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Raymond J. Spence

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I’m honored to announce that The Spence_START Trio will be the featured talent for the evening at @mccrfoundation Gala this coming Saturday. My frat brother @rolandsmartin will be giving the keynote address.

My jazz trio will consist of myself, @anthonydix & @blueonionbass …and we will be featuring 2 special guests performing with us, @cleomanago & @loveinabundance_music

There’s still time for you to grab your tickets to attend this experience. Scan the QR code and we will see you there. by @spence_start

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23 days ago

New Location Alert!!! The AmASSI Center!

The Vibe Check will be August 13th at 8 PM!

This open mic jam session is intended for everyone to be able to enjoy. Whether musician, rapper, poet, or audience member, all are welcome at The Vibe Check…just be sure to be able to pass the vibe check if you touch the stage!

It’s FREE to attend and as always we look forward to see you.

The Vibe Check
📍 2122 Maryland Ave
Baltimore, MD 21218
August 13th 8 PM taken in African American Arts Culture by @spence_start

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2 months ago

Proud to announce I’ll be celebrating Juneteenth at my favorite museum @lewismuseum !

Catch the Spence_START Trio at 1:20 this Friday at The Lewis. Free to attend. See ya there. taken in Reginald F. Lewis Museum by @spence_start

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4 months ago

Tonight @codettapresents The Shed!! We’ve got some amazing musicians coming out Jam with us.

Meet and this months featured musicians @anthonydix @c.jaiofficial @blueonionbass @jazzunc 🔥. All level musicians are welcome.

The mic is open for all emcees, singers, poets etc. .Come jam, network and just enjoy a good time with us.

There will mocktails curated by the wonderful @foundermovakells @movanature ! So get rejuvenated by good music and healthy drinks 🥤.

Date: May 21

Time: 7-10pm

Cost: only $5

#Jameson #artscape2026 #musician #openmic #baltimore taken in MRI Studios by @spence_start

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5 months ago

You ever hear a rapper spit over Butterfly? Well thanks to @shonskimedia you have now!

Catch our Tiny Desk submission now on YouTube.

@shonskimedia - Vocals & Audio Mixing
@spence_start - Drums and musical arrangement
@anthonydix - Keys and Sound Engineer
@kennytheprototype - Bass
@sheritta.harris__music - Visuals and creative direction
@blackmensxchange - Venue sponsor
@gendesigns_ - Art Work taken in African American Arts Culture by @spence_start

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8 months ago

IT’S BACK! The Award Winning Open Mic “The Vibe Check” has found its new home with Black Men’s Xchange at The AmASSI Center!

This live music experience encourages audience members to try their hand performing with a live band, @the_storageunit_collective ! Whether it’s original music, covers or vibes it doesn’t matter, so long as you can pass The Vibe Check!

The first Vibe Check of 2026 will be Feb 12th at 8 PM! 2122 Maryland Ave Baltimore, MD 21218.

Admission is FREE but seating is limited! If you want to guarantee your spot, grab a pay what you can ticket! Links in our bio and on our website! taken in African American Arts Culture by @spence_start

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9 months ago

You should be at the things I do. Come through. by @spence_start

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10 months ago

“The Genius Vibes Band” Culturally Curated: Genius Vibes Edition @lewismuseum @theblackgeniusartshow

Sheritta Love Harris: Vocals
Anthony Dix: Keys and Audio Engineer
Mike Barnes: Guitar
Ken Alce: Bass
Raymond J. Spence: Drums and Event Producer

📸: @tevindwashington taken in Reginald F. Lewis Museum by @spence_start

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a year ago

Who needs in ears when you have synergy?

Spence_START Trio at the Maryland Commission On Civil Rights Gala. We closed out the set with @sh3lly.webb rendition of “Before I Let You Go” by Blackstreet

🎹: @anthonydix
🎤 + 🎸: @sh3lly.webb
🥁: Spence
🎥: @jonteluki

#musicians #trio #baltimore #randb by @spence_start

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a year ago

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Gala 2025 was…freeing.

Spence_START Trio had an amazing time providing the vibes for the VIP hour.

🎹: @anthonydix
🎤 + 🎸: @sh3lly.webb
🥁: “Morpheus”
🎥: @jonteluki by @spence_start

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a year ago

The Day Fishbowling ended. All then windows smacked out👌🏽Ray at @az__motorsports has tinted al my cars. I wondwr whats up next by @spence_start

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a year ago

@mrvershawn said I’ve to post here too not just stories so, here’s me Musically directing a rehearsal. by @spence_start

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a year ago