Rambling Rose
By Rosa Pryor
The Robert Cray Band will be appearing at Rams Head, 33 West St. in Annapolis Oct. 19, 8 p.m. Multi-talented Robert Cray is an artist of considerable scope. He is considered to be one of the most expressive vocalists and impressive guitarists on the contemporary rhythm and blues scene. (Courtesy Photo)
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Ester Ford, an original member of the world famous Clara Ward Singers of Philadelphia, Pa., will be performing at the 49th anniversary in memory of Evangelist Mildred Stroman at Supreme Harvest Refuge Missionary Ministries, 2031 Lafayette Ave., on Oct.18 at 4:30 p.m. (Courtesy Photo)
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Robin L. Fenwick has been employed in the business office of Sojourner-Douglass College since 2001. She is chief accountant and office manager. (Courtesy Photo)
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The RYZE Band is performing at Sista's Place on Oct. 18. (Courtesy Photo)
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Hello everyone. I hope you all had a great week so far. I have a very busy one. This weekend The Stroman Connection Gospel Singers cordially invite you and yours to join them as they celebrate their 49th anniversary in memory of Evangelist Mildred Stroman at the Supreme Harvest Refuge Missionary Ministries, 2031 Lafayette Ave. The Rev. T. Prileau is the pastor on Oct. 18 and the program starts at 4:30 p.m. The featured guests and performers are the Rev. Lady, Ester Ford of Philadelphia, Pa., The Heaven Bound Singers, Eddie and The Connection, Ministry Gospel Singers, The Jubinett Gospel Singers, Gods Pride Singers, The Jewel Gospel Singers, the Rev. Tommy Prileau and Bobby Moses. The emcees are Sister Deresa Harvey from Heaven 600, Bro. James Stephany, Bro. Robert Wilson and Apostle Blake from Washington, D.C. There will be a free will offering.
There will be a clam and oyster roast on Oct. 17 at Lisabi Restaurant and Grill, 3423-25 Sinclair Lane in Baltimore. This out-of-sight event will be hosted by Mark "Cat Eyes" Anderson. This event will also include a top shelf open bar and a menu that will blow your mind. For more information, call 410-644-3434.
Great news. For the "home boys and girls" from the West Side, "John Shaft" is back at the Roots Unltd., 2148 Vine St. (corner of Smallwood Street) every Saturday from 4-9 p.m., rolling back the time in music on his turn table. Ronnie Jackson, the establishment’s owner, is rolling back the prices. The kitchen is open as always with home-cooked, delicious food. Oh, let’s not forget their Monday “pig foot night” with Maria and Dave and Friday’s “fish fry day.” Check them out and enjoy.
Don’t forget to check out the blues show on Oct. 17 featuring Janiva Magness, Mikey Jr. and Stone Cold Blues at the Rosedale American Legion Hall, 1331 Seling Ave. For more information call the Baltimore Blues Society at 410-744-2291.
Mark your calendars for the 21st annual Open Studio Tour. The tour brings some of Baltimore’s best visual artists together for brilliant, inspired and dazzling artwork. On Oct. 17 and 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., visitors can observe more than 100 artists in their studios throughout the Baltimore region. An opening reception takes place Oct. 16, 6-9 p.m. at School 33 Art Center, 1427 Light St. The tour is free and open to the public.
Greg’s Place Bar and Lounge, located at 501 S. Monroe St., is wide open again with ladies night on Thursday and other goodies. Call 410-947-6095 for more information.
Now, this is something special. On Oct. 18 you can be among the anticipated 30,000 people who will participate in the 2009 Komen Maryland Race for the Cure held in Hunt Valley. Your participation will help support Komen’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer. Komen Maryland sponsors grants that increase the number of women receiving annual mammograms and clinical breast exam screenings. Komen grants also target the entire range of breast health services from transportation and financial support to clinical trials and national research to find a cure. I mentioned this in my column because it is important to your health. I want my friends and readers to take part in this any way you can. For more information, go to www.komenmd.org.
Sista’s Place is still kicking butts and doing their thing. On Oct. 18, 6-10 p.m., the RYZE Band kicks off Sista’s Sunday Concer Series and celebrates guitarist Gary’s birthday. Sista’s Place is located at 8521 Liberty Road.
LET'S GO ON A CRUISE
Jazz Cruise Spotlight presents their Ninth Annual Jazz Party at Sea on Nov. 15 for seven nights. The cruise includes: the Cyrus Chestnut Trio, Paulinho Garcia and Bobby Watson Quintet with Terell Stafford, Larry Willis, Curtis Lundy and Eric Kennedy. Also performing are Grace Kelly, Dr. Lonnie Smith Trio, Eric Alexander, Benny Golson, Larry Gray, Donald Harrison Quartet, Phil Woods, Junior Mance, Dana Hall, Stu Katz and many more. If you are interested contact Denise Jordan Walkers at candidjazzads@yahoo.com.
Randy Dennis Production presents a Baltimore to Bahamas Dance Party Cruise on the Carnival Pride, Nov. 15-22. The package includes seven exciting nights aboard the Carnival Pride, exclusive line dance party events, unlimited meals, complimentary room services, live entertainment, bars, nightclubs, a full casino, swimming pools, spa services, beauty salons, a Jacuzzi, Las Vegas-style shows, comedy shows and so much more. For more information call Randy and Tanya Dennis at 410-655-1114.
The Legendary & Blues Caribbean Cruise takes place Jan. 23-30, 2010, and features Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band, Keb' Mo' Band, Johnny Winter, Tommy Castro, Denna Bogart, Magic Dick and Ronnie Baker Brooks, Kenny Neal and The Neal Family Band, Curtis Salgado Big Band, The Mannish Boys, Magic Slim, Super Chikan and The Fighting Cocks, Theodis Ealey, Joe Louis Walker, Guy Davis, Trampled Under Foot, Jason Ricci and New Blood, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines, Mitch Woods Club 88 and many more. For more information, call 816-753-7979 or go to the Web site: bluesin@bluescruise.com.
More next week, folks, If you need me, call me at 410-833-9474 or 410-802-8632 or you can e-mail your press releases, flyers, pictures, invitations, etc to rosapryor@aol.com.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK, I'M MUSICALLY YOURS. I'LL SEE YOU AT THE NEWSSTAND.