Hello everyone, how are you? I am doing just great thank you. The doctors have given me a gold star as far as my health, so you know what that means? I am ready to Rock N’ Roll. I am ready again to cover a lot of events, do book signings and party with you.
National recording artist and saxophonist Robert “Bootsie” Barnes and Paul Carr and their band will pay tribute to the late jazz saxophonist Dexter Gordon at Caton Castle, 20 S. Caton Avenue in Baltimore on April 29 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information call 410-566-7086.
Man oh Man, there is so much going on in the up and coming weekends, especially this weekend. Robet “Bootsie” Barnes and Paul Carr will be at Caton Castle this weekend. Mike Phillips, saxophonist, will be performing at Magooby’s Joke House and the Bethesda Blues & Jazz concert, featuring Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band, on April 28 at 6 p.m. The Blues & Jazz Supper Club is located 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Md.
Project Team Mom is hosting an All White Masquerade Fundraiser on April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. at the Milbrook Community Center, 6806 Milbrook Park Drive in Baltimore. For tickets call Mike Jones at 443-738-4903.
Cheryl “Your Girl” Goodman, founder and CEO of Dance Baltimore, will be performing at her 9th Annual Ageless Grace, a concert featuring professional and community dancers, ages 40 and older on May 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue in Baltimore. For more information go to dancebaltimore.org.
One of my favorite things is the Wheels & Waves Autofest Show on April 29 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Casino at Ocean Downs. Contact Scott at 302-983-0588.
Sean E. Merryman Promotions will host a Comedy and Dinner Show featuring comedians; Ms. Stilletto, Keith Smith and hosted by Ms. Maybelle on April 29 at the Forest Park Senior Center, 4801 Liberty Heights Avenue. Doors open at 5 p.m. For ticket information, call 410-215-8893.
Saxophonist extraordinaire Mike Phillips will be performing at Magooby’s Joke House & Sound Stage, 9603 Deereco Road, Timonium, Md. on April 30 at 5 p.m. The event will be hosted by Charm City Jazz. For more information call 443-858-9781.
Bro. Larry Washington of the Historical Arch Social Club is hosting “A Tribute to the Stroke Survival Group Event” on April 30 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 2426 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore. There will be door prizes, music, dancing and free food. For more information, call 410-622-2271.
Next weekend is also awesome with some dynamite events such as: Lee Session, the Mr. Do Hair Design’s 22nd Annual Black Tie Only Appreciation Party on May 7 at the Forum Caterer, 4210 Primrose Avenue, featuring a lot of live entertainment, food, drinks, DJ music, dancing while you are dressed in your tux and gowns. It is mandatory formal folks. For ticket information, call Lee Session at 443-929-0646.
Tiger Lil, Baltimore’s popular Starmaid and former night club owner, is serving your favorite cocktails every Friday and Saturday evening at Patchase Social Club, 1101 Patterson Park Avenue. Stop by and say hello.
The Big Sisters Club of Baltimore will host a Mother’s Day Celebration featuring William “Smooth” Wardlaw and his Tribute Band giving tribute to Luther Vandross on May 6 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Forum Caterers with a buffet lunch and cash bar.
Bethesda Blues & Jazz Supper Club, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Md. 20814 will host a Motown Show live in concert on May 5. Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, call 240-330-4500.
Well, I think this will keep you busy for the next couple of weeks, hopefully I will see you in one place or another. The word I give you is “SUPPORT.”
Remember if you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or email me at rosapryor@aol.com.
Until the next time, I’m musically yours.