Esther Haynes and Keith Grimes will play acoustic tunes from the American songbook to conclude the Kensington Historical Society’s free morning concert series at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28, in Howard Avenue Park in Kensington.
Howard Avenue Park is located at 3709-3723 Howard Ave. in Kensington.
Esther Haynes is an early jazz and American roots singer and rhythm guitarist based in the Washington area. Her third album, “Moon Country” (2013), features Keith Grimes on guitar and other noted D.C.-area musicians. It received a Washington Area Music Award (Wammie) in 2013. Her debut CD “Esther Haynes” (2001) received a Wammie nomination and her second release, entitled “Approach Note” (2004), garnered favorable online reviews. She has received 12 Wammie awards for big band/swing and jazz vocals.
Keith has played a major role in D.C.’s music scene, having played for five years as the lead guitarist and co-musical director for the late Eva Cassidy. Keith’s masterful guitar work is heard on nearly all of Eva’s phenomenally successful recordings.
Keith also has performed with D.C.’s “Godfather of Go-Go” Chuck Brown, the Nighthawks and Bill Kirchen. Keith plays regularly in area clubs with the Built 4 Comfort Band.
An integral part of Kensington since 1977, the Kensington Historical Society develops programs that address a broad view of local history. It aims to stimulate greater interest in Kensington history and the preservation of Kensington’s architecture.
