Julian S. Smith Performance Hall

Enjoy an evening of original music from The Messthetics! The instrumental trio blends jazz fusion, art punk, experimental rock, and post-hardcore. The group consists of bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty of Fugazi, along with guitarist Anthony Pirog. The show is in our intimate, 60-seat Performance Hall. Tickets are $25 GA; $12.50 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 7:30 PM; showtime at 8:00 PM.

Are you ready to start collaborating with other musicians and building your career as a musician? Instructor Jordan Griner will discuss why collaboration matters, explain strategies for networking in-person and online, and give attendees the chance to connect with one another. The hour-long workshop is open to intermediate instrumentalists and vocalists who take music seriously and are ready to take the first step towards a music career. Musicians ages 12+ are welcome. Parental guidance is recommended for musicians between the ages of 12-16. A notebook and pen or pencil are recommended! Tickets are $25 GA; FREE for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).

Build the skills needed to learn your favorite songs by ear! Join Instructor Brennan McShane in the Performance Hall to learn the basics of ear training. Participants will work towards developing the skills needed to learn songs by ear. The workshop will include pitch and tempo games, rhythmic and melodic recall, intervals, chord qualities, and more. All ages and experience levels welcome! $25 GA; FREE for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code).

Jam onstage in front of a real audience! Join the Baltimore Blues Society and host Matt Kelley Band for a Blues Jam in the Performance Hall. Whether you're performing onstage or simply enjoying the music, this is a great opportunity to meet other musicians and blues lovers! A free RSVP is required - space is limited.

Join host TJ Mullen for a Nashville-style songwriters round! Four singer-songwriters will gather in the Performance Hall to discuss what inspires them, how they bring ideas to life, and more in a conversation led by host TJ Mullen, accompanied by solo and group performances. Tickets are $15 GA; FREE for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 6:30 PM; showtime at 7:00 PM. Meet the Songwriters: Justin Baker is a Baltimore-based singer-songwriter. Baker has earned critical praise for his genre-defying range, from gospel-infused anthems and bluesy murder ballads to 70s pop-rock and stripped-down folk. William Brauneis centers his songs around melodies that speak for themselves and lyrics get straight to the point. His music draws from traditional folk, folk-rock, jazz, and classical influences creating an intimate, energetic sound. Kyndal Gehlbach is a musician from Baltimore, Maryland whose sound is shaped by her diverse musical journey. Beginning her musical path on the violin at just eight years old, Kyndal is also a self-taught guitarist and vocalist, blending her classical roots with her passion for folk, blues, and indie styles. Danah Denice is a singer-songwriter from Stevensville, MD. With a classical background in piano, and a folk background in guitar, she’s been compared to artists such as Carole King, Fiona Apple, and Joni Mitchell.

Enjoy an evening of music from The Barnstormers! The Barnstormers return to the Performance Hall on Friday, November 14th at 7 PM, bringing two sets of music for one night only! The evening begins with their first-ever all-acoustic set, followed by an all-electric set. Experience The Barnstormers like never before as they showcase two different sides of the band in one special performance. Tickets are $25 GA; $12.50 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 6:30 PM; showtime at 7:00 PM.

Enjoy an evening of music from cello and guitar duo, Janel and Anthony! Janel and Anthony alternately charm and challenge, with music that draws from classical, experimental, jazz, rock and electronic traditions but that ultimately is simply theirs. Hugely influential and appearing nearly everywhere within Washington D.C.'s contemporary music scene as bandleaders and contributing artistic voices, cellist and vocalist Janel Leppin and guitarist Anthony Pirog have long been creative partners as well as life partners (Cuneiform Records). Tickets are $15 GA; $7.50 for Stages Academy Members (contact us for promo code). Doors at 7:30 PM; showtime at 8:00 PM.