Oracle Band's first performance of 2018 will be on Friday, January 5th at Boswell Hall in Bowie, Md as we kick off the Bowie Friday night dance series.
This is a very popular place for singles and couples who love to dance! Singles will find plenty of dance partners ready to have fun on the dance floor, and couples will appreciate the laid back atmosphere where everyone has a good time.
The dance floor at Bowie is HUGE! Dancers love having so much space available to do their thing, whether it be graceful ballroom dance or plain old freestyle have-a-good-time shakin' it!
Admission is $15 at the door. The drink prices are incredibly low and they have snacks available as well.
Doors open at 8:00 and the band kicks off at 8:30.
Well, we've been absent for a while getting things posted to our information page, and one of our resolutions for 2018 is to make sure that this page is kept up to date with all of the latest information available on upcoming performances and photos and tidbits of information from past performances.
We're going to get started right here with pics from our 2017-2018 New Year's Eve performance at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, Md!
It was an incredible night. Almost 600 fans came out to partake of an incredible dinner, open bar, and of course the sounds or Oracle on the spacious dance floor. As you can see, the place was jumping from the first note to the last!
We'd love to hear your comments from the evening, you can post them below. (Although it may take people a little while to find out we've started using this page again for upcoming information!)
Enjoy the pics, and thanks again to everyone that came out to join us in welcoming in 2018!
Saturday, December 31st, 2016
Michael's Eighth Avenue
7220 Grayburn Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 768-7901
8:00PM until 2:00AM
New Years Eve with Oracle Band! Oh yeah...it's gonna be a blast and a half!!!
We are thrilled to have been invited to perform at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie Maryland this year for the big New Year's 2016-2017 celebration.
Oracle has performed at Michael's on many occasions over the years, for holiday parties, Raven's Roost events, weddings, fund raisers, and bull roasts, and we are really excited about this opportunity to celebrate the New Year with them!
Those that have attended past New Years celebrations will tell you that Oracle Band New Years is the best party in town, with great people, great food, and great music...all the ingredients needed for a spectacular party!
THE FOOD
Michael's Eighth Avenue is famous for their incredible all-you-can-eat buffet. Nobody goes away hungry, and there is something for everyone!
Then of course there will be the open bar with Top Shelf brands, Premium Beer, wine, coffee, tea, and sodas to quench any thirst.
Are you hungry yet? Wait...there's more!
THE PARTY
Once our feast is over we'll be hitting the stage for four solid hours of dancing as we party our way into 2017 and say farewell to 2016.
As we hit the magic Midnight Hour the champagne will flow as everyone will don their party hats and noisemakers to raise a ruckus that will be heard all the way back in Annapolis!
We'll be playing all your favorite dance music, with a variety that will span multiple decades. From the Andrews Sisters to Lady GaGa, we'll be bringing it all, as we bring multiple generations together on the dance floor to celebrate together.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Of course we want everyone to get home safely after a night like this. There are numerous hotels nearby with door to door shuttle service so you won't have to drive home. The folks at Michael's 8th Avenue will be happy to make recommendations based on your needs, amenities desired, and of course the rates.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
As with last year, the basic rule is "dress to impress". The band will be decked out in our best formalwear, and we recommend a business casual attire at a minimum. Ladies, we'd like to see you in your stunning best! OK...so by the end of the evening it will be shoes optional...but hey...nobody's looking!
TICKETS
Tickets are $75 per person, or $70 if purchased in a table of 10.
For more information you can always call this number to Michael's Eighth Avenue:
(410) 768-7901
This party is quite likely to sell out, so we highly recommend calling early to get the best table locations.
Tickets ARE on sale now!!!
DIRECTIONS
Michael's 8th Avenue is very easy to get to, situated just 2 minutes off I-97.
That's right...it's hard to believe that another year is almost ready for the history books! It seems like yesterday we were singing Auld Lang Syne with you all as the balloons fell, the noisemakers whizzed, and everyone got their first kiss of the new year!
Oracle will be returning to La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie Maryland again this year for another evening of great food, great music, and great people.
It's gonna be the biggest New Years Party in all of Anne Arundel, and we certainly hope that YOU are going to be a part of it!!! Don't wait to read about it, or just look at the pictures and say "I wish I had gone". Be there! Be a PART of the party! You won't regret it!!!
