Our dear old friend EJ, from the always-missed Knolly Moles, will be performing Saturday at Vini Culture. And we wanted to give him some love. And we wanted to give Vini Culture some love. So … well … we did. Also this weekend … it’s First Saturday! And April marks a birthday for some of us, you know. Not saying. But just saying. Wait. You want to know about the music? Oh, yeah. That’s right. Anyway. We have the usual open mics this evening. We have the Freddie Long Band, who was kind enough to play our second Frederick Music Showcase more than a year ago now. We have Dr. Slothclaw, who we questioned-and-answered last week for your entertainment. We also questioned-and-answered Revelator Hill, who will be at The Blue Side, don’t forget. We have a hell of a metal show at Cafe 611. We have Better Off Dead. We have Jah Works. We have Jayme Salviati. We have Inner Temple. And, of course, we have a Private Story (band, that is). Say hello to your friends. Give hugs. Viva la April!
THURSDAY
Who: Open Mic
Where: The Braddock Inn
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Jayme Salviati
Where: Flying Dog Brewery
When: 5:45 p.m.
Who: Open Mic
Where: Bushwallers
When: Sign-up begins at 9 p.m.; play begins at 10 p.m.
FRIDAY
Who: Windon & Ricker
Where: Elk Run Winery
When: 6 p.m.
Who: Sarno and Hess
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Bang Bang with DJ Two Teks
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Southern Charm
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Archspire, Arkiak, Silent on Fifth Street, March To Victory, Delenda, Hyraeth, Dead Atlantic
Where: Cafe 611
When: 6:30 p.m.
Who: Dan McGuire Band
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Bobby Thompson & Revelator Hill
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9 p.m.
Who: Dr. Slothclaw, Of Tomorrow
Where: The Opera House, Shepherdstown
When: 9 p.m.
Who: Morrie & Dana Jazz Duo
Where: Vini Culture
When: 8 p.m.
SATURDAY
Who: Private Story Band
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Blues Vultures
Where: Cactus Flats
When: 7:30 p.m.
Who: Inner Temple
Where: Guido’s Speakeasy
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Derailleurs
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Jah Works
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Freddie Long Band
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Better Off Dead
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9:30 p.m.
Who: VooDoo Blues
Where: JoJo’s Tap Room
When: 10 p.m.
Who: EJ Atkins
Where: Vini Culture
When: 8 p.m.
