2021 SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK SERIES at Aurora Highlands

AHCA is fortunate to have a diverse range of local musicians performing for our neighborhood at Virginia Highlands Park.

All COVID19 safety measures will be required including but not limited to social distancing and mask wearing, when necessary.

We will host live music at the Hearts field every

Saturday at 6:30 – 8:00 PM – from JUNE 5th to JULY 24th

Check out the lineup of the awesome musicians! The Sunday after each Saturday is the (hopeful) rain date for each act.

Saturday, June 5               Jim Sheats — One Man Band

Saturday, June 12             Emmanuel Trifilio – Tango Music

Saturday, June 19             Carter Farm Band – Country rock/honky tonk

Saturday, June 26             Ardmore – Celtic Americana

Saturday, July 3                 Gary Chambers – Acoustic guitar tunes

Saturday, July 10               Bella & Waylon – Lonesome Bluegrass Band

Saturday, July 17               Sunshine Gang – Classic rock

Saturday, July 24               Jim Sheats — One Man Band

Meer our artists:

Trifilio Tango Music

This tango duo plays standards and original compositions. Estrella Hong on piano and Emmanuel Trifilio on bandoneón built a sassy, sophisticated and always soulful and unique repertoire.

Type of music – Argentine Tango

Social media – @trifiliomusic

Venmo: @Emmanuel-Trifilio

PayPal: @ETrifilio

Gary Chambers

I’m Texan which greatly influences my style. I play a powerful acoustic 12-string guitar with rich vocals featuring only favorite songs of my life.

Genre: Acoustic Rock

Reside: Alexandria

Website: GaryChambers.us

Venmo: @GaryChambers  

Sunshine Gang

The Sunshine Gang, managed by rhythm guitarist Jim Klein with Musical Director Keith Fagan,  brings together talented musicians and singers who inspire each other and entertain audiences by “finding the fun” in making music.  Our repertoire is drawn largely from classic 1960’s – 1980’s rock & roll.  We are the official Walter Reed 55+ Community Center house band and offer free concerts for our community.  If you like the Beatles, Elvis, Gordon Lightfoot, Stevie Wonder, Doobie Brothers and the likes, you’ll love our show and we’ll love playing for you!

Type of music: Rock Covers 1960 to 1980s

Band members: Keith Fagan (keyboards and vocals) Ralph Ibson (rhythm guitar and vocals) Jim Klein (rhythm guitar and vocals) Jim Milosavich (bass guitar and vocals) Jim Neighbors (drums and vocals) David Roth (lead guitar and vocals) Jack Smith (rhythm guitar)

Reside: Arlington, Alexandria, Bethesda, Falls Church, Vienna, Oakton

Social media: Facebook “The Sunshine Gang Arlington”

Jim Sheats – One Man Band

**Due to inclement weather, Sunday March 28th music has been cancelled. However, a three-song video performance is available on Jim’s Youtube channel. Enjoy!!

Jim Sheats is a local musician and in the travel and tourism industry. He is a longtime Arlington resident but grew up in Athens, Ga and graduated from the University of Georgia (a long time ago)! He paid his way through college playing in soul/rock bands opening for such groups as The Allman Brothers, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, Arthur Conley (Sweet Soul Music), James Brown’s Soul City, Universal Studios Blues Brothers, and more clubs, fraternity and sorority houses than he can remember!  He is back on the local circuit based out of Arlington, VA with his “One Man Band”, playing blues, funk, jazz, rock, reggae and country – all instrumentals with full backing tracks.

Locally, he has played at Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, The Island Time Bar and Grill at Columbia Island Marina, Washington Sailing Marina, McNamara’s Pub and Restaurant, The Army Navy Club, The Little Theater – Old Town, Alexandria Native Plant Festival,, many private events and travel industry events, as well as volunteer events with AFAC, Music Mends and The Sustainable Scoop.

Genre: Blues – Jazz – Funk – Rock – Country – Reggae

Reside: Arlington, VA – (Aurora Hills)

Carter Farm Band

We are a local band that’s been playing country rock for more than 12 years now, in bars, restaurants, festivals, etc. all around the DMV. We have a very fun eclectic mix of covers and some originals. Everything from classic honky tonk to the Byrds to Waylon Jennings to Fleetwood Mac. There are six of us, total, from Arlington, Alexandria and (slightly) beyond.

Type of music: Country Rock, some country, some rock.

Band members: Duane Siler, Jim Below! mcle, Brad Dietz, Jeff Long, Gayle Alexander, and George Borababy

Reside: Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church, Springfield, Bethesda

Website: www.facebook.com/TheCarterFarmBand/

Social media: www.instagram.com/the_carter_farm_band/

Ardmore

Named for towns in both Ireland and Scotland, ARDMORE blends traditional Celtic melodies with folk, bluegrass and rock influences. ARDMORE brings together four engaging musicians with experience playing throughout the mid-Atlantic region and beyond: Amy Rogers Nazarov (vocals, guitar), Don Walters (vocals, mandolin), Eric McCleaf (guitar), and Matthew Dunne (bass).

Type of music:  traditional Celtic along with folk, bluegrass & rock

Band members: Amy Nazarov (vocals and guitar), Don Walters (mandolin and vocals), Matthew Dunne (bass and background vocals), Eric McCleaf (guitar/percussion).

Reside: Aurora Highlands, DC (Cap Hill), and Silver Spring

Social media: https://www.facebook.com/ardmorecelticfolk

Paypal: 17thstmusic@gmail.com

Bella and Waylon, the Lonesome Bluegrass Band

Bella and Waylon, the lonesome bluegrass band, got their start at the Columbia Pike Farmers’ Market, serenading shoppers and farmers. The band is named after two N.C. rescue dogs – Bella, a black mutt, and Waylon, a Plotthound. (The pups dominate the band’s Instagram feed.) Playing in the band are Rebecca Krafft (banjo), Liz Merkhofer (fiddle), Valeria Stewart (guitar), John Sargent (mandolin), Steve Barrett (doghouse bass) and Mac Squier (dobro). Follow us on instagram: @bella.and.waylon #lonesomebluegrassband.

Genre: Bluegrass

Band Members: Rebecca Krafft, Liz Merkofer, John Sargent, Valeria Stewart, Steve Barrett

Reside: Douglas Park, Ballston, and Boulevard Manor. 

Social Media: Instagram.com/Bella.and.Waylon

PayPal & Venmo: paypal.me/valeriastew / venmo: Rebecca-krafft

Bella and Waylon played during the Saturday night picnic and concert series in the Heart Field last year. We love your neighborhood and your commitment to socially distanced happenings!

All COVID19 safety measures will be required including but not limited to social distancing and mask wearing, when necessary. Registration for this event will be required. Please check back to make sure that you register before you attend.

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