On Friday, June 24th Oracle will be performing for the opening of the 33rd annual Montpelier Summer Concert Series, held outdoors on the grounds of the beautiful Montpelier Mansion in Laurel Maryland.  This marks the thrid appearance of Oracle at this series, which to date has never invited a band back for a return appearance.

It is our understanding that this is the first time in three decades that a band has been invited to return the following year for an encore performance.

If you haven't heard of Montpelier before, don't feel out of touch.  It's tucked away almost completely from sight of any main road, yet is only 5 minutes from the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.

Nestled on 70 acres of beautiful parkland, you wouldn't have a clue that you are so close to a densely populated area. 

Sponsored by the South Laurel Recreation Council, this will be the 31st year the concert series has entertained audiences in the laurel are.  Best of all, the event is completely free and open to the public.

As with all of Oracle's concert performances, the event is open to folks of all ages.  Bring the kids, bring the grandkids, bring the grandparents...there will be something for everyone. 

We would encourage folks interested in attending to come early and walk the grounds of the mansion prior to the concert.  The stately Georgian mansion was constructed between 1781 and 1785, and hosted several historical figures of the day, including George Washington and Abigail Adams. 

The 70 acres of grounds are what remain of the original 9000 acre plantation that was the home of "Major" Thomas Snowden.  (And now you know where the "Snowden parkway" got it's name)!!!

Since there are no chairs in the concert area, we recommend you bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on.  Picnic dinners are encouraged as well.

Although the organizers of these performances prefer to rotate different bands into the schedule from year to year, we are thrilled to have been asked to return for an unprecedented third straight year.  You can see more of our performances at Montpelier by visiting our Montpelier Concert Series Photo Gallery.

In  the event of inclement weather call (301) 776-2805 to find out if the concert has been cancelled.  Rest assured that no matter how threatening, the show WILL go on if at all possible and within the guidelines of safety.

We were so fortunate that Mother Nature cooperated with us last year, and although she spritzed us a bit in 2009, the clouds parted at concert time & the performance came off without a hitch.

Directions to Montpelier Mansion