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2011-2012 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

 

 

 


OPENER FOR PETER MAYER
 Carey and guitarist Jeff Severson will each do a few songs to prepare the way for Peter Mayer, a wise and often gently funny, nationally-renowned singer/songwriter.
JANUARY 15th, 7:30 P.M.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum Street, Rockville, MD 20852
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
Tickets: www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org/Fellowship/petermayer.html
To buy tickets offline, or to get more info: (301) 424-6733

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PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERT W/ BOB WILLIAMS
 Carey and Bob will serenade folks at a private house concert by the fireplace. Hosting a house concert is a great way to bring neighbors and friends together and support your favorite musicians at the same time. For more about how to put on an event like this in your family room (or co-op party room), check out www.concertsinyourhome.com and en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_concert. Please contact Carey if you’d like to have her and Bob perform at your place for a fundraiser or just for fun.
JANUARY 22nd, 2011

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MID-ATLANTIC SONG CONTEST (MASC) AWARDS GALA
 Among other winners of this year's competition, Carey will perform her winning lullaby at the big Gala. Jody Marshall will sprinkle her hammered dulcimer magic throughout the song, as well. The lullaby, which is on Carey’s Peace of Wild Things CD, won Silver in the Children's category, and will be included on MASC’S upcoming compilation CD.
JANUARY 23rd, 6:00 P.M.
Jammin' Java
227 Maple Ave. E., Vienna, VA 22180
Accessible to people w/ disabilities.
Carey will be there if her street is ice-free!
Cafe-style food and libations available
You'll have a chance to win a Martin guitar, and you'll hear the winners of the whole contest announced.
$7 in advance and for Songwriters Association of Washington members.
$10 at the door.
Tickets: jamminjava.com/home/events/mid-atlantic-song-contest-awards-gala1

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LYNN HOLLYFIELD AT SUGARLOAF COFFEEHOUSE
 Carey will be joining Dave Abe, Jimmy Brink, and Grace Griffith at Lynn Hollyfield’s concert in this eco-friendly, accessible country spot. Lynn’s music is sometimes bluesy, sometimes gently folky, sometimes funny – but always engaging.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19th, 7:30-10 P.M.
Sugarloaf Congregation of Unitarian Universalists
16913 Germantown Rd., Germantown, MD 20874
Admission: $10
http://scuu.org/coffeehouse
(301) 977-8952

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TRIBUTE TO THE BYRDS AT THE BARNS
 Another fun, over-the-top Bandhouse Gigs production, this one at Wolf Trap. The list of local luminaries participating is too long to fit here, so just click on the links below. Carey will do her best to spark happy hippie memories by singing a song or two.
FRIDAY, MARCH 25th, 2011, 8:00 P.M.
1635 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA 22182
$25 - Accessible to people w/disabilities
Ticket Info: (703) 255-1868
www.wolftrap.org
 www.bandhousegigs.com/Front.html

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TRIBUTE TO THE BYRDS AT THE RAMS HEAD
 A cabaret-style listening venue, unearthly-smooth harmonies, jangling and sliding guitar sounds— all in celebration of the Byrds’ fine repertoire. Carey will be among the soloists for this fun evening.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26th, 2011, 8:00 P.M.
The Rams Head On Stage
33 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Tickets, including taxes and online processing: $32
(410) 268-4545
Directions and reservations:
www.ramsheadtavern.com/annapolis/onstage.html www.bandhousegigs.com/Front.html

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PRIVATE CONCERT
 Carey will perform with Bob Williams contributing his wonderful guitarisms. This event is listed to jog your imagination about the possibility of having us do likewise for you!
FRIDAY, APRIL 1st, 2011
Washington, D.C.

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CARROLL CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES
Carey will have the radiant guitar support of Bob Williams, and will split the bill with wonderful singer/songwriter/guitarist LEA (see www.thisislea.com)
FRIDAY, APRIL 8th, 2011, 8:00 P.M.
Seekers Church
276 Carroll St., N.W., Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. 20012
$15 – Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Across from the Takoma Metro. Parking lot on site.
www.seekerschurch.org

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MAHBOOD LEN SELIGMAN’S CD RELEASE/BENEFIT CONCERT
Mahbood’s smile, spiritual songs, voice, guitar, mandolin, harmonium, and upbeat arrangements are virtually guaranteed to take you higher. As members of what Len is calling the “Mystic Love Band,” Carey and honey-voiced Wendy Lanxner will sing with with Len; Wendy will also play guitar and flute. Jon Seligman will play percussion, and Bill Jenkins will play bass and percussion.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30th, 2011, 7:30 P.M.
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
$15 donation – walk in (no reservations)
A benefit for the 9/11 Unity Walk, a non-profit that supports education, compassion, and service in response to religious intolerance across the globe
www.911unitywalk.org
http://mahbood.com

