Music on the Square concerts in '24 and '25
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Much like life itself, the music of Lyle de Vitry comes in cycles. With his intricate, ambient fingerpicking guitar style and suede-soft baritone voice, de Vitry mesmerizes audiences into meditative serenity. Immersed in rich and nuanced harmonic composition, listeners are gently drawn into the here and now. Effortlessly moving between unity and dissonance, voice and instrumentation, rhythm and melody, de Vitry seamlessly integrates the comfort of folk music with the spine-shivering emotional release and intentionality of classical compositions. In so doing, he manages to create a sound as dynamic and honest as the ocean’s eternally flowing tides or the planet’s ever-changing seasons.
Lyle de Vitry is an acclaimed songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. In 2023, he was selected as one of ten finalists in the internationally recognized Telluride Troubadours contest and was named runner-up in the NewSong LEAF Singer-Songwriter Competition. He recently completed the prestigious Residency at 821 hosted by Lamplight AVL in Asheville, NC, and is currently developing an instrumental album, set to be recorded in the summer of 2024. His debut album, Door Within a Dream, is set to be released in August 2024. Join us on Oct 11th for Lyle De Vitry at Music on the Square. This is a night you won’t want to miss! --Have you ever said to yourself-- "How can I see live roots music in Baltimore?" "Where can I hear music in a beautiful, resonant space?" "How can I connect with the Baltimore Roots Music scene?" Or, “What’s one of the best things to do in Baltimore on a Friday night?” Look no further! The Music on the Square concert series delivers on all accounts! Music on The Square concerts are beautiful, melodious moments in a stunningly resonant space in the heart of Canton. Come enjoy live music by Lyle De Vitry and connect with the roots music community in Baltimore. Lyle de Vitry Friday, October 11th 1025 South Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 7:00pm doors // 7:30pm show $25 kids 12 and under get in free |
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Ari and the Buffalo Kings is the Baltimore-based singer-songwriter project of artist Ari Pluznik, joined by a cadre of wonderful musicians including Danielle Williams, Samantha Flores, Gabe Bustos, Jim Hannah, Gino Hannah, and Snehesh Nag.
Lush sonic landscapes inspired by the soils and sands of the band's world roots and travels pair with beautiful, playful, and introspective lyrics informed by deep inner-seeking and being, inspiring a sense of compassion and equanimity and promoting the fearless experience of our every breath. Here, the deeply personal touches the universal. Ari and the Buffalo Kings have performed at many different venues in Baltimore City, including Creative Alliance at the Patterson, An Die Musik, The Ottobar as well as in Washington, DC at Bossa Bistro & Lounge in Adams Morgan, with an eye for future travels. The Bayberries are a Baltimore-based female trio whose original music weaves together bluegrass and folk sounds, classical styles, and influences from around the globe. Featuring Danielle Williams on mandolin, ukulele, piano, and vocals, Samantha Flores on cello and vocals, and Hana Morford on viola, violin, and vocals. Ari & The Buffalo Kings + The Bayberries Friday, November 8th 1025 South Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 7:00pm doors // 7:30pm show $25 kids 12 and under get in free |
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Becky and Keith are dynamic performers of traditional music from Newfoundland, Quebec, Ireland, France and beyond. Tracy’s fiddling pulses through tasteful arrangements of dance tunes and resonates with beauty on traditional slow airs. Keith’s gentle and expressive singing in English and French is balanced by the drive and power of his guitar playing and foot percussion. Combined, they produce a range and richness of sound that is striking for a duo. Their playing is seamless, the result of years of playing together and touring across the U.S., Canada and in Europe. Their repertoire also includes Keith’s original compositions (many of which are included in the Black Isle Music tune collection). He is a prolific tunesmith with a writing style strongly based on traditional dance music. This music is elegantly represented in their duo recording, Golden, released in early 2020.
