Over the last 15 years, Hyattsville’s Arts & Ales Festival has become the signature event for the Route 1 corridor and surrounding area. Continue reading →

The third-annual Trolley Trail Day will feature live music and activities from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. stretching from College Park to south Hyattsville. Continue reading →

This class will focus on West African Dundunba Drumming for women*, instructed by seasoned drummer Malari Moore – he will teach primarily dundun, sangba and possibly kenkene drums. This series is part of our Women’s History Month celebration at Joe’s. … Continue reading →

Legendary bluesman Archie Edwards ran a barbershop just outside Mount Rainier for decades where held regular jam sessions with everyone from amateurs to blues greats. Continue reading →

Before becoming a rock star, Jim Morrison attended high school in Alexandria, Va., and occasionally came to Route 1. Continue reading →

In the 1950s, country music legend Charlie Daniels got his start playing at clubs in the greater D.C. area, including along Route 1. Continue reading →

Renowned Route 1 jazz pianist Daniel Weatherspoon, a Grammy- and Dove Award-winning composer, producer, and recording artist who has worked with various popular artists, including Beyoncé, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul, and Mary Mary, will perform two shows at the Carlyle Room in D.C. in March. Continue reading →