BETHESDA-CHEVY CHASE, MD - From AMP by Strathmore: October at AMP opens with a rare treat—ambassador of the Great American Songbook Michael Feinstein playing an intimate set to kick off a new yearlong partnership with Strathmore. The month doesn't slow down from there, with two sets by pop singer Lisa Loeb, the first in a trio of nostalgia-driven concerts by female singer-songwriters that include Paula Cole and Nellie McKay. Homegrown comedians Kevin Lee and Washington Post Date Lab contributor Vijai Nathan bring local flavor to their AMP Comedy Night sets, while Adam Dodd and Will Jacobs create hilarious mash-ups by combining comedy with interests in acoustic music and law. From different sonic worlds but masters of their instruments, Martin Barre, lead guitarist of legendary progressive rock band Jethro Tull, and jazz pianist Harold López-Nussa perform masterful sets. The month also features the sounds of famous brother duos, with a performance of impeccable bluegrass by The Gibson Brothers, followed by a tribute to the iconic band that revolutionized pop music in The Everly Brothers Experience.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.AMPbyStrathmore.com.

Upcoming concerts at AMP in October 2017 include:

MICHAEL FEINSTEIN

Saturday, October 7, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $125-$175
Michael Feinstein has built a dazzling career over the last three decades bringing the music of the Great American songbook to the world. With five Grammy nominations, an acclaimed NPR series, and concerts spanning the globe—from The White House and Buckingham Palace to Carnegie Hall and the Sydney Opera house—Feinstein's work has cemented him as one of the most important musical forces of our time. Feinstein brings the works of legendary crooners like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, and more to the intimate ambience of AMP for a night not soon forgotten.

This is the kick-off to a yearling collaboration with Feinstein, in which the preeminent ambassador of the Great American Songbook will have his hand (and voice) in concerts at both AMP and Strathmore that feature Feinstein and artists he's hand-picked as tomorrow's torchbearers.

Kids Pajama Jam
LISA LOEB
Sunday, October 8, 2017
4 p.m.
Tickets $12
Young listeners know her as the voice of Princess Winger on Disney Junior's Jake and the Never Land Pirates and Milli the Microphone on Disney Junior's Doc McStuffins, now acclaimed artist Lisa Loeb jumps from screen to stage at AMP with a collection of expressive and playful children's songs. Able to evoke the feeling of dancing around the campfire catching fireflies, kids love Loeb's whimsical folk renditions of classic children's songs and lively originals.

LISA LOEB
Sunday, October 8, 2017
8:30 p.m.
Tickets $30-$37
Lisa Loeb started her musical career, complete with cat-eye specs, in 1994 with the platinum selling hit song, "Stay (I Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. A truly independent artist, with "Stay" Loeb became the first pop musician to have a Number 1 single without a recording contract. Her subsequent career has not betrayed this early promise, with gold-selling albums, a Grammy nomination, and successful forays into acting and voiceover work. Twenty years later, her creative zeal and talent has not diminished. The chugging guitars and anthemic choruses of her latest album, No Fairy Tale, evoke the pop-rock hits of the '90s while still showcasing Loeb's unique wit and pop sensibilities.

AMP Comedy Night
in partnership with Comedy Zone
KEVIN LEE & VIJAI NATHAN
Thursday, October 12, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $14
Fusing comedy, magic, and juggling into a captivating and hilarious combination, Kevin Lee has twice been voted "Washington DC's Funniest Comedian" by Washingtonian Magazine. His quick timing and lively showmanship has landed him onstage with Chris Rock, Steve Harvey, and Chris Tucker. He has appeared on Showtime at the Apollo, HBO's Def Comedy Jam, Jamie Foxx's Uptown Comedy Club, BET's ComicView, and, most recently, NBC's Last Comic Standing.
Vijai Nathan, a contributor to The Washington Post's Date Lab, is a native of Potomac, Maryland. Hailed as "one of the top two South Asian comics in the world to watch" by comedian Russell Peters, Nathan draws on her experiences growing up as an Indian American girl in the D.C. suburbs, from "raising two immigrant parents" and dating to pursuing the universal quest for love, understanding, and a good pair of undies.

MARTIN BARRE
Friday, October 13, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $30-$40
As the lead guitarist for Jethro Tull, Martin Barre has spent the last 43 years honing a distinctive and melodic guitar sound that has left an indelible mark on rock history. Barre's classic solo on Jethro Tull's "Aqualung" was ranked the 20th best solo of all time by Guitarist Magazine.Along with his work with Jethro Tull, Barre has played with rock luminaries including Paul McCartney, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more. From the distorted chug of "Aqualung" to the piano groove of "Locomotive Breath," Barre lights up the stage with a mix of early Jethro Tull, a few choice covers, and originals.

