The 2026 Cheverly Day Music Schedule:
12PM: Lunch and Music in the Park with DJ Dylan
1:00pm-2:00pm Mike Mallick, Smooth. Soul. Rock.
“I just want to bring smiles to people’s faces with my music.”
Mike’s passion for music started at an early age — his earliest memories hanging out in smoky country bars and county fairs, watching his dad tear it up on the drums.
A native of the Rockville/Gaithersburg area of Maryland, Mike started his musical journey as a rock and go-go drummer for high-school bands. When he discovered he could sing, he picked up a guitar and found his soul was in songwriting and performing inspirational, uplifting music.
The old-school influence is unmistakable to anyone who’s seen him perform. He carries it forward with warmth, soul, and genuine gratitude.
2:30-3:45 Seth Kibel, Swing from the 30’s and 40’s
Seth Kibel Quintet — Fronted by woodwind wizard Seth Kibel and featuring the vocals of Flo Anito, the Seth Kibel Quintet will delight with a program of uptempo jazz and swing, with a distinct emphasis on the “Great American Songbook.” Think the brothers Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and more. A touch of blues and klezmer (Eastern European Jewish folk music) will add variety to their lively set.
www.sethkibel.com
www.facebook.com/Seth-Kibel-Music
www.azaleacityrecordings.com
@SethKibelMusic
4:15-5:30 Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, African Drums
The Bele Bele Rhythm Collective is an intergenerational group of women from the DMV who have come together to form a sisterhood of the drum. Founded in 2008 and led by “Drumlady” Kristen Arant, the BBRC performs tightly woven compositions of polyrhythms on West African dun-un and djembe drums, complete with exciting breaks, contagious songs, and dancing. The BBRC performs to celebrate unity and diversity, and to spread the joy and healing power of West African drumming to the community at-large.
http://www.drumlady.com/
http://www.belebelerhythm.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@drumlady123
https://www.facebook.com/BeleBeleRhythmCollective
6:00-7:30 Hardway Connection, one of the premier bands in the DMV, R&B, Soul, Blues
Experience a powerhouse of rhythm, soul, and showmanship with The Hardway Connection Band and Show, based out of Fort Washington, MD. This dynamic ensemble brings together the timeless sounds of rhythm and blues, classic rock ‘n’ roll, and the heartfelt grit of the blues, delivering a performance that electrifies any audience. With a lineup that features five stellar vocalists backed by an exceptional live band, The Hardway Connection isn’t just a band—it’s a full-scale musical journey that blends passion, precision, and pure entertainment.
The group masterfully pays homage to the golden era of R&B and blues while infusing every performance with their own original flair. From the smooth, sultry ballads that tug at your heartstrings to the upbeat, dance-worthy grooves that get everyone moving, they bring a vibrant energy that transforms every venue into a celebration. Whether it’s the soulful harmony-driven tracks or their powerful instrumental solos, each note resonates with authenticity and style. Their sets feature fan favorites from their two acclaimed albums: It Must Be Love, a Grammy Award-winner in 2000, and their latest release, Love Feeling, which continues to wow audiences with its modern yet timeless sound.
For more info: https://www.gigroster.com/listings/hardway-connection-band-and-show
https://www.facebook.com/groups/HardwayConnection