The Barns at Wolf Trap 2015-2016 Season Calendar P a g e | 1 The most up-to-date info is always available at www.WolfTrap.org. Additional performances to be announced.

The Barns at Wolf Trap 2015-2016 Season Calendar

Publish date: January 27, 2016 The most up-to-date information on artists, performances and ticket availability may be found on Wolf Trap’s website, www.wolftrap.org.

Tickets for The Barns at Wolf Trap’s 2015-2016 Season: Online: wolftrap.org By phone: 1.877.WOLFTRAP In person: The Barns Box Office 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

October 2015 Megan Hilty Wolf Trap Debut Friday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $ 45-50 Her “dynamic stage presence and…formidable vocals” (Examiner) took her from an understudy on Broadway to a star of stage, screen, and pop music—don’t miss the acclaimed vocalist and actress from Wicked, 9 to 5: The Musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and NBC’s hit musical drama Smash, as she performs theatrical favorites and songs off her debut album, It Happens All the Time. The Ann Wilson Thing Monday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $80-$85 Tuesday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m. In her first run of solo shows, this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer presents an evening of blues, soul, and rock, plus covers from her favorite artists. Benjamin Clementine Wolf Trap Debut Wednesday, October 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$25 One of Rolling Stone’s new artists you need to know, this poetic singer/songwriter went from busking on the streets of Paris to becoming the most shared artist on Spotify—discover his emotive, piano-driven songs and “extraordinary voice” that will have you “floored” (The Irish Times).

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Sam Bush Thursday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $35-$40 When the “King of Newgrass” pulls out his Grammy-winning fusion of bluegrass and rock, he “proves time and again that he is one of the greatest and most innovative mandolin players alive” (American Songwriter). Crystal Bowersox with Seth Glier Tickets $26-$28 Friday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. “Bluesy and soulful, with a voice incapable of artifice” (The Washington Post), this dynamic singer/songwriter from American Idol performs her brand of emotive folk, rock, and country music. Folk Dances of India Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 Enjoy a rich cultural experience of beautiful folk dance and music from India. Old Dominion Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets $25 Blending old-fashioned country charm with lyrical wit and rock ’n’ roll grit, these country rockers with Virginia roots take the stage for their nationwide tour. Jonathan Biss, piano Founder’s Day Tickets $40 Chamber Music at The Barns Friday, October 23 at 7:30 p.m. Renowned American pianist praised for his “dynamically precise” (The Boston Globe) artistry returns to Wolf Trap as the inaugural Artistic Advisor for Chamber Music at The Barns. The Sound of Music 50th Anniversary Screening Washington West Film Festival Saturday, October 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 Lederhosen and veils welcome! Maria, the Von Trapp family, and even the Lonely Goatherd are back to bring you a few of your favorite things—don’t miss the 50th anniversary showing of this classic film starring Julie Andrews.

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Willie Nile Wolf Trap Debut Jefferson Grizzard Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$25 Take an “American Ride” with “one of the best singer-songwriters to emerge from the New York scene” (The New York Times), as he performs his “critically lauded gritty folk-rock” (American Songwriter), rock ’n’ roll anthems, and piano-driven melodies from his latest album, If I Was A River. Catherine Russell Wolf Trap Debut Friday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$25 Get ready for the Grammy-winning jazz vocalist whose “singing is drenched in emotion, drama, experience and pure swing” (The Wall Street Journal) as she does “justice to the legacies of such icons as Fats Waller and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as many sub-styles of the blues” (NPR). A Very Special Solo Evening with Joan Armatrading Tickets $85-$95 Final North American Performances of her Final World Tour Marti Jones and Don Dixon Saturday , October 31 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday November 1 at 7:30 p.m. With a voice reminiscent of Tracy Chapman, this English singer/songwriter known for her suave guitar playing performs hits like “Love and Affection,” “Drop the Pilot,” and uplifting compositions of folk, rock, and blues, in her first and final solo tour.

