2010

Saturday, July 3rd in Laurel, MD
The Basement Band plays at a private party.

Sunday, July 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  It's also the beginning of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET, which starts at noon.

Saturday, July 10th in Grasonville, MD
Gary, Leah, and Jeff Muller play from 7:30-10:30pm at Bridges on Kent Narrows, a restaurant that has just opened.  321 Wells Cove Road. 410-827-0282.

Sunday, July 11th in Eastport, MD
Gary and Ahren Buchheister play from 11am - 1pm at Leeward Market, 601 Second Street.  443-837-6122. Excellent, healthy food made with local ingredients.  Nice place to hang.

Friday, July 16th in Annapolis, MD
This month's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse features DEAN ROSENTHAL.  (We'll be back next month!) 410-626-9796. 

Saturday, July 17th in Annapolis, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND will be performing at The Whiskey. This is part of a fun "Night at the Fillmore" that includes THE BADGER BAND and BLUE MIRACLE.  Come listen and dance to music of The Grateful Dead, The Band, and Santana.  We play at 11pm.  1803 West Street.  410-626-6022.

Sunday, August 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  It's also the beginning of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET, which starts at noon.

Friday, August 20th in Annapolis, MD
It's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse.  This month, we'll be joined by Jeff Muller (bass, vocals) and Tom Fridrich (drums, vocals) as the GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND, playing a range of roots music. 8-11pm.  Reservations recommended: 410-626-9796. 

Saturday, August 28 in Crownsville, MD
Look out, Annapolis, here comes Annapalooza. Pronounced uh-nap-uh-looz-uh, it's the first outdoor music and arts festival of its kind, created to promote and advance the homegrown and multifaceted talent we have in the Chesapeake and mid-Atlantic region.  We'll be playing, accompanied by musician extraordinaire 
Al Tharp, at 3pm. There are some great acts lined up, so come on out!  The music goes from noon to 10pm.  Anne Arundel County Fairground, 1450 Generals Highway. Click here to buy tickets!

>> This page last updated July 2010.

Past Gigs

Friday, June 25th in Annapolis, MD
It's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse.  This month, Gary and Leah will be playing with Al Tharp as RUN MOUNTAIN.  Al is a talented multi-instrumentalist from New Orleans.  He engineered and played on our CD, Down This Road, and we enjoy exploring musical possibilities with him.  This will be a fun evening. Music starts at 8pm.  49 West Street.  Reservations suggested: 410-626-9796. 

Friday, June 11st in Galesville, MD
Come on over to the Galesville Community Square Dance!  It's the last dance of the season (we'll be back in September).  Gary and Leah will play with Kate Brett and Kevin Enoch (on banjo and bass)Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  As it's a Friday, there will be a potluck dessert at the break instead of dinner beforehand.  7-10pm.  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 5-17, Free for children under 5.  Beginners welcome -- all ages, all fun, no attitude!  Sponsored by the West River Improvement Association with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, May 21st 10th in Annapolis, MD
It's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse.  This month features Ruben Dobbs, a.k.a. Swampcandy.  Ruben is a great Delta bluesman, songwriter, and singer.  Don't miss it!  We'll join him on a few songs.  Show starts at 8pm.  Reservations suggested. 49 West Street.  410-626-9796. 

Saturday, May 8th in Eastport, MD
Gary, Leah, and Ruben Dobbs play from 10am - noon at Leeward Market, 601 Second Street.  443-837-6122. Excellent, healthy food made with local ingredients.  Nice place to hang.

Sunday, May 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  It's also the beginning of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET, which starts at noon.

Saturday, May 1st in Galesville, MD
Celebrate May Day at the Galesville Community Pot Luck Dinner and Dance!  Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) at an our favorite all-ages square- and contra-dance evening.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  There will be a maypole! Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 5-17, Free for children under 5.  Beginners welcome -- all fun, no attitude!  Sponsored by the West River Improvement Association with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Sunday, April 25th in Eastport, MD
Gary and Leah play with Al Tharp  (banjo, bass) from 11am - 1pm at Leeward Market, 601 Second Street.  443-837-6122.

Friday, April 16th in Annapolis, MD
Look out, here comes THE BASEMENT BAND.  Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich perform songs by Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm.  Reservations strongly recommended!  410-626-9796.

Sunday, April 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, April 3rd in Eastport, MD
Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) as Ruben's Train from 10am - noon at Leeward Market, 601 Second Street.  443-837-6122.  Excellent, healthy food made with local ingredients. 