PAULA COLE
Thursday, October 19, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $30-$40

Paula Cole's accomplishments speak for themselves. Her breakthrough album, 1996's This Fire, garnered seven Grammy nominations including Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and a win for Best New Artist. Hits songs like, "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?" and "I Don't Want to Wait," showcase Cole's rich and exhilarating talent. Described as an "extraordinary songwriter" by Rolling Stone, Cole is an original and uncompromising musician. Her 2017 album, Ballads, returns the singer-songwriter to her first musical loves—jazz and folk—with her timeless voice taking center stage.

THE GIBSON BROTHERS
Sunday, October 22, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $30-$40

Following in the footsteps of legendary brother acts like the Stanley Brothers, Jim & Jesse, and the Osborne Brothers, The Gibson Brothers' bluegrass is a stirring mix of heritage and harmony. The duo's latest effort, In the Ground, is their first album of entirely original songs. The album's themes are anchored in their childhood and upstate New York, where they were raised. With two International Bluegrass Music Association Entertainer of the Year awards, The Gibson Brothers take music that is traditional and make it revelatory, lighthearted, and profound.

AMP Comedy Night
in partnership with Comedy Zone
ADAM DODD & WILL JACOBS
Thursday, October 26, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $14

With acoustic guitar in tow, Adam Dodd is a different kind of comedian. His quick-witted, modern takes on life combined with a keen ear for melody make him one of the most original and interesting comedians in the business. As much a traveling troubadour as a comedian, Dodd has toured the country, bringing his hilarious harmonies to audiences who have been known to leave the show humming his tunes.
As a former attorney, Will Jacobs knows how to find comedy in the most unexpected places. With a distinctive brand of clever humor that ranges from the insightful to the irreverent, Jacobs knows how to keep the audience laughing. He has shared the stage with comedy greats like Bob Saget and D.L Hughley, and was featured on Fox's Laughs.

HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA TRIO
Friday, October 27, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $25-$35
Likened to the "single-note grace of Herbie Hancock," and the "joyous two-fisted attacks of Chick Corea," (Downbeat), Harold López-Nussa is a jazz pianist of extraordinary talent. Channeling his world travels from his fingers to the keys, López-Nussa's music is elegant, familiar, and fresh. Equally inspired by places like America, Africa, and his native Cuba, López-Nussa distills the musical feelings of the world into understated and brilliant jazz. His music sways and grooves with a clarity of purpose and execution that is undeniable. López-Nussa's debut album, 2016's El Viaje, reached No. 1 on the iTunes jazz chart and No. 2 on the Amazon jazz chart.

NELLIE McKAY
Saturday, October 28, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $25-$35

Described as "funny and touching, ceaselessly clever and scarily talented" (The New Yorker). Nellie McKay's music is as joyful and fresh as her demeanor and onstage personality. Whether she is crooning out Broadway hits or belting her way through '60s psych pop, McKay's charisma constantly shines through. Her latest album, My Weekly Reader, was co-produced by famed Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick, whose distinctive touch catapults the album of classics by artists like The Kinks, Frank Zappa, Steve Miller Band, and more into the '60s stratosphere. Additionally, McKay has performed onscreen in the movies P.S. I Love You and Downtown Express.

THE EVERLY BROTHERS EXPERIENCE
FEATURING THE ZMED BROTHERS
Sunday, October 29, 2017
8 p.m.
Tickets $25-$35
With songs like "Wake Up Little Susie" and "All I Have to Do Is Dream," the Everly Brothers are an enduring part of pop history. Their music set the stage for pop juggernauts like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, while their distinctive close harmonies were an inspiration for Simon & Garfunkel. Their music is brought to life at AMP in The Everly Brothers Experience, an authentic tribute to the iconic sound and aesthetic of the duo that transformed rockabilly and pop.

About AMP, powered by Strathmore
AMP is great music and food at Pike & Rose, an urban-minded, Metro-accessible neighborhood along Rockville Pike that puts a premium on authentic live music experiences, bringing new energy beyond the Beltway. The live music and dining concept is a collaborative venture of Strathmore, food and beverage provider Ridgewells, and Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE:FRT). Located in the thriving and rapidly changing Pike District in Montgomery County, AMP is the nexus of live entertainment in the growing Pike & Rose neighborhood, fostering a vibrant nighttime economy in Montgomery County.

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