THE FOOD
Check out this all-you-can-eat lineup!!!
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes
Large Old Bay Steamed Shrimp
Carved Tender Angus Beef
Delmarva Rotisserie Chicken
Seafood Creole with White Rice
Baked White Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Classic Caesar Salad
Fresh Green Bean Nicoise
Roasted Red Bliss Potatoes
La Fontaine Bleue's Famous Viennese Display of Desserts with a Large Assortment of Cakes & Mini-Pastries
Then of course there will be the open bar with Top Shelf brands, Premium Beer, Wine, coffee, tea, and sodas to quench any thirst. Hey...this is the GOOD STUFF!!!
Are you hungry yet? Wait...there's more!
THE PARTY
Once our feast is over we'll be hitting the stage for four solid hours of dancing as we party our way into 2016 and say farewell to 2015.
As we hit the magic Midnight Hour the champagne will flow as everyone will don their party hats and noisemakers to raise a ruckus that will be heard all the way back in Annapolis!
We'll be playing all your favorite dance music, with a variety that will span multiple decades. From the Andrews Sisters to Lady GaGa, we'll be bringing it all, as we bring multiple generations together on the dance floor to celebrate together.
But wait...we're not done yet!!!
THE AFTERPARTY
Then, as we hit the 1:00 hour, the folks at La Fontaine Bleue will roll out a Continental Breakfast that will satiate those hunger pangs after an evening of dancing. Hey...no stops at McDonalds after THIS show!!! Fritatas made with farm fresh eggs, bacon, fresh-made waffles, coffee, tea, decaf and more!
It gives the band an opportunity to come out to say hi to everyone and socialize for a while. You folks have supported the band for so many years we sometimes find it tough that we can't come out to spend more time with everyone.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Of course we want everyone to get home safely after a night like this. There are numerous hotels nearby with door to door shuttle service so you won't have to drive home. The folks at La Fontaine Bleue will be happy to make recommendations based on your needs, amenities desired, and of course the rates.
WHAT DO I WEAR?
As with last year, the basic rule is "dress to impress". The band will be decked out in our best formalwear, and we recommend a business casual attire at a minimum. Ladies, we'd like to see you in your stunning best!
Don't worry...by the end of the evening, (well...it's actually a little sooner than that), the shoes will come off, the ties disappear, and the jackets go to the back of the chairs.
TICKETS
Tickets are $90 per person, or $85 if purchased in a table of 10.
Tickets are available at the La Fontaine Bleue tickets office, or online by going to the Eventbrite Ticket Site. You may also reserve your tickets by phone.
For more information you can always call this number to La Fontaine Bleue:
(410) 760-4115
This party is quite likely to sell out, so we highly recommend calling early to get the best table locations.
Tickets ARE on sale now!!!
DIRECTIONS
La Fontaine Bleue is very easy to get to, and easy to spot as it is a very unique building with a very tall sign out front.
It's that time of year. Thanksgiving is behind us and many of us are in the thick of holiday shopping, visiting relatives, planning trips, and preparing for the thick of the holiday season. Hanukkah is upon us and we'd like to send our best wishes to all who celebrate that very special time of year.
Of course Christmas is just a little over two weeks away and the kids and grandkids are sending their letters to Santa, hopefully being on their best behavior to avoid being on the naughty list!
Oracle has a couple of upcoming public performances in addition to the schedule of private performances, where we get to share the spirit of the holidays with all our friends and Oracle "family". It doesn't matter if you made the naughty list or not!!!
We hope that you will have an opportunity to make it out to one of these performances. Stand by...here are the details!
Sidelines Holiday Party
This coming Friday, December 11th Oracle will be appearing at Sidelines Bar and Grill in Glen Burnie Maryland. This is a really big place, perfect to bring your office friends, or out of town guests, or just get a big group of friends together to celebrate the season.
The band kicks things off at 8:30 and we play up to 12:30. We definitely recommend calling in reservations for larger groups well in advance. While there is a lot of space there we're expecting a pretty big crowd. Of course a lot of people come to just mingle...there's always someone to dance with.
The dance floor is spacious with lots of room to spill over if it gets too crowded.
The food is quite good and we recommend coming early to grab a bite, then hit the dance floor with us for an evening of great music and fun.
