09/12/2009 Saturdays Live! at Canal Place is the perfect opportunity to enjoy FREE heritage-themed music by a variety of talented musicians from throughout the region. Sponsored by the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority, Saturdays Live! begins on May 9 and runs every Saturday through September 12. All performances take place from 6:00PM-8:00PM, and are located on the bricks by the fountain at the Shops at Canal Place. While you're enjoying the music, be sure to visit the shops for a variety of retail and dining possibilities for the whole family.
May 09 - Stack-O-Blues - Traditional to Modern Blues (ARTS WALK)
May 16 - Bear Hill Bluegrass - Acoustic Bluegrass
May 23 - Nacho & The Crisco Kid - Acoustic music from the 50’s to Today
May 30 - Erik & Dhru - Acoustic Folk & Blues
June 06 - Jeff Thomas & John Neral - Irish Traditional Music
June 13 - Highland Grass - Acoustic 5-piece Bluegrass Band (HERITAGE DAYS)
June 20 - Stack-O-Blues - Traditional to Modern Blues
June 27 - Black Diamond - Four-Piece Bluegrass & Gospel
July 04 - TBA
July 11 - Carl Heagy & The Buffalo Hollow Strings - Old-Time Country Music
July 18 - Short Mountain String Band - Appalachian Style Music (ARTS WALK)
July 25 - Night Owls - Acoustic Favorites
August 01 - Amy Fabbi & Amanda Barger - Traditional Mountain Music
August 08 - HayFever - Toe Tapping Appalachian Roots Music
August 15 - Highland Grass - Acoustic 5-piece Bluegrass Band
August 22 - Night Owls - Acoustic Favorites
August 29 - Black Diamond - Four-Piece Bluegrass & Gospel
September 05 - Craig Miller & Friends - Downtown Jug Band Champions
September 12 - Academic Probation - Old-Time Appalachian Music (ARTS WALK)
Special thanks to Chuck Dicken and WFWM Public Radio for serving as the hosts for these weekly musical events! For more information about Saturdays Live! at Canal Place, or other events in the Canal Place Heritage Area, please visit www.canalplace.org, or call 301-724-3655. Performances are subject to change, and may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