Sunday, March 7th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Saturday, March 6th in Galesville, MD
Come on out for the Galesville Community Pot Luck Dinner and Dance!  Gary and Leah play with special guests TBA at an our favorite all-ages square- and contra-dance evening.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  Beginners welcome -- all fun, no attitude!  Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 5-17, Free for children under 5.  Sponsored by the West River Improvement Association with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, February 12th in Annapolis, MD
Get rid of that snowbound cabin fever and come on out!  This month's American Roots night series presents the Gary Wright-Leah Weiss Band, with our wonderful backline of Jeff Muller (bass and vocals) and Tom Fridrich (drums and vocals).  We will pay tribute to Mardi Gras and Valentine's day.   Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:00-11:00pm. Reservations suggested: 410-626-9796.

Sunday, February 7th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7 in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street, 410-626-9796.  No art opening, as it's Superbowl Sunday, but come on out to see us and you'll get home in time to see The Who at half-time! 

Saturday, January 30th in Galesville, MD

*** Square dance and potluck are CANCELLED due to the snowstorm.  Stay home and be safe!  ***

Sunday, January 3rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796

2009

Sunday, December 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm

Saturday, December 5th in Galesville, MD
Dance time! It's an All Holiday Ball at the Galesville Community Dance.  Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and special guests TBA at an our favorite all-ages square- and contra-dance evening.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  Beginners welcome -- all fun, no attitude!  Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 5-17, Free for children under 5.  Sponsored by the West River Improvement Association with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142. 

Saturday, November 21st in Annapolis, MD
American Roots Night returns to 49 West with the GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND, with Tom Fridrich (drums and vocals) and Jeff Muller (bass).  Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:00-11:00pm. Reservations suggested: 410-626-9796.

Saturday, November 14th in Mayo, MD
Gary and Leah play with Kate Brett on banjo and Ann Porcella on bass at a square- and contra-dance with Janine Smith teaching/calling.  7-10pm.  Kiwanis Club of Mayo on Carrs Wharf Rd.  Public invited!  410-798-5717.

Sunday, November 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Saturday, October 24th in Galesville, MD
Come on out and dance at the Galesville Community Dance and Halloween Celebration.  Gary and Leah play with special guests David and Mary Winston (on banjo and guitar) from Natural Bridge, VA, at an all-ages square- and contra-dance evening.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  Beginners welcome -- all fun, no attitude!  Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.  Dress up for the Costume Parade!  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 5-17, Free for children under 5.  Sponsored by the West River Improvement Association with support from the Maryland State Arts Council.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142. 

Friday, October 23rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 6-7pm at Meadow Hill Wellness at a benefit for CASA, an organization that advocates for and supports abused and neglected children in the court system. The event runs until 9pm, and includes a silent auction.  Proceeds from admission fees and auction go to CASA.  53 Old Solomons Island Road, Suite 3.  410-263-0411.

Friday, October 16th in Annapolis, MD
Finally, THE BASEMENT BAND returns to its home base!  Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich perform songs by Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm.  Reservations strongly recommended!  410-626-9796. 

Saturday, October 10 in Annapolis, MD
The Whiskey is having a WHISKEYFEST, an Octoberfest of music, with 14 band playing music up- and down-stairs.  THE BASEMENT BAND will be performing the first set upstairs at 4:30pm.  Check out the lineup of bands!  1803 West Street.  410-626-6022.

Sunday, October 4th in Annapolis, MD
It's the season finale of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREETCome on out to see great crafts, hang with friends, and hear great music.  From 3:00-4:30pm, THE BASEMENT BAND (with Tom Fridrich, Dean Rosenthal, and Jeff Muller) performs music of Bob Dylan and The Band on West Street.  Afterwards, Gary and Leah will play from 5-8pm (note change in our regular hours this month) in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.

Saturday, September 26th in Galesville, MD
The fall square dance series starts anew!  Gary and Leah play with Sarah Carleton on banjo and Jenn Reichwein on bass at our favorite all-ages square- and contra-dance series.  Janine Smith teaches and calls the dances.  Beginners welcome -- all fun, no attitude!  Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.  Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Children 10-18, Free for children under 10.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Wednesday, September 16th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 6:00-8:30pm at WHOLE FOODS at Annapolis Towne Center.

Sunday, September 13th in Annapolis, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND performs songs by Bob Dylan and The Band at the Maryland Seafood Festival at 2:30pm.  The festival is at Sandy Point State Park.

