The annual Artists Writers and Entertainers event, timed for Black History Month, will be held this coming Saturday, Feb. 27, at St. George’s Episcopal Church, 160 U St. NW. Show starts at 1 p.m.
This year’s A.W.E. promises to be extra-special. Our longtime neighbor Gloria Jolivet, who spent years as a backup singer with the great Bo Diddley, will talk about her years on the road with Bo: touring in a Dick Clark road show, taking the stage at the Howard Theater, joining the Chicago blues scene…and more.
Gloria was part of a glorious era in American music, and she’s still performing regularly. I believe she may sing for us as well.
From a younger generation, another neighbor master drummer Al Warren, a veteran of the DC music scene, will perform with his group “Swag Funk.” Maybe they’ll even join up with Gloria…could happen.
All in all, a rare opportunity and a show not to be missed.
Bates Area Civic Association 
Peter. Thanks. Don’t we have neighbors organizing this? Like Mary Ann. Isn’t Baca a sponsor?
Caryn,
You’re completely correct. This is a BACA event. Mary Ann originated this event, and she and Jim are the key organizers, blizzard and other events notwithstanding. Thanks for pointing this out.
Peter
Caryn,
You’re completely correct. This is a BACA event. Mary Ann, who originated it, and Jim are the key organizers, blizzard and other events notwithstanding. Thanks for pointing out the omission.