Music scene · Chester
An Eastern Shore community on the Chester River where school concerts, church music, and acoustic sets at waterfront spots define the sound, with Annapolis musicians crossing the bridge for events.
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An Eastern Shore community on the Chester River where school concerts, church music, and acoustic sets at waterfront spots define the sound, with Annapolis musicians crossing the bridge for events.
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Chester is a small community on Maryland's Eastern Shore, near the mouth of the Chester River. The watermen and suburban character blend in school concerts, church music, and acoustic sets at local gathering spots, with Annapolis musicians often crossing the bridge for events.
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