Well, before we get into any official Weekend Playlist action, we should bring to your attention the fact that J Berd is going to be hosting a listening party for his brand new record, “Overtime,” on Saturday at Fred. & Co. He offered up a Celebrity Playlist earlier this week, so you might want to check it all out this weekend. He’s a good dude, friends. Support local hip-hop. As for official Weekend Playlist action … well, we have the Christmas Bash For Kids Friday night at Champions and that’s a great cause. We spoke with Ever Rise for a Q&A this week and if you’re looking for something to do and you have a hankering for donating to a fantastic charity, this is the event for you. It’s definitely something to keep in your mind. Now, how about the video above? Well, that’s Cosmic Halitosis, who will be at Cafe Nola this weekend and they rock the roll. So you ought to roll the rock. Olde Mother is throwing a party for its two-year anniversary at the fairgrounds Saturday and there’s some silly band playing that terrific event. Frederick Fest is going to commence throughout the entire weekend as well. That will be at Cafe 611 and it promises to melt your face off your face. The rain is on its way out the door, friends. Go see some music and support all this wonderful talent. They need you. We need each other. Be good.
THURSDAY
Who: Mixed Bag Of Jazz hosted by Jeff Cosgrove
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Slim Jimmies, My Friday Anthem, Oneplustwo
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Dan Bourdeaux
Where: Music Cafe
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Sam Biskin
Where: JR’s, Woodsboro
When: 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Who: Paul Brosseau
Where: Elk Run Winery
When: 6 p.m.
Who: Savoy Truffel
Where: Barley & Hops
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Christmas Bash For Kids featuring Drunk Naked Pirates, Ever Rise and Katanga
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Max Honn, Mike O’Brien
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Cosmic Halitosis, The Meer, Company Calls
Where: Cafe Nola
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Frederick Fest Day 1 featuring When Tides Fall, My Heart To Fear, From Hollow Veins, Voids, Once Drowned, Crow Hunter, Black Rose, Delenda
Where: Cafe 611
When: 6 p.m.
Who: The Gin Ricky’s
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9:30 p.m.
Who: Jarreau Williams
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Lauren Sumner
Where: Vini Culture
When: 8 p.m.
Who: The Last Waltz
Where: The Weinberg Center
When: 8 p.m.
Who: John Durant
Where: Frederick Coffee Company
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Michael Warner
Where: Black Ankle Winery
When: 6 p.m.
SATURDAY
Who: Traditional Folk Song Circle: F.A.M.E.
Where: Dublin Roasters
When: 1 p.m.
Who: Craggy Island
Where: Beans In The Belfry
When: 7 p.m.
Who: Strong Women’s Voices Of Music
Where: Performing Arts Factory
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Chasing Friday
Where: Champion Billiards
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Frederick Fest Day 2 featuring Feverwar, Castors Hollow, Dope Ghost, The New Reign, Homeseeker, IDYID, CarCrashPoetry, Relentless Souls, ALDisorganized
Where: Cafe 611
When: 6 p.m.
Who: The Copper Canyon Band
Where: The Blue Side
When: 9 p.m.
Who: The Tony Grasso Band
Where: Bushwallers
When: 10 p.m.
Who: 5.5 Men
Where: JoJo’s Tap House
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Morrie & Donna
Where: Vini Culture
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Rayne
Where: Olde Towne Tavern
When: 10 p.m.
Who: Olde Mother Brewing two-year anniversary show featuring Calisus, DoubleMotorcycle, Working Week, Luna And The Lost Keys, Frederick School Of Rock
Where: Frederick Fairgrounds
When: 1:30 p.m.
Who: Feuer & Trawick
Where: Frederick Coffee Company
When: 8 p.m.
Who: Jeff Smith
Where: Red Shedman Farm Brewery
When: 4 p.m.
Who: Open Mic with Mike Taylor
Where: Music Cafe
When: 2 p.m.
Who: Betty Jo Rockwell
Where: Big Cork Winery
When: 2 p.m.
Who: F.A.M.E. Open Mic hosted by Doug Rosner
Where: Lovettsville Pizza & Subs
When: 6 p.m.
Who: Justin Angelo
Where: Springfield Manor Winery
When: 2 p.m.
Who: Better Off Dead
Where: The Opera House, Shepherdstown
When: 9 p.m.
