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SPARK #188 w The Porch Delights.

A musician playing guitar on stage in a small venue with colorful lighting, while an audience listens attentively from seated rows.
Charlie Bryant kicking off our 189th SPARK in Takoma Park on May 19th, 2026.
A musician playing an acoustic guitar while seated on a stool, performing in front of a softly lit background.

Tonight actually was a joy, but that does NOT mean I won’t be taking a break soon! I got into town early, driving in the insane Maryland sun as the temperature outside crept well into the 90s and radio meteorologists excitedly recited records breaking like broken records.

I got to the SPARK and spent a couple of hours running songs with Rebecca Berlin, which is a wonderful joy, and then started setting up for my featured artist – moreso than the open mic – as they had some pretty specific monitor and routing needs.

It may be “just an open mic” but I try to impress.

We do this every Tuesday, with or without me, at the SPARK at School of Musical Traditions (7112 Willow Ave., Takoma Park, MD). Signup before we get started at 7pm, randomized list. Tis the best free night of entertainment in Takoma Park on a Toosday in my opinion. House piano, webcast, 2 songs or 10 minutes whichever’s shorter, family-friendly.

  1. rob
  2. Sid Satellite
  3. Charlie Bryant
  4. Patrick Smith
  5. Leho
  6. Ka’hnieia
  7. Charcote River
  8. The Porch Delights
  9. Anthony Sepulveda
  10. Steve!
  11. Wira
  12. Dave DuGoff
  13. Juana
  14. Clifton
  15. Joey Jenkins
  16. Dan Schramm
  17. Kirsten
  18. Manu
  19. Bobby
  20. Shawn Siochain
  21. Erik Sharar
  22. Juels Bland
A girl and a boy playing violins on stage, both focused on their instruments. The girl wears glasses and a floral dress, while the boy is in a green shirt. Soft, colorful lighting is in the background.
Two female musicians playing violins on stage, surrounded by microphones and colorful background lighting.
A female vocalist passionately singing into a microphone, accompanied by a male pianist and a male guitarist. The stage is illuminated with colorful lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere.
A live music performance featuring three musicians on stage. Two men with acoustic guitars and a woman with an acoustic guitar and singing. Colorful lighting creates a vibrant atmosphere.
Three musicians performing live on stage, with one man playing guitar and singing, a woman with sunglasses singing into a microphone, and another man playing a string instrument, all set against a colorful backdrop.
Three musicians performing on stage with guitars, set against a colorful background. One man and one woman are singing, while another man plays guitar. Various musical equipment is visible.
Three musicians performing live with acoustic guitars on stage, surrounded by colorful lighting.
A musician performing on stage, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, with colorful lighting in the background.
A man performing live music on stage, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, with colorful lighting in the background.
A musician performing on stage while sitting on a stool, playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. He has a long beard and wears a striped shirt and a cap, with colorful lighting in the background.
A musician performing on stage with an acoustic guitar, wearing glasses and a patterned hoodie, against a colorful background with microphone stands in the foreground.
A musician performing on stage with an acoustic guitar, wearing a colorful shirt and patterned jacket, standing in front of a microphone against a vibrant backdrop with colorful lighting.
Musician performing on stage with an acoustic guitar, wearing a Hawaiian shirt, in front of a colorful backdrop.
A woman playing the violin on stage, wearing a floral dress and glasses, with colorful lighting in the background.
A woman playing the violin on stage, wearing glasses and a floral patterned shirt, with a microphone in front of her.
A male vocalist in a striped suit stands at a microphone while holding a smartphone, performing on stage. Beside him, a man in a black t-shirt strums an acoustic guitar while sitting on a stool. The background features colorful lighting.
A musician passionately performing at a microphone while holding a smartphone, with a guitarist playing beside him. The backdrop features colorful lighting creating an engaging atmosphere.
A person holding a guitar, wearing a patterned hoodie, looking back over their shoulder in an indoor setting with blue walls and framed posters.
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