VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

We continue our series on the Great American Songbook at Holiday Park Senior Center.  This show highlights the life and music of Cole Porter, who is always listed as one of the top five songbook writers.  Porter's wonderful wit and urbane style distinguished him from other writers of his era. Many of his songs have become standards, including "Night & Day" and "I Get a Kick Out of You".

Please join Michael Suser and Charlene Cochran as they review the life of Mr. Porter, and then perform some of his best songs.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Winter is just around the corner, so come out and enjoy the warmth of some great music by the Night & Day Quartet at the Limerick Pub in Wheaton. This will help to prepare you for the cold days to come!

The Limerick continues to feature great food and a cozy atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.  

The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass.  We specialize in the music of the Great American Songbook, but we also perform rock, Latin and classic with the same spirit.

Venue Holiday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Many feel that the pop music of the 1950’s was weak and underwhelming. We’re here to prove this wrong! In spite of the advent of Rock and Roll, the Great American Songbook still survived the drowsy ‘50s quite well.

For this show we’ll discuss some of the history of 50’s pop music, and then Charlene and I will perform some of the very best of the ‘50’s standards, to include:  Misty, Que Sera, Mack the Knife and Fever.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Get out of the heat and into the cool and cozy atmosphere of the Limerick Pub.  The Limerick continues to feature great food and a cozy atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.

 The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass & vocals. We specialize in cool jazz and swing,  but we will also generate some heat with our spirited R & B, Latin, and classic rock selections.
 

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD 240-777-4999

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

George & Ira Gershwin are probably the most legendary songwriters of the last century. Although they wrote their music  100 years ago, it has endured and is still listened to and loved.  This is the true definition of a “standard”.

In our presentation, Charlene and I will review the lives of George and his brother, and look at their relationship. Then we will perform some of their very best tunes, including Summertime, Someone to Watch over Me & Our Love is Here to Stay.

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

John Herndon Mercer may very well be the best songwriter of standard songbook tunes.  Even the greatest songwriters tend to think of him in another league, as in: "Yeah, I'm a good writer, but I'm no Johnny Mercer"  His tunes have a richness and emotional complexity that is simply amazing. 

His long list of songs include Moon River, Autumn Leaves and One for my Baby. Charlene and I will look into his personal life, which was complicated, and perform some of his many great tunes.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

2024 will be our 11^th year at the awesome Limerick Pub. The Pub, with its great food and atmosphere, has kept live music alive in Montgomery County. While other venues had to close forever because of Covid, The Limerick has endured and flourished,

We will return on Sunday evening, January 14, at 5:30 PM, with the same group of great musicians:  Charlene Cochran on lead vocals, Howard Riley on Sax, Andris Plavnieks on bass and guitar, and bandleader Michael Suser on keyboards.

We will continue to perform a variety of lively and thoughtful music, with an emphasis on Swing & Jazz. But we’ll also surprise you with classic rock, Motown, Latin and Disco.

Above all, we’ll continue to have fun at this great venue for yet another year.  Please check back with this website page for additional 2024 dates.  And have a happy, healthy and musical New Year!

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Step into the inviting atmosphere of the Limerick Pub, where the blend of extraordinary music and delectable cuisine creates an experience that indulges all your senses. The air will be filled with the harmonious sounds of Night & Day, setting the stage for an evening of musical magic. The quartet, a harmonious convergence of talents, presents Charlene Cochran's evocative vocals, Mike Suser's piano virtuosity and expressive vocals, Howard Riley's soulful saxophone serenades, and Andris Plavnieks' rhythmic bass undertones. Together, they craft an exceptional musical journey that traverses the timeless tunes of the Great American Songbook, the vivacious rhythms of rock, and the entrancing melodies of Latin classics.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

As the leaves fall and the air turns crisper, join us at the Limerick Pub for an evening that promises to be both invigorating and soul-soothing. The cozy ambiance of the pub provides the perfect backdrop for an enchanting night of music that will warm your heart. The quartet, comprised of extraordinary talents, comes together once again to create an unforgettable performance. Charlene Cochran's dulcet vocals, Mike Suser's masterful piano skills and expressive vocals, Howard Riley's soulful saxophone melodies, and Andris Plavnieks' rhythmic bass lines will blend harmoniously to create a musical tapestry that transcends genres.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 am - 07:30 pm

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

The songs of WWII focused more on romance and strength instead of propaganda and patriotism. The most popular songs were the cries of yearning for the day when the endless war would finally end and loved ones would be reunited.  The songs promised that “We’ll Meet Again”, and “I’ll Be Seeing You.”  The other main music during the war was, of course, swing and big band (such as Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey).

Michael Suser (piano) and Charlene Cochran (vocals) will talk about the great songs of the war years, and then perform them for you.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Summer is almost here, so come out and enjoy some great music at the Limerick Pub in Wheaton to get you in the mood for the warm days to come.
The Limerick continues to feature great food and a cozy atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.
The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass. We specialize in the music of the Great American Songbook, but we also perform rock, Latin and classic with the same spirit.

