This is where. . .

. . . the Brewer's Alley Monday Night Songwriters Showcase takes place. . .

". . . It was in 1725 that Benjamin Tasker patented "Tasker's Chance" - the first of many land speculators in the area. Daniel Dulany laid out the new town hoping to develop a center of trade and a market for goods imported from England. It was not difficult to recruit families in Europe willing to try their luck in a new land.

John Thomas Schley arrived in Frederick Town in 1745 with a group of 100 settlers and built the first house here. Others quickly followed and the town prospered. From the beginning religion played a large part in the life of the town, and three churches, the Lutheran, Anglican, and Reformed (founded by Schley) were firmly established. It was not long before temporary housing gave way to more permanent buildings, and businesses serving the citizens were established. The County of Frederick was founded in 1748."

". . . The building (at 124 North Market Street) was raised in 1769 to accommodate Frederick’s first Town Hall and Market House. It served its purpose for more than 100 years and was witness not only to the birth of the city of Frederick, but also the Civil War, including the ransoming of the city by Confederate General Jubal Early. As Frederick grew and prospered into the 20th century, the location functioned as government offices, then an opera house and theatre. Here, such diverse events as a memorial service for President McKinley in 1901, and the Frederick debut of D.W. Griffith’s film, "The Birth of a Nation," were hosted."

As a matter of fact, the very room where the showcase takes place is the mayor's office where the ransom money actually changed hands.


(Thanks to http://www.cityoffrederick.com and Wikipedia)


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You don't know Jack. . .

. . . but you should know Doug.

Doug Alan Wilcox, the Hagerstown (formerly Frederick) singer/songwriter/bard/guitarist/entertainer/excellent human being who offers his melodic musical compositions to you via live performance and cds. . . his newest of which is called WHAT I MEANT TO SAY. And you can hear it on his website by clicking on the hyperlink below.

Not only is Doug the creative musician par excellence, he is a board member of the Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise promoting local original music and musicians.



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Doug Alan Wilcox with Ray Jozwiak, Frederick Coffee Company, June 11 @ 8PM


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There's a handful. . .

. . . of selfless gentlemen in and around the Frederick, MD area who sacrifice healthy portions of their free time to organize, promote, facilitate and execute, among other events, the Monday Night Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley. Rod Deacey, Ron Goad, Todd Walker and Tomy Wright shall not remain nameless here. The show takes place every Monday evening, with the exception of the month of December when the venue (owners of which must also be commended for their generosity in lending it for the purpose at 'reasonable' terms) is utilized for holiday events.

As Rod puts it: "Monday Night Songwriters' Showcase (now in its seventh year!) is held every Monday evening upstairs at Brewer's Alley, 124 N. Market St., in beautiful downtown Frederick, MD. The program starts at 7:30 pm with a piano prelude, followed by three or four songwriters doing three songs each (so you can't get bored). The featured songwriter for the evening goes on around 9 pm for 45 minutes, followed by three more three-song performers. Somewhere in the mix we throw in some poetry from our resident poet, John Holly. Our MCs are Ron Goad, Todd C. Walker and Tomy Wright, frequently interrupted by Rod Deacey on sound. Most of you know all this.... Our shows are FREE -- we collect tips for the featured songwriter, but there is no door charge, so come and support LIVE MUSIC!

Our featured songwriters are a mix of national and regional touring performers, with many award winners from all genres. If you would like a calendar for the next six months of 2011, please e-mail me back and I'll send you one. For information about playing a three-song spot, contact Ron Goad: MisterGoad@aol.com. For info on featuring, contact me, Rod Deacey: roddc@xecu.net

Brewer's Alley Songwriters' Showcases, along with Songwriters Songfests and Open Mikes at Frederick Coffee Company and Beans in The Belfry come under the umbrella of a new non-profit organization --
Frederick Acoustic Music Enterprise (F.A.M.E.)
Information and membership forms are available at these events."

Monday Night Songwriters Showcase at Brewer's Alley Restaurant & Brewery (take the elevator on the right to the 2nd floor) 124 North Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701, tel: 301-631-0089, Fax: 301-631-1874
www.brewers-alley.com

Ray Jozwiak - Gonzo Piano opens the show this week, May 23rd with 30 minutes of solo, Gonzo, Fractured Jazz and Improvisational Terror Tactics at the Piano.


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