Dana Nearing (Keegan’s Legally Blonde, Hands on a Hardbody) takes the Keegan stage for a sonic journey through decades of music by iconic artists from Detroit and Washington, DC. Dana’s collection of songs will honor artists from the cities that grew and shaped him, from Aretha and Aaliyah to The Duke and D’Angelo, and transport audiences from DTW to DCA.
Join Dana and special musical guests at Keegan on Saturday, September 14 at 3:00 pm for an unforgettable musical journey!
3:00 pm
Adult tickets $25
Student/Senior tickets $20
90 minutes
Dana Nearing is a Detroit-born actor and singer. He is heavily influenced by his Motown roots and draws inspiration and energy from his family and community. Most recently, Dana filmed his first film short, In the Blood, under the direction of Nani Power. Other credits include ArtsCentric’s Dreamgirls at Baltimore Center Stage, Keegan Theatre’s Legally Blonde & Hands on a Hardbody and Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s (GMCW) Working.
Dana has been a member of GMCW since 2013 singing to inspire equality and inclusion. Dana also supports local youth and emerging musicians through his work at The MusicianShip, a DC-based nonprofit that provides free music education and enrichment programs resulting in positive, life-changing outcomes.
Website: www.dananearing.com
Instagram: @dnearing
Amber Marie is a 2X Wammie Award Winning R&B Artist from Hagerstown, MD
Instagram: @purpleambermarie
“DC’s Queen of the Blues,” Carly combines Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Indigenous American styles to produce a unique sound. She is the originator of the “Native Scat” — an improvisational fusion of a traditional Jazz scat with Native vocables.
Website: www.carlyharvey.com
Instagram: @carlyhmusic
Alex Tang has been featured on PBS as principal pianist for the American Pops Orchestra (APO) and plays regularly for national Broadway musical tours and original productions at the Kennedy Center.
Website: www.alextang.us
Jason Wilson is a musician, composer, and actor who performs extensively throughout the DMV. In summer of 2022, Jason released an album of original music which included the single “You Are” that won a Communicator Award of Distinction for Original Music.
Website: www.JasonWilsonRoxx.com
“DC’s Queen of the Blues,” Carly combines Blues, Jazz, Soul, and Indigenous American styles to produce a unique sound. She is the originator of the “Native Scat” — an improvisational fusion of a traditional Jazz scat with Native vocables.
Website: www.carlyharvey.com
Instagram: @carlyhmusic
Tula Pisano is a DC-based musician, vocalist, and songwriter, known for her extensive range and beguiling style of singing.
Instagram: @tulapea