Music

“Perfection is damn near impossible to come by and it almost never happens. Yet somehow, someway, Ryan Martin hit that rare pocket in time and captured perfection.” American Songwriter Originally from Los Gatos, California, Martin started writing songs when he was 14 and was soon touring up and down the West Coast as a solo artist and with a band. After escaping to New York City, assembling a band of misfit all-stars and growing a devout audience, Martin has gone on to release three acclaimed albums, including 2020’s Wandercease. This latest release is his most musically adventurous and emotionally authentic record, blending masterful melodic instincts with giant musical hooks and a polychromatic sonic palette. https://www.ryanmartinmusic.com/

“Gilbert took the stage, accompanied only by an acoustic guitar, a whimsical sense of humor, and an astonishingly smooth, pure tenor voice. But that proved to be more than enough.” Chicago Tribune Vance Gilbert burst onto the singer/songwriter scene in the early 1990s when the buzz started spreading in the folk clubs of Boston and New York City about an ex-multicultural arts teacher who was knocking ‘em dead at open mics. After Shawn Colvin invited him to tour with her, Gilbert took audiences across the country by storm, and there’s been no stopping him since! Along with being the opener of choice for artists as varied as Aretha Franklin, Arlo Guthrie, and Anita Baker, Gilbert has also opened 140+ shows for legendary comedian George Carlin. Most recently, he’s the opener of choice for Paul Reiser and The Subdudes. https://www.vancegilbert.com/

Presented by EEDC The sounds of summer continue with a local talent: Dan Van Skiver! Dan has lived in Easton for over twenty years and has been playing in bands on and off since he was a teenager. His father’s extensive and eclectic record collection drew him to music at a young age A musician of many disciplines, Dan has played in a variety of bands over the years. You might remember him from his days playing guitar in Down Hollow, as the bassist of The International Jet Set, or as the singer/guitarist of Street 45’s and Downbound Train. Dan will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn on Saturday, June 12, from 11 AM to 2PM.

The Easton High School Jazz band is comprised of some of the most dedicated instrumentalists in the high school band program. They rehearse weekly after school and have continued to play together despite pandemic related restrictions. They have put together a lineup of big band classics, funk and rock and roll. Please join us in Thompson Park on Saturday to hear what they’ve been working on!

“His outstanding taste in songwriting as well as a soul marinated voice that can easily be compared to the likes of a young Steve Winwood or Van Morrison.” Rolling Stone This acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter has an amazing vocal range and makes effective use of it on his recordings and in his live shows. Unlike so many other contemporary singer/songwriters, Sexton’s vocal style can be described as truly soulful, combining the best qualities of singers like Van Morrison, Al Green, Aaron Neville, and Otis Redding. Back in high school, Sexton was in a profusion of garage bands, playing the music of the Beatles, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Led Zeppelin. A decade later, his original work would win him the National Academy of Songwriters’ Artist of the Year Award and he was sharing stages with Art Garfunkel, Jackson Browne, and John Hiatt on tours. Since then, Sexton’s appeared in television series such as Scrubs, Parenthood, Masters of Sex and in numerous films, though it’s his incendiary live show, honest lyrics, and vocal prowess that keep fans coming back for more. http://www.martinsexton.com/

Alison Thoms: A Baltimore -Washington-Annapolis area musician, Alison Thoms is a self-described “singer, songwriter, and strummer”. She is recognized by her dynamic, wide-ranging vocals and relaxed, gently percussive strumming style. She brings a soulful and sometimes edgy style to her performance of original works and her interpretations of rock, pop, country, and blues songs written during the last seven decades. Her rock-a-chill manner is said to capture the likeness of Janis Joplin, Bonnie Raitt and Mary Chapin Carpenter. A longtime performer, Alison recently made her way to the recording studio where, to date, she has released 2 originals, with a third due in August of 2021. Her first single entitled "Just Getting Started" has been well received by audiences and is the A side of her first vinyl…the beloved seven-inch record, affectionately referred to by her generation as a 45. An album is scheduled for release in Spring of 2022. Alison regularly performs across the Mid-Atlantic region from the Eastern seaboard to the WV panhandle. She plays a variety of venues that includes festivals, private functions, & vineyards in addition to restaurant and bar sponsored live performances. She also travels with a regional Southern Rock inspired band providing both lead and backup vocals. Alison is playing in front of the Tidewater on Saturday, June 19, from 11 AM to 2 PM

