The Chromatics

05/05/2026

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

It’s been a while since the famous comet Halley was visible in our night sky. Its 76-year orbit brings it into our inner solar system on regular intervals. If you missed it during its 1986 close approach, you’ll be waiting a while til it returns in 2061. This comet has been seen and recorded for thousands of years, all the way back to 239 BC. In the 1700’s, Edmond Halley first recognized this spectacular interloper was in fact on a highly elliptical 76-year orbit and concluded that this comet had been seen many times and would return again on a predictable timeframe. This was a huge milestone for astronomy and our understanding the workings of our solar system. If you can’t wait til 2061, you can still glimpse a little piece of this comet. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, peaking this week, occurs when Earth passes through Halley’s orbit, encountering the leftover pieces of this dirty snowball that create dramatic meteors in our sky. Learn more here:
https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/meteors-meteorites/eta-aquarids/
Watch and listen to our AstroCappella song Little Bit of Rock, to learn about asteroids, comets and meteors here:
https://youtu.be/r37ieT7sp8M

Concert video of the Chromatics singing "A Little Bit of Rock"

04/12/2026

International Dark Skies week is almost here! As astronomers and space enthusiasts, many a Chromie can still remember the first time we got away from city lights and really saw the night sky. From the beautiful Milky Way Galaxy stretching far across the sky, to meteor showers offering dozens of shooting stars, to the wonder of watching the planets wander across the sky from night to night, a dark sky offers a new perspective of our place in the cosmos. But it’s more than just beauty and wonder: a dark sky is essential to many types of wildlife, and light pollution can hamper the natural rhythms of birds, bats, turtles and insects. Every little bit counts. International Dark Skies Week encourages us to learn more, and to do our part to reduce light pollution. Turn down the light. Let there be night. Learn more from our brand new original Chromatics song and video here:

https://youtu.be/l3jSzU-qA6U?si=tDP31x1twTxCZbG5

And find out more about International Dark Skies week, April 13-20, take the pledge and find in-person and virtual events like star parties, night hikes, and even dark sky brews by visiting:

International Dark Sky Week at https://idsw.darksky.org/activities

Early performance of our new song, Under Dark Skies, at the Greenbelt Arts Center, with added imagery and lyrics. In 2026, International Dark Sky Week is Apr...

02/15/2026

On this Valentine's Weekend, we offer our heart-filled greetings to all, and pay special tribute to John Meyer, who marks his birthday and a significant milestone as the green Chromie. As a gifted songwriter, John's distinctive voice and worldview have enriched our world with some of our most enduring and thought-provoking songs. In the spirit of love this weekend, we encourage you to rediscover his Science of Love. https://youtu.be/EOX4ZYwnd1c?si=MNDXxNpwY3bGqNBev

The Chromatics' original song "Science of Love" as performed at the Greenbelt Arts Center in Maryland on December 17, 2022.

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! 🎀🎁❄️🎄

12/17/2025

We had a great time singing at the Maryland Meadworks! Next up are our final two performances of 2025: Christmas Cheer at the Greenbelt Arts Center! Dec 20 and 21. Tickets at greenbeltartscenter.org

12/16/2025

We invite you to share some Christmas Cheer with us as we perform our unique combination of holiday tunes, covers of pop and rock music, and our own original songs of science, technology, and modern life. We'll be doing some classic favorites from way back, and some new material you may not have heard before. Join us for some LIVE entertainment to get you in the holiday mood.

11/25/2025

Have some CHRISTMAS CHEER! Our annual holiday show at the Greenbelt Arts Center is coming up just before Christmas. Join us for a celebration of the season. We’ll provide a mix of holiday tunes, covers and originals. Saturday Dec 20 at 8pm and Sunday Dec 21 at 2pm. Greenbelt Arts Center dot org for tickets!

11/04/2025

Save the date!
Dec 20 and 21 - Greenbelt Arts Center!
More info coming soon!

11/03/2025

Join us at the Maryland Meadworks on Saturday Dec 6 from 7-9pm. Eat, drink, and be merry!
https://www.marylandmeadworks.com/

10/18/2025

Sunday October 19 at 3pm, The Chromatics will be performing at the Washington Folk Festival at Glen Echo Park, MD. We'll be on the "Cuddle Up" stage. This event is free so bring the family for a day of music, storytelling, dancing, and fun! More info: https://www.fsgw.org/washington-folk-festival

09/19/2025

The Washington Folk Festival is coming up on Sunday October 19. We'll be performing at 3pm. The Festival is at Glen Echo Park, in Maryland. More info at the link in the comments.