2018 PERFORMANCE CALENDAR

(See the Archive below for 2016-2017 listings)

• December 1, 2018 - Jody Marshall & Friends, Chaptico, MD
• December 8, 2018 - Blue Christmas, Rockville, MD
• December 9, 2018 - Jody Marshall & Friends' Annual Holiday Show, Great Falls, VA

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BLUE CHRISTMAS
Every year, the church I attend offers this special worship service for anyone who's having a rough time of it and/or who might resonate especially with gentle words and quiet, inspiring music. I appreciate that the people here tend to give each other space, but also create a safe environment for reaching out, too...
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8th at 4:00 p.m.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St.
Rockville, MD 20851
Accessible to people with mobility disabilities.
Free. Light reception follows in the Kaseman Hall
https://www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org

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JODY MARSHALL & FRIENDS' ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW
We'll perform two concerts in the Snuggery Dining Room at The Old Brogue in Great Falls, VA. "We" includes Jody Marshall on hammered dulcimer, parody singing, and harmonies, Paul Nahay on piano, Jim Queen on fiddle, guitar and harmonies, and myself on various lead vocals. The food at the Snuggery is really good and the mood of our music veers from wonder-brimming to witty and rollicking!
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Snuggery at The Old Brogue
760-C Walker Rd.
Great Falls, VA 22066
Tickets: $18 for adults; $12 for children under 12 $10 food minimum.
Link to purchase tickets

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2016-2017 Archive

• February 21, 2016 - Lynn Hollyfield & Friends, Camp Springs, MD
• February 28th, 2016 - Unity Worship Service, Alexandria, VA
• March 30th, 2016 - Lynn Hollyfield & Friends, Greenbelt, MD
• May 3rd, 2016 - Wranglers' New Old Jamboree, Greenbelt, MD
• May 7th, 2016 - Community Ministries of Rockville Gala, Rockville, MD
• May 22nd, 2016 - Unity Worship Service, Alexandria, VA
• June 3rd, 2016 - Washington Folk Festival, Glen Echo, MD
• June 29th, 2016 - Luncheon with Mini-Concert, Rockville, MD
• CANCELLED - September 11th, 2016 - Lynn Hollyfield & Friends, Takoma Park Folk Fest, MD
• October 28th, 2016 - Jody Marshall Band, SMTMD, Chaptico, MD
• November 15th, 2016 - Luncheon with Mini-Concert, Rockville, MD
• November 27th, 2016 - Azalea City Recordings, Takoma Park, MD
• December 11th, 2016 - Blue Christmas Service, Rockville, MD
• December 4th, 2016 - Jody Marshall band, Old Brogue, Great Falls, VA
• July 9, 2017 - Syrian Refugee Benefit Show, Rockville, MD
• November 26, 2017 - Azalea City Recordings Holiday Concert, Takoma Park, MD
• December 3, 2017 - Jody Marshall & Friends' Annual Holiday Show, Great Falls, VA
• December 10, 2017 - Blue Christmas, Rockville, MD

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UNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
Playing and singing as part of the Sunday Service for this warm, upbeat congregation.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m.
Unity in Alexandria
The Mark Center, 5708 Merton Court
Alexandria, VA 22311
FREE
Accessible to people with disabilities. All ages welcome.
More information

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LYNN HOLLYFIELD & FRIENDS AT NEW DEAL CAFE
Singing a few cameos and backing up beautiful singer-songwriter Lynn Hollyfield on vocals and piano at home-y, yummy New Deal Cafe. Most excellent band members Jimmy Brink (percussion) and Dave Abe (fiddle/mandolin/pennywhistle) will perform as well.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30th, 2016
New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center,
Greenbelt, MD 20770
Donations cheerfully accepted.
Accessible to people with disabilities
More information

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NEW OLD JAMBOREE
Performing a half-hour Featured Artist spot at this monthly celebration hosted by Ruthie & the Wranglers. My set will be graced by Mark Sylvester's phenomenal guitar and Ruthie's silken harmonies! New Deal Cafe has great Lebanese food, including yummy vegetarian options, plus wine and beer. And creme brulee.
TUESDAY, MAY 3rd, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
New Deal Cafe, 113 Centerway, Roosevelt Center
Greenbelt, MD 20770
FREE
Accessible to people with disabilities
Reservations: (301) 474-5642
More information

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ANNUAL COMMUNITY MINISTRIES OF ROCKVILLE GALA
Singing a handful of classic and contemporary dance tunes with Jim Levy & Friends at this popular fundraiser for a wonderful interfaith non-profit. Through CMR, congregations from 11 faiths work together to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable Montgomery County residents.
SATURDAY, MAY 7th, 2016
Silent auction 6:30-7:30 p.m. - $25
Dinner, dancing, and live auction 7:30-10:00 p.m. - $100
Lakewood Country Club
13901 Glen Mill Rd.
Rockville, MD 20850
Accessible to people with disabilities
Tickets and information

