By Angie Howard & Leslie Hudson, Music Night Co-Chairs
Music Night 2021 is just around the corner. This virtual event will take place via Zoom on Saturday, February 20 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Since its debut in the 1990s, Music Night has showcased the wide range of talent of USN parents, alumni, faculty, and friends. Virtually every musical genre has been represented over the years: bluegrass, classical, country, gospel, folk, funk, jazz, pop, rock, and soul. Music Night 2021 will celebrate the rich history and diversity of this USN tradition with an all-star lineup of previous headliners and artists.
Join hosts Vince Durnan and Steve Gorman as they present special performances from:
Bluegrass musicians
Alison Brown and Garry WestSinger songwriter
Beth Nielsen ChapmanBassist and composer
Edgar MeyerSinger songwriter
Gabe Dixon '96Country artist
Suzy BoggussLegendary bassist
Victor WootenSinger songwriter
William Tyler '98And lastly, a few members of USN's own Joe Getsi & the K-12 Situation will perform.
It’s a night music lovers won’t want to miss. Festive food and beverages have been an important part of Music Night over the years, as well. Attendees won’t be able to gather together this year, but you can make the virtual event even more thrilling by ordering carry out dinner and drinks from one of these recommended local restaurants:
etc.Germantown Pub, owned by Naima Walker Fierce, Parent of Laila Fierce '27
Henrietta Red, owned by Julia Sullivan '01
Local Distro, owned by Will Radford, Parent of Asauda Radford '25, Akil Radford '26, and Ade Radford '28
Lyra, owned by Hrant Arakelian '97
You can support these businesses by placing your advance order directly on the day of the show. No special menus, discounts, or codes needed. It’s a just a simple way to show our appreciation for some of our friends in the restaurant community. Stay tuned for delicious menu suggestions from each restaurant.
Don’t miss this very special evening. Pick out your sweatpants, peruse the carry out menus, and
buy your ticket now. Tickets are $50 per household.
A zoom link will be sent to ticket holders one day prior to the event. Kindly note that each ticket is meant for use by an individual household; please do not share link with others. Proceeds from Music Night benefit the USN River Campus and USN’s Arts and Athletic Departments.