Parkers Restaurant Holiday Party
If you find you can't make it to Sidelines, or if you're on the north side of town and prefer a shorter drive, or if (best of all), you can't get enough of the band and want to hit the dance floor with us AGAIN the following week, we'll be appearing at Parker's Restaurant in White Marsh on Saturday, December 19th.
Although we had originally been told that Parker's was ceasing their live entertainment, we're thrilled to let everyone know they received a reprieve and entertainment will continue unabated!
Parkers is an excellent place to dine as well as enjoy live music...their menu is scrumptious!
While it's not a huge place they still cater to groups, so once again, if you have an office party of just a good group of friends to celebrate with, call 410-335-3663 to make a reservation. DO NOT DELAY...this show WILL sell out!
Parkers is an early start time. The band starts at 7:00 and we play up to 11:00.
If the demands of the holidays are such that you CAN'T make it out to one of our performances, we certainly understand. Regardless of the holiday you may celebrate, or perhaps you may not celebrate any particular day, please accept our best wishes for a safe and happy holiday season, and remember that it is the SPIRIT of the season that counts the most...regardless of faith, heritage, or lineage...we are all part of one great big FAMILY!!!
Take your pick. It was snowing. It was sleeting. It was raining. No matter where you were it was miserably cold and damp.
Well, that is, except for Perry's Restaurant in Odenton Maryland, where Oracle Family members from far and wide converged on this little oasis in Anne Arundel County where the beer is cold, the people are hot, and the dance floor is ROCKING all night!
We can't thank everyone enough for braving the elements and joining us for this, our first club gig of 2015.
Here's an excerpt and video clip from our FaceBook Page:
We'll be returning to Perry's again on February 20th for another great night of music, dancing, partying, and just plain havin' a good time!
Don't miss out!
OK...here we go...photos from the evening. Would you like to comment? Head over to the Flickr website, or see them and tag your friends on our FaceBook Page !
Wow...this one was perhaps the best New Years ever. A sold out house was in attendance as we ushered out 2014 and welcomed 2015.
Thanks go out to everyone that spent the evening with us!
Our New Years Resolution for 2015 is to keep this page updated more frequently. We've been a little remiss in that department and we're going to work hard to see that we keep everyone up to date with all the latest News and Information on Oracle Band.
So, without further ado...here we go...the photos from New Years 2015!!!
About an hour into our feast the band will be hitting the stage for four solid hours of dancing as we party our way into 2015 and say farewell to 2014.
As we hit the magic Midnight Hour the champagne will flow as everyone will don their party hats and noisemakers to raise a ruckus that will be heard all the way back in Annapolis!
We'll be playing all your favorite dance music, with a variety that will span multiple decades. From the Andrews Sisters to Lady GaGa, we'll be bringing it all, as we bring multiple generations together on the dance floor to celebrate together.
Then, as we hit the 1:00 hour, the folks at La Fontaine Bleue will roll out a Continental Breakfast that will satiate those hunger pangs after an evening of dancing. Hey...no stops at McDonalds after THIS show!!! Fritatas made with farm fresh eggs, bacon, fresh-made waffles, coffee, tea, decaf and more!
It gives the band an opportunity to come out to say hi to everyone and socialize for a while. You folks have supported the band for so many years we sometimes find it tough that we can't come out to spend more time with everyone.
Of course we want everyone to get home safely after a night like this. There are numerous hotels nearby with door to door shuttle service so you won't have to drive home. The folks at La Fontaine Bleue will be happy to make recommendations based on your needs, amenities desired, and of course the rates.
As with last year, the basic rule is "dress to impress". The band will be decked out in our best formalwear, and we recommend a business casual attire at a minimum. Ladies, we'd like to see you in your stunning best!
Tickets are $80 per person for a table of 10, and $85 per person for individuals. For more information you can always call this number to La Fontaine Bleue:
On Friday, October 31st, Oracle Band will be throwing our annual Halloween Party. This year we will be at La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie Maryland.
This year, as we say a fond farewell to the warmer months we'll be celebrating with a final Crab Feast of the season in addition to all the great fun we'll have celebrating our favorite "fun day" of the year. All-you-can-eat crabs,
mouth-watering Roast Beef, Oysters on the half shell, Oyster Soup, Stuffed
Ham, Fried Chicken...oooh...we're getting hungry just thinking about it!!!
