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Concerts, Events and Workshops

Since 2009, Archie’s Barbershop has hosted concerts and instructional workshops by the world's finest acoustic blues acts in an intimate setting, drawing audiences of music lovers from around the Washington region.

Check out our calendar for recurring events - like our legendary Saturday Blues Jams, Swing Jams, Uke jams, Open Mics and Lessons.

Upcoming Concerts & Events:

click the 'Reserve Seats' link to connect via email, then request the number of seats desired

for directions to Archie's Barbershop go HERE

Event:

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The 14th Annual Barbershop

Holiday
PArty

Saturday December 7 , 2024

following the usual 1-5 pm Blues Jam

Come out and join our Board of Directors and esteemed members of the Barbershop in celebrating the Holidays!

Beverages provided but feel free to b.y.o.

Food provided but your favorite Holiday dish is welcomed.

Concert:

Alessandro
Ponti

with Special Guest:

Spice Cake

Friday December 13 , 2024

at 8 pm

Winner of the 2022 International Blues Challenge and a semi-finalist in the 2023 Memphis Blues Challenge, Italy native and Barbershop favorite Alessandro consistently gives a memorable performance of toe-tapping acoustic blues, gospel and ragtime tunes.

$25

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Workshop:

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Alessandro
Ponti

Saturday December 14 , 2025

at 11 am

Ale will lead a workshop on fingerstyle guitar techniques for blues and ragtime, starting from basic concepts, offering tools applicable to a wide range of styles. Songs presented will be Mississippi John Hurt's 'Louis Collins' and Robert Johnson's 'Kindhearted Woman'.

(no reservation required)

$35

Recurring Events:

Every Saturday

from 1-5 pm

It's world renowned.

 

It's the only acoustic blues jam that we know of.

Find out lots more about it HERE.

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Swing Jam

First Saturday of Each Month

from 5-7 pm

For musicians, singers or any fans of swing jazz music. All instruments and vocalists are welcome.

 

Low volume electric guitars, bass and keyboards permitted.

Uke Jam

Second Sunday of Each Month

from 1:30-3:30 pm

Ukulele players gather to play songs in a variety of styles.

All levels welcome.

 

A one-hour educational session precedes the jam.

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Acoustic Open Mic

Third Thursday of Each Month*

from 7-10 pm

Musicians of all levels are welcome to perform 3 songs in any genre in relaxed, welcoming environment.

A second round or jam may commence if time permits.

*Not held during Summer months or December - see Calendar

Workshops & Music Lessons:

The Hyattsville Library and Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation have teamed up to present free beginning guitar, harmonica, blues vocals, and ukulele classes.

Lessons are one-hour classes and held at the Hyattsville Library on Saturday mornings.

See Events/Calendar for schedule and more information.

Guitar 1: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/16 (Instructor: James Key)

 

Singing the Blues: 9/14, 9/28, 10/12, 10/16  (Instructor: YaYa Patterson)

 

Blues Harmonica: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7 (Instructor: Geoff Seals)

 

Ukulele: 11/9, 11/23, 12/7 (Instructor: Gina DeSimone)

Past Performers:

A veritable Who’s Who in the world of acoustic blues have performed at the Barbershop; many more than once. Here's just a few:

Adam Gussow

Alessandro Ponti

Allen Holmes

Andy Cohen

Annie Raines & Paul Rishell

Albert Cook & Innes

Arthur Migliazza

Austin Cane

Blue Rhythm Boys

Bullfrog Willard McGhee

Cephas & Wiggins

Del Ray

Dennis Gruenling

Dom Turner

Donna Herula

Doug McLeod

Eleanor Ellis

Elijah Wald

Eric Noden & Joe Filisko

Erin Harpe

Ernie Hawkins

Gaye Adegbalola

Grant Dermody

Guy Davis

Hubby Jenkins

Jerron Paxton

Jon Shain

Jontavious Willis

John Cephas

Juke Junkies​

Justin Golden

Kelly Hunt

Lauren Sheehan

Lea Gilmore

Lightning Wells

Maria Woodford

Mary Flower

Martin Grosswendt & Susanne Schatz

M.S.G. Acoustic Blues Trio

​Otis Taylor

Paul Geremia

Phil Wiggins

Piedmont Bluz

Poor Howard

Queens of Everything

Rich Del Grosso &  John de la Torre Richardson

Richmond Boys:

Andrew Alli, Justin Golden, Josh Small

Roddy Barnes

Rory Block

Scott Ainsley

Shari Kane & Dave Steele

Steve James

Tad Walters

Toby Walker

Todd Albright

In the Riverdale Barbershop, to commemorate their appearance each guest artist was asked to sign a wall. Before building renovations the signature wall was saved in this photograph:

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Finding Archie's Barbershop

The Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation is located at:

 

4502 Hamilton Street

Hyattsville, MD 20781


There is limited parking behind the building and some street parking in the neighborhood. There are three public parking lots located within a block of the Barbershop.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

With few exceptions the Saturday jams take place from 1 to 5pm. Jams may be canceled due to bad weather or emergency. Should a major holiday fall on a Saturday there will likely be no jam. On very rare occasions, the jam may be held at a community event instead of the Barbershop.

 

Before setting out, please check the AEBHF Facebook page to check for any announcements that might affect the jam. 

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