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FREE! AZALEA CITY RECORDINGS CD RELEASE CONCERT
 Carey w/ Bob Williams and Jon Carroll plus seven other musical acts will celebrate the cooperative Azalea City Recordings’ 15th Anniversary and the release of a sparkling 4th Sampler with lots of new songs (from folk to country, and from roots rock to Afro-beat)! Joe Uehlein and the U-Liners, Ruthie & the Wranglers (trio), Patty Reese Band, Jesse Palidofsky, Elikeh, Karen Collins & the Backroads Band (trio), Jon Carroll, and Carey will perform. The event is being held courtesy of the City of Takoma Park’s “We are Takoma” series.
SUNDAY, MAY 1st, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium
7500 Maple Ave., Takoma Park, MD
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
FREE – walk in (no reservations)
www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=160087410717798 www.azaleacityrecordings.com

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GERALD G. MAY SEMINAR W/RICHARD ROHR
 Richard Rohr is the Founding Director of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque. His topic will be “Contemplative Consciousness: The Call for Non-dual Living.” This Shalem Institute event will commemorate and continue the groundbreaking work of Gerald (Jerry) May. Carey will help to open each day with music.
FRIDAY, MAY 13th LECTURE, 7-9:00 P.M.
SATURDAY, MAY 14th WORKSHOP, 10-4:00 P.M.
Friday $25, Saturday $75, both events: $100
Unitarian Universalist Church of Rockville
100 Welsh Park Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Registration and directions:
www.shalem.org/index.php/short-programs/gerald-may-seminar

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SUNDAY WORSHIP AT IDYLWOOD PRESBYTERIAN
 Carey and Bob Williams will offer special music as part of the Sunday service. Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana quotes Mary Oliver, Carl Jung, and the like in her cool sermons, which you can read on the church website.
SUNDAY, MAY 15th, 2011, 11:00 A.M.
Free. A fellowship hour follows the Service.
7617 Idylwood Rd., Falls Church, VA 22043
www.idylwoodpresbyterian.org

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JONI MITCHELL SONGBOOK SHOW
 Sharing the bill for this show on BlackRock’s Mainstage Theater are: award-winning, national touring artists,The Kennedys, Grace Griffith, Sol and Funk Root, and Carey. Zan McLeod, whose many skills on guitar and other stringed instruments include a mastery of Joni Mitchell’s unique tunings, and GRAMMY ®-winner Marcy Marxer will accompany Carey on some songs, and will also perform in Grace’s band.
THURSDAY, MAY 19th, 2011, 7:30 P.M.
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Dr., Germantown, MD 20874
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Tickets $28. Reserved seating (Mainstage Theater)
www.blackrockcenter.org/show/show_items/index/5

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SERIES OF MOSAIC HARMONY CONCERTS
As a special guest of the uplifting, fun community interfaith gospel choir, Mosaic Harmony, Carey will perform two songs, one of them being “Be Still” by Andrea Glenn. (Carey sang this great song a few years ago as part of a MoHa CD recorded live in concert). The “Partners in Harmony” concerts, identical in content, are being held on three dates at three locations to raise funds which enable MoHa to inspire many people – their mission is “service through song.”
Two dates are in May, and the third one follows in June:

SATURDAY, MAY 21st, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Dumbarton United Methodist Church
3133 Dumbarton St., N.W., Washington, D.C.
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Tickets and more info: www.mosaicharmony.com

SUNDAY, MAY 22nd, 2011, 4:00 P.M.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax
2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton, VA 22124
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Tickets and more info: www.mosaicharmony.com

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CAREY WITH A FAB BAND AT THE WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL
 As part of the fun two-day Fest, Carey and a top-notch band will perform on the Cuddle Up stage. Songs will include some Carey has never sung before, as well as some tried and true tunes. Band members include Jimmy Brink (percussion), Ralph Gordon (contrabass), Jim Levy (piano), and Bob Williams (guitar).
SUNDAY, JUNE 5th, 2011, 4:30 to 5:15 P.M.
Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD
Most areas including the loos are accessible to people w/ disabilities
Free admission – Rain or shine.
Food, arts & crafts, multiple stages with dance, storytelling and lots of music
Field parking, and also reliable shuttles from satellite parking
http://fsgw.org/myorgnet/public.php?Org=fsgw&ProgramID=10&NoTitle=1

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THIRD MOSAIC HARMONY CONCERT IN THE SERIES
 Please see May 21st for a description of this heartening, happy event.
SUNDAY, JUNE 12th, 2011, 7:00 P.M.
Bishop Ireton High School
Garwood Whaley Auditorium
201 Cambridge Rd., Alexandria, VA 22314
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Tickets and more info: www.mosaicharmony.com