Sunday, September 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon.

Sunday, August 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon.

Friday, July 10th in Annapolis, MD
It's AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse.  This bi-monthly series rotates between us, Dean Rosenthal, and The Basement Band.  This time, Gary, Leah, and Tom Fridrich are hosting.  While Jeff Muller is on baby watch, Ray Reshetiloff will be playing bass with us.  We will also be joined by some special guests, including Neil Harpe, Eliza Toomey, and Dean Rosenthal .  Show runs from 8-11pm.  49 West Street.  Reservations suggested: 410-626-9796. 

Sunday, July 5th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon, with music, crafts, and magic galore (yes, the magician will be there)!

Saturday, July 4th in Fredericksburg, VA
Gary and Leah play old-time music with Sarah Carleton (banjo) as I-95 BREAKDOWN at George Washington's boyhood home at Ferry Farm Museum, 268 Kings Highway.  What an historical way to spend the 4th!  We'll play two sets, at 11:45 and 1:30.  

Friday, June 26th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah will sit in with and play some Dylan songs with DEAN ROSENTHAL's 4 PIECE RACKET at the Parole Town Center.  Details TBA.

Saturday, June 13th in McLean, VA
Gary and Leah play for a private event.

Sunday, June 7th in Annapolis, MD
We're baaack!  Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon.

Saturday, June 6th in Brookeville, MD
Gary and Leah play for a private event.

Sunday, May 31st in Annapolis, MD
Gary, Leah, and Al Tharp play as RUN MOUNTAIN from 4-7pm in the Front Room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  We love this trio sound -- come on out and see Al while he's in town from New Orleans!

Saturday, May 30th in Shadyside, MD
Gary, Leah, and Al Tharp play as RUN MOUNTAIN for MUSIC ON THE BAY, a fundraiser for the Capt. Salem Avery Museum. Country style buffet dinner by Adam's Ribs, square dancing called by Susan Taylor, and live auction with auctioneer Wendy Rieger of NBC4.  4-8pm.  1418 E.W. Shady Side Road. Space is limited. 410-867-6156.

Saturday, May 23rd in Annapolis, MD
It's the day before Bob Dylan's birthday, so it's time for THE BASEMENT BAND!  Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich perform songs by Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm.  Reservations highly recommended!  410-626-9796. 

Saturday, May 2nd in Galesville, MD
Square Dance -- last one in Galesville until Fall 2009!  Gary and Leah play with Paul Brown (banjo) and Jenn Reichwein (upright bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances.  Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome -- if you can walk, you can dance.  This is turning into a great dance series -- all fun, no attitude! Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Saturday, April 25th in St. Michaels, MD
Gary and Leah play for a square- and contra-dance, with Ann Fallon calling, at the new Chesapeake Community Dance series on the Eastern Shore.  Dance is in the Parish Hall of Christ Church, 103 Willow Street.  Beginners welcome.  Teaching begins at 7pm, and dance starts at 7:30pm.  410-745-5654.

Friday, April 3rd-5th in Edgewater, MD
Gary and Leah play square- and contra-dance music with Sarah Carleton (banjo) and June Drucker (bass) as I-95 BREAKDOWN, with Kathy Anderson calling, at the Chesapeake Dance Weekend at bucolic Camp Letts.  Also playing: The Latter Day Lizards (from New England) and Reveillons! (from Quebec).  Program begins at 4pm on Friday and concludes at 3:30pm on Sunday.  A weekend of dances, workshops, canoeing, good food, and great folk.  Pre-registration required.  301-270-4553.

Saturday, March 28th in Galesville, MD
It's Square Dance Time!  Gary and Leah play with Kate Brett (banjo) and Jenn Reichwein (upright bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Saturday, March 7th in Annapolis, MD
American Roots Night goes bi-monthly this year, and this month features the GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND with Tom Fridrich and Jeff Muller.  Dean Rosenthal will drop by during the evening as well.  Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:30-11:30pm. Reservations recommended: 410-626-9796.

Sunday, March 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the Front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, February 21st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 7-10pm for a contradance with Neil Harpe (banjo) for The Annapolis Traditional Dance Society. Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse, 351 DuBois Rd.  410-451-1791.

