Upcoming events
Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble
The Peerless Rens Club is excited to host Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble once again on Sunday, December 8th.
Doors open at 2:30pm with a zydeco lesson at 3:00pm. The show starts at 3:30pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase. 21+
Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival - The JoGo Project
The Peerle JoGo Project is a WAMMIE Award-winning jazz and gogo band from Washington, DC, created by Saxophonist and DC jazz stalwart Elijah Jamal Balbed (aka EJB) in 2014 during a residency program at Strathmore. Now celebrating 10 years of JoGo, the band has become a consistent force in the DMV area, having performed at Blues Alley, Kennedy Center, and DC Jazz Festival, and recently expanding to the Mid-Atlantic and Southern U.S. In 2018, JoGo made history as the first gogo band to perform in Russia on a cultural diplomacy tour on behalf of the U.S. State Department. From 2021-2023, JoGo maintained a monthly residency at the legendary jazz club Keystone Korner called #BMORELOVESGOGO, a series co-produced by club owner and NEA Jazz Master Todd Barkan.
In addition to their high-energy live performances, JoGo Project has consistently been in the studio since 2016 - having released their debut EP in 2017 entitled "One For Pops" on The Beat & Path Records, and many singles since then - consisting of almost entirely original music. Most recently, the band released their newest original single '(That) JoGo Groove' on the label Growroom Productions - an upbeat dance track featuring Bravo Reds and Greg Boyer that inhabits the pre-gogo sound of Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, while pushing hard The JoGo Project's message of universal groove. In December 2023, JoGo Project released 'Baby Fever' - an original pocket beat song by JusPaul, chords written by EJB. The song was nominated for the 2024 WAMMIE Award for Best Gogo Song, and was also featured in "Bring the Beat" - a documentary about gogo music put together by the U.S. Embassy The Hague and the Forum for Cultural Engagement. In 2019, JoGo won the WAMMIE Award for Best Go-Go Song for their original song 'Dear Draylen' - a dedication to Draylen Mason, a 17 year-old bassist from Austin, TX who had been accepted into Oberlin Conservatory but was tragically killed in a package bombing - which was determined to be a hate crime. In 2018, members of JoGo created 3 original gogo songs that were featured on the video game "Tom Clancy's The Division 2.”
The JoGo Project maintains a regular performance schedule, as well as doing workshops and masterclasses for schools - an opportunity to pass down knowledge learned from years of performing as well as giving the students something to look up to and be inspired by. For more information, go to www.jogoproject.com or follow on socials @thejogoproject. Music and merch can also be found at jogoproject.bandcamp.com.
Election 2024 Watch Party
Join our members, guests, and friends to watch the 2024 presidential election results come in.
Bring dinner, bring a friend or family member, and come ready to keep your eye on the vote count!
Annapolis Jazz and Roots Festival - VERONNEAU (Members and Guests)
Award-winning Washington DC based VERONNEAU defy categorization. At the core, the husband-and-wife duo - Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau and UK guitarist Ken Avis – deliver captivating multilingual performances with spirited, jazzy, retro, soulful original songs and classics from the worlds of bossa nova, French chanson, folk, blues and pop.
VERONNEAU have built a devoted following through constant performances and recordings. Since their 2011 debut album “Joie De Vivre/Joy of Living,” which includes their hit “La Mer”, streamed over a million times on Spotify, they have released three Top 10 charting studio albums, two acclaimed live full-length albums and several singles with a variety of collaborators. From international festivals to legendary clubs and intimate theaters VERONNEAU performs with a wide range of artists. Constantly exploring they delight in working across disciplines from dance, theater and cinema alongside jazz and world musicians. They tell stories that inspire and unite. VERONNEAU is fresh, fun and undoubtedly beautiful.
VERONNEAU have toured in Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, UK, the USA and Canada, appearing live on BBC radio, on festival stages, and clubs, and at prestige venues such as Kennedy Center, Strathmore, The Hamilton, Blues Alley and many more. In the USA mid-Atlantic area they've earned 7 WAMMIE awards for Best Vocals. With Peerless’ tradition and history of hosting amazing musicians, we are excited to welcome VERONNEAU!
Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble
Get those dancing shoes ready! Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble are coming back to the Peerless Rens Club on Sunday, April 14th. Doors open at 3:30 and the show starts at 4:30. We'll offer a zydeco lesson during intermission.
Tickets can be purchased by clicking ‘View Event’ below.
TUWA Court No. 210 Presents: Sparkle & Sizzle Drag Brunch, starring Brooklyn Heights
We're excited to partner with TUWA Court No. 210 to present a Drag Brunch fundraiser featuring the fabulous Ms. Brooklyn Heights AKA Ryan Butler to raise funds to benefit our Annapolis seniors.
Tickets are $50 and that covers Brunch and entry to the event. You can purchase your ticket via Paypal (QR Code on the flyer) or search @tuwacourt210 on social media.
MARDI GRAS CELEBRATION DANCE & SHOW: Featuring Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers for members & guests of Peerless
Members & Guests of Peerless, come celebrate Mardi Gras with Corey Arceneaux & the Zydeco Hot Peppers on Saturday, February 10th! Doors open at 6:30pm at the Peerless Rens Club!
Fish Fry & Friends
Come buy a plate or order ahead! Fried fish, potato salad or mac & cheese, and green beans!
$15 per plate. To pre-order contact any Peerless Rens member, text301-717-6027, or email peerlessrensclub@gmail.com
Come hangout and buy a plate!
January Birthdays Bash @ the Peerless Rens Club
All January birthdays, come celebrate at Peerless!
Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Concert (8pm Show)
We're excited to be one of the hosts for the second year of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. Halley's Hot Gumbo Swingtet, will play New Orleans Jazz and Swing music, invoking the jazz styles of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman. There will be a 6:00pm and an 8:00pm show. Click the link for the festival line up and to get your tickets:
Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival Concert (6pm Show)
We're excited to be one of the hosts for the second year of the Annapolis Jazz & Roots Festival. Halley's Hot Gumbo Swingtet, will play New Orleans Jazz and Swing music, invoking the jazz styles of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman. There will be a 6:00pm and an 8:00pm show. Click the link for the festival line up and to get your tickets:
Curley Taylor & The Zydeco Trouble
The Peerless Rens Club is excited to host Curley Taylor and The Zydeco Trouble once again on Friday, September 8th for members and guests.
Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Tickets can be purchased at the link below. We encourage you to purchase tickets ahead of time as space will be limited.
https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.event&eventID=C0BA60B0-A57F-E479-953E828F4506B230
Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas
The Peerless Rens Club invites members and guests to jam with Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha Chas one of the hottest Zydeco/Blues bands in the world. Zydeco is a fast and furious accordion-driven dance music of Southern Louisiana. His stylings on the piano accordion have made him one of the most-admired players in the zydeco scene, following in Clifton Chenier's and Buckwheat Zydeco's huge footsteps. Nathan along with his family band, are proudly keeping their Creole heritage alive. The band plays infectiously upbeat melodies that are sure to lift audience members’ spirits and move their feet.
Host an Event at Peerless
Thank you for your interest in the Peerless Rens Club. The Members and Guests of Peerless are proud to steward the rich legacy and space that is the Peerless Rens Club. In accordance with our tax status as a 501c7, all events at the Club must be hosted in partnership with members and guests of Peerless. We LOVE our historic space in Eastport, and are excited that you are interested in being a part of it. Please fill out the form below, and one of our members will get in touch with you to discuss the possibilities for partnering!