July 2020
Summer Concert Series sponsored by GEICO Frederick | Quasi Flannel sponsored by Woodsboro Bank
Formed in August 2013, Quasi Flannel is a quartet of musicians from different areas and generations with a shared love for 90's alt rock. Their repertoire includes covers of many of the era's best bands, sprinkled with older classics and originals. With influences including Cake, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Tool, Bob Dylan, Nirvana, The Grateful Dead and other alternative and classic rock heavy hitters, the group are unabashed fans of the grunge era! Relive the best of 90's rock at the…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | The Not-Its!
For 10 years now, The Not-Its! have rocked kids and families with their up-tempo albums and live concerts that give children their first "rock show" experience. With the release of their seventh studio album, Ready Or Not!, this Seattle "Kindie Rock" quintet will have children and their parents on their feet screaming for more, the moment they hit the dance floor! They are Sarah Shannon (former singer Sub Pop band Velocity Girl), Danny Adamson (rhythm guitar), Tom Baisden (lead guitar), Jennie Helman (bass…
Find out more »Summer Concert Series sponsored by GEICO Frederick | Sagamore Band sponsored by Rotary Club of Carroll Creek
The Sagamore Band is a five-member group with over 30 years of collective experience playing rock and roll in bands up and down the Mid-Atlantic and east coast! Together, the band rocks classic hits ranging from Lynyrd Skynryd, Springsteen, Steely Dan and Eric Clapton to Jackson Brown, The Beatles, Chicago and many, many more! Come jam with this dynamic cover band on July 26, 2020 at the Baker Park Bandshell.
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Groovy Nate
Groovy Nate is a children’s entertainer and Wolf Trap Teaching Artist who creates fun and educational shows using exotic musical instruments and puppet skits— a la Sesame Street meets Parliament/Funkadelic, meshed with The Electric Company, Kraftwerk, and Dub Reggae. The shows encourage children and adults to move, sing, and play creatively with one another, while exposing them to various genres of music. Nate's first children’s CD, “Meet Groovy Nate” combines the interactive nature of his performances and classes with songs…
Find out more »August 2020
Summer Concert Series sponsored by GEICO Frederick | Silent Old Mtns.
Silent Old Mtns. began in the Spring of 2011, when a one-off concert snowballed into a full time regional act. Their blend of Indie Rock, Folk, and Poetry create a style all their own that earned them a quick and loyal following. The band released their debut album, Velvet Raccoon, June 19th, 2012. At the release of Velvet Raccoon, the band began touring nationally in a re-purposed short school bus. The band averaged 100 performances a year from 2011-2013. In…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Here Comes Trouble
Lawyers by day. Kids’ musicians by weekend. That’s just how husband and wife duo Kelly Donohue and Jon Babu rock and roll. The DC area parents have successful law careers and lead their very own kindie band, Here Comes Trouble — and after performing for years, the band released their very first kids’ album in 2015. Here Comes Trouble performs irresistibly catchy songs that kids love...that parent’s end up loving, too! They are trained conservatory musicians that firmly believe that…
Find out more »Summer Concert Series sponsored by GEICO Frederick | The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band
The Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute Band is a talented and committed group of musicians and vocalists with roots in gospel music. Selling out venues globally, the Grammy-award wining band records and performs for an endearing fan base.........going strong for over four decades! The Tribute Band pays homage to one of the greatest bands of its era, bringing to life the magical R&B, funk and jazz sounds that continue to inspire and influence contemporary entertainers. From funky and "earthy" grooves,…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Guava Jelly
Guava Jelly formed by chance one sunny day at a festival on Maryland Avenue in Annapolis 6 years ago. Gary was watching Bridgette and Dawn perform that day, and he asked to sit in because, well, "You ladies obviously need a bass guitar!" Lots of gigs and laughs later, he was absolutely right! The trio delivers a sound unlike most other performers. Their fun, reggae-styled children’s songs introduce audiences to new music by combining Bridgette's Caribbean infused originals and popular…
Find out more »Summer Concert Series sponsored by GEICO Frederick | Dave Keller Band
Dave Keller is an award-winning, triple-threat: an outstanding singer, an intense guitarist, and a talented songwriter. Fueled by his love of deep Southern soul and blues music, his performances ring out with passion, integrity, and an ability to break down the barriers between performer and audience. One of the finest soul and blues men of his generation, David has been nominated for a Blues Music Award (BMA) for Best Soul/Blues CD and was the 2012 winner of the Best Self-Produced CD of…
Find out more »Summerfest Family Theatre | Mr. Jon & Friends
Mr. Jon and Friends make family music that is all about fun, movement, and laughter! Singer/Songwriter Jon Lewis spent a decade playing shows in coffee houses, recording CD’s, and having opportunities like being on a T.V. show, being a finalist in a national song writing competition, and enjoying international radio play from Belize to Ireland. In 2008 Jon and his wife Carrie started a family, and the following year Jon started working with kids at the downtown library in Frederick…
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