, ace guitarist, and incredible entertainer; his lyrics are thought-provoking yet lighthearted—kind of like that sunshine in Ella’s voice no matter what she would sing. This event will get your mouth to smiling and your toes to tapping a solid backbeat! Carey will perform a couple of songs to open the show.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17th, 7:00 P.M.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St., Rockville, MD 20851
Handicapped accessible
To reserve tickets, contact John Abrahams at jabrah1000@gmail.com
or 443-812-4679
$12 in advance, $15 at the door.
Directions: www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org/Home/contactUs.html
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UNITY IN ALEXANDRIA
Carey returns, this time with guitarist Bob Williams, to perform special music for the beautifully simple Worship Service.
SUNDAY, MARCH 21st, 10:30 A.M.
Mark Center Club, 5708 Merton Ct., Alexandria, VA
Free - Handicapped accessible
www.unityinalexandria.org
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FREDERICKSBURG SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE
Carey will be featured along with fellow songsmiths Andra Faye (W.C. Handy Blues Music Award nominee-VA), Joe Iadanza (folk rocker-NY), Steve Quelet (storytelling rootster-PA) at this historic monthly concert series. Hosted by engaging singer-songwriter Bob Gramann.
FRIDAY, MARCH 26th, 8:00 P.M.
Picker's Supply Concert Hall
Above 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA
(see the Concert Hall entrance around back of the store)
$10 - $5 for kids and students
Information/directions: www.webliminal.com/songwrite
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PRIVATE EVENT (FUNDRAISING HOUSE CONCERT)
w/Carey on piano, guitar, & vocals, and versatile guitarist Bob Williams on acoustic, jazz, and StringBender Tele guitars.
SATURDAY, APRIL 10th
Music signing for hearing-impaired folks by Rochelle, who has graced a number of Carey’s concerts in the past.
Suburban Maryland
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GERALD G. MAY SEMINAR W/RADICAL THEOLOGIAN MATTHEW FOX
Matthew Fox’s presentation will be “Earth Spirituality and the Mystical Tradition.” This Shalem Institute seminar will commemorate and continue the groundbreaking work of Gerald (Jerry) May. Carey will help to open each day by leading a chant written by Jerry.
FRIDAY, APRIL 23rd, LECTURE, 7-9:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, APRIL 24th, WORKSHOP, 10-4:00 P.M
Friday $30, Saturday $85, both events: $115
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville
100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Registration and directions:
www.shalem.org/index.php/short-programs/gerald-may-seminar
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SONGWRITERS’ SHOWCASE AT BREWER’S ALLEY
Run by British bluesman Rod Deacey. Carey will perform a half-hour set at an all-original show featuring Zoe Mulford and also including Lynn Hollyfield, Karen Karma, and Jayme Salviati.
MONDAY, APRIL 26th, 7:30 P.M.
Brewer’s Alley, 124 N. Market St., 2nd Floor, Frederick, MD 21701
Donation basket goes to the featured artist.
Description: www.myspace.com/roddeacey
Directions/menu/on tap: www.brewers-alley.com
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COFFEEHOUSE WORSHIP AT BURKE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The members of this liberal church and others who drop by enjoy live popular music every week as part of the casual worship service. Carey has been invited once again to perform; she’ll do a few songs before and after as well as during the service.
SATURDAY, May 1st, 5:30 P.M.
Handicapped accessible. Free www.burkepreschurch.org
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CONCERT ON THE GREEN
Finnegan's Jig returns to the Palladium with the lively tunes of Jody Marshall (hammered dulcimer, vocal harmonies), Andrea Hoag (fiddle), Zan McLeod (guitar, mando) and Carey (guitar, vocals).
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 5-7:00 P.M.
Palladium Civic Green, McLean, VA
Near the intersection of Chain Bridge Rd./Laughlin Ave.
Free to the public. Outdoor café.
Information: Palladium Front Desk (703) 288-9505
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WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL AT GLEN ECHO
Finnegan's Jig w/Jody Marshall, Andrea Hoag, Zan McLeod, and Carey will offer sparkling instrumentals, haunting ballads, and a traditional Cornish song lush with harmony.
SATURDAY, JUNE 5th, 3:45 to 4:30 P.M.
Carey and Friends will bring the Fest to a rousing conclusion! Members of "and Friends" include: Bob Williams on guitar, Scott Giambusso on bass fiddle, Dan Reynolds on piano, Steve Bloom on percussion. They'll be performing some songs you won't recognize, and a few you might know in your sleep.
SUNDAY, JUNE 6th, 6:15 to 7:00 P.M
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo, MD
FREE! Rest rooms and most stages are handicapped-accessible. Chill out at air-conditioned spots such as the Puppet Theatre where Grace Griffith and Lynn Hollyfield will perform with a combo on Sunday at 3 p.m. (Carey will add a bit of harmony!)
