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:
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
Workshop:
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.
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.
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:
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.