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Café Concert Series
Meet and mingle with festival artists and audiences between performances in the Atlas’ festive Kogod Lobby. A wide range of musical performers will fill the space throughout the festival, creating the perfect accompaniment to café faire and conversation. Enjoy these free concerts as you meet someone new at INTERSECTIONS.
AC in DC
The best of DC college and high school a cappella groups converge to kick-off a day-long celebration of this popular “sing-off” style.
Right after,
don’t miss
Intersecting A Cappella featuring two top a cappella groups, Reverb and Euphonism, at 4pm.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Alpha Dog Blues Acoustic
Swing to unplugged Chicago style blues when Roger Hart wails on his signature harmonica, joined by singer/ blues guitarist Tom Muck. You'll hear some standard classics, a few jumps & originals and be treated to some great picking and harmonica riffs.
Hosted by
The Corner Store.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
American Youth Chorus
From the Capitol to the White House and beyond, these young singers lift their voices in joyful song.
The Congressional Chorus’ after-school music program at the Atlas, AYC offers students a performance-based choral/musical theatre program that encourages young people to develop their voices, creativity, and self-esteem.
Sunday, Mar 4 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Molly Anderson
A gifted DC teen pianist from the Washington Conservatory of Music shares new age and classical tunes in a concert designed to inspire all budding young players.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Jeremiah Baker
Solo classical sax meets modern dance in a concert featuring the Tango Etudes of Paizolla and more. A passionate connector of new audiences to classical music, Jeremiah will also be performing with Vivre Musicale & Full Circle Dance Co. at 2:30pm. Stay tuned for the announcement of his modern dance partner for his café appearance.
Sunday, Mar 11 at 1:30pm – 2:15pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Meet a rock star of the pre-school crowd who sings original and classic kids tunes that get the audience moving. Come enjoy the fun in this sing-along concert that is truly, “all about the kids.”
Saturday, Feb 25 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kogod Lobby
Get into the groove and move when popular children’s singer-songwriter Groovy Nate presents his lively brand of musical “edutainment” for children and families. Bring your under 5s to this tuneful interactive concert that will educate and entertain.
Saturday, Mar 3 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kogod Lobby
Get into the Caribbian vibe when a dynamic duo play delightful tunes for tots and their families. Trinidad-born Bridgette sings and plays the guitar and Dawn sings back up and plays the conga drums and other percussion.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Kogod Lobby
Amy K Bormet and Matt Dievendorf
The sound of a poised and powerful piano is balanced with flowing vocals and complimented by guitar in a performance from two of DC’s rising jazz stars.
Friday, Feb 24 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Kogod Lobby
CASA's Contemporary A Cappella League
Hear three of the hottest groups in town –
Vox Pop,
Capital Blend and
The Chromatics – at a
Happy Hour topping off a day of a cappella performances. Meet
CASA's DC members and learn how to join in the DC a cappella craze.
Don’t miss
Intersecting A Cappella at 4:00pm.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Congressional Chorus
One of DC’s most distinctive choruses offers show-stopping songs to enjoy! Under the artistic direction of David Simons, the chorus is celebrating 25 years of spotlighting the spirit, diversity and power of American choral music.
Saturday, Mar 3 at 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
DC’s Different Drummers
La Reeda Loca, Sax in the City and other instrumental ensembles from the colorful LGBT band present lively musical selections for all.
Playing with pride!
Don’t miss their DC Swing! big band playing for the festival’s
Tea Dance Celebration on March 11 @ 5:30pm.
Saturday, Feb 25 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm, 3:30pm - 4:30 pm & 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Peter DiMuro & Friends
Diverse dancers offer a taste the good things to come in
Future Preludes, premiering at the festival on March 8th. DiMuro, a DC dance visionary, will bring together dancers of contrasting forms to create new pieces to Rachmaninoff’s Preludes.
Sunday, Feb 26 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Ellington String Virtuosi
Soaring string music presented by outstanding young musicians from the Duke Ellington School for the Arts-- Taylor Young, Alan Price and Stefanie Bilidas. Be sure to see
The Country Shook and the Children Hollered, a world premiere all-arts performance created for INTERSECTIONS by the young artists at Ellington.
Saturday, Mar 3 at 1:30pm – 2:00pm
Kogod Lobby
Marc Avon Evans
Baltimore based indie and international recording artist Marc Avon Evans and his acoustic band bring an eclectic blend of city soul to DC. Experience what has made his Baltimore series, Acoustic Thursdays, so popular.