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UNITY WORSHIP SERVICE
Playing and singing as part of the Sunday Service for this warm, upbeat congregation.
SUNDAY, MAY 22nd, 2016 -- 10:30 a.m.
Unity in Alexandria
The Mark Center
5708 Merton Court
Alexandria, VA 22311
FREE. Accessible to people with disabilities. All ages welcome.
More information

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36th ANNUAL WASHINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL
Performing a half-hour set on the cool indoor Chautauqua Stage, backed by engaging multi-instrumentalist Jim Queen (of the band Iona). For two full days, Glen Echo park hosts a dazzling variety of music, storytelling, dance, food, arts & crafts -- not to mention the phantasmagoric Denzel Carousel! The Fest is produced by the Folklore Society of Greater Washington with the help of numerous co-sponsors, and also volunteers of all stripes -- maybe someone like you!
SATURDAY, JUNE 3rd, 2016 3:15-3:45 p.m., rain or shine.
Glen Echo Park
7300 MacArthur Blvd.
Glen Echo, MD 20812
FREE.
All buildings, restrooms, and the paths to most stages are accessible to people with disabilities. There's satellite parking at the Geico campus in Friendship Heights, MD with free shuttle buses going back and forth all day, plus some field parking at Glen Echo Park. Limited paved parking is available at the entrance for people with DMV disability permits as space allows.
More information

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LUNCHEON WITH MINI-CONCERT
Serenading everyone at the piano as part of a popular seasonal luncheon (private).
TUESDAY, JUNE 29th, 2016 -- 11:00 a.m.
Rockville, MD

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TAKOMA PARK FOLK FESTIVAL w/ LYNN HOLLYFIELD - CANCELLED
Joining Lynn & Friends for a return engagement with lovely and fun songs at the 39th Annual Folk Fest. The band will include Keely Hollyfield (vocals), Carey (vocals/piano), Jimmy Brink (percussion), and Dave Abe (fiddle/mandolin/pennywhistle. Arts & crafts, dance, community exhibits, ethnic and other local food - with multiple stages inside and outside.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11th, 2016
Canceled this year, unfortunately! Here's hoping the Folklore Society of Greater Washington is able to attract enough volunteers to bring back this enormously popular, free event which offers top-notch arts and crafts, dance, community exhibits, ethnic and other local food.

Held at Takoma Park Middle School, the Fest has always featured multiple stages inside and outdoors. There have been free buses shuttling back and forth all day. Donations would go to benefit area youth organizations.

And...it's always a ton of fun! Check out the Folklore Society's other cool happenings here, and find out how to volunteer if you'd like: http://www.tpff.org.

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HOMESPUN COFFEEHOUSE WITH JODY MARSHALL & FRIENDS
Joining Jody Marshall (hammered dulcimer, vocals), Paul Nahay (piano), and Jim Queen (fiddle, guitar, vocals) for a wild, wooly evening of All Hallow's Eve and other songs and tunes celebrating Autumn. My contributions will tend toward the lyrical, providing necessary ballast, perhaps!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2016 - Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and show starts at 7:30 p.m.
The Hall at Christ Church
37497 Zach Fowler Rd.
Chaptico, MD 20621
Members $10, Non-members $15
More information
Facebook Event Link

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LUNCHEON WITH MINI-CONCERT
Serenading everyone as part of a popular seasonal luncheon (private).
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Rockville, MD

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AZALEA CITY RECORDINGS HOLIDAY SAMPLER RELEASE PARTY
Celebrating the release of our sixth record label sampler, "Holiday Snowflakes!" Artists slated to perform: Ruthie & the Wranglers, Joe Uehlein & the U-liners, Patty Reese, Jesse Palidofsky, Seth Kibel, and me.

This CD offers our usual dizzying array of topics and genres, from Chanukah to Solstice to Christmas, and from Nordic fiddle tunes and Blues-y Americana to hip-hop. My contribution is a new Nativity fable in a medieval mood called "Carol of the Donkey."

