Live music in Anne Arundel County, MD

Sparks presents a monthly solo performance at a traditional style Italian bistro and wine bar.

Reynolds Tavern pairs fine dining with live jazz from the Unified Jazz Ensemble, creating an evening that blends great food, vibrant music, and a sense of history. Enjoy a seated dinner, or opt for casual fare in the 1747 Pub while the band performs. There is a $10 cover for the music, which is waived for guests who choose the fine dining experience.

Rams Head On Stage presents Gerald Albright, a celebrated saxophonist and bassist whose work spans contemporary jazz, R&B, and pop. This show is open to all ages. Raised in Los Angeles, Albright mastered the saxophone early and later added bass to his toolkit after being inspired by Louis Johnson. Shortly after graduating from the University of Redlands, he joined Patrice Rushen’s band and even finished a tour on bass when the original bassist departed. Throughout the 80s he became a sought-after studio and touring player, performing with artists such as Anita Baker, Ray Parker Jr., Atlantic Starr, The Temptations, Maurice White, Les McCann, Teena Marie, the Winans, and Whitney Houston. He launched his solo path with Just Between Us in 1987, helping define the emerging smooth jazz sound and earning radio success, chart placements, and spots on all-star outings like Guitars & Saxes and Groovin’ For Grover. In the late 90s he led a big band while touring with Phil Collins and teamed with Will Downing on the album Pleasures of the Night. His recent discography includes Grammy-nominated releases Pushing the Envelope and Slam Dunk, plus acclaimed collaborations like 24/7 with Norman Brown and the Dave Koz and Friends Summer Horns project featuring Mindi Abair and Richard Elliot. Additional albums include Smooth, Groovology, Kickin’ It Up, and Sax for Stax. Known for commanding both sax and bass, Albright shapes performances that travel through shifting textures, rhythms, harmonies, and moods, inviting listeners into a polished blend of contemporary R&B and urban jazz.

This open-invite Halloween open mic takes place at Broadneck Elks Lodge 2608. A full band setup will be available for performers. Food and drinks will be available for cash purchase. A 50/50 raffle is also planned.

Sue Matthews and Robert Redd return to 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery with another Songbook Series program presented by Intimate Jazz. The performance features selections from their upcoming album, Perfect Match, along with stories about the performers, composers, and lyricists behind the Great American Songbook.

A weekly karaoke party packed with singing, dancing, and standout performances offers a lively night for friends and fellow music fans. Participants can belt out favorite tunes while enjoying $5 off all Margaritas. A friendly contest adds to the fun, with first place earning a $25 gift certificate and second place receiving an appetizer for two. Every participant is also entered into a drawing for a 3-day mini-vacation. Open to seasoned vocalists and first-timers alike, it is a welcoming stage for anyone ready to step up to the mic.

Experience a live music performance with musicians playing in real time. Enjoy a set of songs delivered in person, creating a shared moment between performers and audience. A simple way to take in instruments and melodies performed live.

Open to all, this waterfront celebration picks up the energy after the Boat Show at Eastport Yacht Club, blending live music with harbor views and a relaxed, high-spirited vibe. Slip Hippies gets things started with an Annapolis acoustic set that weaves together classic rock, 80s favorites, country, beach and island tunes, soul, Motown, and contemporary hits. ONO, also known as One Night Only, follows with powerful vocals, tight rhythms, and a set built to keep the dance floor moving. Cool fall evenings pair perfectly with Chili in the ’Port, a build-your-own chili bar stocked with plenty of toppings, along with the club’s signature libations. Ticket options include advance purchase at $20 plus processing, an online-only two-ticket bundle for $35 plus fees, and a $25 gate price. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Entry is through the main gate only, with no access from the marina docks. The event is rain or shine and tickets are nonrefundable. Pets are not permitted. Sustainability is front and center, with 100 percent compostable service, no single use plastic, and green volunteers staffing eco stations to keep the party waste free. Guests can also see the club’s Clean Marina and Green Building features, including a permeable parking surface, rain barrels, and landscaping that helps reduce runoff.

At Rams Head On Stage, saxophonist and composer Boney James delivers a concert shaped by the deliberate, growing intensity behind his album Slow Burn, which he produced with collaborators including Marcus Miller, Cory Henry, Jairus Mozee, October London and Rick Braun. The program draws from tracks such as Arcadia with Miller on acoustic bass, an interpretation of Butterfly by Herbie Hancock and Bennie Maupin featuring Miller and Henry, the single All I Want Is You with October London, the groove-forward Slide with his touring band, A Little Romance, the upbeat Gonna Have a Good Time and The Bounce, Between the Lines and a take on Stanley Turrentine’s Sugar with Braun on trumpet. James’s career includes multiple GRAMMY and NAACP Image Award nominations, a Soul Train Award, several RIAA Gold records and 20 number one singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. This event is open to all ages.

