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PASSPORT MUSIC FESTIVALSponsored by
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Featuring some of the most talented and diverse musicians in the metro area and beyond, this annual series, now in its 14th year, is one of the most popular events of the Creative Cauldron season. The concert series offers musical styles for every taste: latin, jazz, blues, folk and world music. Presented in a cozy club format that has been described by one of our frequent performers musicians as “one of the best listening venues in the DMV.”
Want to purchase a table(s) with an All Access Pass?? Contact the Box Office (703) 436-9948
Tier One Seats $30, Tier 2 Seats $25,
Table for 2 $90 (includes two glasses of wine), Table for 4 $180 (includes one bottle of wine)
Live Stream $15
Want a FREE ticket to a performance... CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER
Want to purchase a table(s) with an All Access Pass?? Contact the Box Office (703) 436-9948
Tier One Seats $30, Tier 2 Seats $25,
Table for 2 $90 (includes two glasses of wine), Table for 4 $180 (includes one bottle of wine)
Live Stream $15
Want a FREE ticket to a performance... CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER
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Veronneau
Friday Jan 31 at 7:30pm For the closing weekend of Passport to the World, Veronneau celebrates Creative Cauldron with the full band, including long-time friend, violinist Dave Kline. French chanson, bossa nova and acoustic soul from award-winning, multilingual Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. 2024 saw the band winning new fans with tours in Spain, France, Portugal and Switzerland, tonight they're home at the Cauldron playing favorites and new songs. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Little Red & The Renegades Mardi Gras Passport Finale Party
Saturday Feb 1 at 7:30pm Squeeze Box Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues, and New Orleans R&B - high energy grooves from DC's one and only Little Red. Accordion, steel pan, a dynamic rhythm section, and great songs...who could ask for anything more. Little Red were the Kennedy Center's New Years Eve band, and if it's good enough for the Kennedy Center it's good enough for the Cauldron! https://www.littleredrenegades.com/ Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
Past Concerts
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Daniela Soledade & Nate Najar - "Love & Bossa Nova"
Friday Jan 10 at 7:30pm Two of the leading lights of bossa nova, what a treat! Florida based duo Daniela Soledade and Nate Najar, create an enchanting soundscape of irresistible Brazilian rhythms. Born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Soledade's family roots are steeped in Bossa Nova's inception. Her grandfather, Paulo Soledade composed with renowned Bossa Nova founders Antônio Carlos Jobim, Vinicius de Moraes, and others. Guitarist Nate Najar has a string of gorgeous guitar albums and received the stamp of approval from no less than Byrd's widow who said, "There is no doubt that there is a piece of Charlie's soul in Nate's mind, heart and fingers." danielasoledade.com/love-bossa-nova Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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The Kennedys
Saturday Jan 11 at 7:30pm DC's legendary folk-pop duo, featuring Pete & Maura Kennedy, return from New York City for one special show. After years of touring and performing with Nanci Griffith, their music is as uplifting as ever. The Kennedys have become Creative Cauldron favorites. It's a pleasure to welcome back Maura and Pete. www.TheKennedysMusic.com Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Celebrating Simon & Garfunkel - presented by Newmyer Flyer
Sunday Jan 12 at 2:00pm The most successful music duo of all time, and for many "the sound of the 1960's". Achingly beautiful songs and vocal harmonies to soothe the soul on songs like 'Mrs Robinson', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'The Sound of Silence' and many more! Presented by Newmyer Flyer with Kipyn Martin, Heather Lloyd, Mark & Tom Lofgren, Thomas Fridrich & Ron Newmyer. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Celebrating Simon & Garfunkel - presented by Newmyer Flyer
Sunday Jan 12 at 7:30pm The most successful music duo of all time, and for many "the sound of the 1960's". Achingly beautiful songs and vocal harmonies to soothe the soul on songs like 'Mrs Robinson', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound', 'The Sound of Silence' and many more! Presented by Newmyer Flyer with Kipyn Martin, Heather Lloyd, Mark & Tom Lofgren, Thomas Fridrich & Ron Newmyer. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Cecily - "Soul Music for a Better World"
Friday Jan 17 at 7:30pm DC's soul songstress conjures dreams of a better world through her original compositions and a repertoire of classics by Donny Hathaway, Phyllis Hyman, The Isley Brothers, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Minnie Ripperton & Stevie Wonder Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Project Locrea
Saturday Jan 18 at 7:30pm Stunning arrangements and musicianship from Passport to the World favorites. Led by Yana Nikol (Bulgaria), the band features musicians from Ethiopia, Argentina, China, Brazil and the US, performing a boundary-less, magical fusion of music from around the world. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Shenandoah Run.
