We are very excited to be featured at Big Howdy’s Monthly Bluegrass Showcase at Hank Dietle’s Tavern on July 6. For those who are not familiar with Big Howdy, they are an amazing band of master musicians. This also happens to be the last show for our cellist Sophie Chang as she is moving to Rhode Island this summer. Come out and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of one of Montgomery County’s favorite bars, enjoy some music, and help us give Sophie a proper send off!

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Come check us out for a free show at Baby Cat Brewery in Kensington! We will be playing from 6 to 9pm. This show will have everything from straight ahead bluegrass standards to our patented arrangements of our favorite songs, to original music that you probably haven't heard yet! Oh yeah and Baby Cat has a great selection of beers from pale to dark and even a 1% alcohol "Near Beer" that will let you enjoy a brew without missing a chord change! Can't wait to see you there!

Join us as we return to one of our favorite spots in Hyattsville MD. My Dead Aunts books is a great place to browse used Books and various vintage sundries, all while enjoying live music courtesy of us, Cherry Blossom Special. We love playing here because it’s a comfortable laid back setting where we can really open up. Bring an instrument for a chance to sit it with the band or just bring a friend and enjoy the show!

The Carousel concert series is a monthly event where we (Cherry Blossom Special) host other groups that we admire and want to play with. Each group plays a full set and at the end we combine for a super-group jam session!

Wicked Sycamore is an all-female trio hailing from the Baltimore/DC area, consisting of Juliette Bell on guitar, Lainie Gray on mandolin, and Madeline Waters on cello. Their sound can be described as contemporary folk with a mischievous edge that is grounded in traditional roots, Americana, and bluegrass. They write original music ranging from fun and light-hearted sing-alongs to deep, introspective tunes for the ages. No matter the genre, their music relies heavily on intricate vocal harmonies, thoughtful arrangement, and instrumental prowess. By growing their presence as a collaborative force, they hope to increase female representation as both musicians and songwriters throughout the modern music landscape.

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The Carousel concert series is a monthly event where we (Cherry Blossom Special) host other groups that we admire and want to play with. Each group plays a full set and at the end we combine for a super-group jam session!

Arco y Aire is a cello/bandoneon duo with bandoneonist Heyni Solera and cellist Maxfield Wollam-Fisher. Their arrangement of “La Bordona” won Best Latin Song for the 2022 Wammie awards, which can be found in their EP Overture. This past July, Arco & Aire recorded their first full album of new contemporary tango music, which will be released in 2023.

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The Carousel concert series is a monthly event where we (Cherry Blossom Special) host other groups that we admire and want to play with. Each group plays a full set and at the end we combine for a super-group jam session!

The June Carousel will feature Petrichord! Petrichord is a dynamic contra dance trio based in the Washington, DC area, weaving together a number of influences to create an eminently danceable, engaging experience. Colleen Holroyd (fiddle, feet) brings her passion for Québécois, Cape Breton, and Scottish fiddle tunes to the band. Sophie Chang (cello) injects a grounding of classical training into Petrichord’s sound, along with experience gained from playing for English country dances. Rounding out the trio is Bobby LaRose (piano, mandolin), adding his love of old time and Irish music.

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This is a monthly series, hosted by Cherry Blossom Special, featuring a joint performance with a guest artist, as well as occasional jams.

The next showcase in our series features Big Howdy!

Big Howdy is a Washington, DC-based bluegrass band. The group is Dede Wyland (vocals, guitar), Randy Barrett (vocals, banjo), Tom McLaughlin (vocals, mandolin) and Ira Gitlin (vocals, bass). You can find out more about the band, and hear our music!

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Every 3rd Friday Cherry Blossom Special hosts an open mic night at My Dead Aunts Books in the SOHI arts building at 5132 Baltimore Ave College Park MD 20781

It is a cosy welcoming environment to try out new material, polish up your performing skills, or just enjoy the music and find all kinds of hidden treasures among the used books, consignments, and antiques.

Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Send us a message if you want to perform CherryBlossomSpecialDC@gmail.com

Cherry Blossom Special is proud to host Moose Jaw Bluegrass as the feature in this months Carousel concert series!

Rooted in the high lonesome sound of the 1940’s - sullied by an affinity for cheap brews, swampy southern rock anthems, and stamped with an outlaw country attitude: Moose Jaw brings the timeless tradition of American roots music into a new era. They focus on putting a new spin on the old-time tales of ramblers, rovers, and revivals. Together with the progressive bluegrass stylings of Cherry Blossom Special this show is sure to make for a dynamic evening of exciting and beautiful music that is simultaneously nostalgic and fresh.

Venue: Takoma Spark

Location:

7112 Willow Avenue

Takoma Park MD 20912

Time: Doors at 7pm, Music starts at 7:30

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Saturday, February 25, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

This monthly series, hosted by Cherry Blossom Special, will feature a joint performance with a guest artist, as well as occasional jams.

The first showcase in our series features Hazel Raven and Cherry Blossom Special.

LOCATION
Takoma SPARK
7112 Willow Ave
Takoma Park, MD 20912

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HEALTH PROTOCOLS
We are following the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services guidelines for health and safety. Students are encouraged to wash hands upon arrival.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs/

REGISTRATION POLICY
Tickets are nonrefundable.

In the event of a venue cancellation, you may choose between either (1) a full refund, or (2) a full credit to any SMT event, class, workshop, or private lessons.

$20 General Admission

Every 3rd Tuesday Cherry Blossom Special hosts an open mic night at My Dead Aunts Books in the SOHI arts building at 5132 Baltimore Ave College Park MD 20781

It is a cosy welcoming environment to try out new material, polish up your performing skills, or just enjoy the music and find all kinds of hidden treasures among the used books, consignments, and antiques.

Admission is a suggested donation of $10. Send us a message if you want to perform CherryBlossomSpecialDC@gmail.com

Come celebrate the School of Musical Traditions relocation to their new studio at 7112 Willow Ave Takoma Park MD!

It will be an open house type event with performances by teachers, refreshments, and with Cherry Blossom Special as the headliners!

We’re thrilled about a few key features of SPARK:

• More lesson rooms for individual and duo lessons

• A large event space

• A waiting and reception area

• Free parking immediately adjacent to the building

• Handicap-accessible entrance to a single-story building

Cherry Blossom Special lead a bi-weekly bluegrass jam for high school students and adults looking to build their jamming chops. They will lead standard tunes from bluegrass repertoire and help you out if you get lost in the chords.

• Jammers should know at least the basics of their instrument, so they can play along with the group.

• Registration is required, and please note we have a maximum of 20 attendees.

• We encourage you to arrive promptly at 7:00 to enjoy the full 2-hour session!

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-takoma-spark-bluegrass-jam-tickets-444590792027