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center 3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

The Roaring Twenties really did roar! Rebounding from the horrors of WWI, America was ready for a good time, and music was a main attraction. Americans would dance, drink and party their way through the decade to the new sounds of jazz. We’ll discuss the history of the “hot and happy” songs of this era, and then perform them, with Michael Suser on piano and Charlene Cochran on vocals.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland.

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

The quartet will perform monthly (except August) for the rest of the year. All dates are Sundays, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.

Below are the scheduled dates:

• 5/21
• 6/18
• 7/16
• 9/17
• 10/22
• 11/19
• 12/17

The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass.  We specialize in the music of the Great American Songbook, but we also perform rock, Latin and classic with the same spirit.

VenueOasis at Macy's Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD.

Location 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 240-800-3745

Hours11:00 am - 12:15 pm

From 1958 to 1964, New York’s Brill Building became the new hub of professionally written pop music. Numerous teams of talented young songwriters created an astounding number of hit tunes for performers such as the Shirelles and the Drifters. 

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Maryland. 301-946-3232

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

Spring is here, so come out and enjoy some great music at the Limerick Pub in Wheaton to get you in the mood for the warm days to come.

The Limerick continues to feature great food and a cozy atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.  

The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass.  We specialize in the music of the Great American Songbook, but we also perform rock, Latin and classic with the same spirit.

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD.

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

If you missed this show that we did yesterday for Oasis Adult Education, we're doing it again for the excellent Holiday Park Special Program series. Call Holiday Park (240-777-4999) for more information.

The Academy Award for Best Original song has been given since the 7^th Academy Awards in 1935. Many incredible songs have been awarded over the 88 years it has existed, but we’re going to concentrate on the period from 1935 to 1975. This was a Golden Age for Hollywood, and for songwriters in general.

In our presentation, we’ll look at the history of each tune we’ve chosen, and then perform it for you. I'll play piano and Charlene will sing.  You'll be amazed at how many great tunes have gotten the award over the years.

VenueOasis at Macy's Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD.

Location 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 240-800-3745

Hours11:00 am - 12:15 pm

The Academy Award for Best Original song has been given since the 7^th Academy Awards in 1935. Many incredible songs have been awarded over the 88 years it has existed, but we’re going to concentrate on the period from 1935 to 1975. This was a Golden Age for Hollywood, and for songwriters in general.

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center, at 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, Md.

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 03:00 pm

March definitely will come in like a lion when the Night & Day quartet performs for Dance Club Friday on 3/3/23.  We feature lead vocalist Charlene Cochran,  Michael Suser on piano, Mike Davis on trumpet, and  Jeff Becker on bass.  Put your dancing shoes on, and get ready to move to  your favorite ballroom and swing dance tunes.  We love to play for dancers!

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, Md.

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Please join the Night & Day duo (Charlene Cochran and Michael Suser) for our presentation on the great Duke Ellington. A major figure in the history of jazz music, Duke Ellington's career spanned more than half a century, during which time he composed thousands of songs for the stage, screen and contemporary songbook. He created one of the most distinctive ensemble sounds in Western music.

Michael will discuss the Duke's life and background, and  Charlene will sing his songs with Michael accompanying on piano. This is part of Holiday Park's excellent "1:00 PM Program", and is the fourth of our special shows on the Great American Songbook.

Stimulating information and great music--who could ask for anything more?

VenueThe Limerick Pub, 11301 Elkin St., Wheaton, MD

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

It may be cold outside, but it's always warm inside the  Limerick Pub.  The Limerick continues to feature great food and a cozy atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.  

 The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass.  We specialize in the music of the Great American Songbook, but we also perform rock, Latin and classic with the same spirit.

VenueOasis at Macy's Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD.

Location 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 240-800-3745

Hours11:00 am - 12:15 am

Valentine's Day is tomorrow, so it's urgent that we find an answer! A logical place to look is the Great American Songbook, since 80% of these songs say "I Love You" in various ways. First we'll discuss how the tradition of Valentine's day came about, and how we celebrate it. Then, with my piano accompaniment, Charlene will croon a group of romantic tunes that should help us answer some of our love questions.

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Wheaton, MD.

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Join the Night & Day duo for a look at the life and music of Irving Berlin, America's troubadour. Michael Suser will discuss Berlin's life and background, and vocalist Charlene Cochran will sing his songs with Michael accompanying on piano.
This is part of Holiday Park's excellent "1:00 PM Program". This is the third of our special shows on the Great American Songbook.
Stimulating information and great music--who could ask for anything more?

VenueOasis at Macy's Home Store, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, MD, 20817

Location 7125 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD, 240-800-3745

Hours11:00 am - 12:15 pm

We are happy to announce the first of four Night & Day presentations this winter regarding the Great American Songbook. These shows are for the wonderful Washington Metro Oasis located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Register here

or call Oasis for assistance, 240-800-3745.

VenueThe Limerick Pub, at 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md.

Location 11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

We're back again for 2023! Please join us at the cozy atmosphere of the wonderful Limerick Pub. The Limerick continues to feature great food and a warm atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.  

The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass. We'll be playing the tunes of the Great American Songbook--Gershwin, Porter et al--along with some fun surprises!