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INTERFAITH SERVICE AT KOL AMI
Herb Levy, a spiritual leader in this Reconstructionist Jewish community, plus Carey and the uplifting and buoyant Sufi music leader Mahbood Len Seligman will offer a special interfaith service for the congregation and general public. A potluck vegetarian lunch will follow the service.
 SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 10:15 A.M.
Kol Ami
Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington, VA
4444 Arlington Blvd., Arlington, VA 22204
Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Free
www.uucava.org/page/locations-and-directions
www.kolaminvrc.org

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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SILVER SPRING
 This welcoming congregation will have Carey perform as part of Sunday’s Worship Service. The topic will be about ways to wage peace and justice while honoring and supporting the people who serve in our military.
SUNDAY, JULY 10th, 10:30 A.M. (Summer schedule)
10309 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20903
Free – Accessible to people w/ disabilities, incl. ASL interpretation
http://uucss.org

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COFFEEHOUSE WORSHIP SERVICE
 Carey will share special music for this informal Service where the coffee is hot and the sermons are warm and thought-provoking.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6th, 5:20 P.M.
5690 Oak Leather Dr., Burke, VA 22015
Free – Accessible to people w/ disabilities
http://www.burkepreschurch.org

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UNITY OF FAIRFAX
Len Seligman (Sufi chant leader / ace musician) and Carey will offer Special Music for the weekly Joyous Celebration Service with this inviting, positive congregation. Out every picture window in the Sanctuary is a garden or forest – beautiful!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7th, 11:00 A.M.
5690 Oak Leather Dr., Burke, VA 22015
Free – Accessible to people w/ disabilities
http://unityoffairfax.org

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PRIVATE EVENT
Special music (solo) for a retirement luncheon
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31st
Rockville, MD

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AZALEA CITY RECORDINGS 15th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
As part of Carroll Café’s monthly concert series, a number of Azalea musicians will delight you with a showcase: Laura Baron, Hoag, Kelley & Pilzer, Jesse Palidofsky, Ruthie & the Wranglers Duo, and Carey. In addition to CDs by individual artists, the new Azalea Sampler 4, which features everything from Americana and Norwegian Folk to Togolese Afro-beat and jazzy contemporary folk, will be available.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th, 7:30 P.M.
Carroll Café concert at Seekers Church
276 Carroll St., Takoma Park, Washington, DC 20012
$15 ($10 students) – accessible to people w/ disabilities
Across Carroll St. from the Takoma Metro
Limited parking up the hill behind the church.
Info: (301) 562-4147. Night of the show: (202) 829-9882
http://carrollcafe.org

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COFFEEHOUSE WORSHIP SERVICE
Carey will share special music for an informal Service where the coffee is hot and the sermons are warm and thought-provoking.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th, 5:20 P.M.
5690 Oak Leather Dr., Burke, VA 22015
Free – Accessible to people w/ disabilities
http://www.burkepreschurch.org

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LYNN HOLLYFIELD & FRIENDS AT THE ATHENAEUM
Lynn will perform a contemporary acoustic concert with Steve Wolf, Jimmy Brink, and Carey at this historic Old Town art gallery. She is a beautiful vocalist and accomplished guitar player who writes great songs, sprinkles them with relatively obscure, fun covers, and always puts on a very entertaining show.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 7-9 P.M.
The Athenaeum, 201 S. Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
Sponsored by the Northern VA Fine Arts Assn. (NVFAA) together with the Songwriters Assn. of Washington and BMI
$10 on-line or at the door
http://nvfaa.org

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PRIVATE EVENT
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th
Rockville, MD

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CMR ANNUAL INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE
Community Ministries of Rockville will celebrate another year of joining together to help under-served people in the City. The service is an evening of thanks-giving and inspirational music by people from member congregations, including a solo by Carey. One annual highlight is the bright spirits of CMR’s Latino Children’s Chorus, and another is a massed choir singing selections from various cultures and faith traditions, such as Latino, African-American, Hebrew, Protestants, Catholics, etc.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20th, 7:00 P.M.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St., Rockville, MD 20851
Free – Accessible to people w/ disabilities
Donations gratefully accepted for the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program which helps families and individuals with payment of rent, utilities, and prescriptions
Free reception afterwards for fellowship and refreshments
Free reception following the service
Info: http://cmrocks.org/News_Events.html or (301) 637-0730.

