July 2021
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 | Sagamore Band
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 25, 2021 at the Baker Park Band Shell. Special thanks to our media sponsors!
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…
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Summer Concert Series | Quiet Fire
With five lead vocalists, Quiet Fire delivers hot funky dance music from the 70's 80's and 90's. QF has a unique style and visual presentation, backed by powerful lead vocals, great harmonies, and extraordinary musical talent and musicianship. The band's influence come from some of the greatest "hit makers" in the business like Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Prince, Motown, James Brown, The Commodores, Areatha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson and many, many more! Be prepared to listen, sing, laugh and dance along with Quiet…
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 | 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 | 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 | Rocknoceros
Rocknoceros has entertained tens of thousands of fans around the country, performing at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, and the Kennedy Center! Since its inception in 2005, Rocknoceros has won nine Washington Area Music Awards and has found its way into the hearts and homes of music-lovers of all ages. Band mates Willibob and Boogie Woogie Bennie will bring their unique brand of family rock and pop to the Summerfest Family Theatre stage on Thursday, August 19th!
Find out more »Summer Concert Series | Zydeco-A-Go-Go
Zydeco-a-Go-Go, the Mid-Atlantic’s premier practitioners of Louisiana dance music, are bringing the zydeco party to the people! Cajun 2-steps blend with Creole zydeco and classic New Orleans rhythm & blues in a spicy gumbo of Louisiana dance music. Their performances feature lyrics sung in English, Spanish, Cajun and Creole French, set to a beat that keeps people dancing all night long. Founded in 1992, the all-star group boasts colorful musicians with decades of experience. Whether they're playing a large festival…
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