November 2015 Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds Wolf Trap Debut Smooth Hound Smith Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 advance, $25 day of Rock out with the “soul queen” whose “voice is strong and raspy enough to compete with riffing horns and clipped funk beats” (The Washington Post), as Sister Sparrow delivers high-energy anthems with her Dirty Birds. Mountain Heart

Sunday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 Grammy- and CMA-nominated musicians from this acoustic bluegrass ensemble “inject enthusiasm and energy” (Country Weekly) into their live performances, fearlessly revolutionizing the way acoustic music is played.

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Paul Thorn Last appeared in 2013 Tuesday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 A former boxer turned singer/songwriter and his band, teeming with “funky garage rock versatility,” serve up their “brand of inspirational roots rock” (AllMusic.com). California Guitar Trio Last appeared in 2011 Wednesday, November 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25 Experience the “stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor” (JamBase.com) that enable this acoustic trio to enthrall audiences with their bold repertoire spanning jazz, classical, rock, world music, and more. Debby Boone Last appeared in 2006 Thursday, November 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $35-40 After “You Light Up My Life” debuted on the music scene, it stayed at the top of the charts for 10 straight weeks—hear the triple Grammy-winning vocalist, actress, and author behind the megahit offer up inspirational “ballads and upbeat standards plucked from the heart of the Great American Songbook” (The Huffington Post). Kuok-Wai Lio, piano and Zoltán Fejérvári, piano Chamber Music at The Barns Tickets $35 Friday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m. The young piano duo that made a huge splash at the Marlboro Music Festival in 2014 comes to The Barns days before their Carnegie Hall Debut—hear these award-winning musicians present captivating solo and partner arrangements. Madeleine Peyroux Wolf Trap Debut Tuesday, November 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$45 “A masterful interpreter of classic songs” (The Associated Press) and modern tunes alike, this jazzy singer/songwriter infuses her compositions with “rich tone, emotional depth and expressive storytelling” (The Associated Press)—don’t miss the Wolf Trap debut of this critically acclaimed artist.

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Suzanne Vega Duncan Sheik Wednesday, November 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $55-$60 Thursday, November 19 at 8:00 p.m. Grammy Award-winning folk star of “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” (Vega) and Tony Award-winning Spring Awakening composer (Sheik) join forces for a night of their hit songs, as well as music they created for Vega’s Off Broadway musical debut, Carson McCullers Talks About Love. Rickie Lee Jones The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Friday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $35-$45 This double Grammy-winner landed on the cover of Rolling Stone and was dubbed the “Duchess of Coolsville” when she burst unto the music scene with the smash hit “Chuck E.’s In Love.” Experience the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter’s “exceptional blend of jazz, soul, [and] rock” (NPR) that defies convention, as she delivers fan favorites and songs off her new, “most absorbing album” (Uncut), The Other Side of Desire. Sonny Landreth Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $27 Louisiana’s “inventive and unpredictable” slide guitar wizard proves his blues chops and “rolls out his signature swamp-rock and Cajun grooves” (NPR). John Eaton The Roaring Twenties: A Salute to the Jazz Age Friday, November 27 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 Join renowned pianist and vocalist John Eaton as he interprets the Great American Songbook. Newmyer Flyer Presents Dream Discs: The Wild, the Innocent & Tickets $25-$27 The E Street Shuffle/Moondance Saturday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m. Experience a thrilling tribute to two of rock ’n’ roll’s best-loved albums, made famous by Van Morrison and Bruce Springsteen, as they’re performed in their entirety by some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the D.C. area.

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December 2015 Eric Hutchinson The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Anya Marina Wednesday, December 2 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 day of Performing his foot-tapping brand of clever pop and indie rock, singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson takes the stage with radio favorites like “Rock & Roll” and “Watching You Watch Him,” plus songs off his latest album, Pure Fiction. Over The Rhine Friday, December 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-28 Uplifting Americana duo whose “soul-nourishing music” (LA Times) will transport you to “The Edge of the World.” Calmus Holiday Concert Tickets: $35 Chamber Music at The Barns Sunday, December 6 at 7:30 p.m. Experience the German A Capella quintet who holds the audience “spellbound with its artistry” (The Washington Post) as they sing both traditional and contemporary holiday music.

