The Barns at Wolf Trap 2019-2020 Season Calendar *new

The Barns at Wolf Trap 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 Season Calendar *new shows appear in purple*

Publish date: October 8, 2019 Additional performances to be announced 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 2019-2020 Season: Online: wolftrap.org By phone: 1.877.WOLFTRAP In person: The Barns Box Office 1635 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182

October 2019 Lucy Kaplansky Last appeared in Winter 2018 Thursday, October 10 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $28-$30 A contemporary and collaborator of Suzanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, and Richard Shindell, Renaissance woman "Lucy Kaplansky is a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs" (The New Yorker).

Over The Rhine Last appeared in Spring 2017 Friday, October 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Fall under the spell of talented husband and wife duo Linford Detweiler and Karin Bergquist as they celebrate 30 years of expertly crafted Americana tunes.

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Flamenco Legends Wolf Trap Debut Produced by Javier Limón

The Paco de Lucía Project Saturday, October 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $52-$57

Created by 10-time Latin Grammy winner Javier Limón, The Paco de Lucía Project reassembles the original band that toured with the legendary flamenco guitarist for the last 10 years of his career. A longtime collaborator and producer of Paco de Lucía, Limón creates an experience that honors the legacy of de Lucía, while paving a new path for flamenco. Pat McGee Band Last appeared in Spring 2018 Almost Everything Kyle Davis

Thursday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $37 For over 20 years, this rockin’ Virginia-based band has sold out venues all over the country while sharing the stage with some of the world’s best musicians like The Who, Counting Crows, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, and more. Jesse Cook Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, October 19 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$47 Juno-winning master guitarist Jesse Cook is best known for his intoxicating fusion of music from around the globe. Cook’s signature synthesis of world music explores the roots of flamenco, and its many offshoots, from India to Spain, and on to Cuba and Latin America. Magpie Last appeared in Fall 2013 45th Anniversary Sunday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$24 Celebrating 45 years of music-making, Magpie has traveled the globe, bringing its unique sound and breathtaking versatility to audiences everywhere. Terry Leonino and Greg Artsner always promise highly entertaining as well as provocative and deeply moving shows. David Finckel, cello Wu Han, piano Founder’s Day Celebration Chamber Music at The Barns

Sunday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $50 In celebration of Founder’s Day, Wu Han and cellist David Finckel explore two emotional extremes: joy and sorrow, through the works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Glazunov, and Chopin.



George Winston Last appeared in Fall 2017 Wednesday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 31 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$47 Inspiring fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums, George Winston is one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time.

November 2019

Modern Warrior Live Last appeared in Fall 2008 Wednesday, November 6 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Modern Warrior Live is a theatrical performance about a veteran’s recovery from trauma and return to civilian life. It is narrated by co-creator Staff Sergeant Jaymes Poling, who spent three years in Afghanistan as an infantryman with the 82nd Airborne Division. This autobiographical production details Poling’s time in the military and his subsequent transition back home. The Quebe Sisters Last appeared in Fall 2017 Thursday, November 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Combining the musical stylings of The Mills Brothers, Ray Price, Count Basie, and Willie Nelson, The Quebe Sisters bring their authentic triple fiddle and three-part harmonies to concert halls and festivals all over the world. Max Weinberg's Jukebox Last appeared in Spring 2018

Friday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $52-$62 Max Weinberg, the rhythmic force propelling The E Street Band for over 40 years, is also known to millions of fans for his 17-year stint as the bandleader and comedic foil to talk show host Conan O’Brien. A truly interactive experience, Weinberg invites the audience to create the set list he and his four piece group will play—everything from The Beatles and the Rolling Stones and, of course, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band’s biggest hits.

Leo Kottke Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, November 9 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Earning multiple Grammy nominations and great acclaim over the course of his 50-year career, “Leo Kottke has set the highest standard for acoustic finger-picked guitar” (NPR).



John Eaton Last appeared in Fall 2018 30th Anniversary Jazz, Blues, and Broadway

Sunday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$29 Join Washington, DC area legend John Eaton for an afternoon of songs, stories, and laughs. This special performance will include piano renditions of the best of George Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Leonard Bernstein, Ann Ronell, Jerome Kern, and practically everyone else!

