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2024 Schedule
REGULAR EVENTS
EVERY MONTH: on 2nd THURSDAYS, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Becky and Slam join with musical friends for the monthly Fredericksburg Jazz Collective Jazz Jam, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY, 5-7 pm, Becky and Slam play"Happy Hour Music" at Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Join Becky and Slam and owner hosts, Ruth and Jose, former corporate chefs, to welcome friends and family into their beautiful new restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef, pasta, salads, and Chicago-style dogs. (540) 681-1566.

Come listen, dance, and have fun in the back bar/patio area then go to the Market Square "Sounds of Summer Concert", 907 Princess Anne Street, 6:30 - 8:30 pm!

EVERY MONTH: on 3rd FRIDAYS, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam play at Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA (when the weather is warm, meet us on the patio overlooking the scenic Rappahannock River!). For reservations, call (540) 373-0870.
 EVERY WEEK: Becky and Slam TEACH AT Picker's Supply Music Store, 901 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Slam teaches drums and percussion (congas/bongos) on Tuesdays and Thursday. Becky teaches piano & voice Mondays and Tuesdays. Call (540) 371-4669 to set up lessons.
JANUARY 2024
THURSDAY, 11 January 2024, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Becky and Slam join with the monthly Fredericksburg Jazz Collective Jazz Jam hosted by Superlocrian Quartet, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY, 13 January 2024, 4:30 - 7:30 pm, Becky joins with the NAACP Stafford County Chapter to present "Dr. Martin Luther King - The Dream Continues (A Musical), Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford, VA. Eventbrite Tickets: Free for MLK Event.
FRIDAY, 19 January 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
FEBRUARY 2024
THURSDAY, 8 February 2024, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Becky and Slam join with musical friends for the monthly Fredericksburg Jazz Collective Jazz Jam, Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
FRIDAY, 16 February 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SUNDAY, 18 February 2024, 3 - 4 pm, The BST Band, St. George Episcopal Church Sunday Concert Series, 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA
MARCH 2024
SATURDAY, 2 March 2024, 8 am - 3pm, Slam, Becky, Tanyah, and Limon teach History of African Drumming and Music for Jack and Jill Foundation private event in Alexandria, VA
FRIDAY, 15 March 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
APRIL 2024

SATURDAY, 13 April 2024, 34rd Annual University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair, 1301 College Avenue, Fdbg. VA. ALL DAY FAMILY EVENT from 10 am - 5 pm WITH MUSIC, DANCING, FOOD, AND VENDORS. Check out the George Washington Hall Stage (directly behind Dodd Auditorium): The Latin Feeling Band (with world-renowned Conguaro, Limon, on Congas) plays at noon - 1 pm and B.S.T. Band with Becky, Slam and Tanyah, plays from 4:15 - 5 p.m.