January 2016

Falu’s Bollywood Orchestra Wolf Trap Debut Friday, January 15 at 8:00pm Tickets $22-$27 Fronted by one of India’s most influential musicians—who’s collaborated with masterminds including Yo-Yo Ma and A.R. Rahman—this ethereal ensemble combines the timeless elegance of Bollywood’s musical golden age with an inventive modern style. Catch Falu’s highly acclaimed vocals backed by an orchestra of Eastern and Western instruments for a one-of-a-kind performance. Ted Alexandro The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Friday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22 “Crafty, thoughtful and extremely funny” (The New York Times), don’t miss the stand-up comedian who has appeared on the late night shows of David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Craig Ferguson, and more.

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Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington: Rock Creek Singers / Potomac Fever Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, January 30 at 7:30pm Tickets $45 Two vocal ensembles from “one of the world’s best male choruses” showcase their “usual impeccable musicianship [and] witty choreography” (The Washington Post) in this “fabulously fun” (Broadway World) performance—hear the WAMMIE-winning groups during their 35th anniversary season.

February 2016

Richard Thompson - All Request Show Wolf Trap Debut Tuesday, February 2 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $60-$75 The founding member of Fairport Convention, called “the finest rock songwriter after Dylan and the best electric guitarist since Hendrix” (Los Angeles Times), presents a solo, all request show—pick your favorite songs to be played from any of his numerous albums, including his new, highly-acclaimed release, Still. Solas 20th Anniversary Tour Tickets $25-28 Friday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m. Hailed by The Washington Post as “one of the world’s finest Celtic-folk ensembles,” this quintet’s diverse repertoire includes innovative original songs as well as Irish classics. Eric Burdon and The Animals Wolf Trap Debut Wednesday, February 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets $75-85 Thursday, February 11 at 8 p.m. The previous frontman of War and the driving force of the psychedelic rock band, The Animals, is one of the most searingly powerful voices in rock ’n’ roll—catch the English award-winning band, who gave you “House of the Rising Sun,” in their Wolf Trap debut. VOCES8 Chamber Music at The Barns Tickets $35 Friday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. Join the British vocal octet, hailed as “impeccable in its quality of tone and balance” (Gramophone) as they present Light Devine a performance exploring the desire for comfort and light throughout the ages.

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Bill Frisell Saturday, February 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35-$40 “Long hailed as one of the most distinctive and original improvising guitarists” (The New York Times), this Grammy winner performs his “subtle but stunning” (Rolling Stone) eclectic music with touches of jazz, folk, classical, country, and more. Marcia Ball Sunday, February 14 at 8:00 p.m. (rescheduled from 1/23) Tickets $35-$40 Join this Grammy-nominated pianist and singer/songwriter as she blends Louisiana swamp rock and classic Texas blues into an “irresistible” musical cocktail (The Boston Globe). Graham Nash The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut This Path Tonight Tour 2016

Monday, February 15 at 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets $80-90 Legendary singer/songwriter and founding member of iconic bands Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Hollies, Graham Nash is a two time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee, a Grammy Award winner, a New York Times bestselling author, and Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.). With many Billboard-charting songs like “Teach Your Children” and “Wasted On The Way,” catch your favorite Nash tunes from his illustrious career, plus works from his soon-to-be-released album, This Path Tonight. The Jones Family Singers The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25 A favorite musical discovery by NPR, don’t miss this family’s “old-school gospel-soul funk…[that] tears the roof off live (Rolling Stone). Kevin Griffin Of Better Than Ezra Friday, February 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets $25-27 Known as the frontman of the alt-rock band Better Than Ezra, this prolific singer/songwriter has penned numerous hits for Train, Sugarland, James Blunt, Howie Day, Missy Higgins, Blondie, and more.

