2024-2025 SEASON
KEEPIN' IT COMING
We are thankful to be back after another record-breaking season, and we can't wait to share what's coming up starting this September!
From rising stars like Julius Rodriguez to legendary artists like Emmylou Harris, we are proud to present extraordinary talent and memorable performances for Roanoke and surrounding communities.
Celebrations are in store as we host fun new events like Jstop Latin Soul with dance instruction by Big Lick Latin Underground, just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month.
We will also be featuring our own holiday programming this year with a traveling theatre production of A Christmas Carol, as well as hot new renditions of well-loved selections by Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Creole Christmas.
As always, please stay tuned for exciting announcements as we move through the season and add artists to our lineup!
Jamie Cheatwood Programming Manager
SEASON ON-SALE SCHEDULE
EARLY ACCESS
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TUES, JULY 9, 10AM
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INDIVIDUAL & NEW SEASON MON, JULY 22, 10AM
STAR CITY SERIES BIG LICK VIBES
An Evening with EMMYLOU HARRIS
September 12, 2024
THE WOOD BROTHERS
November 15, 2024
MICHAEL CLEVELAND
January 17, 2025
KATHY MATTEA
March 1, 2025
LARRY M c
March 29, 2025
Kathy Mattea
NICHOLAS PAYTON NOUVEAU STANDARDS
November 23, 2024
PRESERVATION HALL
JAZZ BAND
Creole Christmas
December 6, 2024
CHIEF ADJUAH (FORMERLY CHRISTIAN SCOTT)
February 7, 2025
JESSICA LYNN'S "A VERY MERRY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS"
December 4, 2024
Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre's "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"
December 13-15, 2024
WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS LIVE
January 8, 2025
Chief Adjuah
JAZZ CLUB ONE-OFFS
BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET
January 26, 2025
G. THOMAS ALLEN
February 13, 2025
TATIANA EVA-MARIE & THE AVALON JAZZ BAND
February 28, 2025
SARAH HANAHAN QUARTET
March 22, 2025
PAT BIANCHI TRIO
April 11, 2025
JULIUS RODRIGUEZ QUARTET
May 2, 2025
THE STEELDRIVERS
September 14, 2024
JSTOP LATIN SOUL
with Big Lick Latin Underground
September 21, 2024
SHADOWS OF THE '60S: TRIBUTE TO THE TEMPTATIONS
September 27, 2024
RICKIE LEE JONES
October 8, 2024
HAMILTON DE HOLANDA
October 11, 2024
STIMULATOR JONES
November 8, 2024
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE
November 19, 2024
DAVID CROSS
November 21, 2024
GARRISON KEILLOR AT 80 with Heather Masse & Richard Dworsky
February 1, 2025
TINA & HER PONY
April 19, 2025
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STAR CITY SERIES
EMMYLOU HARRIS
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris’s career as a singer and songwriter spans 40 years, with over 25 albums and numerous collaborations. Inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2008 and awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement in 2018, Harris is known for her eloquent songwriting and expressive singing. She revolutionized country radio in the 1970s, selling over 15 million records, and earning 14 Grammy Awards, three CMA Awards, and four Americana Awards. Harris has recorded with diverse artists such as Bob Dylan, Dolly Parton, and Johnny Cash. A longtime social activist, she founded Bonaparte's Retreat in 2004 to rescue shelter dogs, continuing her advocacy for animal welfare.
“NO ONE
WHO HAS EVER HEARD EMMYLOU CAN EVER FORGET HER STUNNING SOUND. WHETHER IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROCK AND ROLL TRACK, A COUNTRY STANDARD, OR SIMPLY WITH LONE GUITAR, SHE CAN COMMAND THE LISTENER WITH A PURE EMOTIONAL PRESENCE. “
THE WOOD BROTHERS
A roots music trio featuring brothers Chris and Oliver Wood along with Jano Rix, The Wood Brothers bring a distinctive flair to their union of folk, blues, gospel, and jazz. Since the late 2000s, the band has released a string of acclaimed albums, including 2015's Heatseeker chart-topping Paradise and 2018's One Drop of Truth, which earned them a Grammy nomination. Having built up a reputation as a dynamic live act, The Wood Brothers continue to deliver a looser, more organic approach to recording, as displayed on their most recent release, Heart Is the Hero (2023).