VenueThe Benjamin Gaither Center

Location 80A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, (301) 258-6380.

Hours12:45 pm - 01:45 pm

Help the Night & Day trio ring in the New Year a few days early.  We'll be at the Benjamin Gaither Center with vocalist Charlene Cochran, pianist Michael Suser, and bass player Bob Shann. We'll perform lots of upbeat music to get your NYE celebration started!

VenueThe Limerick Pub, Wheaton, Maryland

Location11301 Elkin Street, Wheaton, Md. | 301-946-3232

Hours5:30 pm - 07:30 pm

We're back again at the cozy atmosphere of the wonderful Limerick Pub. The Limerick continues to feature great food and a warm atmosphere conducive to listening while you dine on the excellent cuisine.  

To put you in the spirit of the season, this show will feature your favorite Holiday tunes, done with a jazz/swing feel!

The quartet features Charlene Cochran on vocals, Mike Suser on piano and vocals, Howard Riley on sax, and Andris Plavnieks on bass.  

VenueHOLIDAY PARK SENIOR CENTER

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 03:00 pm

Dance to the music of the Night & Day Quartet for Dance Club Friday at Holiday Park.  We feature lead vocalist Charlene Cochran,  Michael Suser on piano, Mike Davis on trumpet, and Jeff Becker on bass.  Put your dancing shoes on, and get ready to move to  your favorite ballroom and swing dance tunes. We'll be performing lots of seasonal and  Holiday Music along with our regular repertoire. 

VenueThe Creek Bar and Grill at 5566 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD

Location 5566 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD. 240-669-8872

Hours7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

VenueThe Creek Bar and Grill at 5566 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD

Location 5566 Norbeck Rd, Rockville, MD. 240-669-8872

Hours7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 03:00 pm

Halloween is around the corner.

Celebrate by wearing your favorite costume and dancing to the music of the Night & Day Quartet for Dance Club Friday at Holiday Park.  We feature lead vocalist Charlene Cochran,  Michael Suser on piano, Mike Davis on trumpet and  Jeff Becker on bass. 

Put your dancing shoes on, and get ready to move to your favorite ballroom and swing dance tunes. Can you do the Monster Mash?

VenueHoliday Park Senior Center

Location3950 Ferrara Drive Wheaton, MD | 240.777.4999

Hours1:00 pm - 02:00 pm

Join the Night & Day duo for a look at the life and music of Cole Porter.  Michael Suser will  discuss Porter's life and background, and vocalist Charlene Cochran will sing his songs with Michael accompanying on piano.

This is part of Holiday Park's excellent "1:00 PM Program". We started this series in May of 2022 with our look at George and Ira Gershwin, and Cole Porter is our focus for this second show.

Stimulating information and great music--who could ask for anything more?

VenueOasis at the Macys Home Store 7125 Democracy Blvd Bethesda, MD. 20817

Location

Hours10:30 am - 11:45 am

We are delighted to advise you of a new Night & Day presentation regarding the Great American Songbook, this time for the wonderful Washington Metro Oasis located in Bethesda, MD.

With the coming of Rock and Roll in the '50's, the great days of Gershwin, Cole Porter and others were fast coming to an end.  The 1960's produced an explosion of new music by Bob Dylan and the Beatles, to name of few, but were any of these tunes destined to become a part of the Songbook?

A closer look at 60's reveals that awesome tunes were still being written. We'll take a look a the songs of Bert Bachrach, Motown, Henry Mancini and Antonio Carlos Jobim (bossa nova).  Michael Suser will give a brief history of the composers, followed by a performance of some of the best tunes by vocalist Charlene Cochran, accompanied by Michael on keyboard.

To sign up for this presentation:

REGISTER HERE or call Oasis for assistance, 240-800-3745.

VenueZoom and Facebook Live

LocationSilver Spring, MD

Hours7:30 pm - 09:00 pm

Starting on September 20, 2020, the Night and Day Band will present a live streamed weekly series called The Great American Songbook. This will be a combination of music performed live by the Night and Day Quartet, along with lectures on the history of these periods of American music, and stories about the great tunes of the Songbook, covering the 1920s to the 1970s (From Gershwin & Gershwin to Paul Simon).

We plan to bring you this series via Zoom and Facebook Live Stream. More details will follow, including the zoom link. Below is the tentative schedule for these weekly shows:

VenueThe Grill at Leisure World, 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, MD

Location 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, Md; 301-598-1000

Hours6:00 pm - 08:00 pm

Join the The Night & Day quartet at this great venue in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The band features Ms. Charlene Cochran on vocals, along with Michael Suser on keys, Howard Riley on sax, and Doug Ross on  bass.  We will perform a variety of music for dancing and listening, including swing, pop, and some surprises.

VenueThe Grill at Leisure World 3700 Rossmoor Blvd. Silver Spring, MD, 20906

Location 3700 Rossmoor Blvd., Silver Spring, Md; 301-598-1000

Hours6:00 pm - 08:00 pm

This is the first of two May performances for Night & Day athe Leisure World Grill. The food and atmosphere are excellent here, and there is plenty of room for dancing.