MUSIC
12 TO 2PM / 5 TO 7PM. The Market Stage presents a musical feast of more than 30 shows by some of the area’s best blues, rock, jazz, soul, country, world, and contemporary artists. And of course, it wouldn’t be a “holiday” market without some of your favorite seasonal standards.
NOVEMBER
Reverb
FRI : NOV 22 : 12-2PM
{ A CAPPELLA, HOLIDAY, SOUL } an African-American acappella vocal group that features gospel, soul, and pop music
Ian Walters & Friends
FRI : NOV 22 : 5-7PM
{ BLUES, HOLIDAY, SWING JAZZ } Ian and his talented crew deliver crowd-pleasing, soulful blues, rock, swing, and country tunes
Musalliance
SAT : NOV 23 : 12-2PM
{ INTERNATIONAL FOLK, HOLIDAY } Musalliance is an exciting new string duo offering virtuoso interpretations of classical, international, and folk favorites
DC Mudd
SAT : NOV 23 : 5-7PM
{ BLUES, AMERICANA } Veteran musicians with rich vocal harmonies, award-winning DC Mudd doesn't stray far from real deal blues
Capital Blend
SUN : NOV 24 : 12-2PM
{ A CAPPELLA, HOLIDAY } Capital Blend sings a huge repertoire of music, from classics and oldies, to crowd-pleasers and today's hits
Common Ground
SUN : NOV 24 : 5-7PM
{ JAZZ, HOLIDAY } A tasteful blend of Jazz, R&B, and Soul for the most discriminating music love
Swingology
MON : NOV 25 : 5-7PM
{ ACOUSTIC GYPSY JAZZ } Swingology is a DC-area band performing hot jazz, bossa nova, manouche, swing and traditional jazz
The Steven Gellman Trio
TUE : NOV 26 : 5-7PM
{ FOLK, AMERICANA } Insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world
Billy Coulter Duo
WED : NOV 27 : 5-7PM
{ ACOUSTIC ROCK } Billy Coulter blurs the line between roots rock and power pop on his award-winning original songsountry tunes
Alpha Dog Blues Ensemble
FRI : NOV 29 : 12-2PM
{ ACOUSTIC, BLUES } Roger Hart tears it up on harmonica and vocals, accompanied by his talented band
Stacy Brooks Band
FRI : NOV 29 : 5-7PM
{ BLUES, JAZZ } Blues diva Stacy Brooks dazzles with her powerhouse, honey-toned vocals and engaging personality
DECEMBER
Janine Wilson Band
SUN : DEC 1 : 12-2PM
{ ROOTS ROCK, AMERICANA } Award-winning duo performing original roots rock/Americana music and well-loved covers and holiday favorites
The Grandsons
SUN : DEC 1 : 5-7PM
{ ROOTS ROCK, AMERICANA } Winner of 15 WAMMIEs from the Washington Area Music Association, including Best Artist and Best Roots Rock Recording
Kiti Gartner & the Drifting Valentines
MON : DEC 2 : 5-7PM
{ WESTERN SWING } Western swing, old country and some jump blues : Their influences include music from the 1940s thru the early 60s
Driveway Jam Band
TUE : DEC 3 : 5-7PM
{ JAZZ, BLUES, HOLIDAY } A new group of highly skilled professional jazz musicians brought together outside as a result of COVID and lack of gigs
49¢ Dress
WED : DEC 4 : 5-7PM
{ ROCK & ROLL, POP } Delivers hip shakin' Blues, Soul, R&B and roots rock
Kentucky Avenue
THU : DEC 5 : 5-7PM
{ AMERICANA } Kentucky Avenue brings rich and timeless harmony vocals to songs reflecting their classic country and rock roots
Flo Anito & Seth Kibel
FRI : DEC 6 : 12-2PM
{ JAZZY HOLIDAY CLASSICS } Flo Anito and woodwind instrumentalist Seth Kibel team up to present jazzy holiday music
Simone Baron Quartet
FRI : DEC 6 : 5-7PM
{ JAZZ, WORLD, BRAZILIAN FORO } A listener of sounds beneath, within and beyond, her music plays at the intersection of the familiar and the avant-garde
D' Potomactaler Stamm
SAT : DEC 7 : 12-2PM
{ TRADITIONAL BAVARIAN DANCE } Bavarian heritage preservation Verein in the DC area. Our mission is preserving the dance, music, clothing and traditions of the Bavarian region
The InFluence
SAT : DEC 7 : 5-7PM
{ R & B, FUNK, CONTEMPORARY } Live Cover Musical Performances / R&B / Funk / POP
The Porch Delights
SUN : DEC 8 : 12-2PM
{ AMERICANA } Jim brings authenticity, originality and joy to his own swinging mix of hot jazz, country blues and hokum "Lemonade meets moonshine” Down-home guitar, mandolin, harmonica and exquisite harmonies!
Djangolaya
SUN : DEC 8 : 5-7PM
{ GYPSY JAZZ } Celebrating the music of Django Reinhadt and gypsy jazz, Djangolaya plays swing, bossa nova, tango, and more
Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
MON : DEC 9 : 5-7PM
{ ROCKIN' AMERICANA } The Seth Kibel Kleztet combines jazz, classical, world beat, rock and other musical genres to create a unique and entertaining sound
Bill Baker Band
TUE : DEC 10 : 5-7PM
{ AMERICANA } Bill Baker reflects influences from across America's musical heritage in classic and original songs
The Dave Chappell Trio
WED : DEC 11 : 5-7PM
{ BLUES, SWING, HOLIDAY } Dave Chappell, one of the area's most respected musicians, plays blazing roots guitar
The Lovejoy Group
THU : DEC 12 : 5-7PM
{ JAZZ, BLUES, HOLIDAY } Vocalist Karen Lovejoy fronts this versatile ensemble serving up jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms
Elsa Riveros
FRI : DEC 13 : 12-2PM
{ SPANISH ROCK } Formerly in a popular Colombian rock band, Elsa Riveros bring her heartfelt vocals to her solo career
Surf Jaguars
FRI : DEC 13 : 5-7PM
{ SURF ROCK } The Surf Jaguars play a variety “beach party” mix of Yacht Rock, Surf and Rockabilly, classic tunes that never die
Lilt
SAT : DEC 14 : 12-2PM
{ IRISH, STEP DANCERS } Lilt plays captivating Irish jigs, reels, and hornpipes, with spirited step-dancers adding to the excitement
Afro Nuevo
SAT : DEC 14 : 5-7PM
{ LATIN JAZZ } Afro Nuevo performs Latin jazz, cha cha, guajira, son ,and salsa with an Afro-Cuban influenced beat