The five-member Baltimore cover band Let Her Rip plays rock'n'roll at Sonoma's Bar and Grille in Columbia's Owen Brown Village Center Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m. The group is led by female vocalist Nwando and is known for its high-energy sound. Call 410-381-7220.

Live 'n' local

The acoustic duo Caffeine can be heard Fri., Aug. 29, 9 p.m., at the Greene Turtle, in Mount Airy. The group plays covers of classic and modern rock tunes. Call 301-829-9229.

Mark Jacob Kelsey will perform an acoustic set Fri., Aug. 29, 10 p.m., at Kelsey's Pub in Ellicott City (8480 Baltimore National Pike). Kelsey will play rock and country songs. Call 410-418-9076.

Outbreak will play modern rock and 1980s covers Sat., Aug. 30, 10 p.m., at Sonoma's in Columbia's Owen Brown Village Center. Call 410-381-7220.

The Classroom Dragons will mix oldies and jazz covers Sat., Aug. 30 at 9 p.m. at the Golden Sports Bar, in Ellicott City. Call 410-480-2994.

Red, white and Rowe

Musician-songwriter Jeff Rowe of Howard County has placed two of his most recent compositions on the new CD compilation "Proud To Be an American" from Hilltop Records in California. Rowe's funky rock tune "Havin' a Good Time" and the soulful blues number "I Want Music" are included in a package of songs described as "catchy, melodic and poignant patriotic ballads." The CD is available at local music stores and at www.hilltoprecords.com.

AUDITIONS

Sing with the Pros

Columbia Pro Cantare continues auditioning singers for all parts as its 32nd season gets set to begin. Planned works to be performed with soloists and orchestra include "Carmina Burana," Handel's "Messiah," Brahm's "Requiem" and a tribute to Paul Robeson.

Regular rehearsals begin Tues., Sept. 2 and are held every Tuesday at Hammond High School, in Columbia, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Call 410-730-8549 or 410-799-9321 or go to www.procantare.org for information.

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