Thursday, October 27, 2011

PAST: MUSIC: The Rhythm Road returns to National Geographic this THURS, Feb 9th, Ari Roland Jazz Quartet at 6:00pm and Mountain Quickstep at 7:15pm, Free

The Rhythm Road returns to National Geographic
Thursday, February 9th
Two different bands perform!
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Free

The Rhythm Road: American Music Abroad is produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State. These concerts will be held in the National Geographic Dining Hall for dancing and clogging! Come by a little early if you want to spend a little on some wine, beer, or gourmet treats at the Terra Firma Café.

Ari Roland Jazz Quartet
6:00pm
New York-based group that takes inspiration from the Golden Age of Jazz. The ensemble's repertoire includes pieces by jazz legends Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Billie Holiday, as well as their own original compositions.

Mountain Quickstep
7:15pm
Combining the bluegrass and early country music of the Adirondack, Appalachia, and Smoky Mountain regions, this group (pictured) showcases the diversity of American rural music through lively fiddle tunes, lonesome folk songs, and fancy footwork.

National Geographic
1145 17th St, NW
enter on M St between 16th & 17th St
Metro: Farragut North, L St exit and walk up to M St, turn right, or you can take the S1, S2, S4 or S9 bus, which run along 16th St, to M St

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