Attending live music performances is not just a recreational choice, especially when you have confidence in the music venue’s commitment to superior talent and appealing variety. These events are the golden threads that enrich the fabric of our lives and linger in our memories. They help us maneuver through the stress and tedium that invariably comes our way in these challenging times. They provide the opportunities to connect with others on common ground, to feel safe and strong. Can you imagine if circumstances hit the mute button and turned this special music off?

The Mainstay has been part of people’s stories around here for decades. The generous support of our friends and visitors has kept the music playing even through difficult times. Please help us to meet these challenging times with good will, a strong back, and a stable financial footing.

Please consider a meaningful donation to our organization (“meaningful” is different for everyone).  Donate online by clicking here or send us your check to P.O. Box 238, Rock Hall, MD21661. 

SUPPORT THE MAINSTAY

The Charlie Byrd Society

Jazz guitar legend Charlie Byrd’s performances at the Mainstay helped establish our tradition of musical excellence. To honor Charlie’s legacy and support the Mainstay’s commitment to spectacular music and service to the community, we invite you to join the Charlie Byrd Society with an annual pledge. Membership information is available upon request.

BECOME A CHARLIE BYRD Society MEMBER

Tom McHugh Legacy and Planned Giving Circle

To honor our founder and visionary leader for over twenty years, the Board of Directors of the Mainstay is developing a giving program that will easily enable our committed champions to include The Mainstay in their wills. Contact us for more information: 410-639-9133

REMEMBER US

“Adopt a Concert” Support

Supporting a specific concert/ artist is a wonderful way to help the Mainstay.  A donation toward your favorite musician’s upcoming how eases our financial outlay (remember, the best bands get the biggest paychecks).  

A special thanks to those who have supported us in this way over the last few years.

Contact us at 410-639-9133 for more information.  

SPECIALIZE YOUR SUPPORT

Advertise on Our Interior Ductwork

Advertise your business for a year with your business’s sign on the Mainstay’s interior overhead ductwork and on the outdoor fence facing the audience. Over 5000 people attend our shows each year

Call for more information: 410-639-9133

ADVERTISE

Donate Your Time

The Mainstay depends on its volunteers. If you are interested in learning more about the various ongoing or occasional roles you could play in making this place run smoothly, please contact us.

Donate Your Baking Skills

All our live shows offer homemade goodies, from pies to cookies to snack mixes. If you have a specialty item or simply enjoy baking, we would love to put your goodies on our show schedule.

Donate Some Furnishings

As curators of one of the world’s most impressive collections of used dining room chairs, we have come to realize that some items eventually face retirement. Please call us if you have sets of matching (preferably waterproof) chairs, oriental rugs of various sizes, folding metal chairs  and tables, or conversation-starting floor or table lamps.  Obviously, these should be in good condition.