Oh yeah....before we forget...it's an OPEN BAR!!! Your rail drinks, beer, wine, and sodas are all included in the cost of the ticket!
About La Fontaine Bleue
If you haven't been to an Oracle party at La Fontaine Bleue yet, you owe it to yourself to check this one out. In addition to the incredibly spacious dance floor, their food is, well...(hey...it's Halloween)...simply to die for!!!
Of course we'll be doing our usual costume contest, with cash prizes for the most original, funniest, and scariest costumes.
About Those Costumes
So it seems like every year we get the question "Do I HAVE to wear a costume?" The answer is an emphatic NO, but hey...it's Halloween! Perhaps it's time to get back in touch with kid that's still in all of us!
Folks come in costumes ranging from extremely simple to fantastically elaborate. From the sexiest sexy to the most horrific gruesome, to your favorite cartoon characters and superheros, we have them all.
The Music
Of course the main reason people come to these performances is to DANCE, and we've got ya covered there as well. We'll be bringing back our Halloween favorites like Monster Mash, Thriller, and Ghostbusters, to supplement our regular mix of your favorite dance music spanning the last 50 years (or more).
Tickets
Tickets to this performance are $45 and may be obtained at the La Fontaine Bleue box office, or by calling them at 410-760-4115. You can also order your tickets online by going to the EventBrite Ticket Office.
Directions to La Fontaine Bleue
La Fontaine Bleue is located in Glen Burnie Maryland on Route 2 about 1 mile south of the MVA, (the one place we Marylanders all dread having to go to!) It is very easy to get to and there is plenty of free parking.
Shrimp / Crab Feast & Dance at
La Fontaine Bleue Glen Burnie
Friday, July 18, 2014
7:00 to 12:00
La Fontaine Bleue
7514 S. Ritchie Highway
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
(410) 760-4115
It's an annual rite in Maryland.
Whether you grew up here, or just recently started calling Maryland home,
the Crab Feast in Maryland is a tradition. Mmmm...the butter, the Old
Bay, the snap of the claw as the juicy crabmeat slides smoothly out of the
shell...oh yeah...we're ready for another one!
If you haven't been to one this year,
or perhaps if you're like so many that just can't get enough of them, we've
got just the ticket for you!
On Friday, July 18th La Fontaine Bleue in Glen Burnie
will be holding an all-you-can-eat shrimp and crab feast. As you would expect,
following dinner Oracle will be hitting the stage & get the dancing going
right up until midnight.
Our last crab feast at La Fontaine Bleue last year was a
tremendous success, with crabs a-plenty for everyone, (no standing in line)!
For those of you who were at the big New Years party,
the Spring Fling dance last March, or the most recent Summer Bash dance, you will will
remember that La Fontaine Bleue
really knows how to lay out a buffet table, and this party will be no
exception. Crab Feasts at La Fontaine Bleue are legendary, and we're
REALLY looking forward to it.
The all-you-can-eat buffet spread will feature La Fontaine Bleue's perfectly
steamed crabs, incredible
Roast Beef, plenty of other side dishes, and beer/wine/soda. Mixed
drinks are available from a cash bar.
Check out this menu lineup!
Steamed Crabs
Steamed Shrimp
Crab Soup
Pulled Pork BBQ
Italian Sausage w/ Peppers & Onions
Fried Chicken
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Macaroni Salad
Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Strawberry Shortcake
Ice Cold Watermelon
Draft beer open bar (rail drinks) and assorted sodas,
coffee, and teas are included in the ticket price.
As you can see. there is something for everyone!
There will also be a 50-50 drawing and door prizes to give
away.
Menu and other details subject to change, but we don't
think they will change much!!!
Doors open at 7:00 and the band will be hitting the stage
somewhere around 8:00.
TICKETS
Tickets for this event are $45. This is one really
great deal...all the crabs you can eat, other fabulous dinner options for
those not into seafood, beer/sodas, and dancing all evening along to your
favorite songs of the past 50 years or so.
To order tickets call this number to La Fontaine Bleue:(410) 760-4115
Directions to La Fontaine Bleue
La Fontaine Bleue is very easy to get to, and easy to spot
as it is a very unique building with a huge, graceful arch, beautiful
lights, and a very tall sign out front.
It is located right on Route 2 just south of the Baltimore
Beltway in Glen Burnie Maryland.