Sunday, February 8th in Edgewater, MD
IT'S A HOUSE CONCERT!   Gary and Leah perform with Al Tharp (banjo, bass) as their trio, RUN MOUNTAIN.   This will be an afternoon show, starting at 4:30 pm, at the home of Dennis and Michele Callaghan.  Optional pot luck dinner after the show.  Great acoustics and an intimate setting.  1722 Shore Drive.  RSVP to the Callaghans at: 410-956-2266.

Friday, February 6th in Chestertown, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND (with Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich) goes to the Eastern Shore, playing at Andy's.  337-1/2 High Street.   Come join us for a night of music by Bob Dylan and The Band in the cozy, sofa-filled backroom.  410-778-6779.

Sunday, February 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  No art opening this month, but come on out and hang with the non-Super Bowl gang!  

Saturday, January 24th in Galesville, MD
It's Square Dance Time!  Gary and Leah play with Sarah Carleton (banjo) and Jenn Reichwein (upright bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, January 16th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah perform two sets, from 8-10:30pm at the 333 Coffeehouse, housed in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 DuBois Rd.  This is a lovely setting, with delicious refreshments and good folk.  We'll have a special guest join us for a few songs.  443-786-0463.

Sunday, January 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play monthly from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, January 3rd in Annapolis, MD
American Roots Night goes bi-monthly this year, and this month features DEAN ROSENTHAL and friends. Gary and Leah will be back in March.   Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:30-11:30pm. Reservations recommended: 410-626-9796.

2008

Saturday, December 19th in Annapolis, MD
It's American Roots Night at 49 West!  This month, it's the GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND with Jeff and Tom.  Join us for an evening of "Americana Wanderings."  Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:30-11:30pm. Reservations recommended: 410-626-9796.

Saturday, December 13th in Annapolis, MD
Come on out for Watkins Glen Revisited at The Whiskey , a commemoration of Summer Jam, the July 28, 1973 show in Watkins Glen, NY.  THE BASEMENT BAND will be performing the first set, playing music of The Band.   We will be followed by THE BADGER BAND playing The Grateful Dead music and BLUE MIRACLE covering The Allman Bros. Band.  Show starts around 9pm.  1803 West Street.  410-626-6022.

Sunday, December 7th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, December 6th in Galesville, MD
It's Square Dance Time!  Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and Jenn Reichwein (upright bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, December 5th in Stevensville, MD
The GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND play at the Rams Head Shore House.  Nice venue on the Eastern Shore.  Music starts at 9pm.  800 Main Street.  410-643-2466.

Saturday, November 22nd in Annapolis, MD
It's our monthly American Roots Night.  This month: THE BASEMENT BAND plays music of Bob Dylan and The Band.  Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:30-11:30pm. Reservations highly recommended: 410-626-9796.

Friday, November 14th in Annapolis, MD
The GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND (with Tom on drums and and Jeff on electric bass) plays upstairs at The Whiskey. Joining us on the bill is VAN METER  (featuring Jennifer Van Meter and Ruben Dobbs).  We'll play some together as well.   This will be a great night of alt-Country/Americana music.  Please come out and support roots music at The Whiskey!!! Show starts at 9pm.  1803 West Street.  410-626-6022.  Check out VAN METER's music by Clicking Here!

Sunday, November 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, November 1st in Galesville, MD
SQUARE DANCE TIME! Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and very special guest Sarah Carleton (one of Leah's favorite banjo players!) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith  will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Saturday, October 11th in Annapolis, MD
It's our monthly American Roots Night!  Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, and Tom Fridrich host an evening of music with special guests.  Back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  8:30-11:30pm. Reservations recommended: 410-626-9796. 

Sunday, October 5th in Annapolis, MD
It's the season finale of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREETCome on out to West street to see great crafts and hear great music.  From noon-1:30pm THE BASEMENT BAND performs music of Bob Dylan and The Band on West Street.  Then, from 4-7, Gary and Leah play in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse,  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  

Saturday, October 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play a set with special guest Tom Mitchell at 7pm at Dean Rosenthal's ANNAPOLIS ROOTSFEST at The Whiskey
.  There will be lots of great performers on two stages (acoustic and electric) all day.  Music goes from 2pm - 2am.  1803 West Street.  410-626-6022.

Friday, October 3rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play during happy hour, from 6:30-9pm, downstairs at The Whiskey. 1803 West Street.  410-626-6022. Come on out and start unwinding from the week.

Saturday, September 27th in Chestertown, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND (with Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich) is taking its show across the Bay Bridge and playing at Andy's.  337-1/2 High Street.   Come join us for a night of music by Bob Dylan and The Band.  410-778-6779.

