Monday May 19th, Institute of Musical Traditions presents YOUNGER THAN THAT NOW - BOB DYLAN 84th BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE.
Glen Echo Park Spanish Ballroom Please use "5801 Oxford Road, Glen Echo, MD 20812" for GPS directions to the Glen Echo lot! Information on parking here : glenechopark.org/directions Tickets : $20 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $25 door
The Institute of Musical Traditions presents an 84th birthday tribute to one of the world’s best-known singer/songwriters. Although Bob Dylan won't be there, his influence will... His impact on popular culture is far-reaching and this unique lineup of performers reflects the breadth of his timeless contributions to American music.
Award-winning singer/songwriter Billy Coulter, who will emcee and perform, previously collaborated with IMT to present the four prior Dylan Tributes and has put together an homage that will surely be a memorable show. This concert showcases artists from the folk and roots music scenes with each playing several Dylan compositions that are among their favorites (and most likely yours too). “Washington’s music community is so diverse that Dylan’s work was the ideal platform to gather all these distinctive talents together on one stage,” says Coulter.
Much like Dylan's music career, this concert will present acoustic performances in the first part and then "goes electric” for the rest of the show.
Mary Battiata, leader of the alt-country band, Little Pink, pours her unique and engaging style into Dylan’s classic songs; Jason Byrd, guitarist for The Bob Band (a Dylan tribute group), lends warmth and depth to these timeless compositions; and Annette Wasilik adds her sweet vocals and fingerstyle guitar to the poetic lyricism in Dylan’s canon.
The second set comprises three highly regarded artists from the Americana/Roots-Rock community. Janine Wilson’s powerhouse vocals bring passion to Dylans’ brilliant lyrics; Bill Starks delivers a bounty of killer keyboard playing and bluesy vocals; and Billy Coulter provides the spirited “Rolling Thunder-era” energy and excitement. All are backed by a band featuring Washington veterans Jason Byrd (electric guitar), El Torro Gamble (drums), and Steve Sachse (bass).
Wednesday June 4th, Institute of Musical Traditions presents Garnet Rogers.
Seekers Church 276 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012 | 7:30pm Tickets : $25 advance (+$2 box office fee) / $30 door
Garnet Rogers has established himself as ‘One of the major talents of our time”. Hailed by the Boston Globe as a “charismatic performer and singer”, Garnet is a man with a powerful physical presence – close to six and a half feet tall – with a voice to match. With his “smooth, dark baritone” (Washington Post) his incredible range, and thoughtful, dramatic phrasing, Garnet is widely considered by fans and critics alike to be one of the finest singers anywhere. His music, like the man himself, is literate, passionate, highly sensitive, and deeply purposeful. Cinematic in detail, his songs “give expression to the unspoken vocabulary of the heart” (Kitchener Waterloo Record). An optimist at heart, Garnet sings extraordinary songs about people who are not obvious heroes and of the small victories of the everyday. As memorable as his songs, his over-the-top humour and lightning-quick wit moves his audience from tears to laughter and back again.
Sponsored in conjunction with Institute of Musical Traditions AT School of Musical Traditions, down the street from HOUSE of Musical Traditions, this is a rare thing : a small LISTENING ROOM open mic. The evening is free, but every night we have a featured artist and we hope that you can support them by tipping or purchasing merch!
This week w featured artist Sadia!
Every Tuesday, sponsored by Institute of Musical Traditions and hosted by School of Musical Traditions and run by rob's Open Mics: the Open Spark - a listening-room style open mic with weekly featured artists! 4/15 w Jack Lavin, 4/22 w Babel Baby, 4/29 w Collide, 5/6 w Tavair Tapp, 5/13 w Ash Devine…
As always - Thank you in advance for your support:
Please remember, as an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization Institute of Musical Traditions is made possible through ticket sales, grants and YOUR donations. Our Live webcasts don't make up for "real" shows - so IMT wants to weather the storm to be able to present these artists in the future! You can donate by heading over to paypal.me/imtfolk or by visiting us at https://imtfolk.org/support-imt And thanks to our sponsors for their continued support! We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supported by contributions from individual donors and by funding from the Maryland State Arts Council
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Donations and Support
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Perhaps you need a Daily Antidote of Song? - Join Washington Revels and Carpe Diem Arts each day at 12 noon for an inspiring and uplifting Daily Antidote of Song with international recording artists from a broad range of cultures and traditions. Seven days/week. Information on their website : carpediemarts.org
First Wednesdays Local Cream Songwriter Showcase Annette Wasilik hosts this showcase of local and not-so-local singer/songwriters at Hank Dietle's in Rockville, MD at 8pm. info at annettewasilik.com
Sun May 11 Blue House Soundstage presents The Wildwoods. "The Wildwoods" from Lincoln, Nebraska deliver a musical journey through the soul of American roots. With accolades ranging from international songwriting competitions to standing ovations at festivals like Summerfest and FreshGrass, their latest release, "Foxfield Saint John" (2023), solidifies them as a force in the folk scene. Kensington, MD - tickets and info at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wildwoods-at-blue-house-soundstage-tickets-1228645895949
Thurs May 22 Uptown Concerts Presents Tom Chapin Temple Isaiah in Fulton, MD Tickets and info at uptownconcerts.com
Sat June 1 FocusMusic presents Ayreheart Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Silver Spring, MD Tickets and info at focusmusic.org
IMT & Melodic Planet
Partnered with Institute of Musical Traditions, Melodic Planet creates and produces educational materials which encourage everyone to explore all kinds of music from around the world. This week Melodic Planet has added an educational interview about the Norwegian folk musical instrument the Hardanger Fiddle with Loretta Kelley. View it as well as interviews about Thai classical music, San Jarocho music, Chinese Opera, Boogie Woogie and Native American Powwow singing at imtfolk.org.
Here are a few organizations that share goals and values with IMT.
