Entertainment at Cheverly Day 2015: Interstellar Soul

Throughout the week, we're featuring the great performers who will join us onstage at Cheverly Day 2015. Today, we're happy to present Interstellar Soul, a power trio hailing from the suburbs of Baltimore. The group brings their alternative soul  sound to the Baltimore music scene. It's psychedelic soul using their love of soul, blues, rock, alternative, trance, and anything else that inspires them to push the envelope. 

The band got its start in Ellicott City, where Guitarist/Songwriter Ernest Douglas met bassist Gregg Gaither. The two jammed on and off again for a number of years before meeting and joining forces with percussionists Rodney Moore. The trio have made their way around Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia, gaining the respect of their peers as well as the love of the crowd. After a few months of rehearsals, the group headed to Wright Way Studios in Baltimore to start work on their debut album "Soul Brothers" with Engineer Drew Lamond, which was released in June of 2014. The group brought in drummer Cheech Barry after Moore relocated with his family to the west coast. Interstellar Soul now focuses on expanding their reach and style by touring in the summer and working with members of the philly soul scene. Interstellar Soul has appeared at The Baltimore Soundstage, The Ottobar, The Mad Tea Party Jam, Pink Moon 6, and The Main Street Music Fest.

Watch Interstellar Soul perform a cover of "Misunderstood", and make sure to catch them live onstage, 3:45pm, this Cheverly Day!

Entertainment at Cheverly Day 2015: Imani

Throughout the week, we'll feature the great performers that will join us on Cheverly Day 2015. Today, we are excited to present Imani...

Jazz Times called Imani "An espresso - voiced song-weaver of rich, earthy texture and stunning vibrancy". As a vocalist, you could not ask for a more world class virtuoso. 

Imani has been on numerous recordings and there is no question that the music she conjures follows the same route. Her illustrious talents have graced many albums and soundtracks, including the National Geographic Television’s Explorer Series, most notably the Emmy-nominated film, the Jane Goodall Biography. She has also graced the stages of many festivals and venues, such as the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Curaçao Jazz Festival, San Antonio Jazz Festival and the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

IMANI the group, is a warm, energetic unit that reaches out for one reason, to connect with you. Their spirited sound is a captivating, infectious and undeniable musical synergy that will become a part of you! IMANI is Imani, Jon Ozment on piano, Pepe González on bass, and Greg Holloway on drums.

Enjoy this performance of Iris, and see Imani perform live at Cheverly Day, 2:30pm.

Donate to the Cheverly Day fund today!

Looking for a way to show your Cheverly pride? Lend financial support and contribute to the Cheverly Day Fund! You will be included in our printed and web acknowledgments, and you’ll feel good about being part of something big. 

Many thanks to the community members who contribute to Cheverly Day every year! This year, we're grateful to Luanne & Neal Smith, Lucille Vendemia, MJ Coolen & Ed Terry, Charles & Kathryn Andrews, Laila, Andre & Sophia Riazi for their generous support. 


You can join this growing list by donating today. Please click on the secure Paypal link below...and thanks!

Advertise with us!

Cheverly Day 2015 is drawing near -- May 16 -- and we are looking for community groups, organizations and businesses to join us. This is a great way to get your business or organization in front of a large and enthusiastic audience, and we hope you'll show your support for Cheverly Day by advertising with us. Space is available on both our newly redesigned website and right here on the blog. Ad rates have remained the same since 2012 (complete information at on the "Advertising" link on the top right on our website) and town-recognized community groups receive half-price rates. Ads (with links to your website) remain up through January 1, 2016, so it's a great way to reach the community for quite a long time. As always, I am happy to help you create the perfect ad for your organization, or you can use an ad that we've posted in prior years. For more information about advertising options, please contact Kathryn Andrews.

We're also looking for community groups and organizations to host a table/activity this year -- please let David Thorpe know if that's something you might be interested in. Recognized community groups are eligible for a free table throughout the day (2-6pm) on May 16.

We think you'll agree, celebrating all that's wild in Cheverly -- whether animals, trees, trails, or people -- is going to be a lot of fun, and we're looking forward to a great Keep Cheverly Wild event. Please join Cheverly Day 2015 as an advertiser and support this special community celebration again this year. We also invite you to share this email with local groups and businesses that might be interested in reaching the Cheverly community. 

Join us for Cheverly's first community-driven art project this Cheverly Day!

Instructions here or contact Kathryn Andrews for more information!

Cheverly's Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Game!

Cheverly Day has many friendly competitions going on, but the most competitive may be the annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney, sponsored by the Cheverly Police Department. 

There are three age groups: 8-11, 12-16, and 17+, and winning teams in each category will receive a gift card. 

If you haven't spent some time watching, make sure to visit the Community Center Gym this Cheverly Day -- the first game begins at 11:00am. You'll see some impressive skills and a lot of people really enjoying themselves. 

For team registration, download the form here.

Get ready for a Wild Night!

CHV Prom 2015 kicks off a fantastic Cheverly Day. Join your neighbors on Friday, May 15, 2015 from 8pm until midnight for an evening of fun, laughter, dancing and a potluck feast. In keeping with Cheverly Day theme of Keep Cheverly Wild, CHV Prom’s theme is Wild Nights. Tables are encouraged to be decorated in the theme - which you can interpret however you see fit - be it disco, jungle, or whatever else you come up with - let your imagination run WILD!

Tickets will go on sale April 13 at the Community Center. $15/ticket, $180 for a table of 12. You cannot reserve tickets before they go on sale, but be ready to get yours once they do - they will sell out wildly fast!

Get full details by clicking on the CHVProm link on our website!