We're About 9 - March 3, 2012

"On one end of the county we have guns... On the other end, we have the Jahva House." -Howard County Sheriff's Department

So begins the story of We're About 9. Brian and Katie's weekly open mic at the Jahva House in Ellicott City, MD captured the attention of the Sheriff's Department not for disorderliness, but rather for regularly breaking fire codes with attendance flooding both floors of the cafe and spilling out into the street. After the open mic ended each week, the music would continue outside in the parking lot. It was in that magical location that Katie Graybeal, Brian Gundersdorf, and Pat Klink first started sculpting their distinctive vocal harmony arrangements.

Emerging in a scene where they would play shows to everything from high school kids to mature folkies, they were inspired to forge both a sound and a songwriting style that would appeal to both. The traditional "family music" vibe wouldn't have worked; they needed to be edgy, charming, dissonant and robust. And while they needed to work hard and take the craft seriously, the presentation needed to be all about fun.  That was the secret to defying the age gap.

Seating is limited, so advance purchase of tickets is strongly encouraged; call 800-895-2912 between 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday-Friday to order, or order your tickets online here. The 2011- 2012 Celebration Concert Series is sponsored by The Shoppes of the Taylor Block, Barnyard Guitars, and Chez Willy's