Cancelled due to weather. Concert will be rescheduled. Sunday Jan 19 at 2:00pm Shenandoah Run is a nine-member folk ensemble from the Washington, DC area. Formed in 2011, the band performs traditional and contemporary folk music in a manner that delights a diverse mix of music lovers of all ages. Showcasing the spirited sounds of Americana, along with the occasional country or bluegrass tune, and delivers a rousing mix of music and styles. The members' vocal and instrumental savvy, coupled with a strong desire to keep folk music alive and fresh, are key to the group's success. www.shenandoahrun.com Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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DC Great Guitars
Sunday Jan 19 at 7:30pm Three of DC’s jazz guitar greats, Jan Knutson, Steve Abshire & Steve Herberman are back again for a night of jazz guitar! Acclaimed musicians in their own right, when they perform together, this trios sparks really start to fly, as they tackle swing, jazz and blues like you've never heard before. www.steveherberman.com www.Steveabshire.com www.JanKnutson.com Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Afrocidade
Friday Jan 24 at 7:30pm Afrocidade is a high-energy celebration of culture, history, and music, connecting Washington, D.C., and Salvador, Bahia. Featuring a powerhouse ensemble of musicians, dancers, and storytellers, the show highlights Afro-Bahian pride through the sounds of Gilberto Gil, Olodum, Caetano Veloso, Stevie Wonder, and the rhythms of Samba and Go-go. With real-time translations and live demonstrations, it explores the African roots that tie both cities together, showing how the African Diaspora shapes global culture. More than a performance, Afrocidade is a vibrant anthem of pride, resilience, and connection. Get ready to dance, learn, and celebrate what it means to belong. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Cathy & Marcy with Chao Tian "From China to Appalachia" with special guest
Snehesh Neg Saturday Jan 25 at 7:30pm GRAMMY Award winning artists Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer join with Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian, combining music from China to Appalachia and beyond. Instrumentation includes yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer), gourd banjo, five-string banjo, ukulele, guitars, dumbek, cello-banjo and mandolin. The trio will be joined by sitar player Snehesh Nag, trained in Hindustani classical music and multi-genre explorer of musical adventure. "Simply sublime, captivating, and above all, vastly entertaining... an enthralling performance music that perfectly distills the adage that music knows no boundaries". Hill Center. Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER *** Live Stream Tickets Not Available
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RAYMI
Sunday Jan 26 at 2:00pm 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 Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |
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Brad & Ken Kolodner
Sunday Jan 26 at 7:30pm This renowned, dynamic father-son team weave together a captivating soundscape on hammered dulcimer and clawhammer banjo blurring the lines of Old-Time, Bluegrass and American Roots music. They've sculpted their own brand of driving, innovative, tasteful acoustic roots music with a "creative curiosity that lets all listeners know that a passion for traditional music yet thrives in every generation." Ken & Brad will be joined by bassist Alex Lacquement and fiddler/guitarist Rachel Eddy. "From standards to new classic folk songs to lush originals, the repertory found here is both dependable and enjoyable. The arrangements include barn-burning twin-fiddle ragers, mellow meditations on hammered dulcimer, and bluegrass settings with solos on the breaks and three-part harmony vocals." www.kenandbrad.com Want a FREE ticket? CLICK HERE TO SIGN-UP AND VOLUNTEER |