A COMMUNITY-BUILDING MUSIC PERFORMANCE EVENT FOR FREDERICK, MD!
The Global Z Recording Project is excited to host a fun musical performance event for all ages! The Frederick community is invited to sing/perform 12 songs at the Carroll Creek Amphitheater on Sunday, May 25th, 7:00pm!
EVENT OVERVIEW
Carroll Creek Unplugged is a community-building, educational, musical performance event. It also serves as the annual fund-raising event for Global Z. While participation is free, we humbly request a donation from those who are in a position to donate. We are also raffling off a Jasmine S35 acoustic guitar. Anyone who likes to sing or play a stringed acoustic instrument is invited to join us (registration required) – this will no doubt be a lot of fun!
EVENT DETAILS & FAQ
- WHEN – May 25, 7:00pm
- WHERE – Carroll Creek Park Amphitheater, Frederick, MD (between South Market Street and South Carroll Street) – the amphitheater has natural stone/earth seating available but you may bring a portable chair if you wish
- HOW – The Milk Mountain Band will lead participants through the performance of 12 popular songs
- Registrants will be provided with song chord charts and lyrics well in advance to allow participants time to practice the songs before the event
- During the event, the chord charts and lyrics will be projected by laser projector onto a 135″ projector screen so participants may follow along as we perform the songs!
- WHO – IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW TALENTED YOU ARE! Anyone of any age who likes to sing or play an acoustic stringed instrument is welcome to JOIN IN THE FUN ! (participants under the age of 14 are required to be accompanied by an adult)
- COST – The event is free, however, as this is our annual fundraiser, we request donations from those who are in a position to donate
- REQUIREMENTS – All participants must register online via Zeffy in advance and agree to the conditions of participation (please see more details on the Zeffy registration site)
- There will be a performance area reserved solely for performers
- Friends of the performers and the public are welcome and encouraged to be part of the community experience and enjoy the event from the sides and back of the performance area, as well as from across the creek adjacent to the library!
HOW DO I REGISTER?
All participants must register online via Zeffy in advance and agree to the conditions of participation (please see more details on the registration site)
HOW DO I PURCHASE RAFFLE TICKETS?
Jasmine Guitars/KMC Music has kindly donated a 
Jasmine S35 acoustic guitar to raffle as part of our fundraiser. The S35 is a well-regarded and beautifully built dreadnaught steel string guitar. A quick search of online reviews is all it takes to discover this guitar receives a great deal of love. Visit our Zeffy Jasmine S35 Guitar raffle site and purchase a fistful of tickets for your chance to win!
NOTE: You must be present at the performance event May 25 to take possession of the guitar. Tickets are only available on our Zeffy raffle site – sorry – tickets are not refundable.
HOW DO I BECOME A SPONSOR?
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring 2025 Carroll Creek Unplugged! We could not provide this community-building event without the generous hearts of our donors. Please see our Zeffy Sponsor Page for more information!
DO YOU NEED ANY VOLUNTEERS?
ABSOLUTELY! A project like this has a lot of moving parts – we have a considerable need for volunteers. If you would like to assist us, we would be honored and most appreciative of your time, talents and energy.
Please contact Executive Director Bill Lord for more information:
globalzrecording@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you May 25th as
ONE COMMUNITY UNITED IN SONG!
A HUGE NOD OF THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
Ausherman Family Foundation
Bear the Burden
The Community Foundation of Frederick County
Delaplaine Foundation
Downtown Frederick Partnership
DreamHost
Frederick Arts Council
Frederick County
Frederick Recording Studio
KMC Music
Jasmine Guitars
Maryland State Arts Council
OnSong
Sloan School of Music
Sweetwater Sound
MORE THANKS TO OUR VOLUNTEER SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS
Alex Floor
Dylan Zingg
Ed Kizer
James Connell
Jonathan Kurtz
Lucy Cavanaugh
Meghan Skelton
Michael Ungar