My name is Jayson Suggs and I am a performing musician and teacher. I received my bachelors and masters in music degree from Morgan State University and have been performing and teaching ever since. My instruments I perform with are drums, bass, and piano/keyboard. I also teach all wind instruments(beginner level), percussion, piano and ukulele. I am very passionate about music and what I can do to contribute to Maryland's music community!
The Mysterious Disappearance of Bonzo And His Goldfish Box
When our kids were young, we took a Griswold-ish trip from the East Coast to the Southwest in a loaded-down minivan with a classic Sears X-cargo strapped to the top. One of the non-human passengers was a stuffed monkey named Bonzo, who for reasons unknown lived in a large Pepperidge Farm Goldfish cracker box, whose insides were devoid of crumbs and scrubbed clean. Occasionally, Bonzo would appear outside of his box and hijinks would ensue, sometimes waving to and entertaining passing vehicles. This continued until a night was spent at the Wigwam Village Motel in Holbrook, Arizona. The trip resumed in a loop to the Grand Canyon, through Monument Valley and on to Four Corners and Mesa Verde, Colorado. Eventually, it was notice that Bonzo was no longer with us. We determined he was last seen at the concrete wigwams in Holbrook. We feared the worse, because if he was fully encased in his cracker box, someone may have found him and toss him into a dumpster. However, we hoped that maybe a child traveler discovered him while spending a night at the wigwams, and he continued to give joy to another family. Or possibly, he was given a seat upon a shelf in the motel office, where he could greet travelers from all over. Our son grew up and eventually moved to California. When he drove through Holbrook all those years later, trailering his belongings, he stopped in at the Wigwam Village just to see if maybe Bonzo was still there, keeping watch over the historic Route 66. There was no sign of Bonzo, though.
My grandson tells me, "This is the saddest song you've ever written." However, we still think positive thoughts about the fate of Bonzo and his Goldfish box.
The monkey in this video is a stand-in for the original Bonzo, who we've dubbed, "Bonzo 2.0". I did find a snippet of Bonzo footage from the aforementioned trip, which I've included in this video, as well as a clip of the minivan at the Wigwam Village.
My grandson tells me, "This is the saddest song you've ever written." However, we still think positive thoughts about the fate of Bonzo and his Goldfish box.
The monkey in this video is a stand-in for the original Bonzo, who we've dubbed, "Bonzo 2.0". I did find a snippet of Bonzo footage from the aforementioned trip, which I've included in this video, as well as a clip of the minivan at the Wigwam Village.
Medium: Music video
Year: 2025
Details: 1:40 minutes
Speak Life Over Yourself
This video featuring Corinthia Cromwell and the Evolution Band, portrays a rally taking place at City Hall. It begins with a news reporter who is interrupted by a breaking news story of a large gathering of people proclaiming the good news. As it transitions live to the scene a reporter is covering the rally and decides to speak with the leader of the rally to find out what they are proclaiming. As the leader sings the title "Speak Life Over Yourself the crowd of men, women and children join in on the message. They are seen dancing, singing, raising their signs as the singers and band relay the message. They are then joined by several officials who a join in and lend a message of speaking positively over themselves. Now convinced the reporter returns to the camera and proclaims that he believes and he "Speaks Life"
Year: 2011
Details: 5.55
VILLAGER is formally trained as a Water Microbiologist and Environmental Researcher, earning a B.S. in Environmental Chemistry from Towson University, stepping away from their Master's program in Marine Estuary Environmental Science at UMBC in 2022 to pursue a dedicated and directed studio practice. VILLAGER has been the subject of solo exhibitions–"Devotion, Dreams, and Destiny" at the Eubie Blake Cultural Center (2025), "(O)KAN: recent works by VILLAGER (2025) at Motor House Baltimore, ÀṢẸ: Embodying the Divine (2024) at Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, and BUSH BOY!
Sadia is a Maryland-based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music director dedicated to creating diverse sonic works, with captivating vocals, potent lyrics and a powerful delivery. Her work has been performed at venues throughout the Baltimore and DC areas, featured in films, and most notably, featured on NPR’s All Things Considered.
The Benn Experience ft Sarahia Benn at Keystone Korner
@thebennexperience at Keystone Korner performing All Blues.
Sarahia Benn original arrangement.
Going back to the old to inspire the new.
Here with Devron on Drums, Keller on Trumpet, Len on Steel Drums, Mr. George on Alto Sax, and other Baltimore cats.
Sarahia Benn original arrangement.
Going back to the old to inspire the new.
Here with Devron on Drums, Keller on Trumpet, Len on Steel Drums, Mr. George on Alto Sax, and other Baltimore cats.
Year: August 5, 2025
Sweet Thing-Chaka Khan (Cover)
Jarra is a R&B/Soul/Pop singer based in Maryland. She is known for her powerhouse vocals and magnifying stage presence. She connects with her audience by encouraging their participation so that they become a apart of the performance. Jarra's performances have received overwhelming positive feedback because of her ability to captivate the moment.
Mei Shyuan Chiou is acclaimed as a soloist, chamber musician and orchestral performer. A Premier Artist with Marimba One and Salyers Percussion, she has won international awards, including second place at the International classical Marimba Artist League Competition and first place in Italy's PAS Percussion Competition. Chiou has been invited to perform and give masterclasses for universities in US, such as University of Central Florida, Interlochen Arts Academy, University of Maryland, University of Kansas, and many more.