Satellite parking w/free shuttle buses, and on-site parking
To volunteer, and for more info, see:
www.ceimd.com/php/public.php?Org=fsgw&ProgramID=10&NoTitle=1
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CABARET TO BENEFIT CHILDREN OF TIBET TRUST
Besides Carey, the Blue Dragons with Stream Ohrstrom, singer-songwriter Wendy Montague, guitarist Michael Perfetto, and others will perform at this fun, enlightening event.
SATURDAY, JUNE 12th, 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.
OneCircle Center, Silver Spring MD
Silent auction, raffle, music, film, storytelling, dancing! Snacks and beverages served.
Suggested donation: $20. No RSVP required.
Info and directions: (301) 949-8984 or OneCircle@verizon.net www.onecircle.net/onecircle
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SPECIAL GUEST FOR BILL STAINES’ CONCERT
Carey will be the special guest at a Focus Concert featuring legendary songwriter Bill Staines (“River,” “A Place in the Choir,” and more)
SUNDAY, JUNE 13th, 7:00 P.M.
Focus Concert Series
Church of the Resurrection, 2280 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA
Handicapped accessible (parking early is advised)
$18 at the door, $15 for members and for advance purchase using Paypal
Information: (703) 501-6061
www.focusmusic.org/Schedule.html#Alexandria
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PRIVATE CONCERT W/GREENTREE
Grace Griffith, Jody Marshall, Paul Nahay, and Carey will celebrate nature in song.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27th, 7:00 P.M.
Publicizing these private events might be one way to inspire you to consider hosting your own event with live music. Hmmm, great idea!
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PRIVATE EVENT - BODY, MIND & SPIRIT EVENING
TUESDAY, JULY 13th, 6:30 P.M.
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SILVER SPRING, MD
Carey will be the guest musician for Sunday Worship with the lovely folks at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Silver Spring
SUNDAY, AUGUST 1st, 10:30 A.M.
10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903
Free
American Sign Language-interpreted & handicapped accessible
http://www.uucss.org/welcome/ForNewVisitors.html
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UNITY BY THE BAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Noted jazz and classical pianist/composer/recording artist Stef Scaggiari is the UBB music director who does most of the music for this weekly gathering. Carey has been hired to offer Special Music (two songs) as well!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22nd, 10:30 A.M.
836 Ritchie Highway, Suite 18, Severna Park, MD 21146
Free – handicapped accessible
Very useful directions w/map: www.unitybythebay.org/map.htm
More info: www.unitybythebay.org (410) 544-7990
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EASTERN MARKET MUSIC SERIES
Latte sippers and well-behaved dogs will relax on the patio and enjoy perennial favorites, Finnegan's Jig w/Jody Marshall, Andrea Hoag, Zan McLeod, and Carey
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th, 1:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Eastern Market on Capitol Hill
7th Street and North Carolina Ave., S.E., Washington, DC
One block east of the Eastern Market Metro Station
On the patio outside Port City Java
Food, arts and crafts
Free. Handicapped accessible
Metro: www.wmata.com/rail/station_detail.cfm?station_id=60
Information: www.capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org/emm
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CONCERT AT SUGARLOAF COFFEEHOUSE
Performing with great guitarist Bob Williams, Carey will usher in the re-emergence of this popular music series at comfy, eco-friendly digs. Tuneful terrain to be traversed: Motown to Mayer (Peter, that is!), originals, and more.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th, 8:00 P.M.
Sugarloaf Unitarian Universalist Congregation 16913 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20875
Handicapped accessible
Suggested donation: $10
Info/Directions: www.scuu.org
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UNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
Bob Williams will add beautiful guitar to songs Carey sings and plays for the warm folks at Unity in Alexandria.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 10:30 A.M.
Mark Center Club 5708 Merton Court, Alexandria, VA 22311
Handicapped accessible, free
Children are welcome
www.unityinalexandria.org
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A CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT BALDWIN’S STATION
Sponsored by Uptown Concerts, this annual holiday treat sells out every year! Grace Griffith, Jody Marshall, Paul Nahay, Andrea Hoag, and Carey will enchant you at an 1883 train station-turned-great restaurant in a little town right out of a storybook.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 8:00 P.M.
7618 Main St., Sykesville, MD
Handicapped accessible
Tickets and concert info: www.uptownconcerts.com
uptownconcerts@gmail.com (410) 795-1041
Restaurant info: www.baldwinsstation.com
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JONI MITCHELL SONGBOOK SHOW
Sharing the bill for the “Joni Mitchell Songbook” show on Black Rock’s Mainstage Theater are The Kennedys, Siobhan Quinn & Michael Bowers, Grace Griffith, Lisa Taylor & Band, Sol Creech, and Carey. This should be a fantastic show!
THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 2011, 7:30 P.M.
Third Thursday Coffeehouse Series produced by Maureen Harrigan
Black Rock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive, Germantown, MD 20874
Handicapped accessible
Tickets $28. Reserved seating
www.blackrockcenter.org/show/show_items/index/5
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