Randy Runyon News Today

Experience the theatricality and musical influence of the DMV this weekend at Washington, D.C.'s Small Business Expo and National Hip-Hop Museum Grand Induction Ceremony.

The College of Southern Maryland’s (CSM) 19th Annual Jazz Festival, April 5-6, will give area public school jazz bands a chance to sharpen their skills—and area music lovers a chance to hear some of the finest local jazz artists from our region and beyond.

The Newport Jazz Festival just announced that tickets will go on sale and the lineup will drop for the 2024 festival (August 2-4) on April 9th at 1PM Eastern, which has this East Coast mama reminiscing of all my favorite moments from last year! After having finally experienced the longest-running jazz festival in the country last year, it quickly made its way to the top of my ever-expanding list of favorite summer fests.

Screenshot via YouTube Louis Cato has appeared on the most recent edition of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. The video, which was dropped via NPR Music on

December 2023 Forecast: A Flurry of Activity at CSM!

• Velocity X: Innovation Hackathon will be held 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Dec. 1, at the Velocity Center in Indian Head. Free. Go to www.csmd.edu/calendar/2023/12/velocityx-hackathon-innovation.html.

Last night, the New York live music scene came together at the Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate the life and music of the late and beloved saxophonist James

Last night, the New York live music scene came together at the Brooklyn Bowl to celebrate the life and music of the late and beloved saxophonist James

Jazz trumpeter producer and singer/songwriter Keyon Harrold has shared his latest single, "Foreverland" a new collaboration with Ivor Novello award-winning vocalist Laura Mvula.

First Christian Church of Maysville is happy to present in concert Dr. Randolph Runyon!