House Concerts on Longdale

A variety of music in intimate surroundings

We host a number of concerts in our home on Longdale each year. Check here for updates and send us a message below if you would like to be included in our mail list.  We have a variety of artists lined up for this year, some who have been here before and some are new to us.  We think you will find them to be enjoyable experiences.  Brenda and Paul


Our lineup for 2026

We are delighted to have a full schedule for 2026 once again involving some new artists and some we have hosted previously.

august 29th: bob jacobson and friends

We are delighted to welcome Bob Jacobson and friends back to our home for another memorable evening of music, song, and conversation.

On this August evening, Bob with Leo Hickman—performing as Sounds of Surprise—will open the program with a set featuring Bob on clarinet and Leo on mandolin. They are the only clarinet/mandolin combination in the DMV*. The second set will feature Bob on saxophone joined by Ron McCadden on guitar and vocals as Sounds Good. To cap off the night, Bob, Ron, and Leo will come together for an informal jam session. (*DMV – District of Columbia, Maryland & Virginia)

We are in for a wonderful evening of music and good company. Be sure to reserve your spot!

WHEN:Saturday, August 29th.
TIME:Potluck 6:00pm, Music 7:00p.m.
PLACE:Longdale Road, Timonium
RESERVE A SPACE: brendamcogley@gmail.com
SUGGESTED DONATION:$25. PER PERSON

For more information on Bob and Sounds Good, click here.

the lineup for ’26

Sat. 29th Aug. 2026: Bob Jacobson

Sat. 17th Oct 2026: Dana Cooper

Sat. 21st Nov 2026: Lynn Hollyfield

Previously in 2026

January 2026: Seth Mitchell

March 2026: Michael Kelly

May 2026: Victoria Vox

July 2026: Erin Ash Sullivan


GEt in touch

If you want to be notified, by email, about upcoming events or, you are a performer who would like more information about our concerts then please click on the appropriate box here.


Recipies

Some of the popular recipes for the potluck are here. Note some of our recipes are in European units, that is grams and milliliters and give oven temperatures in centigrade. This reflects the international nature of those who take part.

Foccacia Bread

The Scruptuous Grape Salad

Lasagna by Mark and Shane (Beef & Sausage)

Tangy Lemon Meringue Pie

Sweet & Spicy Carrots

Corn Pudding – Coming soon

Ellie’s Treats – Coming soon

Raspberry Bakewell Tart

Chocolate and Cherry Brownies – Coming Soon


planning into 2027

We currently have a number of artists lined up for 2027. We will provide additional information here as we firm up the arrangements.

what took place in 2025

Click on the names below to read a flavour of the evening and feel free to leave a comment, especially if you had been there

November 15th: Lynn Hollyfield

September 6th: Daryl Davis

June 14th: Jason Masi

May 3rd: Brody Bond

March 29th: Dann Pell

January 17th: Amy Speace

…… in 2024

November 9th: Lynn Hollyfield

September 8th: Charlie Zahm

July 27th: Bob Jacobson & Rod McCadden

May 18th: Dino Delray

April 12thChristine Havrilla

…. and in 2023

November 11th: Lynn Hollyfield

September 2nd: Rod MacDonald

August the 5th: Mark Brine and Greg Thomkins

May the 20th: Daryl Davis and introducing Noelle Acaso

May 5th: Four Shillings Short