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HAPA Saturday, February 20 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-30 Often described as the “Soundtrack of Hawaii,” the ancient chants and warm, contemporary tunes of this group’s liquid guitar runs are woven around clear harmonies and poetic lyrics—it’s no wonder the L.A. Times calls HAPA’s music “beautiful, fragile, spiritual, and powerful.” 1964: The Tribute Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets $38-42 Thrilling audiences around the globe, the “Best Beatles Tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone) recreates the Fab Four’s early ’60s concerts—see their astonishing show live, complete with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles, and onstage banter. Marty Stuart Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, February 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets $50-55 With a career that stretches more than four decades, five-time Grammy winner Marty Stuart’s music reflects the rich legacy of his Mississippi roots and the intersection of gospel, drinking and cheating ballads, and rock. Experience what Billboard calls “honky-tonk in technicolor” when he delivers fan favorites like “The Whiskey Ain’t Working,” “This One’s Gonna Hurt You,” and songs from his latest album, Saturday Night/Sunday Morning. Itamar Zorman, violin Wolf Trap Debut Kwan Yo, piano Tickets $35 Chamber Music at The Barns Friday, February 26 at 7:30 p.m. This award-winning violinist’s “astonishingly intimate and intense” (The Guardian) performances have graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, Avery Fisher Hall, as well as Lincoln Center, Zankel, and Weill Recital Halls. He takes the stage at The Barns for a rare recital appearance. John Eaton Saturday, February 27 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 Join renowned pianist and vocalist John Eaton as he interprets the Great American Songbook.

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Herb Alpert & Lani Hall Monday, February 29 at 8:00 p.m. Wolf Trap Debut Tuesday, March 1 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $55-$65 A “trademark blend of Latin rhythms and catchy smooth-jazz horn lines” (The New York Times) catapulted this iconic Grammy-winning trumpeter and Tijuana Brass frontman into the spotlight—join him and his Grammy-winning wife—the original voice of Sérgio Mendes’ Brasil ’66—as they take the stage with their dynamic band.

March 2016 International Guitar Night featuring: Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt, Tickets: $25-$27 Mike Dawes, and Andre Krengel Wednesday, March 2 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m. A night of international guitar virtuosos featuring poetic lyricist (Gore), gypsy jazz legend (Reinhardt), contemporary fingerstyle innovator (Dawes), and multi-genre showman (Krengel). The Alternate Routes Friday, March 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets $22 adv./$25 day of show The Alternate Routes are passionate guitar rockers who write anthemic rock ’n’ roll songs and folk-tinged Americana storytelling tunes. Capturing attention around the nation, enjoy fan favorites like “Nothing More”—which was featured on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and recently in the 2015 TOMS Shoes’ commercial—when they return to Wolf Trap. Chris Smither Saturday, March 5 at 7:30pm Tickets $25-$27 Fingerstyle guitar wizard, named “one of the absolute best singer-songwriters in the world” (Associated Press), showcases his rollicking songbook of “clever blues-based folk tunes” (The Washington Post). Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Music Director Tickets $35 Chamber Music at The Barns Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. (rescheduled from 1/24)

Join us for a rare afternoon performance with members of the esteemed Philadelphia Orchestra. The centerpiece of the performance will be Mozart’s Clarinet Quintet (K. 581), featuring principal clarinetist Ricardo Morales.

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Austin Lounge Lizards Thursday, March 10 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$27 Texas’ favorite satirists return with their arsenal of “imagination, wit and craft” (Los Angeles Times)—don’t miss their lively blend of country, bluegrass, and folk, plus hilarious lyrics spoofing everything from politics to romance. Ariel Quartet Wolf Trap Debut Chamber Music at The Barns Tickets $35 Friday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Winners of the 2006 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, this young Israeli quartet has earned a glowing international reputation for their “blazing, larger-than-life performance[s].” (The Washington Post) Alan Kelly Gang Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, March 17 at 8:00pm Tickets $25-27 Called “absolutely fantastic” by the BBC and “a pristine polished gem” by The Irish Times, these instrumental virtuosos, fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro (Kelly), present buoyant harmonies from the Emerald Isle that will draw even fainthearted listeners into their passionate performances. Don’t miss this acclaimed ensemble on St. Patrick’s Day!

