2008

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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:  8:30 and 10:00pm. Reservations highly recommended!  410-626-9796. 

Past Gigs

2007

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.

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.

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