Saturday, September 13 in Galesville, MD
Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN for an 
all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, September 12 in Stevensville, MD
Gary, Leah, and Tom Fridrich play at the Rams Head Shore House.  Show starts at 9:30pm.  800 Main Street.  410-643-2466.

Saturday, August 9th in Bethlehem, PA
RUN MOUNTAIN (with Al Tharp) performs at the 25th Annual  MUSIK FEST from 7-8:30pm on the Main Street stage. It's a wonderful music festival!  The headliner that night is Roseanne Cash.

Friday, August 8th
Gary and Leah play with Al Tharp as RUN MOUNTAIN for a private event.

Sunday, August 3rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm and the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon.  Come on out to West for crafts, music, food, conversation, and fun.

Friday, July 18th in Annapolis, MD
It's our monthly American Roots Night series at 49 West Coffeehouse This is a new monthly series -- hosted by Dean Rosenthal, Gary Wright, Leah Weiss, and Tom Fridrich -- that will feature some of the best local, regional, and national roots musicians.  Show starts at 8:30pm.  Back room, 49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Saturday, July 12
Gary and Leah play with Al Tharp as RUN MOUNTAIN for a private event.

Sunday, July 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm and the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET starts at noon.  Come on out to West for crafts, music, food, conversation, and fun.

Saturday, July 5th in Annapolis, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND performs music of Bob Dylan and The Band at Quiet Waters Park for their Summer Concert Series from 6-8pm.  Bring blanket, picnic dinner, and friends!  600 Quiet Water Park Road.  410-222-1777. 

Friday, July 4th in Severna Park, MD
Gary and Leah will play from 11:30am-1:30pm in Cypress Creek Park for Severna Park's July 4th celebrations.  For more information, click here.

Saturday, June 14th in Annapolis, MD
For our third American Roots Night, it's the return of THE BASEMENT BAND, with Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich.  We'll perform songs by Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm. Reservations highly recommended!  410-626-9796. 

Sunday, June 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Thursday, May 29th in Glen Echo, MD
It's a square dance!  Gary and Leah play with Paul Brown on banjo to kick off the HOT SQUARES IN THE OLDE TOWNE TONIGHT special summer dance series at Glen Echo Park's Bumper Car Pavillion.  7300 MacArthur Blvd.  Dance runs from 8-10:30pm.  All ages welcome.  301-651-8971 or -410-268-0231.

Saturday, May 17th in Chestertown, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND (with Gary, Leah, Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich) is taking its show across the Bay Bridge and playing at Andy's.  337-1/2 High Street.   Come join us for a night of music by Bob Dylan and The Band.  410-778-6779.

Saturday, May 10th in Annapolis, MD
It's the second of our monthly American Roots Night series at 49 West Coffeehouse This is a new monthly series -- hosted by Dean Rosenthal, Gary Wright, Leah Weiss, and Tom Fridrich -- that will feature some of the best local, regional, and national roots musicians.  This month's special guests include Pete Reichwein on dobro; others TBA.  Show starts at 8:30pm.  Back room, 49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Sunday, May 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  It's also the opening of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET .  Come on out to West street starting at noon for crafts, music, food, and fun.

Friday, May 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and RUBEN DOBBS (a.k.a. SWAMPCANDY) play blues and other rootsy music at 49 West Coffeehouse 8:30-11:30pm.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.

Saturday, April 26th in Galesville, MD
Gary and Leah play with Kate Brett (banjo) and Kevin Enoch (upright bass) f
or a massively fun, all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith (caller extraordinaire) will teach and call the dances. Potluck dinner at 6:00pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners welcome.  Proceeds to benefit WRYR Community Radio 97.5 FM.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  301-926-9142.

Friday, April 11th in Annapolis, MD
Come on out for the first AMERICAN ROOTS NIGHT at 49 West Coffeehouse.  This is a new monthly series -- hosted by Dean Rosenthal, Gary Wright, Leah Weiss, and Tom Fridrich -- that will feature some of the best local, regional, and national roots musicians.  This month's special guests will be announced soon.  Show starts at 8:30pm.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Sunday, April 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Tom Fridrich play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, March 15th in Galesville, MD
Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and Jenn Reichwein (upright bass) as RUBEN's TRAIN  f
or a massively fun, all-ages square- and contra-dance.  Janine Smith will call the dances and provide instruction. Potluck dinner at 5:30pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners are most welcome. Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  For more information: allen@surfnetusa.com

Sunday, March 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.

