We are really excited to be hosting another Summer Concert Series on

Saturdays in May and June. This will be our 8th year rocking out the plaza

in front of BB&T Bank! All concerts are from 5 to 7 pm!

The dates will be May 7th, 14th, 21st, June 4th, 11th and 25th.

Here is the line up:

Boat Burning – May 7th

( http://www.facebook.com/boatburning , http://www.boatburning.com ) is

a six-guitar instrumental rock ensemble from Washington DC that fuses

elements of classical music with punk. Using multiple guitars and tunings,

the band weaves simple passages into shimmering towers of densely-stacked

harmonics. The result is powerful music that combines the majestic sweep

of classical with the sheer physical thrall of punk.

Hollertown - May 14th

https://www.facebook.com/Hollertown/

Hollertown is a bluegrass and old-time music band that has played in and

around Washington, DC, for nearly ten years. Playing everything from

haunting (and haunted) originals, to old-timey standards, to tunes by

Mötley Crüe, Bob Marley, and the Texas Tornados, Hollertown has been

known to inspire spontaneous dancing, questionable public displays of

affection, and glossolalia.

Oxymorons – May 21st

https://www.facebook.com/OxymoronsDC/

The Oxymorons take the stage with a mix of the hottest new songs, the

best of the old, and their award-winning originals, giving audiences a night

of hip-shaking New Orleans funk, soulful blues, Americana roots, and

jam-band rock.  This seriously-fun eight-piece band has been playing the DC

area for more than 25 years, reeling off favorite party tunes spanning four

decades and witty, well-crafted originals.

Jelly Roll Mortals – June 4

https://www.facebook.com/jellyrollmortals

Acoustic, electric, eclectic. Jelly Roll Mortals is a pop-rock-country-folk-R&B

band; a group of seasoned musicians who play a deep catalog of originals and

cover tunes. The band performs around the Washington, DC area as

anything from a two-piece to five-piece, acoustic or full-on electric. Band

members have played together in various combinations going back as long

as 40 years. As songwriters they have had their songs played by several

other bands. Cover tunes span the years from the early 20th century to

the early 21st century. Individually, members of Jelly Roll Mortals have won

several Washington Area Music Awards and been nominated for many more.

Going Going Gone – June 11

http://GoinGone.net

They're back! Goin' Goin' Gone has returned to fill your heads with their

unique take on roots-rock. With a combination of rockin' original songs and

well-chosen gems of tunes that have been hiding for decades, a splendid

time is guaranteed by all. GGG was a mainstay on the DC music-scene for

over 25 years. Vocalist Russ Beeker and guitarist David Goodfriend met and

began performing together in England. Also known as The Beverly Brothers,

they have been making music together for decades, producing a unique

sense of style and tone all their own.

Dave Ihmels and Friends - June 25th

www.daveihmels.com

Dave Ihmels is a performing singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist

who writes experimental folk-rock music featuring idiosyncratic characters

and sonic goodies. Ihmels is fresh off his new album – “The Severe Angels.”

Dave’s originals are varied and fun, but plays some great covers as well.

Dave will be joined by guitarist Jeff Stapleton and Celeste Starchild.

Looking forward to another fantastic music series! We will have hula hoops

and bubbles for kids of all ages to play with and also the wrist band discount

program returns.

WRIST BAND DISCOUNTS

As you may remember, the neighborhood is full of visitors the days of the

concerts so this translates to an opportunity for businesses to expand their

customer base. We’d like to give them an extra incentive to walk in your

door. People who attend the concerts will be provided with distinctive red

paper bracelet and we would love to have your participation in offering

them any kind of discount or promotion that you think would be the best

way for them to get to love you, some examples could be: 15% off purchases

that day, a free appetizer with entrée purchased, 2 for 1 promotions, etc…

Wear the bracelet. Get the discounts. Only on the day of the concerts!

Also on May 21st , there will be a large neighborhood-wide yard sale – the

“Mother of All Yard Sales” according to the organizers. We have partnered

with them again this year so that eveyone who shows a yard sale map will

also be eligible to participate in the daily discounts. This should double the

number the people who could walk in your door!

If you'd like to participate or have any questions regarding the concert

series or the wrist band discounts, please contact Brian Barrie at

bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org as soon as possible. Thanks!

https://www.facebook.com/AdamsMorganSummerConcertSeries

2) Bus shelter posters - next round begins

As many of you know,  DDOT and Clear Channel Communications

provide free space on bus shelters throughout Adams Morgan to the

AMPBID. It's an excellent opportunity to promote our local businesses

since visibility is high and cost (production and printing) is low.

This spring we will be rotating in a new set of bus shelter posters which will

feature you, the business owners. Please only businesses who didn't

participate last year.

This concept ties in well with our local-focused message as Adams Morgan

being a place where patrons often get to know the owners and managers of

the businesses they support and how that relationship contributes to the

unique sense of community we value here. It will help potential customers

discover our businesses and put faces to (business) names.

On a first come, first serve basis , we will photograph up to 20 (the

number of bus shelter spaces available) business owners/managers at their

place of business for use in the campaign. DEADLINE IS MAY 2 TO SIGN UP!

Participants will be asked to answer questions about their businesses for use

in the ad copy. This will be an ongoing campaign so businesses that do not

make it in this round may have the opportunity to be in future bus shelter

installations.

If you would like to be featured, please contact Brian Barrie, our Operations

Manager bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org or Nathan Ackerman at

thebestpizza@gmail.com . Thanks.

REMEMBER this is first come, first serve! ACT NOW if you want to be on a bus

shelter poster!

3) Adams Morgan Movie Nights begin May 17th

Adams Morgan Movie Nights kicks off on Tuesday, May 17th.

https://www.facebook.com/adamsmorganmovienights

We will show 5 films on consecutive Tuesday evenings at the Marie

Reed School soccer field  at 18th and California Streets, NW — which

happens to be perfect for throwing a picnic blanket down before the film

starts. The first film is always a family friendly animated film as a nod to the

Marie Reed School and their PTA, which graciously share their grounds

with us.

The movie titles have been announced! Here is the line up:

May 17th - Inside Out (was the overwhelming winner in the poll in Popville)

** as an added feature we will also show a Pixar Short Films Collection

this night **
May 24th - Selma
May 31st - Rebel Without a Cause
June 7th - School of Rock
June 14th - Pretty in Pink
June 21st - rain date if necessary

WHERE: 18th and California NW (soccer field at Marie Reed)

WHEN: 30 mins after sunset.

WHY: Because experiencing free films on a huge screen under the

stars is one of best “accessible for all” community cultural events

left in the city.

BUSINESSES and Non-Profits in Adams Morgan:

We want you to be involved in the movie nights. There are many ways

to do that. Here are some ideas:

1) Offer brown bag dinners where people call ahead and pick up food

and bring to the field;

2) Sell dry goods from a table at the field before the movie (you need

to bring your own tables, goods and staff for this)

3) Distribute a free snack or other promotional item before the movie

begins

Please contact Brian Barrie, our Operations Manager, at:

Bbarrie@adamsmorganonline.org if you would like to participate. We will

manage how many businesses are at each movie night and make sure there

is a variety of types of businesses at each. We also hope the PTA will be

selling refreshments most nights.