Backstage at the Sanctuary

04/10/2026

It’s early but we are SUPER PSYCHED to have BILL KIRCHEN return to Backstage SATURDAY, Sept 12. SAVE da DATE !

03/23/2026

You saw them Backstage, don't miss this rare chance to see The Slickee Boys in the wild @ their forever home

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03/04/2026

02/27/2026

THANK YOU Linwood Taylor, Mark Segraves, volunteers and fans for braving the snow showers last Sunday. We had a blast! And thank you Mike Landsman for using his super power to capture the day on "film."

02/23/2026

We never know what will happen at our Backstage shows, and yesterday proved to be no exception. Here's a brand new song made up on the spot by our guest star Linwood Taylor . Thank you to everyone who came out and braved "old man winter" yesterday.

11/06/2025

Thank you everyone who came to Backstage with Palisades' Own Tom Gray ! And a HUGE thank you to ace photographer Mike Landsman for capturing a wonderful afternoon, our intrepid host Mark Segraves, and ALL of the Backstage volunteers that made this event possible.

10/29/2025

10/16/2025

Were you at a Seldom Scene show at Bethesda’s Red Fox Inn ? Did you know the Country Gentlemen started in DC and ended up playing Carnegie Hall ? Did you know Palisades DC was the home to a Bluegrass legend? There's lots of stories to be told this SUNDAY with Mark Segraves leading the discussion. Reserve your seat for an epic afternoon Backstage with Palisades' Own Tom Gray !

10/14/2025

While we are waiting for Backstage with Backstage with Palisades' Own Tom Gray this Sunday - check out/subscribe to our YOUTUBE channel. We weren't able to record all of our shows, but we are working on uploading what we do have including Bob Boilen, d.c. space, Bill Warrell, Jon Carroll, Bob Berberich, Joe Triplett, Ron Newmyer and Grin Again, Bill Kirchen, The Slickee Boys, Parthenon Huxley and our fearless leader, Mark Segraves! Hit the link and check it out!

Here's a peek at what we do BACKSTAGE At The SANCTUARY in NW Washington, DC. Our shows combine conversation and music in a serene setting. Get to know your favorite mostly local artists and people in a way that a traditional concert doesn't allow. Learn the stories behind the songs, the bands, the v...