Saturday, February 16th  in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 7-10pm for a contradance with Neil Harpe (banjo) and Kevin Enoch (bass) for The Annapolis Traditional Dance Society. Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse, 351 DuBois Rd.  410-451-1791.

Sunday, February 3rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796. 

Saturday, January 26th in Edgewater, MD
It's a house concert!  Gary and Leah perform with  Al Tharp in their trio, RUN MOUNTAIN. Show starts at 7:30pm.  At the home of Dennis and Michele Callaghan.

Friday, January 25th in Thomas, WV
Perform as RUN MOUNTAIN with Al Tharp at The Purple Fiddle Coffeehouse.  Show starts at 8:30pm.  21 East Avenue.  304-463-4040.

Saturday, January 19th in Galesville, MD
It's a square and contra-dance!  Gary and Leah play with Al Tharp (banjoist-extraordinaire) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) for an all-ages dance, with Janine Smith calling, to benefit WRYR - 97.5 FM.
 Potluck at 5:30pm, dancing from 7-10pm.   Beginners are most welcome. Galesville Memorial Hall, 952 Galesville Road.  For more information: allen@surfnetusa.com

Sunday, January 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

2007

Saturday, December 22nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play with Dean Rosenthal  and others.  8:00-11:00pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Sunday, December 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, December 1st in Shady Side, MD
Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs and Jenn Reichwein as RUBEN'S TRAIN.  Square/contra-dance, with Janine Smith calling, to benefit the Cedarhurst Social and Benevolence Committee.  Cedarhurst Community House.  Potluck at 5:30pm.  Dancing from 7-10pm.  Beginners most welcome!  Directions: Take Mayo Rd. Right onto Muddy Creek Rd., which turns into Shady Side Rd., Right onto Cedarhurst Ave.  At stop sign, jog left (Spring Ave.) and immediately right onto Bayview Ave.  Go to end and turn left onto Chesapeake Ave.  Community House is at the marina on right.

Sunday, November 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Friday, November 2nd in Annapolis, MD
GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND (with Jeff Muller and Tom Fridrich).  8:00-11:00pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796. 

Sunday, October 7th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  It's the season finale of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET .  Come on out to West street to hear outdoor free concerts (especially the VERY special guests from 1:45-3pm!)

Saturday, October 6th in Annapolis, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND , with Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich, performs songs by Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room of 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm. Reservations highly recommended!  410-626-9796.

Sunday, September 29th
Gary and Leah play for a private party.

Sunday, September 2nd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and special guest DEAN ROSENTHAL play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Saturday, September 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary plays with DEAN ROSENTHAL'S 3 PIECE RACKET (with Tom Fridrich).  8:00-11:00pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Saturday, August 11th in Annapolis, MD
GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND (with Jeff Muller and Tom Fridrich).  8:00-11:00pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796.

Sunday, August 11th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play old-time music with Neil Harpe (banjo) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) from 11am-1pm in front of WHOLE FOODS for their Farmers Market.  Harbor Center on Route 2.  

Sunday, August 5th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Saturday, July 21st
Gary, Leah, Jeff, and Tom play for a private party.

Sunday, July 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Sunday, June 24th
Gary and Leah play for a private party.

Saturday, June 23rd
Gary and Leah play for a private party.

Wednesday, June 20th in Baltimore, MD
Gary and Leah play from 8:00-10:30pm with Neil Harpe (banjo) and Kevin Enoch (bass) for the Baltimore Folk Music Society Square & Contra Dance.  Farewell dance for caller Andy Kane!  Lovely Lane United Methodist Church, 2200 St. Paul Street.  410-366-0808.

Sunday, June 9th
Gary, Leah, and Al Tharp play as RUN MOUNTAIN for a private party.

Sunday, June 3rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Saturday, June 2nd
Gary and Leah play for a private party.

Saturday, May 12th in Galesville, MD
Gary and Leah play with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) as RUBEN'S TRAIN . Square/contra-dance, with Ann Fallon calling, to benefit the Junior Ecologist Program for SACReD (South Arundel Citizens for Responsible Development).  Potluck at 5:30pm, dance from 7-10pm.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 962 Galesville Road.  410-867-9126.

Sunday, May 6th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.  Grand opening of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET!