Thursday, Mar 1 at 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
www.myspace.com/marcaevans
The Fablers
Charlie Barnett and Marilyn Older may be best known for fronting the much loved band Chaise Lounge, but now and then they take a night off from their signature lounge sound to revisit their southern musical roots. Their duo material ranges from Appalachian folk songs to Tin Pan Alley tunes from the 20’s. Join the composer and musicians’ meet-up during this most excellent concert.
Friday, Mar 2 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kogod Lobby
Michael Kramer and Tom Baldwin
Rising stars in the DC jazz scene, award-winning jazz guitarist and composer Michael Kramer, joins Thelonious Monk International Bass Competition finalist, Tom Baldwin, to offer an evening of smooth standards and new tunes.
Saturday, Feb 25 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Tara Linhardt and Friends
Thrill to the finger-picking dexterity of a champion mandolin player and her band and celebrate America’s “other” improvisational music – bluegrass!
Sunday, Feb 26 at 3:00pm - 5:30om
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Matthew Mills & special guests
Flamenco fusion guitar performed by a popular Northern Virginia musician, with a special guest appearance by young award-winning Flamenco dancers Alexander and Maitlynne Alamar.
Mar 3 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
www.mattmillsacousticmusic.com
Og Ceol
Irish musicians Jamie Sandel and Malinda Reese join guitarist Oran Sandel for lively sets of traditional and contemporary tunes during our Happy Hour honoring Atlas Volunteers: DC Cares, Evolve and more.
Saturday, Mar 3 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Open Jazz Jam Session One
with the Rodney Richardson Trio
Calling all jazz musicians to sit in with a primo jazz guitarist, a fan of the distinctive DC jazz sound, and his trio for for an open session of standards and more. See Joe with the Bohemnian Caverns Jazz Orchestra's
Re-Write of Spring at the Festival on March 8 @ 8.
Saturday, Feb 25 at 10:30pm - 12:00am
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Open Jazz Jam Session Two with the Joe Herrera Trio
Calling all jazz musicians to sit in with top DC jazz trumpeter and his trio for for an open session of standards and more.
See Joe with the Bohemnian Caverns Jazz Orchestra's
Re-Write of Spring at the Festival on March 8 @ 8.
Saturday, Mar 3 at 10:30pm - 12:00am
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Open Jazz Jam Session Three with the Brad Linde Trio
Calling all jazz musicians to sit in with saxaphonist and Jazz at the Atlas Curator Brad Linde for an open session of standards and more. Don’t miss Brad with the Bohemnian Caverns Jazz Orchestra's
Re-Write of Spring at the Festival on March 8 @ 8.
Saturday, Mar 10 at 10:30pm - 12:00am
Kogod Lobby
FREE
The Pushovers
Kick off Out @ INTERSECTIONS Date Night when smart pop meets sensitive singer-songwriter in an all-girl band featuring Mara Levi, Nancy Eddy and Liz DeRoche. Don't miss Tom Goss and Potomac Fever in You Don't Question Love @ 9:30pm.
Friday, Mar 2 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Dan Roberts
A composer and arranger for the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra, the US Army Blues Jazz Ensemble, and the Pershing’s Own Contemporary Music Ensemble brings his multi-genre piano style to the café concert stage.
Sunday, Mar 4 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm & 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Josh Walker and Karine Chapdelaine
Winner of Downbeat Magazine’s 2011 Award for “Best Blues, pop or Rock solo...”, a multi-genre guitarist, joins forces with a Canadian double bassist to form a duo that has charmed audiences across the globe.
Sunday, Mar 11 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Andrea Wood
DC native, now New York rising star fuses American soul music, Motown and Latin Carribean flavors into an enchanting vocal style all her own.
Thursday, Mar 8 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm & 8:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday, Mar 9 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm & 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
Torcuato Zamora
A world class Flamenco and classical guitarist
provides the perfect accompaniment for our
Young Professionals’ Weekend Happy Hour. Connect with arts-lovers from across DC. Hear Torcuato accompany the ferocious performance of Furia Flamenca, Camino al Flamenco, on Feb 26 @ 2:00pm.
Thursday, Feb 23 at 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Kogod Lobby
FREE