Trace Bundy Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, November 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27 Fan-dubbed the “Acoustic Ninja,” Internationally-acclaimed guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy’s music is poetry in motion, using harmonics, looping, multiple capos that delivers an unforgettable live concert experience. Silk Road Ensemble The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Friday, November 15 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $62-$72 The Silk Road Ensemble creates music that is contemporary and ancient, familiar and foreign, traditional and innovative, and draws on styles from around the world to create a new musical language. Founded by cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the group has been called “vibrant and virtuosic” (The Wall Street Journal), “one of the 21st century’s great ensembles” (Vancouver Sun), and a “roving musical laboratory without walls” (The Boston Globe). Yo-Yo Ma will not be appearing at this performance. Brian Newman The Barns at Wolf Trap Debut Wednesday, November 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $24-$30 Jazz musician, trumpeter, and vocalist Brian Newman has resurrected the magic of old New York, refreshing the glamour of the era with a modern touch by incorporating the excitement of rock ’n’ roll. Whether performing with his own quartet or supporting Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett on tour, Newman’s expert trumpeteering and effervescent stage presence has reignited a big band scene in New York City. Amy Helm Last appeared in Fall 2008 Thursday, November 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $24-$29 The daughter of Levon Helm, The Band’s legendary drummer and singer, and singer/songwriter Libby Titus, Amy Helm began her musical career as a founding member of the alt-country collective Ollabelle. She later played in her father's Midnight Ramble Band. A deeply expressive singer/songwriter, Helm blends Americana, country, blues, and gospel with four-part harmonies.



Escher String Quartet Jason Vieaux, guitar Chamber Music at The Barns

Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $42 The Music for Life exploration continues with an exuberant program featuring strings and classical guitar. The celebrated Escher String Quartet and Jason Vieaux perform works by Boccherini, Schumann, Albeniz and Wolf.

Sutton Foster Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, November 23 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $67-$77 This Tony Award- winning leading lady is best known for her breakthrough roles in Broadway’s Thoroughly Modern Millie and Anything Goes, as well as television’s Younger. Sometimes compared to Mary Tyler Moore and Carol Burnett, Sutton Foster has “the full package: girlish gawkiness and Broadway brass” (TIME Magazine). Newmyer Flyer Last appeared in Fall 2018 Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ Bob Dylan’s ‘Blood On The Tracks’ Saturday, November 30 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$31 DC’s finest musicians come together for one evening honoring two of the most influential folk singers and their hits from two of the greatest albums of all time.

December 2019 Jeffery Kahane, piano Chamber Music at The Barns

Sunday, December 1 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $42 Renaissance man Jeffrey Kahane brings his knowledge and expertise to bear on J.S. Bach’s masterwork, The Goldberg Variations, exploring the architecture and inventiveness of theme and variation.



Ronnie Spector & The Ronettes Last appeared in Spring 2019 “Best Christmas Party Ever!”

Thursday, December 5 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, December 6 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $52-$62 Ronnie Spector's “Best Christmas Party Ever” is a raucous, rocking, and intoxicating blend of her Christmas classics; Ronettes hits including "Be My Baby" (named by Billboard as the #1 Greatest Girl Group Song of All Time), "Walking In The Rain," "Baby I Love You;" cult gems from her back catalog; a splash of doo-wop; and plenty of Spector’s inimitable off-the-cuff commentary. Eileen Ivers Last appeared in Winter 2018 “A Joyful Christmas” Saturday, December 7 at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 7 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $29-$34 “A Joyful Christmas” recalls the roaring hearths and roars of laughter that make up Christmas in Ireland. Virtuoso fiddler Eileen Ivers interweaves age-old Wren Day songs, beloved American carols, and even a jigging Bach. With her signature style, Ivers invites listeners in for a tuneful, soulful celebration capturing the true spirit of the season and telling the story of Christmas through music and dance.

January 2020 Will Liverman, baritone Ken Noda, piano Chamber Music at The Barns

Sunday, January 12 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $42 Join Wolf Trap Opera alumni Will Liverman on the journey of a Wanderer whose demons lead him to the icy regions of the Self in Schubert’s iconic Winterreise. An Evening with JD Souther Last appeared in Fall 2017 Wednesday, January 15 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$47 An architect of the Southern California sound and an influential songwriter, JD Souther has written and co-written many timeless hits for artists including the Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Crosby, Stills & Nash. Bailen Wolf Trap Debut Friday, January 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $22-$24 Bailen blends folk-rock and pop influences with strong three-part harmonies to twist music in new directions. Named one of Sofar Sounds’ Artists to Watch in 2018, the sibling trio from New York has toured or collaborated with The Lone Bellow, Amos Lee, and Joseph, among many others.



Masters of Hawaiian Music Last appeared in Winter 2019 Friday, January 24 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Direct from the Pacific, the Masters of Hawaiian Music bring “folklore and cultural memory into a performance that…[unfolds] as breezy entertainment” (The New York Times). International Guitar Night Last appeared in Winter 2019 20th Anniversary Show

Wednesday, January 29 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 30 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Celebrate the 20th anniversary of International Guitar night with its most eclectic lineup yet: Guest host Mike Dawes (England) with his incredible two-hand contemporary style, fretless guitarist Cenk Erdogan (Turkey), electrifying jazz virtuoso Olli Soikkeli (Finland), and Hawaiian Slack Key master Jim Kimo West.

