Baltimore Has Lost Many of Our Loved Icons This Month

Hello, my dear friends and fans. Honey Child! I believe my column has gone from entertainment to an obituary column. It is a terrible situation! Lonnie Parker, Anthony McCarthy and Joe Cooper were all close friends, and I am sure many of yours, too. Condolences to the family and friends of these Baltimore icons. They will be truly missed.

Now that we have wiped our tears away, and mourn in silence, let’s talk about some happy stuff. I am talking about music. I want to share with you a few music events coming up that you should check out.

The Funn Band Unbound, Black composers in jazz music will be in concert on Friday, March 21, starting at 7:30 p.m., featuring music honoring Eubie Blake, Duke Ellington, Thad Jones, Joe Henderson and much more at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center, located 847 N. Howard Street. Check it out!

“Ten Karat Gold,” one of the baddest singing groups in Baltimore, will perform at Who Knowz Restaurant & Lounge, 2101 Maryland Avenue, from 6-10 p.m. Free admission. The food and drinks are great. Check it out. You won’t be sorry.

Craig Alston Syndicate will perform at Who Knowz Restaurant & Lounge, located 2101 Maryland Avenue on Sunday March 23, from 5-7 p.m. Honey Child! Craig plays some mean sax. Then, on March 28, from 6-11 p.m. Who Knowz Restaurant & Lounge will present another one of Baltimore’s favorite groups, “Ten Karat Gold.” I am telling you, my girl over at Who Knowz is showing off! I Love IT!

Paul Carr Quartet with Paul Bratcher on keyboard, Blake Meister on bass, and Lenny Robinson on drums, featuring vocalist Lavenia Nesmith, will perform a Gloria Lynn tribute at Caton Castle Lounge, located at 20 South Caton Avenue on Saturday, March 29 at 6 p.m.

Caton Castle has never stopped presenting the best artists for many years and is still doing it every Saturday starting at 6 p.m. On Saturday March 29, Caton Castle Lounge, located 20 S. Caton Avenue is featuring Paul Carr Quartet with singer Lavenia Nesmith performing a tribute to Gloria Lynn. The musicians are Paul Carr, on sax, Paul Bratcher on piano, Blake Meister on bass, and Lenny Robinson on drums. For more information, call 410-566-7086.

Greg’s Place, located at 601 S. Monroe Street has started kick’n it with Kenny B and Emcee Phil doing Karaoke starting Friday March 21 from 8-12p.m. Check it out.

Bo’na will be at City View, 6700 Security Blvd., from 6-10 p.m. No cover charge and the food, drinks and atmosphere are very nice.

I’m sorry, I have to go now. My doorbell is ringing. It is the UPS truck delivering a case of my new books. That’s right! You heard me! My new book is out! I think you will love it as much as you have enjoyed my other two. This one is much bigger. The title is:“Baltimore & Maryland Black History Stories: Who, What, When & Where (1950-1980’s).”

I am planning on setting up some book signings starting the first of April. Let me know if you know of a place where I can hold book-signings. Just email me at rosapryor@aol.com or call me at 410-833-9474. UNTIL THE NEXT TIME, I’M MUSICALLY YOURS.