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HOLIDAY HOUSE CONCERT/POTLUCK/JAM
 Jody Marshall, Paul Nahay, and Carey will offer a musical holiday show at an intimate and friendly home venue. (The concert will be preceded by a yummy potluck and a chance to jam!) Jody will be celebrating the release of her new holiday CD which has gorgeous and clever instrumentals as well as her cute original songs and parodies. Carey will sing everything from some of Jody’s songs and a Dan Fogelberg ballad, to a Tin Pan Alley selection and The Huron Carol with new lyrics.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, Potluck from 3 to 6:45 P.M. Concert 7:00 P.M.
Folks are encouraged to bring acoustic instruments and join the jam before and after the concert. The food format is potluck, but bringing food is optional.
Mt. Rainier, MD
Donation $20 (all donations go to the band)
RSVP – seating is limited. For reservations, info, or directions, please contact Andy Bryson at (301) 351-8087 or BryCA137@aol.com.

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT w/ JODY MARSHALL
 Jody Marshall, Paul Nahay, Andrea Hoag and Carey will enchant you in the Snuggery at The Old Brogue in Great Falls, VA as part of Barnaby Productions’ Celtic concert series. Jody’s fantastic new holiday CD will be available – the perfect stocking stuffer! Please see the description above for more about the recording and show.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th, Two seatings: 5-6:30 and 7-8:30 P.M.
The Old Brogue Irish Pub
Corner of Georgetown Pike (193) and Walker Rd., Great Falls, VA
Tickets $15. Full menu and bar available. Non-smoking room.
http://www.oldbrogue.com/content/view/81/118/
Both shows have always sold out in advance. To reserve tickets, please call The Old Brogue directly: (703) 759-3309

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A CELTIC CHRISTMAS AT BALDWIN’S STATION
 Jody Marshall, Andrea Hoag, Paul Nahay, Carey, and special guest Grace Griffith will surely banish the winter chill at an old train station which lives on as a listening room/gourmet restaurant. Historic Sykesville is a peaceful fairyland – worth booking a Victorian B & B and staying over within walking distance of Baldwin’s. Don’t miss the chance to own Jody Marshall’s brand-new holiday CD. Please see the Holiday House Concert description above for details about the recording and show.
Sponsored by Uptown Concerts.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 8:00 P.M.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
7618 Main St., Sykesville, MD 21784
This concert sells out in advance, so please do RSVP.
Tickets and reservations: (410) 795-1041
Directions, menus and such: http://baldwinsstation.com

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CHRISTMAS AT THE CREEK ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT
 This magical event takes place in a pre-Revolutionary War church in historic Broad Creek, right near the Wilson Bridge. All the donations raised go directly to the Fort Washington Food Pantry. In addition to the musical charms of Jody Marshall, Paul Nahay and Carey, this event will be sprinkled liberally with the stardust of Dave Abe, Grace Griffith, and Lynn Hollyfield. Music will include selections from Jody Marshall’s new holiday CD, copies of which you may take home for a most modest price.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th – 7:30 P.M.
St. John’s Episcopal Church at Historic Broad Creek
9801 Livingston Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744.
From 495 at the Wilson Bridge, the church is less than 4 miles away: take Rt. 210 South. Hang a right at a light onto Old Fort Rd. See Giant Food on your right; shortly thereafter, take a left onto Livingston Rd., then an almost immediate right onto Old St. Johns Way… and park! Note that bathrooms are in a separate building up the walkway.
Suggested donation: $12. No reservations necessary.
For info, contact (240) 305-0876 or (301) 283-5423
http://www.stjohnsbroadcreek.org/foodpantry.html

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VALENTINE'S DAY EVENT (PRIVATE)
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14th, 2012
ROCKVILLE, MD

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SONGWRITERS’ ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON (SAW) CONCERT
 Lynn Hollyfield and Carey will appear at New Life McLean, which hosts a SAW concert on the third Saturday of each month. Lynn is an insightful, warm, sometimes-whimsical singer/songwriter/guitarist; she has recorded a great solo CD, “Layers,” and also has some new songs up her sleeve. Carey and Lynn blend well in harmony and style, so don’t be surprised if there’s some collaboration on stage!
SATURDAY, APRIL 21st, 2012, 7 to 10:00 P.M.
Free admission, refreshments, yet musicians are compensated fairly. Yeah!
1988 Kirby Rd. (corner of Westmoreland and Kirby), McLean, VA
http://newlife4me.com (703) 222-8836

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“SECOND THURSDAY MUSIC SERIES” AT THE ATHENAEUM
 Carey’s vocals, piano and guitar will be enhanced by Bob Williams’ fluid and funky guitar when the two appear in concert at this historic gallery/music venue in Old Town Alexandria.
THURSDAY, MAY 10th, 2012, 7:00 P.M.
The Athenaeum
201 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314
sponsored by Northern VA Fine Arts Assn. (NVFAA) together with the Songwriters Assn. of Washington and BMI
$10 on-line or at the door
http://nvfaa.org

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