From rock, jazz and blues, to indie, country and classical, The Barns at Wolf Trap presents acclaimed artists in uniquely intimate setting

• Singer-Songwriter Brandi Carlile Opens Season October 6 and 7 with New, All-Acoustic Set
• Indie Rocker Sam Amidon Makes Wolf Trap Debut Performing with Legendary Guitarist Bill Frissell
• Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues Returns with Guitarist Mike Dawes
• Grammy Award-Winner James Cotton Plays the Blues
• Renowned Pianist Simone Dinnerstein Opens Chamber Music at The Barns
• World Music Offerings Include An Evening of Indian Dance and Ghazal Singer Vatsala Mehra

Dozens more performances added in Fall 2014; members purchasing early, public on-sale Saturday, August 9

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts today announced the first 37 artists featured in the 2014-2015 season at The Barns at Wolf Trap, its historic and intimate 382-seat indoor venue.

With its informal setting and stunning architecture, The Barns at Wolf Trap is a one-of-a-kind musical experience. Comprised of two 18^th-century barns made of hand-hewn wood beams and panels, the space is noted for its acoustic excellence and historic charm.

“Where else in the metro-D.C. area can you hear great music in a 300 year old barn? The Barns gives many artists the freedom to honor their musical roots and connect with fans in a warm, intimate space,” commented Arvind Manocha, president and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation.

The Barns season kicks off in October with two nights featuring singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile in a brand new, all-acoustic set. Among the initial slate of 37 acts in the 2014-2015 season, James Cotton brings his iconic blues harmonica stylings to the stage, and Kathy Mattea offers her chart-topping country cool. Highlights also include jazz trio The Bad Plus, whose new album Inevitable Western is out later this month, and indie rocker Sam Amidon in his Wolf Trap debut, performing with legendary guitarist Bill Frisell.

Chamber Music at the Barns begins in October with renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Formerly known as the Discovery Series, the eight-concert series features both established classical artists and new young talents.

The Barns also features a collection of world music, including a spotlight on India with An Evening of Indian Dance, presented in collaboration with the Indian Dance Educators Association, and the Wolf Trap debut of Indian Ghazal singer Vatsala Mehra. Additional programming includes Hawaiian and Celtic favorites.

In keeping with Wolf Trap’s mission, The Barns’ schedule is developed to highlight artistic exploration and accessibility to a broad range of music lovers. Artists span musical genres, from rock, jazz, blues, country, classical and world music, and most tickets are $35 or less.

Wolf Trap members (donors of $75 and above) are invited to purchase their tickets beginning on Wednesday, August 6, in advance of public on-sale. Tickets go on sale to the public Saturday, August 9.

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Dean Rogers

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I knew early on that I wanted to take my place among the stars. One day, my mother saw me reading The Washington Post at a very young age. Who would have known that it would be the building blocks of my journey? Since that day, I dedicated my life to learn all that is learnable. I read everything from encyclopedias, to books, to dictionaries, to magazines. I’m also an avid consumer of television, with my favorite genre being game shows. If you’ve seen me on Who Wants to be a Millionaire or Wheel of Fortune, then you know that this interest has served me well!

My unique style of reporting began back in junior high school, when I started to chronicle the events that shaped my life. Whether it was the annual family vacation or the local science fiction convention, I shot numerous pictures and recorded my thoughts so I could truly appreciate the history. During my senior year at Friendly High, I wrote what was to be my first masterpiece, “Advanced Space Academy – A One Week Journey.” I sent the eleven-page article back to the U.S. Space Camp staff. The article was highly praised for being “one of the best written articles in the history of U.S. Space Camp.” From then on, I knew what I wanted to do for rest of my life — to be a reporter.

Since then, I have trained in Broadcast Journalism at Bowie State University (2008) in Bowie, MD earning a B.S. in Communications. I gained experience in news production and editing through field experiences with Bowie Community Media Corporation, Prince George’s Community Television, and Bowie State University Television. I also wrote scripts for a variety of quiz shows for over five years.

As a lifelong movie buff, I now see close to 100 films every year. I took this love of movies to the next step when I became a co-host for Eclipse Magazine TV in the fall of 2005. While at EMTV, I interviewed celebrities, worked red carpets, and attended a wide variety of movie screenings. In January 2009, I took a leap of faith and started my own entertainment news magazine, The Rogers Revue. Shortly afterward, my life-long journey of studying the silver screen and writing about what I learned finally earned me a place in the Washington Area Film Critics Association.

All of this has led me here, giving you the latest entertainment news for the DMV and the entire nation, and I am truly excited for whatever will come next.

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