The Vico Cycle

Luzerne/Glenridge Labor Day Block Party 2026

/ Anna White

The Luzerne/Glenridge Labor Day Block Party on Luzerne is nearly upon us, starting at 3 pm on Monday, September 7!

We’ve got a stuffed-to-the-gills billing for music for y’all on Monday (timings approximate, we’re musicians, people):

A neighbor band plays at the 2025 Luzerne/Glenridge Block Party.

3 to 3:30 pm John and Geoff
3:30 to 3:45 pm Zane Waxenfelter
3:45 to 4 pm CHILDREN’S BIKE RACE
4 to 4:45 pm Bill Mascioli Traditional Irish music
4:45 to 5:15 pm Sam Squared (Sam Post and Sam Peters)
5:15 to 5:45 pm Meatcute
5:45 to 6:30 pm The Vico Cycle
6:30 to 7:15 pm The Hanover Street Band

Remember, this is a Pot Luck party, so bring a dish or beverage, bring a chair, and we’ll bring the music!

The kids’ wheeled-apparatus-race down the hill will be between 3:45 and 4 pm, and rumor has it there MAY be an ice cream truck from 4 to 5 pm….shhh.

Ready-set-go! The starting line of kids’ wheeled-apparatus-race down Luzerne (2025)

A couple reminders:

  • Sign up to help and/or bring food: See link to Signup Genius form posted to the neighborhood listserv and bring a dish to share.
  • Move your vehicle: Neighbors who live on the 2000 block of Luzerne and 9100 block of Glenridge should plan to move your vehicles to surrounding streets (or into your driveway if you have one) by 2 pm on Monday, September 7

Looking forward to another great day of music and community!

– Josh & Libby (music and event organizers)

Neighborhood Porch Concert

/ Anna White

Come one, come all, to the first neighborhood porch party/concert of the year this Memorial Day weekend!

The Vico Cycle in concert

Concert will feature two bands in which North Woodside residents are members, The Vico Cycle and Zero to 60, and a few acoustic tunes by Phil LoPiccolo. Additional performers welcome*.

When: Sunday, May 25, from 2:00-6:00 pm
Where: 2006 Hanover Street

What: Musical performances by two bands and at least one additional neighborhood musician. This is a family friendly event, with bubble machine, bagged snacks and juice boxes for the kiddos, as well as some refreshments for grown ups too. Kids can play in the yard and everyone can enjoy the music. The weather is supposed to be beautiful. Chairs will be put out in the front lawn for folks interested in stopping by, hanging out with neighbors, and enjoying the concert.

Contact: Josh HelfinSiegel (jasiegel AT wesleyan.edu)

* Note from Josh: We have two full bands but are still looking for additional performers, so if you want to show off your musical skills to your neighbors, get in touch with me and I can put you on the list to play, for as little as one song, or for longer, just let me know.

Neighbors’ Upcoming Musical Performances

/ Anna White
Kassia Music

Kassia Music is a chamber group of strings, piano, and clarinet, including two composers, one of whom is pianist Sam Post. The group blends classical traditions with folk and rhythmic influences from around the world. kassiamusic.org or @KassiaMusic on Instagram and Facebook

Femme Brillante: rare chamber works by women

Saturday, February 15, 7:00 pm
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 6201 Dunrobbin Drive, Bethesda, MD
musicatredeemer.org

Sunday, February 16, 4:00 pm
Grace Episcopal Church, 1607 Grace Church Rd., Silver Spring, MD
www.kassiamusic.org/performances

The Vico Cycle

The Vico Cycle, featuring Josh HelfinSiegel on bass and guitar, blends rock, funk, blues, soul, and hip-hop into a lively fusion of raw sound. www.vicocycle.com or @TheVicoCycle on Instagram and Facebook

Saturday, February 8, and Saturday, April 26, between 7:00–10:00 pm
Tommy Joe’s, 7904 Norfolk Ave., Bethesda, MD
tommy-joes.com

Saturday, March 8, between 8:00–11:00 pm
Solace Outpost, 444 West Broad St., Falls Church, VA
solacebrewing.com

Jeff Weintraub

Jeff Weintraub, vocals and guitar, plays an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, blues, country, and bluegrass along with some of the best musicians in the DC area. www.weintraubmusic.com

Jeff will perform at The Urban Winery on Thursdays, January 16, February 20, and March 20, between 7:00–9:00 pm.

Do you perform in a musical group not listed here? Don’t be shy! We invite you to share information about your performances on the neighborhood listserv.