“Mr. Marcus is probably the most inventive bass clarinetist working in straight-ahead jazz today… [and] lives in Baltimore, where he is a guiding light on the city’s jazz scene who doubles as an activist and organizer.”
-The New York Times
Bass clarinetist/composer Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists worldwide to focus their work primarily on the bass clarinet.Though use of bass clarinet in jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz. His music swings hard with both a fiery and introspective intensity but also maintains a strong lyrical sensibility.
Marcus has annually been voted a Rising Star in Downbeat Magazine’s Annual Critics Poll since 2013 and The New York Times writes, “Mr. Marcus is probably the most inventive bass clarinetist working in straight-ahead jazz today…[and] lives in Baltimore, where he is a guiding light on the city’s jazz scene who doubles as an activist and organizer.” The Washington Post adds, “Listeners won’t have any trouble recognizing Marcus’s compelling gifts for composing and arranging.”
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
Gabriel Taylor is a New York Based Actor who is thrilled to be apart of the Friday Night Cabaret Series at Live Arts Maryland. Performance Credits Include: Sunday in the Park with George (George), Avenue Q (Nicky), Crucible, PA (Miner/ Swing), RENT (Ensemble/ Principal Understudy), The Phantom of the Opera (Phantom), and Gabriel Taylor: So Far @ Green Room 42 NYC. Gabriel Taylor: So Far takes an artist’s experiences and remarks on the ups and downs of life, love, relationships, traumas, and plenty of showtunes along the way.
“Thank you so much for coming to hear me tell my story. I dedicate this performance to my amazing fiancé Joshua Perez Leduc.”
This show is Rated R for Language and Discussions on Adult Themes.
Those who know and love Timmie & Tambo have seen them in various venues, but never like this! We are thrilled that they have agreed to kick off The Local Experience Concert Series.
Timmie Metz is a full-time musician, playing for over 30 years in the Baltimore-DC-Annapolis area. His passions lie in the rock and soul genre, which allow him to showcase his awe-inspiring vocal range and his ability to move an audience. Tambo joined forces with Timmie in 2018, almost 20 years after starting her semi-professional musical career in the area. She’s known for entertaining audiences of all ages with her infectious energy and impressive vocal range, and enjoys nothing more than sharing an interactive and engaging experience. This power duo brings their own twist to many tunes you know and love, and shares an onstage chemistry like no other!
The Local Experience (TLX) is a series presented by Live Arts Maryland that uplifts and supports our vibrant local artistic community. Held at The Studio, an intimate and sophisticated cabaret-style venue, TLX showcases your local favorites and up-and-coming artists in a completely different way than you have seen them before. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, never heard originals, and the songs you know and love.
Modeled after listening rooms in places like Nashville and New York, TLX features diverse musical genres, including jazz, blues, rock, and more. So, whether you’re a fan of classic tunes or you’re looking for something new, The Studio is the place to be.
Live Arts Studio is a cozy but sophisticated cabaret-style venue with table seating and two bars. For this concert, we are proud to be partnering with Tastings Gourmet Market to provide personal cheese and charcuterie trays. Please indicate if you would like to purchase one below as they will not be for sale the night of the concert.
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
Treat your mom to a night out! Laugh, cry, and commiserate along with soprano Rachel Sitomer and pianist Diane Kinsley as they share incredibly personal experiences of motherhood through story and song. No need to be a mom to attend!
(Content Warning: the song cycle Baby Book mentions miscarriage and parent grief.)
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
RESCHEDULED: This performance was originally scheduled for April 14 under the name “April In Paris”. Any tickets purchased for the original date will be honored!
With her unique interpretations of songs in French and English ranging from American standards such as Cole Porter’s I Love Paris and the Gershwin’s Our Love Is Here To Stay, to French ballads like Edith Piaf’s La Vie En Rose and Charles Trenet’s I Wish You Love, to contemporary tunes and more, you’ll be transported to a fresh and modern world of Cabaret.
The Live Arts Studio is located on the Bestgate Road side of Westfield Annapolis. Use the main entrance between Offenbacher’s and The Container Store, turn left at the main corridor, we are on the right side of the hallway next to Loft.
Live Arts Maryland’s 50th season is right around the corner. We invite you to help us celebrate at the Prelude to Our 50th Season gala. This black-tie event features a program of arias and musical theatre songs performed by some of Live Arts Maryland’s most beloved soloists and guest artists, as well as a live auction, hors d’oeuvres and dessert by Main & Market, cocktails and other surprises!
First in our Cabaret Series are vocalists Jennifer Blades and Jody Mullen, along with Diane Kinsley at the piano, on Friday, March 10 who will perform their acclaimed show “Love Me As I Am: A Story of Life, Loss, and Love”. Be ready to laugh, love, and shed some tears as this trio explores life through the eyes of women. This show is the perfect evening for a girls’ night out.
Cantori, the women’s ensemble of Live Arts Maryland, will present “These Isles – Music of Great Britain and Ireland” on Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 p.m. at the Live Arts Studio located at the Annapolis Mall. Enter the mall between Offenbachers and The Container Store, turn left, and the Studio will be on your right.) Come experience beautiful songs from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, enjoy some refreshment and even join in a sing-along!
“Swell! Just swell.”
Summer is almost here and we couldn’t be happier! Come join us for our monthly open mic night on Tuesday, May 23, at 7:30pm. We will have refreshing mocktails and dreaming about all things Summer.
If you are coming AND would like to sing, you can go ahead and send us your music at LiveArtsMD@gmail.com or you can bring it to the event.
Cover is $10 and there will be a cash bar! Even if you don’t want to sing, you should definitely come have a drink and listen!
See you at the Studio!
Live Arts Studio is at the Westfield Mall on the Bestgate Rd. side, next to the LOFT! Come in the entrance to the left of The Container Store and look to your left!
What could be better than Spring in Paris? The answer: Nothing!
Join us at The Studio on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30pm for a special evening inspired by the beauty of Paris!
If you are coming AND would like to sing, you can go ahead and send us your music at LiveArtsMD@gmail.com or you can bring it to the event. Cover is $10 and there will be a cash bar! Even if you don’t want to sing, you should definitely come have a drink and listen!
See you at the Studio!
Live Arts Studio is at the Westfield Mall on the Bestgate Rd. side, next to the LOFT! Come in the entrance to the left of The Container Store and look to your left!
