In celebration of Independence Day and at the request of many of past years' patrons, the waterfront Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels has invited Shades of Blue for a return performance at its Big Band & Fireworks Night.  This will be the band's eighth performance at the museum, which has hosted Big Band Night for more than 25 years.  Talented vocalists will join the 18-piece Shades of Blue Orchestra as they perform from the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand.  The rain date for the performance and fireworks is Sunday, July 2.

With the performance beginning at 7:00 PM, the public is invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for an evening of music, dancing, and fireworks along the Miles River.  Food, ice cream, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase during the event or bring your own picnic spread! Gates open at 6:00 PM.  For more information, go to CBMM Big Band Night 2023.

The Woman's Club of Linthicum Heights is preparing to present another season of its popular "Concerts in the Park" series and has invited Shades of Blue for a return engagement. The Woman's Club has organized "Concerts In The Park" for more than 30 years and a wide variety of fine artists have performed.  The 18-piece Shades of Blue Orchestra will take the stage showcasing very talented instrumentalists, a great ensemble sound, and our outstanding vocalists. 

The performance will begin at 6:00 PM, and the public is invited to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a great evening of entertainment in a wonderful setting.  Refreshments will be available for purchase during the event. Admission is free.  For more information, go to Concerts In The Park.

Bringing free concerts to this beautiful wooded setting since 1992, Lurman Woodland Theatre is an outdoor community theater located in the historic community of Catonsville. Shades of Blue  is very excited to again be included in the Lurman Theater summer series for 2023 on Saturday, August 12, and looks forward to making some great music in this natural setting.  Lurman Woodland Theatre is a program under the Catonsville Recreation and Parks Council.  Over the years, the Lurman Theater series has offered concerts on Saturday and Sunday evenings showcasing a wide variety of fine artists.  A family-oriented & music listening/appreciation atmosphere is offered. Children, lawn chairs, picnics & blankets are welcome! The performance will begin at 6:00 PM with Shades of Blue taking the stage to perform a wide variety of musical styles featuring a great ensemble sound and the best Big Band vocalists in the mid-Atlantic area. 

Refreshments will be available for purchase during the evening. Admission is free.  For more information, go to Lurman Woodland Theater.