Help us make this year's party even nicer!

Celebrated cook, food writer, and editor Ruth Reichl said, “Ask people to pitch in – hand them a spoon and ask them to stir. Doing things together, having everyone help, makes for a nicer party.” She’s right: the more people get involved, the better the party. During this season of gatherings, we’re asking you to get involved with Cheverly Day 2016. On May 21, we’re celebrating the 85^th anniversary of our community, and we need you!

Are you a member of a community group? A marching band? A theatrical troupe? Join in our parade – we want your floats, your marchers, your musicians…let’s make this year’s parade the best yet. The parade application will be available on our website after the first of the year. We’re also looking for corporate sponsors, community donations, and advertisers – all make a huge difference in defraying the costs of bringing this major community event to life every year. Visit our website to learn how you can lend your financial support…and thanks!

Finally, we always need volunteers to plan and carry out this big event. Have ideas for new activities? Want to help us with community groups, musicians, food, publicity, or any other aspect? We want you! Join the Cheverly Day Committee – we meet monthly and we’re always looking for fresh ideas.

Join the Cheverly Day party and lend a hand – we’re looking forward to sharing this great celebration with the entire community. Email cheverlyday@gmail.com to get involved, and visit our website www.cheverlyday.org for links to our Facebook, blog and Twitter, and all the latest news on all things Cheverly Day 2016!

Entertainment at Cheverly Day: 8 Ohms Band

We round out our performance feature this week with the final band of the Cheverly Day 2015 lineup: 8 Ohms Band.

The 8 Ohms Band is a powerhouse of sound bringing horn heavy funk and the sweet vocals of Kristin Anzures. They're an Annapolis-based band drawing from diverse musical backgrounds, and the 8 Ohms play an eclectic mix of hard grooves, funk, soul and go-go to keep the dance floor moving. The 8 Ohms Band has been honing their style since 2007 playing festivals, clubs and events throughout the east coast.

Enjoy this great performance of 8 Ohms playing Super Heavy, then catch them live on May 16,  7:30pm on our Cheverly Day stage.

Entertainment at Cheverly Day 2015: Proverbs

We're over half way through the work week, and over half way through our excellent entertainment lineup for Cheverly Day 2015!  

We are so happy to welcome back a favorite band from Cheverly Day 2010: Proverbs. Proverbs is a positive, unique, rootz reggae band utilizing strong lyrical content and musical expressions to uplift Rasta livity. Proverbs is the only reggae band DC Metropolitan area to maintain the authentic sound of Rasta Roots Reggae Music. Specializing in socially conscious roots, the band promotes Ancient Wisdom through the art of music, thereby spreading the spiritual message of JAH RASTAFARI through word power and sound. The band’s strength is the diversity of its members; each bringing a unique gift and experience, making Proverbs an eclectic, spiritually, and socially conscious reggae band with a profound cultural base and deep rooted sound. Proverbs has shared stages with numerous international artists including Half Pint, Freddie McGregor, Chuck Brown, Collie Bud, Wyclef, Luciano, Dean Frazier, Mikey General, Leroy Sybils, Ras Michael and the Sons of Negus, Buju Banton, Tanya Stephens, and Gramps Morgan. 

Enjoy Proverbs performing Bob Marley's classic  "Keep on Moving" at the old Crossroads Club, and catch this great band live on stage at on May 16 at 6:15pm.

Entertainment at Cheverly Day 2015: Elikeh

All week long, we're featuring the musical artists that join us on May 16 for Cheverly Day 2015. Today, we're sharing Elikeh, a great roots afropop group from Washington, DC.

 Elikeh uses elements traditional African music as a foundation for exploration into American-influenced funk, soul and jazz to produce captivating tunes that are as listenable as they are danceable. Based in indigenous traditions, Elikeh’s music has no borders, exploring global themes and personal odysseys. Elikeh recently released a new album, Between 2 Worlds featuring the Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Toure, and John Kadlecik, lead guitarist of Furthur. Elikeh has performed with Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, The Wailers, and Vieux Farka Toure.

Watch Elikeh perform "Adja" at Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage, then catch the band live onstage at Cheverly Day, 5pm.  

Get your weekend started with one of our great bands!

It's a beautiful, sunny, spring day...a perfect way to start the first weekend of May. Let's get this Friday started with a sample of some of the great music you'll hear live at Cheverly Day on May 31!

Pan Masters Steel Orchestra joins us on stage from 6:30 to 7:30 for some amazing island-inspired music. Here's a little taste to begin your weekend:

And remember, information on all the great performers joining us for Cheverly Day 2014 is available on our website!

Countdown to Cheverly Day: Discovering New Music

We only have 11 days until we get to celebrate Cheverly Day! During this countdown, we've celebrated a lot of things...today we celebrate the magic of disovering new music!

Throughout its' history, Cheverly Day has brought many wonderful musical artists to the stage -- from small local garage bands to major international stars. We've enjoyed discovering new acts during the years -- well, new to us anyway. This year, David Thorpe has outdone himself with new salsa, blues, and reggae set to hit the stage. Over the next three days, we'll be celebrating three new bands to check out on Cheverly Day...make sure to welcome them all! Get the full lineup on our website.

Today, we introduce Moonshine Society.

Moonshine Society delivers roots rock, blues, and old school R&B in a style guaranteed to keep audiences dancing, heads nodding, and the drinks flowing.  Often compared to Susan Tedeschi, Bonnie Raitt, and Alabama Shakes, this is a powerful band of musicians from around the world. The band has made their way around the world, including venues throughout the US, Cuba, and China, landing them titles such as #1 Blues/Jazz Band in Shanghai" in TimeOut Magazine, "Top Don't Miss Show" from Delta Airlines Sky Magazine, and more.  In 2012, three members were inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame.

Blues enthusiasts, college kids, burlesque lovers, and even biker bar regulars come together on the dance floors of a Moonshine Society show.  "They're absolutely fantastic and innovative.  It's the first blues act I've seen in New England that could be described as refreshing."- Satch Romano of the Mighty Housebreakers.

On the Stage at Cheverly Day: The 8 Ohms Band

We've got a great lineup of musicians and entertainers coming your way on May 12! Start your weekend a little early by litening to The 8 Ohms Band at Baltimore's Ottobar in this clip, and get ready for a great Cheverly Day!

JohnStone Reggae Band to Play Cheverly Day!

We are thrilled to have the JohnStone Reggae Band with us at Cheverly Day this year! JohnStone performs all over the east coast and supports some of the biggest acts in reggae, including Yellowman, Toots and the Maytals, and Yellow Spear.

Here JohnStone is performing at the 2010 Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, DC: 

Learn about our great lineup of 2012 Cheverly Day performers on our website!