Event Detail
Art Unplugged at Ebenezers
Thursday, July 9, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM · Add to Calendar
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Ebenezers will host performances of the Art Unplugged Summer Concert Series hosted by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities
Thursday, July 9 - James Terrell 7:30 PM
Thursday, July 16 Maimouna Youssef and Band 7:30 PM
Cost: FREE
Muzungu on a Mission: Benefit Concert
Sunday, July 12, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM · Add to Calendar
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Proceeds benefitting Watoto Children’s Villages in Uganda
Jeremy Johnson
Ryan Brogan
Echo Broke Alone
Doors 6:30 PM
Show 7:00 PM
Entrance is by donation
It is estimated that there are over one million children orphaned by AIDS in Uganda. Watoto is much more than an orphanage, they seek to meet the needs of Uganda’s youth on many levels. Utilizing a village model, each child is placed in a home with a house mother and only eight other children. Each child receives an academic education and marketable skills training. Watoto puts special emphasis on leadership development and empowers the children to be a part of a positive and peaceful future for their country. You can find more information about the organization at http://www.watoto.com/ . The proceeds of this event will help build a school building on the compound in Kampala.
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Cost: Donation
For more information, visit http://www.watoto.com
Rome in a Day with Trustfall and Gills and Wings
Friday, July 10, 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM · Add to Calendar
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Doors 7:30 PM
Show 8:00 PM
Gills and Wings 8:00 PM
Trustfall 8:30 PM
Rome in a Day 9:15 PM
As the saying goes, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” For Washington DC based Rome In A Day, the group couldn’t agree more. The name is a satire, intended to convey the point that in an industry where there is such a focus on instant gratification, great things still take time, patience, dedication and, most of all, hard work.
The band originated as a solo project sparked by front man James Stevens. In August of 2005, James began assembling a group to bring his solo compositions to the stage in a full band environment. From a musical standpoint, Rome In A Day has something you may not have seen before. Equal parts modern rock edge and soulful vocal styling. Rome In A Day offers electrifying original music featuring strong male and female vocals combined with pure rock adrenaline.
Rome In A Day has performed at several of the region’s top venues such as the 930 Club (Washington DC) and Ram’s Head Live! (Baltimore), as well as several notable out of town venues including Grape Street Pub (Philadelphia) and Arlene’s Grocery (New York). Performance highlight’s of 2008 include “Shamrockfest” (DC’s largest outdoor music festival), Dewey Beach Music Festival, Steamtown Original Music Conference, DC101’s Last Band Standing Competition, and performing before a Washington National’s MLB Game
Cost: $10
For more information, visit http://www.myspace.com/romeinadaymusic
with Trustfall
Website: http://www.myspace.com/trustfallband
Trustfall is a surprisingly seasoned band founded by 19 year old twin brothers Max (vocals, bass) and Spencer Ernst (vocals, guitar) who have been writing songs since they were 5 years old and have been performing live since the age of 11. In 2008, Greg Mallick (drums) and Patrick Shine (guitar) joined the band. Hailing from Washington DC, the quartet has built a name through numerous performances at Washington, DC’s 9:30 Club, Virginia’s Jammin’ Java, NYC’s Mercury Lounge, Baltimore’s Rams Head Live, and other elite venues up and down the East Coast.
Trustfall signed a publishing deal in 2008 with Cherry Lane Music (Elvis Presley, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Wolfmother, Quincy Jones). Networks such as MTV and ESPN have used Trustfall’s compositions, and their music was featured on the CBS TV series, Cane. The band has a diverse recording history.
In the 2009/2010 season, Trustfall will be the youngest artists in residence at the prestigious Strathmore Music Center in Maryland. Over 100 acts were invited to audition and only six were selected. Most of the other musicians that have been selected are college graduates from prominent schools of music from around the country.
Washington DC’s On Tap Magazine called Trustfall one of five “bands to watch” at Dewey Beach Music Conference. With tour dates, special appearances and film/TV work lined up for the band, the guys definitely plan on living up to that.
Tim Be Told with Colin Healy & the Jetskis
Friday, July 31, 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM · Add to Calendar
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Combining elements of soul, pop, rock, gospel and blues, Tim Be Told has emerged in the Charlottesville music scene with their own unique sound. After tracking their debut album “Getting By” in the summer of 2007 and playing their first show a mere few months later, the band has gone on to perform at various East Coast venues such as the Knitting Factory, Jammin Java, and the Satellite Ballroom. Recent winners of UVa’s 2008 Battle of the Bands, Tim Be Told (Tim Ouyang, Luan Nguyen, Andrew Chae, Jim Barredo, and Parker Stanley) continues to grow a loyal and passionate fanbase both in Virginia and beyond. With each show, the band gains new listeners with their infectious guitar hooks, captivating melodies, and driving rhythm parts; but most importantly, they hope that their music will cause people to view life through a different lens, one of honesty, hope, redemption, and change.
Cost: $12
For more information, visit http://www.timbetold.com
with Colin Healy & the Jetskis
Website: http://www.myspace.com/colinhealyandthejetskis
Colin Healy and the Jetskis is a Richmond based pop punk band that weds upbeat piano melodies with wonderfully minimalist guitars that grab you by the ears and snuggle your eardrums. Their refreshing songs showcase crisp hooks and raw emotion that capture anyone who opens their heart to listen. As the band develops, the growing clarity of their sound is only succeeded by their character of song writing: never overdone, always catchy, and always honest…
Ballroom Dance Lessons
Thursday, October 1, 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM · Add to Calendar
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
There will be no Ballroom Dance Lessons this Summer.
Dance lessons will resume in October on the first Thursday of the month.
Cost: Free