Saxophonist and composer Boney James brings his contemporary jazz sound to the stage for an all ages performance. His latest chapter centers on Slow Burn, a self-produced Concord Records release that captures music building with thoughtful intensity. The project features notable collaborators, including Marcus Miller contributing rare acoustic bass on Arcadia and returning for a fresh take on Herbie Hancock and Bennie Maupin’s Butterfly alongside Cory Henry on electric piano. Vocalist October London appears on the single All I Want Is You. Slide puts James on tenor sax and keyboards with his touring band, while A Little Romance, Gonna Have a Good Time, The Bounce, and Between the Lines keep the groove alive. The collection also offers a spirited version of Stanley Turrentine’s Sugar with longtime collaborator Rick Braun on trumpet. James arrives with a track record that includes four GRAMMY nominations, three NAACP Image Award nominations, a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album, four RIAA Gold certifications, recognition by Billboard among the top contemporary jazz artists of the decade, and a milestone of 20 number one singles on the Billboard Smooth Jazz chart. From an early switch from clarinet to saxophone to professional tours with artists such as The Isley Brothers and Teena Marie, he has continued to craft melodies and grooves that connect with listeners.

Five For Fighting appears with a string quartet for a night centered on John Ondrasik's piano and falsetto vocals. The platinum selling, Grammy nominated artist is known for hits like "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years", along with "The Riddle", "Chances", "World", and "Easy Tonight". Across six studio albums his songs have reached wide audiences and been featured in films and television including The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos, and Code Black. His work also includes recent pieces such as "Blood on My Hands", "Can One Man Save The World?" and "OK". Also appearing is Lace & Lee, a folk rock duo whose ethereal harmonies draw on 60s and 70s storytelling with a touch of Celtic spirit. This event is open to all ages.

ITZALL Goode and SHC Music Tribe team up to bring Pete Best and Dana Cooper to 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar, & Gallery for a live performance. Pete Best, a Maryland singer songwriter, blends southern rock grit with country storytelling rooted in everyday life, from family and resilience to turn-it-up bar tunes. He built an early following around Baltimore and Washington before relocating to Nashville, and with his band Peterbuilt has opened for Jack Ingram and Pat Green. His debut album, Built to Last, arrived in 2008, the same year he connected with fans at the CMA festival. Raised in Annapolis, he gravitated to country for its lyric focus and later wrote for Dan Hodges Music from 2011 to 2016. Dana Cooper brings a catalog of more than 30 albums and continues to tour widely. His latest release, The Ghost of Tucumcari, features guest appearances by Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith, and Shake Russell, and was voted No. 1 in the 2024 Americana Highways poll. His performances span folk, rock, country, and Americana, showcasing flat picking, finger picking, percussive strumming, and harmonica alongside engaging storytelling. Tickets are available online for $20, or $23.18 with fees, and the door price is $25. If you prefer not to purchase in advance, seats can be reserved by calling 410-626-9796 and the door rate will apply at entry. An online purchase serves as the reservation, so there is no need to call the venue in that case.

Evan Honer brings It’s An Even Longer Road Tour to Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis with special guest Zach Seabaugh. This event is open to all ages. Honer’s recent years have been full of momentum, from a move to Nashville and an international tour schedule to building a recording space in his garage and running Cloverdale Records out of his living room, a label featuring 25 artists and more than 100 releases. In 2024 he played nearly 100 shows in support of his second album, Fighting For, while writing the next chapter of his catalog. His rise accelerated when his take on Tyler Childers’ Jersey Giant drew more than 200 million streams, a breakthrough that arrived while he was still finishing college, playing solo gigs at night, and training with a Division 1 swim team. He released his debut, West On I-10, on graduation day and quickly turned into a relentless touring artist. Everything I Wanted, recorded in 18 days at his home studio, brings his indie and alternative pop influences to the front without leaving behind his Americana roots. The album features strings from neighbor Kate Stephenson, horn accents, pedal steel, and contributions from close collaborators. Across it all are intimate songs, vivid storytelling, and an expressive vocal style shaped by an artist learning to appreciate the moment. Career highlights include more than 500 million streams, an RIAA gold certification for Jersey Giant, sold out dates with Wyatt Flores, and continued growth for Cloverdale Records.

Acoustic Alchemy appears at Rams Head On Stage for an all-ages performance. With more than three decades of recording and touring, the group continues to share music only when it feels fully ready, embracing a range of influences rather than fitting into a single style. Their latest EP, The Empire of Lights, collects four tracks that range from the twangy shuffle of 8,000 Miles to the reggae-leaning Alisio, the upbeat lift of Back to Back, and the relaxed sway of Other People. It is the first in a planned series of shorter releases that will eventually form a full album, designed to play beautifully from start to finish as well as one song at a time. The EP is available on music platforms worldwide, and a limited run of CDs will be offered at live shows.