April 20, 2022

Patricia Vonne Kicks Off 2022 Singer Songwriter Concert Series on Saturday, April 23, at Gaithersburg Arts Barn


Three-time Austin Music Award winner Patricia Vonne, an Alt-Americana powerhouse incorporating her special blend of rock, folk, flamenco, bilingual Tex-Mex and Latin music, will be the featured performer on Saturday, April 23, as Gaithersburg’s Arts on the Green opens its 2022 Singer Songwriter Concert Series at the Gaithersburg Arts Barn.

The Singer Songwriter Concert Series annually produces inspiring performances. It celebrates musicians who write, compose and sing their own original material. In addition to the concert experience, patrons can participate in special workshops with the artists for unique insights into the world of the singer songwriter.

All concerts and workshops will be in-person at the Arts Barn, which is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg. Concerts also will be live-streamed. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Workshops are held at 3 p.m.

The series is presented by O’Hair Salon + Spa and sponsored in part by Hampton Inn & Suites.

The Singer Songwriter series schedule will include:
  • Patricia Vonne with Jay Byrd. Saturday, April 23. The three-time Austin Music Award winner is an Alt-Americana powerhouse, incorporating her special blend of rock, folk, flamenco, bilingual Tex-Mex and Latin. She is back with her seventh album, “Top of the Mountain,” on her own Bandolera Records. Along with her many career titles of singer, songwriter, actress and activist, she has recently added award- winning filmmaker. Tickets: $50 combo (workshop and concert), $30 concert only, $35 concert door; $20 livestream. Purchase tickets here.
  • Seth Glier. Saturday, May 21. The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter also is a producer and multi-instrumentalist. NPR describes his voice as “otherworldly” while praising him as “an engaging performer and storyteller.” His critically acclaimed, emotionally dense catalog of work often draws upon traditional roots music, experimental instrumentation and moody atmospheres that result in soulfully intelligent stories. He is currently on tour and is debuting new music, including his two latest songs, “If It Wasn’t For You” and “Stages,” both released in 2020. Tickets: $50 combo (workshop and concert), $30 concert only, $35 concert door; $20 livestream. Purchase tickets here.
  • Gretchen Peters. Saturday, June 4. She is considered one of Nashville’s most beloved and compelling artists. Her songs immerse listeners in a world of emotion, digging underneath to expose what is fueling the fire. Inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014, Peters has accumulated accolades as a songwriter for artists as diverse as Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, The Neville Brothers, Patty Loveless, George Strait, Bryan Adams and Faith Hill. Her song, “Independence Day,” recorded by Martina McBride, won a CMA Song of the Year award in 1995. She has been nominated for two Grammys, a Golden Globe, and numerous other awards. Tickets: $55 combo (workshop and concert), $35 concert only, $40 concert door; $20 livestream. Purchase tickets here.
Purchase concert series tickets online or call the Arts Barn Box Office at 301-258-6394. For more information, visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov/aotg.

The Arts on the Green music series is funded in part by a grant from the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC). To discover more about MSAC grants and how they impact Maryland's arts sector, visit www.msac.org.