The upright bass and the human voice. Two essential musical instruments, one with roots in 15th century Europe, the other as old as humanity itself. On Bass Fiddler (Adhyâropa Records), the debut album from singer-songwriter and bassist Nate Sabat, the scope is narrowed down a bit. Drawing from the rich and thriving tradition of American folk music, Sabat delivers expertly-crafted original songs and choice covers with the upright bass as his lone tool for accompaniment. Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy + Nate Sabat presented in partnership with Baltimore Folk Club Friday, December 13th 1025 South Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 7:00pm doors // 7:30pm show $25 kids 12 and under get in free |
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Across The Harbor is a musical confluence that melds Baltimore’s singer-songwriters with instrumentalists rooted in the Bluegrass, Irish & Old Time traditions.
On Saturday February 8th, brand new collaborations and reimagined songs will come to life at the Music on the Square series in Baltimore, MD. This ephemeral moment will celebrate both the jovial and also lamenting sounds found in the rowhouses, sidewalks corners, concert stages, and local sessions of Baltimore. Across The Harbor will transport you through time and space as the themes of “rebirth” and “belonging” are explored. Baltimore is teeming with melodies & magic. On Saturday February 8th, you can hear the songs of The Honey Dewdrops, Letitia VanSant, & Caleb Stine, each with a unique twist. The list of traditionally rooted instrumentalists is astonishing: David McKindley-Ward, every member of Charm City Junction (Alex Lacquement, Patrick McAvinue, Brad Kolodner, & Sean McComiskey) Meghan Mette, Laura Byrne, Sam Guthridge, and EJ Shaull-Thompson. This will be the fourth time all of these artists performed together, traded tunes and re-imagined songs. Collaborating for Across The Harbor is the artists’ gratitude for the Baltimore music community, personified. Come gather on Saturday February 10th, to celebrate the joy that exists within our Baltimore and Across The Harbor. Across The Harbor at Music on the Square - 1025 South Potomac, Baltimore 21214 $35 🎟️ 4:00pm concert / 3:30pm doors - tickets here 🎫 8:00pm concert / 7:30pm doors - tickets here |
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Elizabeth LaPrelle has been performing Appalachian ballads and old-time songs since she was eleven. Her magnificent voice, her respect for the songs, and her authentic mountain sound and style brought her to the attention of first Ginny Hawker and then Sheila Kay Adams. Raised in Rural Retreat, Virginia, Elizabeth attended old time fiddlers’ conventions and sang harmonies with her family, who taught her traditional singing styles and encouraged her to sing their own favorite American folk music. She received her undergraduate degree from the College of William and Mary with a major in Southern Appalachian Traditional Performance, and now tours the US regularly both performing and teaching.
Katherine Fahey & Dan Van Allen are keeping the mystifying art of the cranky alive and well here in Baltimore. No one does it better and is more enchanting than this duo. Elizabeth LaPrelle, Katherine Fahey & Dan Van Allen Friday, March 14th 1025 South Potomac Street, Baltimore, MD 21224 7:00pm doors // 7:30pm show $25 kids 12 and under get in free |
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Music on the Square is a concert series held at Church on the Square in the heart of Canton in Baltimore, MD. This years’ “Baltimore Roots Music” series will feature an array of the area’s finest musicians. Each artist is deeply rooted in one of the many musical traditions alive here in Baltimore and beyond. Come on select Fridays of the months October-May (with one Saturday date in February) to connect with your city and your musical community.
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Past Concerts
May 2024 - Hubby Jenkins April 2024 - Geraldine March 2024 - Violet Bell February 2024 - Across The Harbor January 2024 - The High & Wides December 2023 - Viv & Riley November 2023 - Maya de Vitry October 2023 - Elise Leavy May 2023 - Brittany Ann Tranbaugh April 2023 - Justin Golden March 2023 - Hazel Dickens Documentary & Wicked Sycamore February 2023 - Across The Harbor January 2023 - Tom Paxton, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer December 2022 - Ed Hrybyk Trio November 2022 - Larry & Joe October 2022 - Phil Wiggins May 2022 - Brooks Long April 2022 - Letitia VanSant March 2022 - Katherine Fahey, Dave Van Allen & Caleb Stine February 2022 - Across The Harbor February 2020 - Gina Furtado Project January 2020 - Celtic Corridor December 2019 - The Honey Dewdrops November 2019 - Amadou Kouyate |