We went up to Hagerstown a week ago tonight to catch up with these fine fellas in Hard Swimmin’ Fish at the big ol’ blues festival up there. Now, this weekend? They are coming to JoJo’s to boogie on down through the night. Those dudes are the best. Anyway. Welcome to the second weekend in June, wherein Alive @ Five shall commence this evening, a billion open mics will be offered and somebody called California Bob will entertain you. Also of note? Karen Jonas, who we adore, is heading to Big Cork. And you really ought to care. Also of note (part 2)? How about the Brewfest on the Farm out at Milkhouse featuring a few super awesome-tastic acts. It’s gonna be a hot one (as Rob Thomas would say) so get ready to finally feel like it’s not Seatlle. We’ll be back next week with a brand new podcast! And, well, some other fun stuff, of course. Eat good food, friends. Eat good food.
THURSDAY
Who: Alive @ Five Featuring Jomo
Where: Carroll Creek Amphitheater
When: 5 p.m.
Who: Open Mic
Where: Bushwallers
When: Sign-up begins at 9 p.m.; play begins at 10 p.m.
Who: Mixed Bag of Jazz
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Crooked Hills, Fun Boys, My Friday Anthem
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Brahman Noodles
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9 p.m.
Who: Poetry & Jazz featuring Ronny Burrige Jazz Trio
Where: Sky Stage
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Sam Biskin
Where: The Furnace
When: 7:30 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Dan Bourdeaux
Where: Music Cafe
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Justin Angelo
Where: Springfield Manor Winery
When: 6 p.m.
FRIDAY
Who: Pete Looney
Where: Elk Run Winery
When: 6 p.m.
Who: The Grandsons
Where: Barley & Hops
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Sarno & Hess
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Blessed, Flamers, Small Pollen, Luna
Where: Guido’s Speakeasy
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Ragged Maggie
Where: Cactus Flats
When: 8:30 p.m.
Who: Ginada Pinata
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Never Never
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 10 p.m.
Who: June Star
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9:30 p.m.
Who: Dan McGuire Band
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Monocacy Jazz Quartet
Where: Vini Culture
When: 7 p.m.
Who: John Durant Sr.
Where: Frederick Coffee Company
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Steven Gellman
Where: Linganore Winecellars
When: 5:30 p.m.
Who: Chris Smaha
Where: Springfield Manor Winery
When: 6 p.m.
Who: Kelley McRae
Where: Big Cork Winery
When: 6 p.m.
SATURDAY
Who: Traditional Folk Song Circle F.A.M.E.
Where: Dublin Roasters
When: 1 p.m.
Who: Ony Maybe
Where: Elk Run Winery
When: 3 p.m.
Who: Private Story
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Poetic Endurance, Kuff Knotz
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Amish Outlaws
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Mike Leverone Duo
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Hard Swimmin’ Fish
Where: JoJo’s Tap House
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Eli Cook
Where: The Opera House, Shepherdstown
When: 9 p.m.
Who: Lauren Sumner
Where: Vini Culture
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Mystery Woman Music, Edjacated Phools, J Berd
Where: Sky Stage
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Cecilia Grace
Where: Frederick Coffee Company
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Mike Taylor
Where: Music Cafe
When: 2 p.m.
Who: California Bob
Where: Catoctin Breeze Winery
When: 2 p.m.
Who: Brahman Noodles
Where: Red Shedman Farm Brewery
When: 4 p.m.
Who: Karen Jonas
Where: Big Cork Winery
When: 1 p.m.
Who: Main Line Gravy Soppers, Lost Keys, The Woodshedders
Where: Milkhouse Brewery
When: Noon