The SteelDrivers Wolf Trap Debut Friday, March 18 at 8:00pm Tickets $27-$30 Experience “acoustic music with an edge” (NPR) from this Grammy-nominated bluegrass quintet. With “tough, soulful vocals that straddle the worlds of soul and backwoods country with remarkable aplomb” (American Songwriter), their innovative compositions and new album, The Muscle Shoals Recordings, are a must-hear. The Oak Ridge Boys Celebration Tour Sunday, March 20 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Tickets $55 Hear the Grammy-winning legends whose distinctive and recognizable sound has contributed to more than 40 country and gospel albums, featuring chart-topping hits like “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “American Made.”

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The Second City Fully Loaded Tickets $27 Thursday, March 24 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Fresh, fast, and always spectacularly funny, Chicago’s legendary improv troupe brings hilarious sketches made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey, Steve Carell, and Stephen Colbert, plus scenes from its sold-out shows in Chicago and Toronto. Lawrence Brownlee, tenor Last appeared at FC in 2011 Kim Pensinger Witman, piano Tickets $35 Chamber Music at The Barns Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. Lawrence Brownlee has quickly become the most sought-after bel canto tenor in the country. An Wolf Trap Opera alum (2001), he was last seen at the Filene Center in 2011 as part of Wolf Trap’s 40th Anniversary Gala. Black Violin Wednesday, March 30 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 31 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Combining classical music with hip-hop beats, Black Violin is an innovative violin/viola duo that defies boundaries with spellbinding vocals and high-energy compositions. Accompanied by their band, featuring a turntable wizard and skilled percussionist, the group has performed for captivated fans all over the world. Experience their groundbreaking virtuosity, including songs from their highly charting new album, Stereotypes.

April 2016 Chad & Jeremy Friday, April 1 at 8 p.m. Tickets $30-35 Part of the 1960s British Invasion that stormed the U.S. charts, this folk rock duo possesses “a subtlety and sophistication unmatched among their contemporaries” (Billboard)—relish in favorites like “Yesterday’s Gone,” “Summer Song,” and “If I Loved You.” Sean Watkins Solo Debut Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$25 Sean Watkins co-founded Nickel Creek when he was just 12 years old, kickstarting a career that’s taken him from the Grammy Awards to the top of the bluegrass charts—and made him an award-winning guitarist, singer/songwriter, and member of several bands. Now after a 25-year career, Watkins is throwing his full energy behind a self-penned new album, All I Do Is Lie.

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Robyn Hitchcock Emma Swift Wolf Trap Debut Wednesday, April 6 at 8:00 p.m. (rescheduled from 1/22) Tickets $25-$28 A gifted melodist…[who] nests engaging lyrics in some of the most bracing, rainbow-hued pop [music]” (Rolling Stone) makes his Wolf Trap debut—experience one of England’s most enduring singer/songwriters and his eccentric alt-rock. Aoife O’Donovan Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, April 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$25 The “next Americana celebrity” (The Guardian) and regular A Prairie Home Companion performer brings her introspective new album, In the Magic Hour, to the stage. Aoife O’Donovan, who is also the lead singer of the captivating bluegrass outfit Crooked Still, has collaborated with musical heavyweights including Alison Krauss, Chris Thile, Punch Brothers, the Milk Carton Kids, and Yo-Yo Ma. The Aizuri Quartet Wolf Trap Debut Chamber Music at The Barns Tickets $35 Friday April 8 at 7:30 p.m. Debut artists present an exciting evening culminating in a world premiere by Pulitzer-Prize winning composer Caroline Shaw. A BandHouse Gigs Tribute to Randy Newman Saturday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $25-27 The District’s most talented artists recreate the works of the Grammy, Emmy, and Academy Award-winning songwriter revered as “one of pop music’s secret hidden weapons” (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame). Blind Boys of Alabama Thursday, April 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $35-$45 Acclaimed worldwide as living legends of gospel music, the Blind Boys of Alabama have been creating blues-infused interpretations of traditional and contemporary spiritual music for nearly 75 years. Hear these Gospel Music Hall of Famers with five Grammy Awards to their name present their collection of Billboard-charting favorites, including “Way Down in the Hole,” “Higher Ground,” “Amazing Grace,” and more.

