Are you a live music lover? Do you enjoy a good happy hour in the great outdoors? If so, you won't want to miss this limited series podcast - Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five. Join us as we take you on an exclusive journey behind the scenes of the electrifying bands playing at the weekly outdoor happy hour event, Alive @ Five. Discover the fascinating stories of the talented musicians who make the event come alive with their music. From May to September, the Carroll Creek Amphitheater in Downtown Frederick, MD will be the place to be every Thursday from 5-8pm. So, if you're ready to get the inside scoop on the people behind the music, make sure you tune in to Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five.
It’s the grand finale of the Alive @ Five season, and we’re going out with a bang! 🎶 In this episode of Backstage Pass to Alive at Five, Jade sits down with Sticktime & The Who’s Your Daddy Horns, a powerhouse ensemble that’s been rocking stages for over two decades with an irresistible mix of rock, funk, Motown, and soul. From Chicago to Stevie Wonder to Steely Dan, their high-energy sound and unstoppable horn section guarantee a night of legendary classics and dance-floor favorites.
We’ll dive into their journey from barn rehearsals in Libertytown to becoming one of Frederick’s most requested Alive @ Five bands, hear how the Who’s Your Daddy Horns reshaped their sound, and get a taste of the signature covers (and surprises!) they’ll bring to Carroll Creek. Plus, find out what makes playing Frederick’s favorite happy hour extra special for the band.
Alive @ Five Details:
🎤 Music: Sticktime & The Who’s Your Daddy Horns
🍴 Food: Sabor De Cuba, IN10SE BBQ
🍺 Beer: Brewers Alley
🍷 Wine: Atomic 97 Beer & Wine
🍹 Cocktails + Mocktails: McClintock Distilling Co., Tenth Ward Distilling Co. & True Standard Distillery
📅 Thursday, September 25 | 5–8 PM
📍 Carroll Creek Amphitheater
Don’t miss your last chance to dance on the creek this season! Learn more at downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive (https://downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive) and catch all episodes at listenfrederick.com (https://listenfrederick.com).
15 Sept 2025
EDWIN ORTIZ y LA MAFIA DEL GUAGUANCO
Backstage Pass to Alive at Five welcomes a true salsa powerhouse: Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia del Guaguanco. Host Jade digs into the band’s 40-year journey from the early D.C. salsa scene to their newest recordings crafted in Puerto Rico with legendary producer Isidro Infante. Hear the stories behind crowd-favorites like “La Salsa Dura,” the fan-loved singles “Diferente a las demás” and “Pal Bailador,” and the on-stage chemistry led by vocalist Vivian Mojica. We also celebrate Frederick’s vibrant salsa community, past and present, and preview what to expect when the orchestra lights up the creek this Thursday, September 18.
Info of the Week
Music: Edwin Ortiz y La Mafia del Guaguanco
Food: Cookin’ With Greece & La Parada
Beer: Brewers Alley
Wine: Atomic 97 Beer & Wine
Cocktails + Mocktails: McClintock Distilling Co., Tenth Ward Distilling Co. & True Standard Distillery
Presented by: ACNB Bank
Event details: downtownfrederick.org/aliveatfive
Frederick Podcast Network: listenfrederick.com
See you on the creek!
8 Sept 2025
CRASH THE LIMO
Backstage Pass to Alive @ Five welcomes guest host Ashley Marie and crowd-favorite Crash the Limo, a high-energy cover band known for turning up the party with hits from the ’90s to today. Join guitar-vocalist Kevin Holmes and drummer-vocalist Sean Sandy as they unpack how the band crafts a set list that gets the dance floor, and your heart, going. From crowd requests and surprise song choices to that viral-hits energy that makes you sing along, these guys leave no notes unheard.
Hear the story behind their iconic nostalgia-stirring rendition of “Drops of Jupiter”… and learn why Sean's wedding on the Alive @ Five stage is still one of Frederick’s sweetest moments. Bonus: a local guest vocalist may just add a new layer you didn’t see coming.
Resources & More:
• Learn more about Alive @ Five and support Downtown Frederick at downtownfrederick.org (Downtown Frederick Partnership)
• Tune in via the Frederick Podcast Network at listenfrederick.com
On the Creek This Week:
Music: Crash the Limo
Food: Sabor de Cuba & Dōp Pizza
Beer: Brewer’s Alley (Tap Takeover: Sandbox)
Wine: Atomic 97 Beer & Wine
Cocktails + Mocktails: McClintock Distilling Co., Tenth Ward Distilling Co. & True Standard Distillery
Event Info: Alive @ Five is Frederick’s ultimate Thursday summer happy hour, located at Carroll Creek Amphitheater, 5–8 PM every Thursday. Admission is $6 (cash or credit at the gate), 21+ only with valid ID. Drink tokens are also $6 each—beer, wine, cocktails, mocktails—and food is available on site. No outside beverages or coolers. Free water is available inside.
See you on the creek!
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Rahsaan Eldridge
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Ron “Bad Ron” Scott
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