Celebrate with us as the students in Stages Music Arts Electronic Music Program Levels 1-4 share the original compositions they've been working on all semester at our Electronic Music Listening Party on January 18, 2024 in the Julian S. Smith Performance Hall. This event is FREE and open to the public but RSVP is required.

Four bands. One stage. One evening of incredible live music by Stages instructors, students and alumni, including Charles Simon, Evan Cooper, Mitch Treger, Peter Fraize, Oliver Young, Sophia Bryter, Morgan Gonce, Andy Young, Charlie LaNasa and Joel Brackins. Show starts at 7 p.m.

Enjoy an eclectic evening of Irish tunes with the incredibly talented Celtic Corridor, featuring Joanna Clare, Laura Byrne, Eileen Estes, Donna Long and Billy McComiskey. Each member of the band is, in their own right, an outstanding member of the Mid-Atlantic Irish Music community and their union serves to elevate their craft to new heights!

Join us for an evening of original songs and jazz standards with the sultry & powerful jazz vocalist Shannon Czapla. Shannon, along with guitar instructor Walsh Kunkel are teaming up to present a variety of repertoire centered around jazz standards that they have enjoyed since their time together at Towson. Selections from their favorite bands and original music will join the set as well. Join them for a moody, spacey concert highlighting some of their favorite jams. Doors at 6:30 PM; Show at 7:00 PM.

Come out to local favorite Ashland Cafe for an awesome evening of music by three of Stages student bands! This free event, headlined by the All-Access All-Stars, also features All-Access Rising Stars and Exit Strategy. Each band will take the stage for a 45-minute set featuring rock, blues, funk, soul & more! Don't miss this FREE, family-friendly evening of rockin' tunes and top talent. Invite your friends!

Andy Bopp, known for his prowess in the power pop genre, is branching out for this show into a more Americana sound. Andy will be joined by Greta Thomas on violin, Ahren Buchheister on pedal steel and Cord Neal on upright bass. He has had two albums with his band Love Nut on Interscope and Sony Records. His 1998 release, Life on Planet Earth was the number 17 power-pop album of all time, according to Goldmine magazine. He has released 16 albums in a span of 25 years and music has been featured in several movies and TV commercials over the years. Doors @ 6:30 pm  |  Show at 7:00 pm  

Come hang with us on St. Patrick's day for a festive afternoon of music by Stages top talent! This free event, headlined by the All-Access All-Stars and All-Access Rising Stars also features adult band and Frost Fest favorite Choke. Each band will take the stage for a 45-minute set featuring rock, blues, funk, soul & more! Don't miss this FREE, family-friendly afternoon of rockin' tunes, craft beer and great food. Invite your friends!

Following the release of her debut project, 'You Know Who’, Callum is setting out to travel the East Coast performing her unique brand of Alternative-Folk and Pop. She describes her EP as "A labor of love in more ways than one. Sometimes love can take you to places that you never thought you’d go, and have you doing things that you never thought you’d do. Within these tracks you hear my personal journey as I walk with love searching for something better. At times I feel love has taken my identity and left me in a bad place, but I refuse to let that be the end of it." Opening the show for Callum will be Stages' own Taylor O'Connell on solo acoustic guitar. Taylor is new addition to the front desk team at Stages and wowed everyone at the last open mic with her incredible voice! We can't wait to hear more! Doors at 7:00 p.m.  |  Show at 7:30 p.m.

Not your typical artist - Nelly's Echo is a sonic storyteller whose melodies vividly capture life’s intricacies. His versatile voice effortlessly moves between soulful serenades and rhythmic revelations. As a standout contestant from Season 3 of NBC’s "The Voice," he’s embarked on a genre-defying musical journey, inviting listeners to groove at the crossroads of emotion and rhythm. His cover of Bill Withers classic "Ain't No Sunshine" reached #7 on the iTunes R&B charts and he has shared the stage with artists such as Trombone Shorty, Sean Kingston, Boyz II Men and others. A true musical chameleon, Nelly’s Echo aspires to craft the soundtrack of your life with his compelling compositions. Doors at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m.

Through lyrical storytelling and ethereal instrumentals, Empris & The Gems showcases a mixture of original songs and arrangements of covers from indie rock, pop and folk artists. The band was formed in Spring of 2023 consisting of three string instruments, two vocalists and a story to tell. Allow the music to transcend your imagination and get lost in the folk influenced sounds from Empris & The Gems. Opening up the show will be Catherine Savage who invites listeners to understand and be understood in her debut EP, "Back Problems." Peeling back the gauze of growing pains, revealing all the joy and jest love has to offer, her songs invite the listener to take part in creating meaning. Doors @ 8 p.m., Show @ 8:30 p.m.

Stages Music Arts presents voice and piano instructor Emily Gradowski in concert, presenting an evening of selections she has always loved - but that also scare her in some way. Whether it is new languages, rapidly changing styles, intense poetry, or simply because the music edges toward the limitations of my vocal technique, each piece was chosen so that I could apply the principles of the Alexander Technique the process of learning and performing new pieces. Emily will be joined by Brennan McShane and Evan Cooper, who will also be trying something new...adapting classical guitar accompaniment for the electric guitar, along with new variations on Baroque Arias. Come see three talented teachers collaborate on this program featuring the music of Mozart, Berlioz, P. Viardot, and Villa-Lobos.