February 2020 Tanya Tucker Wolf Trap Debut with special guest Brandy Clark CMT Next Women of Country Bring My Flowers Now Tour

Wednesday, February 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $47-$67

Tanya Tucker, the original female country outlaw, had her first appearance on the cover of Rolling Stone at age 13. Widely considered the “female Elvis,” she’s ruled the charts with over 50 top 10 hits, including “Delta Dawn” and “What’s Your Mama’s Name.” Tucker’s long-awaited 2019 critically-acclaimed album While I’m Livin’, produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, has been nominated

for four Grammy Awards. California Guitar Trio Last appeared in Fall 2017 Montreal Guitar Trio Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, February 6 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Representing four countries (Japan, Canada, Belgium, and the US), the California Guitar Trio and Montreal Guitar Trio fuse over 40 years of performing experience into a unique six-by-six-string “phenomensemble.” Kicking off the night with solo sets from each band, the two groups will later converge to perform original compositions and new arrangements of progressive rock, world, jazz, and classical music.



Art Garfunkel Last appeared in Fall 2019 Friday, February 7 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets $82-$97 Blessed with a “beautiful countertenor” (The New York Times), American music icon Art Garfunkel has made an indelible mark on the music world as both a solo artist and half of the unrivaled folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel. Paul Huang, violin Danbi Um, violin Orion Weiss, piano Chamber Music at The Barns

Friday, February 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $42 This debut recital is a series of musical conversations between two violinists, Paul Huang and Danbi Um. Joined by pianist Orion Weiss, they will navigate the music of Spohr, Weniawski, Sarasate, as well as the world premiere of a new chamber work by Chris Rogerson. 1964: The Tribute Last appeared in Winter 2019 Thursday, February 20 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $40-$44 Beatlemania is back at The Barns with the “best Beatles tribute on Earth” (Rolling Stone). The Last Bandoleros Last appeared in Spring 2018 Saturday, February 22 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Mixing Tex-Mex, Beatlesque harmonies, country-rock rhythms, and blazing accordion solos, The Last Bandoleros create a new breed of music. The San Antonio-forged group performed live with Sting at Wolf Trap in 2017 and provided backing support on his 2016 album 57th & 9th. Experience the band’s return to The Barns! Cherish The Ladies Last appeared in Spring 2019 Tuesday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 26 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Irish-American supergroup Cherish The Ladies creates an evening that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements, and stunning step dancing. “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do” (The Boston Globe).



Brentano String Quartet Chamber Music at The Barns

Friday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $42 The Brentano Quartet returns to the Barns in a program that pays homage to inspiration, both earthly and divine. Beethoven’s brilliant Quartet in A minor Op. 132 and is followed tributes to Davidovsky and Mendelssohn. Kiran Ahluwalia Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, February 29 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $24-$29 Kiran Ahluwalia is a modern exponent of the vocal traditions of India and Pakistan. Her original compositions embody Indian, West African blues, contemporary jazz, rock, and R&B influences. She has collaborated with the legendary Malian group Tinariwen as well as fiddler Natalie McMasters and renowned fado masters.

March 2020 Liv Warfield Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, March 5 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Liv Warfield was hand-selected by Prince to be a part of his backing bands New Power Generation and 3rdEyeGirl. Influenced by Nina Simone, Etta James, Sade, Tina Turner, and Mary J. Blige, the Soul Train Award-winning artist's style mixes alternative soul with a little bit of rock ’n’ roll. Enter The Haggis Last appeared in Spring 2018 Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $30-$36 For the better part of two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound by effortlessly melding bagpipes and fiddles with classic rock ’n’ roll instrumentation and powerful vocals. Riders in the Sky Last appeared in Spring 2013 Thursday, March 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37

Relive the songs and comedy of America’s golden age of Westerns with Riders in the Sky. For over forty years, America’s favorite cowboys have revived and revitalized the genre made popular by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry, and Roy Rogers. Perfect for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages!



Aoife O’Donovan Wolf Trap Debut “Songs and Strings”

Friday, March 13 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $37-$42 Aoife O'Donovan is a co-founder of the bands Crooked Still and I’m With Her, as well as a featured singer in the house band on the radio variety show Live From Here. O’Donovan and a string quartet, perform the song cycle “Bull Frogs Croon." Written and developed with Jeremy Kittel and Teddy Abrams, the piece uses stunning text by the late, and former Poet Laureate of Oregon, Peter Sears. The evening also includes a mix of songs from her expansive career with a few traditional favorites.

John Lloyd Young’s Broadway! Last appeared in Fall 2018 Music Direction by Tommy Faragher Saturday, March 14 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $37-$47 Tony Award winner John Lloyd Young originated the role of iconic singer Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys on Broadway. He is a master of singing the classics with a “disciplined one-in-a-million high tenor shading into falsetto that he can direct through the stratosphere" (The New York Times). Young performs an expertly-curated evening of classic pop and R&B. Ladysmith Black Mambazo Last appeared in Spring 2018 Monday, March 16 at 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$44 For over 50 years, South Africa’s five-time Grammy Award-winning group, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences worldwide with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, and charming onstage banter.