FRIDAY, 19 April 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
TUESDAY, 16 April 2024, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
THURSDAY, 18 April 2024, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
SATURDAY, 20 April 2024, 10 am - 3pm, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
MAY 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 4 May 2024, 8 - 10 pm, SlamOne LLC presents "The Market Square After Party with Las Chicas y El Padrote (aka Slam!), Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
FRIDAY, 17 May 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
THURSDAY, 16 May 2024, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
JUNE 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 7 June 2024, 8 - 10 pm, SlamOne LLC presents "The Market Square After Party with Las Chicas y El Padrote (aka Slam!), Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
WEDNESDAY, 19 June, SlamOne LLC Presents 3rd Annual Colonial Beach Juneteenth Celebration (Federal Holiday) on Town Hill, 11 am - 4 pm. The SlamOne stage production team is proud to partner with Coming to the Table, a 501(C)3 grassroots organization to produce its Juneteenth show with opening and closing African drumming ceremonies, spiritual dancing, spoken word, storytelling, motivational speaking, DJ Music, and BST Band (Funky World Music).
FRIDAY, 21 June 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
FRIDAY, 28 June 2024, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
JULY 2024
THURSDAY, HAPPY 4th OF JULY from Becky and Slam!
FIRST FRIDAY, 5 July 2024, 4 - 6 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
WEDNESDAY TO THURSDAY, 10- 11 July 2024, Becky, Slam, Tanyah and Limon teach "Hands On Experience" Workshops on African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
THURSDAY, 11 July, 6 - 8 pm, Becky and Slam play in "Sounds of Jazz (featuring Malanna Henderson)", Arts After Hours Concert Series, Belmont Estate (Gari Melchers Home and Studio), 224 Washington Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY, 27 July 2024, 10 am - 7 pm, First Africans Day - SlamOne LLC presents opening and closing ceremonies, leads drumming circle, and performs African Drumming and Music for this special event, a celebration with the 50+ descendants of the enslaved Africans who lived at Stratford Hall (home to the Virginia Lees), Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA. Open to public, $$ nominal fee gate. Food trucks.
SUNDAY, 28 July 2024, 10 am - 4 pm, George Washington's Mount Vernon: SlamOne LLC presents Music of the African Diaspora for Mount Vernon's special event on "18th Century Music", 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 $$ nominal entrance fee.
AUGUST 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 2 August 2024, 5 - 7 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
THURSDAY, 8 August 2024, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Latin Feeling Band with our Brother Limon, plays the monthly Fredericksburg Jazz Collective Jazz Jam at Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
FRIDAY, 9 August 2024, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Becky and Slam play with the Fredericksburg Big Band for "Sounds of Summer", Market Square, 907 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA.
THURSDAY, 15 August 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam plays "Music Under the Stars",Callie Opie's Orchard Restaurant (Lake Anna), 4533 Zachary Taylor Highway, Mineral VA 23117. Call 540.894.4343 for reservations.
FRIDAY, 16 August 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY, 17 August 2024, 4 - 5 pm, BST Band plays Fredericksburg PorchFest, 1412 Franklin Street, Fredericksburg, VA. MUSIC ALL DAY. Go to the Fredericksburg Porchfest Facebook page for more details!
 SEPTEMBER 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 6 September 2024, 5 - 7 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
THURSDAY, 12 September 2024, 7:30 - 10:30 pm, Becky and Slam host the monthly Fredericksburg Jazz Collective Jazz Jam at Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA
 FRIDAY, 20 September 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY, 28 September 2024, Stratford Hall African Drumming Open House. Slam, Limon, Tanyah, and Becky teach and engage in interactive African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
OCTOBER 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 4 October 2024, 5 - 7 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
SATURDAY, 5 October 2024, Menokin Descendants' Day, 11 am - 7 pm, Slam and Limon perform African Drumming during noontime ceremony, Menokin Foundation (Francis Lightfoot Lee Plantation), 4037 Menokin Road, Warsaw, VA 22572
FRIDAY, 18 October 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
NOVEMBER 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 1 November 2024, 5 - 7 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
FRIDAY, 15 November 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 16 - 17 November 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, George Washington's Mount Vernon: SlamOne LLC presents Music of the African Diaspora with focus on holiday music, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 $$ nominal entrance fee.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 23 - 24 November 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, George Washington's Mount Vernon: SlamOne LLC presents Music of the African Diaspora with focus on holiday music, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 $$ nominal entrance fee.
DECEMBER 2024
FIRST FRIDAY, 6 December 2024, 5 - 7 (Happy Hour), Becky and Slam, Bello Manzo Italian Restaurant, 715 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA. Meet our wonderful hosts, Ruth and Jose, who welcome in friends and family to their beautiful new popular restaurant featuring hot Italian Beef sandwiches and an awesome bar and back stage for dancing and fun on First Fridays!
SATURDAY, 14 December 2024, Stratford Hall Christmastide Celebration (with Ginger Cookies and Hot Chocolate!). Slam, Limon, Tanyah, and Becky perform and celebrate the season with African Rhythms and Music, Stratford Hall Plantation (National Historical Site), 483 Great House Road, Montross, VA
FRIDAY, 20 December 2024, 6 - 9 pm, Becky Y Slam, Tapa Rio Riverside Latin and Italian Restaurant, 1101 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 21 - 22 December 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, George Washington's Mount Vernon: SlamOne LLC presents Music of the African Diaspora with focus on holiday music, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 $$ nominal entrance fee.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 28 - 29 December 2024, 10 am - 3 pm, George Washington's Mount Vernon: SlamOne LLC presents Music of the African Diaspora with focus on holiday music, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121 $$ nominal entrance fee.