Nashville-born singer-songwriter, guitarist, and mandolinist Forrest O’Connor earned national recognition as one of the lead vocalists and instrumentalists in the O’Connor Band, a group he co-founded with his wife, Kate, and his father, seven-time CMA Award-winning violinist Mark O’Connor. Both independently and as part of the O’Connor Band, Forrest has performed or recorded with Bela Fleck, Paul Simon, Zac Brown, Steve Martin, Kenny Loggins, Clint Black, and Emmylou Harris, among many others.

Chris Smither’s enduring, singular guitar sound evolved from his New Orleans musical experiences – a beat-driven finger-picking, strongly influenced by the playing of Mississippi John Hurt and Lightnin’ Hopkins, layered over the ever-present backbeat of his rhythmic, tapping feet (always mic’d in performance).   Over the years, he’s released several acclaimed albums and developed lifelong friendships with musicians like Bonnie Raitt, who went on to record his songs, “Love You Like A Man” and “I Feel the Same”.

The Frederick Douglass Honor Society will host Frederick Douglass Day on Saturday, September 24th! The all day event kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade starting on Glenwood Avenue and ending at the Talbot County Courthouse. Immediately following the parade, the Frederick Douglass Welcome Ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m on the front lawn of the Court House near the Frederick Douglass Statue. Brenda Wooden, the President of the Frederick Douglass Honor Society, will provide a welcoming message. There will also be a live reading of Frederick Douglass' speeches, music, reading of a poem, and comments from local elected officials. Be sure to visit the Talbot County Free Library for two book signings and a fascinating discussion with Dr. Robert Levine! Celebrate an important figure in our history on this exciting day!

The Mad Viking Maryland Delaware Beard Club presents - Who's Got Talent.  A talent show featuring YOU! Come out and show off your unique talent or come out and watch your friends and neighbors show off their talent.   Come out and enjoy some fun entertainment, food, music, and fundraising events such as a silent auction and others.   The day starts at 12:00 pm when the doors open with a children's category to start things off, followed by food, music, and other fun, and then, at 5:00 pm, the adults take the stage to show off.   All event proceeds to benefit Talbot County art programs and Henson's Scout Camp.

In an age when independence is idolized and every person seems to be seeking their own lone-wolf career path, Seattle-based roots band Western Centuries believes that the way forward is better together.   Along with Cahalen Morrison and Ethan Lawton, Western Centuries is fleshed out on tour by bassist Nokosee Fields, pedal steel player Thomas Bryan Eaton (known for his work with Miss Tess), and fiddler Oliver Bates Craven, formerly of the Stray Birds.

The Chesapeake Film Festival returns to Easton! The festival offers everyone a chance to watch exceptional independent films and to immerse themselves in stories from all walks of life. Outstanding filmmakers, experienced and emerging, will have a forum to showcase and discuss tales of compelling interest to our local and global community. The in person festival will take place from September 30th through October 2nd. The virtual will take place from October 3rd to October 9th.

Beth McDonald is a jazz vocalist in the classic sense—in love with melody, the great standards, and the charm of another era. She is also a contemporary singer/songwriter, writing and performing to our shared experiences, our emotions and our stories. Joe Holt is a jazz pianist who shares a love of the great traditions, known for creative spontaneity and a love of performing. In “A Century of Song,” Beth and Joe will take the audience on a trip back to the 1920s, traveling all the way through today, combining original compositions and classic gems and weaving a unique musical melding of classic and contemporary, joys and sorrows, soul searching and carefree romping.

Far Eastern Shore Winery invites you to join The Talbot Humane Society as they host some adorable adoptable pets on Saturday, October 1st. Talbot Humane Society is celebrating 90 years of service. So what better way than to help find homes for current four-legged boarders and raise funds to help support this fantastic organization to continue to do what they do best? Take a peek at the current adoption list at (bit.ly/FESWTalbotPets) and submit adoption applications to (bit.ly/FESWAdoptEvent). Applications will have to be approved in advance for pet adoptions. Someone from the Talbot Humane Society will be on hand to answer questions and provide info on additional services that the organization provides at its headquarters not too far away from our Tasting Room.   Visitors are asked not to bring any existing pets, as we do not want to startle the animals that will be at the winery that day. They will be collecting direct donations and offering Tasting Room specials for the weekend with benefits going to the Talbot Humane Society.

Easton's annual Beer Fest is back! The 7th Annual Craft Beer Fest will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from Noon to 4pm (VIP's Enter at 11am). Maryland's largest under cover craft beer festival will feature 40+ Breweries, Wineries and Distilleries will be pouring 120+ Craft Beers, Ciders, Seltzers, Wines & Spirits from the Mid-Atlantic region and beyond, with Live Music by Black Dog Alley. Food, Vendors, Raffles and games of chance will be available. This is an Indoor / Outdoor event. NO 4 legged friends and NO baby strollers permitted. (Infants in chest / back carriers permitted). Must be 21 to Enter, includes entry to the event and a good time with friends. Support local and drink local!

For over 20 years, Mark Erelli has honed his musical craft serving as a sideman for Grammy-winning artists like Paula Cole, Marc Cohn, and Josh Ritter, as well as doing his own material like “By Degrees,” on which he was joined by a host of voices including Roseanne Cash and Sheryl Crow.   Performing as part of a duo in this show, Erelli showcases his signature sound with the wisdom that comes with other 20 years of songwriting.

The Black Opry Revue is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. This trailblazing Avalon show invites you to discover and enjoy an all-female line-up of Black artists who represent an intriguing versatility and diversity in sound:   Julie Williams: Fearlessly forging ahead down country roads, singer-songwriter Julie Williams is turning heads in Nashville’s country music scene with the soft but powerful songs that capture the soul of growing up as a mixed-race child in the South. Music has always been a part of Julie’s life—honing her singing talent in church and beach bars and belting national anthems before packed stadiums. Spicing it all up is influences ranging from The Chicks to Michael Jackson. Denetia: Born and raised outside Houston, Denitia’s Southern heritage forms a canvas for her evolving musical portrait. She grew up listening to the legends of country music and folk, while leading choirs and spiritual awakenings at her local church. By five, she was playing piano. Soon thereafter, she brought out a saxophone and trumpet. When alt-rock became a thing, Denetia picked up a guitar and joined the revolution. There’s no challenge too obscure for her to take on! Roberta Lea: With a voice like cinnamon and a pen like butter, Roberta Lea is a rising artist, ready to give the world a taste of what she's made of. Fellow artists have called her Hampton Roads’ best kept secret. It's as though she's a family recipe, kept hidden until now. Pursuing music at 35 may seem like it's a late start for some, but for Roberta Lea, she’s been slowly marinating and soaking in LIFE. Now that she's ready to do music, she has a buffet of songs that is sure to please. Sug Daniels: Singer-songwriter Sug Daniels is a “high-energy and unbelievably engaging frontperson” (WXPN) who is using the tools around her to capture the emotions of an era. Daniels’ work is as colorful, vulnerable, and charismatic as her personality. She thoughtfully combines elements of folk, R&B, and low-fi alternatives to create personal and tender music interlaced with messages of truth and positive change. https://blackopry.com/