My sons band, ORB, has been asked to play at Artscape 2008 in Baltimore. Artscape is the nations largest free arts festival. Click here for more info on the event time and place.

ORB is a trio consisting of Owen Gerus on Drums and lead vocals, Bo Oliver (my son) on Bass and Cooper Gerus on Guitar and vocals. They started about 2 years ago when they were 9, 10, and 11 years old respectively. They’ve written numerous original tunes and thier writing is really becoming muscially quite mature. The lyrics range from just fun to socially concisious. One of thier latest songs talks about their experience with the homeless at the local food pantry. The originals are supplimented with a variety of covers including Rage Against the Machine, Green Day, AC/DC, Beck and Wolfmother.

They’ve played at benefits for Hurricane Katrina relief, Cystic Fibrosis and to raise money for the Elkridge Food Pantry. They have also have some award winning talent show perforances and played each year for our community outdoor festival. It was at this festival this year where they were heard by one of the promoters for Artscape and asked to play.

OK, so can you tell I’m kind of proud of them??