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2012 Season: June 10 - August 12
Concerts are held Sunday evenings in the Great Bowl from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Tickets are available at the door and do not need to be purchased in advance. Picnics, blankets
and chairs are welcome, but please, no pets, alcohol or athletic equipment.
Food and refreshments are available for purchase. If concerts are cancelled due to weather, please call (410) 557-9466 and press 5 for event cancellations. You can also check the listing below.
Admission includes the Gardens:
Members $7
Adults $15
Seniors (62+) and Students $13
Children (ages 2 -12) $3
Note: Green guest passes are not valid for summer concerts.
Cris Jacobs Band
Sunday, June 10
After 10 years as guitarist, songwriter, and singer for Baltimore band “The Bridge”, Cris Jacobs has embarked on a solo career. The already popular 5-piece Cris Jacobs Band taps some of Baltimore’s finest musicians and creates a perfect complement to Cris’ soulful musings. Come help us kick off the Summer Series with the funky upbeat sounds of this extraordinarily talented band. crisjacobs.com
Father’s Day Concert with The CrawDADDIES
Sunday, June 17
Now a bastion of the Summer Concert Series, The Crawdaddies return for their annual Father’s Day celebration in the Gardens. Not sure what to get Dad this year? Bring him out to Ladew for dinner and drinks and enjoy some Cajun/Zydeco rhythms that will certainly get him Groovin’ in the Grass! We’ll provide the fun and you’ll get the brownie points! thecrawdaddies.com
Yellow Dubmarine
Sunday, June 24
Yellow Dubmarine brings a wholly unique sound that allows the instantly recognizable tunes from Abbey Road to take on a whole new personality. A blissfully exuberant celebration of the Fab Four that seems to find the long lost island-roots of Abbey Road, this group is perfect for our Summer Series, and promises a chance to hear much loved Beatles classics again for the first time. yellowdubmarine.com
Jody West Band
Sunday, July 1
An adored local group for countless years, the Jody West Band brings a family-friendly crowd ready to Groove in the Grass! Expect a variety of classic rock, pop and blues tunes covering the music of Van Morrison, Bonnie Raitt and B.B. King –just to name a few! The Jody West Band has the diverse repertoire to appeal to a vast array of musical tastes. myspace.com/jodywestband
Freedom Enterprise
Sunday, July 8
Freedom Enterprise has evolved from a conglomerate of several popular Baltimore bands into a jazz/soul/rock/pop group to be reckoned with. Rough and ready vocals backed by a 7-piece band of talented veteran musicians, we think the stars are aligned for them to rise even further on the local music scene this summer, so don’t miss their debut at Ladew! freedomenterprisemusic.com
Smooth Kentucky
Sunday, July 15
Smooth Kentucky returns for their 6th year at Ladew as one of our most popular groups in the Summer Series.
They never fail to get our audience on their feet with their inspired “newgrass” music styles, the timeless tales in
their original material, and familiar melodies of the artists they cover. This will be one of Smooth Kentucky’s few
shows in the area this summer, so do not miss it! smoothkentucky.com
Trinidad & Tobago: Baltimore Steel Drum Band
Sunday, July 22
A collective of several generations of Trinidad and Tobago natives now residing in Baltimore, this band
brings the craft and expertise of steel drumming to Ladew that has attracted families and friends to the Gardens
for well over a decade. The quintessential mainstay of the Summer Series, this group also brings stilt walking
performances, fire-breathing and interactive audience limbo to the Great Bowl. A great time for the whole family!
Mambo Combo
Sunday, July 29
With “best Latin music group” and “best Baltimore party band” among their vast inventory of acclaim, Mambo Combo has been making music for over 25 years. We are excited to have them back at Ladew this summer with their spicy blend of soca, samba and tango rhythms that are always a hit with our audience. mambocombo.com
Donegal X-Press
Sunday, August 5
This high-energy, six-piece outfit has gained praise and fans from New York to Ireland, Baltimore to Nashville, and beyond. DXP blends a unique combination of traditional Irish music with American country and blues, folk and rock, rhythm and funk. We are very pleased to have them return to Ladew for the 3rd time this summer. dxplive.com
Psycho Killers: Tribute to the Talking Heads
Sunday, August 12 (Rain date: August 19)
This Baltimore tribute band performs the music of the infamous Talking Heads, (one of the most critically acclaimed bands of the 80s and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Their new wave sound combines elements of avant-garde, pop, funk and world music. We are thrilled to have them debut at Ladew and play one of only a handful of tribute shows this summer. Expect a shockingly fun, upbeat show that will jog your musical memory with Talking Heads classics. myspace.com/psychokillersband