Rick Whitehead Jazz Trio

Art in the form of Jazz Music in the Sculpture Garden

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:55:44 +0000

Rick, John and Barry to perform on Friday, June 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. as part of the National Gallery of Art’s Jazz in the Garden series. The concert is held in the Sculpture Garden, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington DC. The performance is free and held outdoors. Food and drinks are available in the Pavilion Cafe. Metro stops are either the Smithsonian stop or the Archives stop.

Mon Ami Gabi Gig Continues

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:52:35 +0000

Rick and his swinging guitar performs with the Lou Hinds (bass) trio with Jack Wolfe on sax, on Thursdays, June 5, 19 and 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Mon Ami Gabi, intersection of Woodmont and Bethesda Avenues, in Bethesda, MD. These guys are having too much fun performing together. You’ve got to be there to catch their trading not only 8’s, 4’s, 2’s but sometimes even 1’s - - - plus trading tunes within a tune. It’s great fun to hear them!! Oh, and the food a double-delicious!!

Jazz at Ruth’s Chris Steak House

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:48:12 +0000

Rick performs with the Karl Anthony (drums) trio on Wednesday, June 18 and 25 (6 to 9 p.m.) and Friday, June 27 (6:30 to 9:30 p.m.) at the Tysons Corner, VA Ruth’s Chris Steak House (Route 7). Fabulous food and fun music!

New Gig - New Digs

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:45:47 +0000

Rick will be performing with pianist Chris Linman on Saturday, June 14 and Friday, June 20 (7 to 10 p.m.) at Alto Plaza, 5800 Old Centreville Road, Cenetreville, VA. This is a sumptuous, new restaurant with great food. Live music is performed in the Fine Dining Area on the 3rd Floor.

Intimate Jazz!

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:42:40 +0000

On Saturday, June 21, in the intimate 49 West Restaurant, 49 West Street, Annapolis, MD, beginning at 8 p.m. Rick will join reknown bassist Joe Byrd in a fun, swinging performance. This program is called Intimate Jazz because the venue only seats 40 people. It’s like having the concert in your own living room! $20 cover. Reservations: 410-626-0706.

Rick Performing with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:37:42 +0000

Sunday, June 22, beginning at 7 p.m., finds Rick at the George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, performing with the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Jim Carroll. The orchestra members are some of Washington’s finest jazz musicians. Always an exciting and satisfying performance. Jam session to follow! Telephone 1-888-945-2468 for tickets. Prices are $35 and $25. The concert is being held in conjunction withe inaugural Mason Festival of the Arts.

Experience an Exciting Musical Evening at Extra Virgin in Arlington

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:31:38 +0000

On Saturday, July 5, 8 p.m to 12 a.m. finds Rick, John and Barry at a “new gig at new digs” - the Extra Virgin Restaurant in Arlington, VA - 4053 Campbell Ave (located in Shirlington, VA). Telephone 703-998-8474 for reservations - good food, nice intimate bar. Check their website: http://www.extravirginva.com

Free Lunchtime Entertainment

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:25:32 +0000

On Wednesday, July 9, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m., the awesome threesome will be in concert in the Out to Lunch series as part of the Wednesday Rockville Farmer’s Market on East Montgomery Avenue. The Farmer’s Market becomes a festival as music, food, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, plants, flowers, baked goods combine to offer a fun-filled experience! For more info: www.rockvillemd.gov/events/farmers.htm

The Trio Returns for a Rollicking Jazz Romp in Rockville!

sanelma — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:21:21 +0000

On Thursday, August 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rick, John and Barry return to perform at the new Town Center in Rockville as part of the Plaza Stage Series. The concert is free. Restaurants located around the Plaza. For more details: www.rockvillemd.gov/events/square.htm

Jazz at The Corcoran Gallery of Art

sanelma — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:59:59 +0000

Guitar virtuoso, Rick Whitehead, will be performing a solo concert at the Corcoran Gallery of Art on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Musician extraordinaire, also known for his quick-witted humor, will entertain you with some of his favorite, and some of your favorite, tunes. For more information, telephone the Corcoran at 202-639-1770.