The Avalon Foundation is excited to announce that we will be presenting Outdoor Street Concerts this summer!! A big thank you to The Tidewater Inn for their continued support of these concerts for our community. We will update the acts as we confirm them, but for now, please mark these dates on your calendar and make your reservations at Hunter's Tavern now. All concerts will start at 7 pm and the rain venue will be TBD. Call 410-822-7299 for more information. June 19- US Navy Band Sea Chanters (in the event of weather, this event is cancelled) July 3- Alive at Five July 24- US Navy Band Commodores July 31- TBD August 7- TBD August 14- TBD August 21- TBD For further information, please contact Suzy Moore at  or call 410-822-7299

“McLean and company ooze drops of southern roots rock, blues, R&B, funk and soul out of every note... the rock & roll swagger of the Rolling Stones combined with the songwriting prowess of Ryan Adams.” Jambase Jamie McLean’s fiery guitar has joined the ranks of Derek Trucks, Gregg Allman, Aaron Neville, Taj Mahal, Dr. John, and more on stages from Madison Square Garden to Japan’s Fuji Rock. His blue-eyed Southern-soul vocals ooze real emotion. And his top-line songwriting chops have crafted profound, honest, and heartfelt songs that will keep you singing along, dancing along and feeling like the song was written about you. https://www.jamiemcleanband.com/

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, a day of renewal, a pride-filled day. It is a moment to appreciate the African American experience. It is inclusive of all races, ethnicities and nationalities. Juneteenth serves as a reference point from which to measure and appreciate the progress and contributions made by African Americans to our society.  The Juneteenth Celebration, now in its tenth year, grows larger every year. During the celebration, there are several opportunities to experience art and art performance though exhibitions, artisans, family art activities, music, and more.

Peter Bradley Adams Sunday, June 20, 2021 at 8 p.m. The Avalon Foundation’s Stoltz Pavilion 218 N. Washington Street Easton, MD Tickets: $50 Tall Table for Two $50 Patio Set for Two $100 Patio Set for Four Please note that tickets are per table.  No individual seats sold. "...Adams fuses intimate, emotionally powerful lyrics with graceful, low-key roots-based indie folk…” All Music Guide Adams is an Americana singer-songwriter who tells tales of love and loss, homes and hearts. The territory he mines is a deliberate mix of fact and fantasy, but regardless of the details, there's always a philosophical bent that is often more under than on the surface, firmly grounding Adams’ songs even as they stretch outward. His brand of Americana nestles his often delicate, always heartfelt voice in the warm embrace of gentle guitar, tasteful dobro, subtle banjo, supportive bass, and unhurried percussion. The result is a sonic scape that, in turn, wraps itself around the listener like a soft blanket on a cold day. http://www.peterbradleyadams.com/

Easton's Sounds of Summer series continues with James Byrne! James Byrne is a guitarist born and raised in New York. He studied closely alongside Grammy Award winning guitarist David Cullen and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Music Performance for the jazz guitar. James relocated to Ellicott City, Maryland in 2019 where he began to explore the Baltimore/DC music scene. Since then, he has performed at many notable venues and events such as An Die Musik, Germano's, Columbia Station and many more. He will be joined by Jeron White on Bass and Jack Naden on Drums. James will be playing in front of the Tidewater Inn on Friday, June 11th, from 6PM to 9PM.

Ticket link: https://tickets.avalontheatre.com/ordertickets.asp?p=1733... “Anyone who’s been in an audience when the San Francisco Bay-area Dirty Cello takes the stage knows that something unique happens whenever cellist Rebecca Roudman and ensemble come face to face with living, breathing (and whooping and shouting) fans.” Strings Magazine From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high-energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down-home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping! https://www.dirtycello.com/ See Less