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Ellis and Delfeayo Marsalis Last Southern Gentlemen Tour Wolf Trap Debut Wednesday, April 20 at 8 p.m. Tickets $35-40 One of the top trombonists, composers, and producers from the first family of jazz (Delfeayo) showcases his “technical excellence, inventive mind and frequent touches of humor” (Los Angeles Times) alongside his father, the great New Orleans pianist and patriarch of modern jazz (Ellis). John McCutcheon Thursday, April 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$28 With his dynamic and narrative voice, this dulcimer master and influential folk singer performs classics like “Christmas in the Trenches” and “Hail to the Chief.” Hypnotic Brass Ensemble Wolf Trap Debut Friday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $20 adv/$25 day of show On a rocketing ride to success, the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble infuses traditional brass band music with infectious hip hop, soul, and funk. See the sons of legendary jazz trumpeter Kelan Phil Cohran when they make their Wolf Trap debut. The Nields Saturday, April 23 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $22 Discover “disarming…folk harmonies” (The Chicago Tribune) and “ebullient folk-pop” (Billboard) from the Nields sisters and their band, as they “successfully fuse intelligent lyrics with heartfelt sensitivity” (AllMusic.com) for an evening of favorites and songs off their new album, XVII. Rita Wilson Wolf Trap Debut Sunday, April 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $35-$40 From Sleepless in Seattle and Runaway Bride to Old Dogs and Beautiful, Ohio, Rita Wilson has put her mark on cinema classics and produced award-winning box office hits like My Big Fat Greek Wedding and Mamma Mia!. Now as a singer, the Hollywood star brings her poppy tunes and poignant torch songs to venues across the country—including a sold-out residency at the Café Carlyle. Experience Wilson’s husky, earnest voice—and newest songs from her forthcoming, self-titled album—when she debuts at The Barns.

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Tom Paxton Friday, April 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets $24-28 Recognized internationally as a timeless folk icon, the musical storyteller who gave you favorites like “The Last Thing On My Mind” presents soul-stirring and socially-conscious music from his illustrious, 50-year career that has spanned from Greenwich Village coffee shops to Carnegie Hall. The Quebe Sisters Wolf Trap Debut Friday, April 29 at 8:00pm Tickets $22-$25 A young sibling trio of champion fiddlers delivers their “unique, effervescent amalgam of Western swing, hot jazz and tight sibling harmonies” (NPR) in their Wolf Trap debut. Meow Meow Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, April 30 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $25-$35

Post-postmodern diva Meow Meow’s unique brand of “kamikaze cabaret” and performance art exotica has hypnotized, inspired, and shocked audiences globally, with sell-out seasons from New York’s Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House. See the multi-award-winning firecracker, who has collaborated with international sensations like Pink Martini, in her Wolf Trap debut.

May 2016 Julian Lage Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, May 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22 One of jazz guitar’s most vibrant talents, Julian Lage was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary Jules at Eight and performed at the Grammys by the time he was 13. Ever since, he’s been playing with virtuoso musicians like banjoist Béla Fleck and vibraphone legend Gary Burton. The Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist makes his Wolf Trap debut on the heels of his new release, World’s Fair—a single-guitar, acoustic record that’s “hard to believe it’s being played by just two hands” (NPR). 29th Annual Evening of Comedy Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m. Tickets $25-28 The nation’s funniest performers keep audiences in stitches with this hugely popular evening of raucous stand-up comedy.

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