Join us on a musical tour of the world in our intimate cabaret space, with a diverse musical line up specially curated by Ken Avis and Lynn Veronneau of the Wammy Award-winning jazz samba group Veronneau. Enjoy blues, jazz, Latin, fusion, bluegrass, folk and a musical experience only the well-travelled know. Our 9th installment of the “Passport to the World” concert series promises another first rate music festival that allows you to travel the world without ever leaving Falls Church.
Sponsored by Ken Trotter, J.D. Realtor, TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Sponsored by Ken Trotter, J.D. Realtor, TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Saturday, January 4 at 7:30 pm Mark Meadows and Danielle Wertz
Following the success of their summer cabaret, jazz vocalist Danielle Wertz returns to her home town to perform again with vocalist, pianist, actor Mark G. Meadows. www.markgmeadows.com www.daniellewertz.com |
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Sunday, January 5 at 2:00 pm Greg Watkins
Last seen at the cauldron, razing the roof as Dregster in Thunder Knocking on the Door, Actor, singer Gregg Watkins returns in his original cabaret. Greg Watkins is a born and bred Washington, D.C. native. This well respected artists has talents a singer, pianist, musical director, composer, arranger, actor and voice talent.
Sunday, January 5 at 7:00 pm Shenandoah Run
Always a cauldron favorite, the eight member ensemble presents traditional and contemporary folk music, along with a wide selection of Americana from the acoustic 60's and 70's in a manner that delights a diverse mix of music lovers of all ages. Be ready for a toe-tapping, hand-clapping, sing-along evening.
Friday, January 10 at 7:30 pm Ken & Brad Kolodner
Stars of last year’s Passport Festival. If you liked “Oh Brother were art thou” …you’ll love this. The mutli-instrumental, father and son team perform a show of world class old-time and bluegrass virtuosity. www.KenandBrad.com
Stars of last year’s Passport Festival. If you liked “Oh Brother were art thou” …you’ll love this. The mutli-instrumental, father and son team perform a show of world class old-time and bluegrass virtuosity. www.KenandBrad.com
Saturday, January 11 at 7:30 pm The Kennedys
DC’s legendary folk-pop duo, featuring Pete & Maura Kennedy, return to the area for one special show. After years of touring and stings with Nancy Griffith their music is as uplifting as ever. www.TheKennedysMusic.com
Sunday, January 12 at 7:00 pm Raymi
This DC based band led by Juan Cayrampoma brings the hunting sounds and mystic power from The Andes to the rest of the Americas and the world. RAYMI uses traditional instruments such as Zampoñas and Quenas while also exploring the possibilities that the bass, guitars and drums can have together with the Andes tradition. RAYMI's passion for its roots is reflected in its music and with performances at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Textile Museum, Museum of the American Indian, The Washington National Opera and many others by far, its love for tradition and knowledge can be heard in its sound. www.raymimusic.com
This DC based band led by Juan Cayrampoma brings the hunting sounds and mystic power from The Andes to the rest of the Americas and the world. RAYMI uses traditional instruments such as Zampoñas and Quenas while also exploring the possibilities that the bass, guitars and drums can have together with the Andes tradition. RAYMI's passion for its roots is reflected in its music and with performances at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Textile Museum, Museum of the American Indian, The Washington National Opera and many others by far, its love for tradition and knowledge can be heard in its sound. www.raymimusic.com
Friday, January 17 at 7:30 pm Hot Club of Baltimore With vocalist Alexis Tantau
It’s been a couple of years since their last sold-out Passport visit. The premier regions premier gypsy jazz quartet return to the Cauldron for a very extremely hot night of jazz and swing. www.hotclubofbaltimore
Saturday, January 18 at 7:30 pm Global Voices w.Cristian Perez/Project Locrea/
Emanuel Trifilio
Building on last year’s multi-cultural performance featuring musicians and vocalists from 10 countries. Some of the area’s most impressive musical talents
www.projectlocrea.com
Sunday, January 19 at 7:00 pm DC’s Greats of Jazz Guitar!
Three of DC’s jazz guitar greats, Jan Knutson, Steve Abshire & Steve Herberman are a festival of jazz guitar! Don’t miss this repeat of last year’s sold-out show! www.steveherberman.com www.Steveabshire.com www.JanKnutson.com
Friday, January 24 at 7:30 pm Dave Kline Band – Tribute to Jimi Hendrix
They’re back! The global sound and the hard rocking fiddle of Dave Kline leads his band of international musicians through originals and interpretations of Hendrix www.DaveKlineBand.com
Saturday, January 25 at 7:30 pm Irene Jalenti's "Anima Latina"
Irene who brought her Beatles jazz homage to the 2019 festival, pairs with 2019 Grammy-nominated Cuban-Venezuelan pianist César Orozco and Venezuelan percussionist Francisco Vielma to explore the music of Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, and Cabo Verde. www.irenejalenti.com
Sunday, January 26 at 7:00 pm Burns Night with Sean Heely
Fiddle champion, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist Sean Heely with the finest Celtic musicians in the region, pipes in the Haggis for a Burns night to remember www.seanheely.com
Friday, January 31 at 7:30 pm Griefcat - Louisa Hall & Nardo Lily
An all-woman show featuring 2 of the brightest song-writing voices of DC, performing their whimsical, joyous, and touching songs in perfect harmony. www.louisahall.com
Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 pm Veronneau – French Soiree
Passport favorites, Lynn Veronneau & Ken Avis of award-winning, world-jazz group, Veronneau. Performing iconic songs of Piaf, Aznavour, Trenet and Django, and many more with special guests. www.VeronneauMusic.com