MARYLAND CONCERT SERIES Arts & Culture!

Live Concerts, Music, Plays, Stage Shows & More…

ALL MCS SHOWS ARE HELD AT THE CHESAPEAKE ARTS CENTER

194 Hammonds Lane • Brooklyn Park, MD 21225 Learn More About Us

2026 – 2027 SEASON PERFORMANCES

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 • 3:00 PM
GROOVE SPOT BAND & SHOW

Established in 1999, The Groove Spot Band & Show has become a critically acclaimed local, regional, and international favorite. Known for getting crowds on the dancefloor and, more importantly, keeping them there, they keep the ‘Backbeat’ and ‘Old School’ feeling ever so present in R&B and Funk bands of the 70’s and 80’s while playing crowd favorites from the 70’s to present-day. 

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026 • 3:00 PM
DIXON HALL

When a soulful country singer and a legendary rock vocalist discover they harmonize like they’ve sung together their whole lives, something special happens.

Dixon Hall is a modern country band built on the unlikely but powerful partnership between vocalist/songwriter John Dixon Hall Jr. and legendary rock guitarist Terry Glaze. Whether performing acoustic shows or bringing the full band to the stage, Dixon Hall has built a reputation for engaging crowds and creating memorable nights of music. 

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2026 • 3:00 PM
THE BIG DOUGIE ”B” CHRISTMAS SHOW

A Very Merry Christmas!

The Annual Big Dougie “B” Christmas Show returns to the Hammonds Lane Theater, featuring all the characters you know and love! The Grinch, Elvis, Santa and his helpers—so much fun and festivities for the whole family. Anna Binneweg returns with Big Dougie “B” to conduct the AACC Holiday Orchestra and the AACC Chamber Singers and Concert Choir. And trust us folks, there are always a couple of wonderful surprise performers who make this the most joyous holiday show around. Family friendly and a sure way to get your entire gang in the Christmas spirit—this show features a little bit of pop, rock, classic, and country—all rolled up into one fun show.

 SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2027 • 3:00 PM
UNITED STATES ARMY JAZZ BAND

The Jazz Ambassadors is the official touring big band of the United States Army. Formed in 1969, this 19-member ensemble has received great acclaim at home and abroad performing America’s greatest original art form, jazz.

Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are programmed to entertain all types of audiences. The band’s diverse repertoire includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz, standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, vocals, and patriotic selections, many of which are written or arranged by members of the Jazz Ambassadors.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2027 • 3:00 PM
THOMAS PANDOLFI WITH SPECIAL GUEST NINI WANG

Thomas Pandolfi has earned acclaim as a pianist who bridges eras—bringing the expressive depth of the Golden-Age Romantic tradition into vivid dialogue with the virtuosity and color of the modern concert stage. Recognized for his noble sound, natural lyricism, and powerful technique, Pandolfi’s performances blend poetry and fire in equal measure, revealing a musical voice that is both elegant and intensely communicative.

Nini Wang is a lyric soprano with Bellevue Opera (USA), and currently serves as Professor and Doctoral Advisor at Midwest University. She has performed extensively in the United States, France, China, and South Korea, collaborating with numerous distinguished conductors and stage directors.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2027 • 3:00 PM
ORACLE BAND

Oracle is a family band from Maryland with six talented musicians who bring together many years of collective musical experience. Since the band’s formation in 2000, Oracle has dazzled audiences at various events such as bars, nightclubs, weddings and corporate events. No matter where they go, Oracle strives to give the audience an unforgettable experience that will make people want to dance and sing along to a wide variety of popular dance music. It’s not just a show, it’s a party! 

Performing Arts & Cultural Events in Maryland

Maryland Concert Series (MCS) is dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. We bring live performing arts to Anne Arundel County and the State of Maryland. We are an all-volunteer, community based, non-profit organization. MCS provides a wonderful opportunity for family and friends to enjoy a wonderful evening together with minimum expense.

Standards for Excellence

We are proud to be certified by the Standards for Excellence Institute. The Standards for Excellence is a national initiative established to promote the highest standards of ethics, effectiveness, and accountability in nonprofit governance, management, and operations, and to help all nonprofit organizations meet these high benchmarks.  They provide nonprofits with a common sense approach to achieve the highest standards in governance and management, while at the same time focusing on the people and communities the nonprofit serves.

Our Financial Supporters

Maryland Concert Series is supported by grants from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive. Maryland Concert Series is also supported by a general operating grant from the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County.

See our Sponsors on our “About Us” page. To donate any amount of money to MCS, go to our “Events/Tickets/Donations” page.