Allyworld is a comfortable concert and recording space (with good parking!) right off of Carroll Avenue, at Airshow Mastering: Link
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.
Allyworld at Airshow Mastering
7014-C Westmoreland Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20913
First-come first-serve (50 seats available)
Accessible to people with disabilities
Parking: on the right, up the driveway, immediately after Airshow and House of Musical Traditions.
More information

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BLUE CHRISTMAS SERVICE AT ROCKVILLE UNITED CHURCH
Music Director Marc Donnelly and guest speaker Rev. Sara Varnado welcome singer-songwriter Mary Amato to share her music at this contemplative worship service crafted especially for anyone who is feeling less-than-totally joyous and peaceful in this holiday season. I'll sing an original carol. A plus for parents: the nursery will be open. Afterwards, help yourself to free soup and breads. Yummm...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 2016 - 4:00 p.m.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St.
Rockville, MD 20851
More Information:
You don't need to sign up or log in to see this:
https://www.facebook.com/Carey-Creed-216065070176/timeline/
http://www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org

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ANNUAL HOLIDAY CONCERT W/ JODY MARSHALL & FRIENDS
Performing with Jody Marshall (hammered dulcimer player, composer, teacher, arranger, and witty parodist), Jim Queen (singer/multi-instrumentalist), and Paul Nahay (pianist/arranger to create a magical and relaxing time. Stirring instrumentals, moving ballads, and honeyed harmonies will be the order of the day. And Carey will sing lead on a goodly number of songs. 
The award-winning food at The Old Brogue really is delicious! Every year, the two seatings for this show have sold out in advance, so once a reservation link is posted, you might want to hop on it...
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 2016 -- Seatings at 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. and 6:00 - 7:30 p.m (this seating is sold out).
Adults $17, Children $12
Part of Barnaby Productions' 29th Annual Fall Celtic Concert Series
The Snuggery at The Old Brogue
760-C Walker Rd.
Great Falls, VA 22066
Reservations: Link
More information at (703) 759-3309 or http://www.oldbrogue.com

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BENEFIT CONCERT FOR SYRIAN REFUGEES
Carey will be accompanied by string wizard Mark Sylvester on guitar. Cherokee flute player Ron Warren and hammered dulcimer player/vocalist Jody Marshall will also make the songs shine. Each musician performing with Carey will have an individual moment in the spotlight!

The goal of the concert is to raise funds for the Syrian Refugee Project, a joint effort between Rockville United Church (RUC) and New Vision United Church of Canada. The Project is working to bring eight people from the midst of chaos to join their kin in Ontario. There's a bit of back-story with some Syrian family members' photos and thoughts here: https://www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org/copy-of-mission-outreach
SUNDAY, JULY 9th, 2017 from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St.
Rockville, MD 20851
Accessible to people with disabilities.
No tickets or reservations - just a basket for donations.

To make an on-line donation, use the RUC Paypal account:
https://goo.gl/wyXPSc
Or write your check to RUC with "Syrian Refugee Project" written in the memo line, and mail it to the church's address above.
All monies received will go into the fund for the Syrian Refugee Project.

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AZALEA CITY RECORDINGS HOLIDAY CONCERT
Several first-rate, diverse recording artists from the Azalea label will be collaborating with one another in performing holiday and non-holiday songs at a small concert venue in Takoma Park. Our show will be broaddcast LIVE at WOWD-LP 94.3 FM. You can listen to the station and our show online in real time here: www.TakomaRadio.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26th at 5:00 p.m.
Allyworld/Airshow/WOWD-LP
(which is the first thing you'll see on your right after turning from Carroll Avenue. See below for where to park.)
7014-C Westmoreland Ave.
Takoma Park, MD
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with first-come, first-served seating.
Accessible to people with disabilities.
Suggested donation $10. You'll receive a free Azalea artist sampler at the door.

Ample, free parking is available up a fairly steep driveway on your right. You'll see the driveway immediately after you pass the teensy parking area right in front of Allyworld/Airshow/WOWD-LP. Once you head up the driveway and park, just follow the flat boardwalk to the left of the House of Musical Traditions (address: 7010 Westmoreland Ave.) and you'll find us easily on your left.

http://azaleacityrecordings.com

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JODY MARSHALL & FRIENDS' ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW
We'll perform two concerts in the Snuggery Dining Room at The Old Brogue. "We" includes Jody Marshall on hammered dulcimer, parody singing, and harmonies, Paul Nahay on piano, Jim Queen on fiddle, guitar and harmonies, and myself on various lead vocals. The food at the Snuggery is really good and the mood of our music veers from wonder-brimming to witty and rollicking!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. (sold out already!) and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The Snuggery at The Old Brogue
760-C Walker Rd.
Great Falls, VA 22066

Tickets: $18 for adults; $12 for children under 12
https://oldbrogue.com/event/jody-friends-celtic-concert-series

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BLUE CHRISTMAS
Every year, the church I attend offers this special worship service for anyone who's having a rough time of it and/or who might resonate especially with gentle words and quiet, inspiring music. I appreciate that the people here tend to give each other space, but also create a safe environment for reaching out, too...

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10th at 4:00 p.m.
Rockville United Church
355 Linthicum St.
Rockville, MD 20851
Accessible to people with mobility disabilities
Free. Light reception follows in the Kaseman Hall

https://www.rockvilleunitedchurch.org

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