730 - The Takoma Park Open Spark w Broommaker
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm
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!
Tonight with featured artist Broommaker with special guests Hester Doyle and Annette Wasilik!
Broommaker began as Teething Veils in 2006 in Washington, DC, playing occasional live shows at places such as the Montgomery College Planetarium and their own living room at 611 Florida Ave, becoming more active about six years later. They have released five LPs (Velorio, 2013; Constellations, 2014; Sea and Sun, 2017; Canopy of Crimson, 2020; and To Have and to Hold, 2022) and a 7” single (Dinner Date, 2015) through the artist-run DC-and-Santa-Fe-based collective Etxe Records. They have played live for audiences in 47 US states and the District of Columbia, and two Canadian provinces.
“These little songs—sepia-toned yet searching, eccentric yet melodically inclined—add up to something that feels like its own pocket universe, sometimes wistful, sometimes the kind of menacing only achieved via a late-career Tom Waits death rattle.”
-Washington City Paper
“If the latest from this self-described chamber-folk outfit feels funereal, it isn’t just because bandleader Greg Svitil sings like a eulogist. It’s because funerals allow emotions to be purged and smothered, making time feel stranger than slow.”
-Chris Richards, Washington Post
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it’s a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun – whichever’s shorter. We
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "I Have a Few"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "I Have a Few"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "I Have a Few"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter.
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
7/9 - The Takoma Park Open Spark w Zack Byrd + guest host Juels Bland
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm
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!
Tonight’s featured artist is Zack Byrd from Badger Crossing.
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it’s a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun – whichever’s shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/robilyaimy
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – this month's prompt is : "Limp Lower Lip"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
The Takoma Park Open Spark w Carmell and Jer & w guest host Juels Bland
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm
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!
Jermaine Swaby is a Roots Reggae artist from Kingston, Jamaica and Carmelle Levia is an Israeli folk singer.
Their music is an invocation of joy, compassion, freedom, peace and justice for all.
Jermaine and Carmelle live in Silver Spring with their nine year old son.
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it’s a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun – whichever’s shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/robilyaimy
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "Limp Lower Lip"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm
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 will be my last Spark for a couple of weeks - I entrust thee unto the supple and strong hands of Juels Bland till mid July!
"Alex Lacquement is the guardian of groove." - Lucas Chohany
Rooted in the sounds of American-born music Baltimore based bassist, Alex Lacquement has crafted a unique style that is dazzling, lyrical, and transcends musical genres. Whether on stage playing jazz, old-time, bluegrass, or playing with singer song-writers his tone is unmistakable and joy for performing is obvious and infectious. In addition to being an energetic, assertive, and groovy ensemble player and imaginative soloist, he is a skilled arranger, composer and producer.
More about Alex at alexlacquement.com
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it's a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun - whichever's shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/robilyaimy
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "Limp Lower Lip"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Monday Night VOM –
Perpetrated through Zoom. Webcast Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday we have a New Song Night and this next month’s topic is “Limp Lower Lip”.
Signup and info at robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com
6/11 - The Takoma Park Open Spark w Tanner Bingaman
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signup at 6.30pm, music at 7pm
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!
Tonight with featured artist Tanner Bingaman.
WRITHING FOLK FROM THE HILLS OF APPALACHIA
Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Tanner Bingaman plays writhing folk from the hills of Appalachia via guitar, banjo, & harmonica. Tanner's songs are an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink gumbo, with explorations ranging from poignant punk melodies to rapturous and uncanny instrumental meditations, oftentimes finding himself perplexed by the task of coming down from yet another improvisational meandering. Tanner prefers barefoot walking and once saved the family dog from a rattlesnake.
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it's a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun - whichever's shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/robilyaimy
6/3 - Monday night VOM "Never Go Back"
Monday Night VOM -
Perpetrated through Zoom. Webcast Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever's shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – TONIGHT IS : "Never Go Back" and we'll pick a new topic tonight!
Signup at robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com
6/4 - The Takoma Park Open Spark w Blue Rhythm Boys
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signups from 6.30-7pm, no signups after 7 cause that’s when the music starts!
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!
Tonight our featured artist is the Blue Rhythm Boys. Blending the blues of Mississippi John Hurt with the “hot club” swing of Django Reinhardt, The Blue Rhythm Boys have delighted audiences with their tight vocals and hot guitar playing since 1997. Tom Mitchell (vocal,guitar), Jim Stephanson (vocal, guitar), Vince McCool (trumpet) and John Previti (upright bass) bring authenticity and originality to their own smoky mix of hot jazz, blues and hokum.
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it’s a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun – whichever’s shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/robilyaimy
The Takoma Park Open Spark w Leila and Justin
Tuesday night open mics at Takoma Spark.
School of Musical Traditions | 7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912 | signups from 6.30-7pm, no signups after 7 cause that’s when the music starts!
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!
Leila Fabio is an amazingly talented singer songwriter out of the DMV. Recording under the name Dazey, her original work telegraphs an eclectic musical taste with influences from hiphop, R&B, jazz, Bossa Nova and pop. Her music has a mellow vibe and even as it deals with painful subjects it conveys a glimmer of hope and strength.
Collaborating with Guitarist Justin Heath brings the aesthetic in a more paired down acoustic direction. Justin is a multi-instrumentalist with myriad influences from jazz, Latin, and bluegrass. Together they are a formidable duo with a lean sound that is mutually supportive and showcases both of their talents.
This is NOT a restaurant so bring your own food or drink if you want to eat or drink! We have a house keyboard, but it’s a small space, unable to support acts larger than a quartet, and no drumkits. 2 songs, 10 minutes, 1 pun – whichever’s shorter. We webcast Live on Facebook.com/robsopenmics, YouTube.com/robsopenmics and Twitch.tv/ilyaimy
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "Never Go Back"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
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Monday Night VOM
Live on Facebook, YouTube & Twitch
7-9pm ET
VOM with us and LET IT ALL OUT on Mondays at 7pm ET. 2 pieces / 10 minutes whichever’s shorter. Every first Monday of the month we’ve got a new song topic – next month is : "Never Go Back"
For further details or to signup visit robsopenmics.ilyaimy.com. Webcasting LIVE on YouTube, Facebook & Twitch.