Saturday, May 5th in Annapolis, MD
It's the return ofTHE BASEMENT BAND (with Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich), performing songs of Bob Dylan and The Band in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse, 49 West Street.  Two shows:  8:00 and 10:00pm. Reservations highly recommended!  410-626-9796. 

Saturday, April 21st in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 7-10pm for a contra dance with Neil Harpe (banjo) and Jenn Reichwein (bass) for The Annapolis Traditional Dance Society. Annapolis Friends Meetinghouse, 351 DuBois Rd.  Potluck at 5:30pm.  410-451-1791.

Sunday, April 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary performs with special guest RUBEN DOBBS from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.Friday,

March 23rd in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 6-10pm for happy hour at Pesce Grande Italian Grille and Bistro2019 West Street.  410-224-0205.

Saturday, March 10th in Galesville, MD
Gary and Leah play for a square/contra-dance with Ruben Dobbs (mandolin), Jenn Reichwein (bass), and Janine Smith (caller extraordinaire!) to benefit the Junior Ecologist Program for SACReD (South Arundel Citizens for Responsible Development).  Potluck at 5:30pm, mini-concert at 6:30pm, dance from 7-9pm.  Galesville Memorial Hall, 962 Galesville Road.  410-867-9126.

Sunday, March 4th in Annapolis, MD
Gary and Leah play from 4-7pm in the front room at49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Friday, February 16th in Annapolis, MD
GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND ( with Jeff Muller and Tom Fridrich).  We'll be having a Mardi Gras celebration!  8:30-11:30pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations recommended.  410-626-9796. 

Sunday, February 4th in Annapolis, MD
4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Sunday, January 7th in Annapolis, MD
4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Friday, January 5th in West River, MD
7-9pm, playing for a contra- and square-dance with caller extraordinaire Janine Smith.  First half of a fundraiser event for  West/Rhode River Keeper, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps protect the health of our waterways.  Our friends the Seznec Brothers will give a concert at 9pm.  Christ Church Parish Hall, 220 Owensville Road, corner of Owensville and Owensville/Sudley Road (from Annapolis, go South on Rte 2and East on Owensville/Rte 255.  It will be on your left).  Tickets are on sale at Acousticopia  and other musics stores in the area.

2006

Sunday, December 31st in Annapolis, MD
Performing at  Annapolis First Night in the Ceremonial Courtroom on the second floor of the Anne Arundel County Courthouse on Church Circle.  We'll play five 30-minute sets starting at 6:15, 7:15, 8:15, 9:15, and 10:15pm.  Happy new year!

Saturday, December 9th in Annapolis, MD
GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND (with Jeff Muller and Tom Fridrich) with special guest RUBEN DOBBS .  8:30-11:30pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations suggested.  410-626-9796. 

Sunday, December 3rd in Annapolis, MD
4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Sunday, November 12th in Thomas, WV
Perform as RUN MOUNTAIN with Al Tharp at The Purple Fiddle Coffeehouse.  Show starts at 8:30pm.  21 East Avenue.  304-463-4040.

Saturday, November 11th in Kingwood, WV
Perform as RUN MOUTAIN with Al Tharp at LAUREL MOUNTAIN COFFEEHOUSE at Monroe's Restaurant, 110 E. Main Street.  Double bill with Jonathan Byrd.  Show starts at 8:00pm.  304-288-7024.

Sunday, November 5th in Annapolis, MD
4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm. 

Friday, October 20th in Annapolis, MD
8-10:30pm at the 333 Coffeehouse, housed in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis, 333 DuBois Rd.  443-786-0463.

Saturday, October 14th in Annapolis, MD
GARY WRIGHT-LEAH WEISS BAND (with Jeff Muller and Tom Fridrich) is joined by guitarist extraordinaire Jordan Tice.  8:30-11:30pm in the back room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  Reservations suggested.  410-626-9796.

Sunday, October 1st in Annapolis, MD
Gary performs with a guest percussionist from 4-7pm in the front room at 49 West Coffeehouse.  49 West Street.  410-626-9796.  Art opening starts at 5pm.

Sunday, October 1st in Annapolis, MD
THE BASEMENT BAND (with Dean Rosenthal, Jeff Muller, and Tom Fridrich) performs songs of Bob Dylan and The Band as part of the season finale of the FIRST SUNDAY ARTS CELEBRATION ON WEST STREET.  Outdoor free concert on West Street, noon-2pm.