Thursday,
May 8, 2008
SAW Concerts at the Athenaeum (Every second
Thursday, starting at 7:00pm)
Cost: $10
Featured artist:
The Laura Baron Quartet CD
release concert: “Scenes
From The Avenue”
Singer songwriter Laura Baron
brings a poets sensitivity to her writing and is known for her soulful
voice and jazz interpretation. "Winter Don't Own Me" a cut
on the CD won a 2007 Gold Award in the Mid-Atlantic Song Contest in
the Jazz/Blues category.
Laura will be joined by the
outstanding blues guitarist Sol Creech as well as the dynamic Pat Quinn
on bass and the wonderful and witty Ron Goad on drums.
"Laura’s song
soar with rhythm, beauty and intelligence…discover a voice you
need to hear"- Terry Kester, WPFW
www.laurabaronmusic.com
The Northern Virginia Fine
Arts Association (nvfaa.org)
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Located 1.3 miles east of
the King Street Metro Station
Come check out this beautiful
old building and the great music SAW will be filling it with! Hosted
by Ron Goad.
Admission is $10
at the door or pre-pay online @ www.nvfaa.org
Saturday, May
10, 2008
SAW Second
Saturday Open Mic
in Alexandria (Second Saturday of the month, 7:30pm-10:45pm)
The Lab at Convergence
1819 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA
Take the Shirlington exit off of I-395 and follow the signs to Quaker
Lane, then take the second left on Crestwood Drive. The Lab is the first
building on the left, with the entrance facing Crestwood Drive.
Cary Whaley and Jim Johnson have volunteered to be the principal host/coordinators
for this open mic series. Cary and Jim welcome additional coordinators
to the team. If you are interested, please contact them.
Sign-ups to play (first come-first served) begin at 7:00pm, with the
music starting at 7:30pm. Each performer is allotted two songs, with
originals encouraged. There will be an extra round of songs as time
permits--we try to vacate the room by 11:00pm.
There is a snack bar available with snacks and drinks for $1. Donations
of food or money are welcome. This is a family friendly venue, so alcohol
is not permitted.
If you have questions, or need additional information please contact
Jim Johnson at 703-913-7408, or e-mail jimjohnson@verizon.net
Thursday,
May 15, 2008
SAW Variety Showcase (Every Third Thursday and Fourth Tuesday
of the month, (7:00pm-11:00pm)
Bangkok Blues
926 West Broad Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-534-0095
www.bangkokblues.com
For more information
and advance sign ups, contact MisterGoad@aol.com.
Saturday, May 24,
2008
Red Rocks Showcase (Last Saturday of the month, 12:30pm–4:30pm)
Red Rocks Cafe
& Tequila Bar
13850 Braddock Road
Centreville, VA
http://www.restaurant.com/redrocks
Featured
performers for December 29th include: Alex Rhoads, Ambient Bob, Julia
Rose, Tom O'Connor and Brigette Perdue.
To
sign up in advance for future shows, please e-mail Ron at MisterGoad@aol.com.
to reserve a 25-minute slot for a fun afternoon of great music, fellowship,
Mexican cuisine, and gourmet tequilas. Take a virtual tour and find
a good deal at their website.
The
emphasis is on original songs, but feel free to play a cover song.For
more information, email Ron Goad
or call (703) 266-7060
Saturday,
May 24, 2008
Open Mic at Cameron Perks (Last Saturday of the month,
7:00pm–9:30pm)
Cameron
Perks Coffeehouse
www.cameronperks.com
Whether
you're a musician or a listener or both, if you haven't visited this
great venue, you're in for a real treat. They have a large, inviting
sitting room with lots of comfy sofas, armchairs, and tables...and
because it's a separate room from the coffee grinders, milk steamers,
and refrigerators, there's nothing to get in the way of an evening
of great music! Right now, they are hosting a monthly open mic as
well as booking performances for Saturday evenings and some Fridays
and Sundays as well. Here are the details...
OPEN MIC: Alexandria-based singer/songwriter Mark Austin will be hosting
a SAW-sponsored open mic. Great sound and a great listening room are
guaranteed (a uality PA with 2 mics and 2 instrument channels). Sign-up
begins at 6:45 for 15 minute slots. For questions, or to reserve a
time slot for an upcoming open mic, contact Mark Austin at mark@markaustinguitar.com
BOOKING: Management is booking performances for live music on Friday
and Saturday evenings (7:00pm-9:00pm). If you or someone you know
would like to be considered for a booking, contact Julie at julie@cameronperks.com
for details.
ABOUT
CAMERON PERKS: Cameron Perks (www.cameronperks.com) is located next
to Ben Brenman Park on the main road of Cameron Station in Alexandria,
VA (near Duke Street and 395). It's the only gourmet coffee shop within
a three-mile radius. The establishment is over 2,000 sq feet, including
high ceilings, and a separate room for music events. They pride themselves
on the atmosphere of soft couches, tables/chairs, free Wi-fi, and
wraparound windows. Because they try to appeal to all, they provide
an art gallery for local artists to feature their work with their
art hanging system, and free live music every Saturday night, and
some Friday and Sunday nights to support local singer/songwriters.
Sunday,
July 6, 2008
SAW-West Market Concert Series (Starts at 7:15 pm)
West Market Club
1901 Logan Manor Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Come early to have your own indoor/outdoor picnic BYOB and food. Kitchen
and BBQ grill facilities too! Donations up to $10 per person requested/encouraged
The SAW – West Market Concert Series was founded to provide performance
opportunities for SAW’s best artists and monthly entertainment
offerings for West Market residents. SAW-WM Concert Series will usually
be on the first Sundays every three months (on a quarterly basis.)
Directions
from The Capitol Beltway, I-495:
Dulles Toll Road route 267 West
Fairfax County Parkway Route 7100 North
R New Dominion Parkway
R Crescent Park Drive
West Market Club on right
For more
information contact: SAW coordinator: Greg Vickers, vickershome@comcast.net
SAW Sound & Booking Agent: Ron Goad: mistergoad@aol.com
West Market Activities Committee: Karen Fegani: karen@residentialadvisers.com