Rodney Crowell Last appeared in Fall 2007 Thursday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$47

Bringing the best of country music back to The Barns with songs that have garnered him two Grammy Awards and an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, this Nashville veteran has worked with everyone from Emmylou Harris to Sheryl Crow. The Fifth Dimension Wolf Trap Debut Friday, March 20 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $67-$77 Celebrating over 50 years of extraordinary entertainment, original member Florence LaRue and company continue to deliver dynamic performances that stand the test of time. The 5th Dimension captivates audiences all over the world with hits including “Aquarius/ Let the Sunshine In,” “Up, Up and Away,” and “Wedding Bell Blues.”



The Second City Last appeared in Spring 2019 Laughing for All the Wrong Reasons Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 27 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Full of the live and in-your-face entertainment Netflix can’t provide, this must-attend show features improvised comedy, audience interaction, and of-the-moment sketches and songs from The Second City made famous by superstars like Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert, Steve Carell, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bill Murray, and more.

April 2020 Jim Brickman Last appeared in Spring 2017 Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 2 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $37-$42 Jim Brickman’s distinctive piano style and captivating live performances have revolutionized the popularity of piano music, making him a driving force behind modern American music. The hit-making songwriter is the best-selling solo pianist of all time. John Waite Last appeared in Fall 2008 Friday, April 3 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $37-$47 A pop-rock mainstay since the mid-‘70s as a solo artist and member of The Babys and Bad English, John Waite has never slowed down. Experience an evening of original hits and covers from across Waite’s vast catalog like “Missing You,” “Back on My Feet Again,” “Isn’t It Time,” and “Every Time I Think of You.” Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Chamber Music at The Barns

Sunday, April 5 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $42 Schoenberg’s powerful testament to the flexibility of the human spirit and strength of love, Verklarte Nacht, is the centerpiece of this performance that features six musicians from CMSLC.



Storm Large Last appeared in Spring 2019 Thursday, April 9 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $52-$62 Pat Benatar, Cole Porter, and Black Sabbath—powerhouse singer/songwriter Storm Large can sing them all and more! Whether performing with Pink Martini, at a cabaret, or with a rock band, this sassy yet classy artist with an edge knows how to bring the house down. 33rd Annual Evening of Comedy Last appeared in Spring 2019 Friday, April 10 at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11 at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $27-$30 The Barns transforms into a comedy club for three performances of hilarious stand-up entertainment. Joan Osborne Wolf Trap Debut Thursday, April 16 at 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $42-$47 Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Joan Osborne is best-known for her soulful recording of Eric Bazilian’s “One of Us.” She’s graced the stage with America’s most iconic musicians, such as The Dead and Bob Dylan. A spitfire of talent, Joan Osborne performs songs tinged with pop, soul, R&B, blues, and country. Choir! Choir! Choir! Wolf Trap Debut Saturday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $24-$29 Choir! Choir! Choir! turns the audience into performers. Founders Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman travel around the world building community through the joy of song. No audition necessary! Just show up, and get ready to sing! Arrangements to favorite songs are provided. Jim Messina Wolf Trap Debut Tuesday, April 21 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $47-$57 Jim Messina’s legacy of musical genius spans five decades, three supergroups (Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins & Messina), a vibrant solo career, a string of hit songs, and scores of producing and engineering credits. John McCutcheon Last appeared in Spring 2019 Thursday, April 23 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$30 A master instrumentalist, powerful singer/songwriter, storyteller, activist, and author, John McCutcheon is folk music’s Renaissance man. “His storytelling has the richness of fine literature” (Ihe Washington Post).



Karla Bonoff Wolf Trap Debut Friday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets $32-$37 Described as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff has enjoyed critical acclaim, commercial success, enduring popularity, and the unwavering respect of her peers, which include the likes of Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Raitt, and Wynonna Judd.

May 2020 Arnaud Sussmann, violin Paul Neubauer, viola David Finckel, cello Wu Han, piano Chamber Music at The Barns

Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $42 While Josef Suk may not be well-known to modern audiences, he was directly responsible for our knowledge (and, dare we posit, love) of both Brahms and Dvorak. This performance explores the deep connections and mutual admiration between musicians. A BandHouse Gigs Last appeared in Spring 2019 Tribute to Linda Ronstadt Saturday, May 2 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets $27-$32 Come celebrate Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Linda Ronstadt’s many contributions to popular music with a tribute concert featuring the DC-area’s premier vocalists and musicians performing classics like “You’re No Good,” “When Will I Be Loved,” and many more.

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