"THE GREAT SHOWS ARE CATHARTIC, THEY TAKE US OUT OF OUR EVERYDAY GRIND AND LIFT US UP, DUST US OFF, AND PUT US BACK IN THE GAME… THAT IS WHAT THE WOOD BROTHERS DID."
STAR CITY SERIES
MICHAEL CLEVELAND
Grammy-winning fiddler Michael Cleveland faced profound loss in 2021 with the passing of his dear friends Bill Wolfe and Eddie Wells, inspiring him to cherish life's fleeting moments. His sixth solo studio album, 'LOVIN' OF THE GAME,' released in March 2023, showcases his bluegrass prowess and collaborative spirit. Notable tracks include a jamgrass rendition of 'For Your Love' with Billy Strings and a country waltz, 'I Wish I Knew Now What I Knew Then,' featuring Vince Gill. Cleveland's accolades include 12 IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year awards, six IBMA Instrumental Performance wins, and a 2019 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album for 'TALL FIDDLER.' He was inducted into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame in 2018 and received the National Heritage Fellowship in 2022.
“WITH EVERY NOTE CLEVELAND PULLS FROM HIS FIDDLE, THERE'S A GRIT, AN EASE, ENDLESS EMOTION, AND A WINKING SPARKLE THAT ALL AT ONCE CONJURE THE AGGRESSION OF CHARLIE DANIELS AND THE TENDERNESS OF 'ASHOKAN FAREWELL'.”
KATHY MATTEA
As a celebrated artist in Nashville, Mattea has amassed a remarkable career spanning 35 years in Country, Bluegrass, and Folk music. She has earned 2 Grammy wins, 4 CMA Awards, 4 #1 country singles, and five gold albums, along with a platinum Greatest Hits collection. Mattea's latest album, "Pretty Bird," produced by Tim O’Brien, reflects a period of rededication to her craft, showcasing her vocal prowess and eclectic style. Aside from her music career, Mattea is increasingly involved in public broadcasting, contributing to Ken Burns’s 2019 PBS documentary "Country Music," and recently taking over as the host of NPR's "Mountain Stage."
SATURDAY | MARCH 1, 2025 | 8:00PM
“HER HUSKY YET SMOOTH AND NEVER PRETENTIOUS SINGING BRINGS EMOTIONAL GRAVITAS TO SONGS THAT ALREADY BURNED WITH IT.”
STAR CITY SERIES
LARRY MCCRAY
Introduced to the guitar by his sister Clara, Larry was inspired by the music of blues legends B.B., Freddie, and Albert King. In the late '80s, he caught the attention of Virgin Records executive John Wooler, who signed him to Point Blank Records. Larry's debut album, "Ambition," released in 1990, blended blues, rock, and soul, garnering critical acclaim. Throughout the '90s, Larry collaborated with artists like Albert Collins and released albums like "Delta Hurricane" (1993) and "Born to Play the Blues" (1998), helping define blues rock. He has shared the stage with blues icons such as B.B. King and Buddy Guy, as well as rock legends like the Allman Brothers. In 2021, Larry released "Blues Without You" on Joe Bonamassa's Keeping the Blues Alive label, showcasing his continued vitality and talent in the blues genre.
“MCCRAY’S SOLOING IS BOTH FLUID AND VISCERAL; HE IS UNAFRAID TO HANG ON TO A COUPLE OF NOTES UNTIL EVERY LAST DROP OF EMOTION AND SOUL HAS BEEN WRUNG FROM THEM.”
NICHOLAS PAYTON
As a leading voice in American popular music, the Grammy Award-winning Nicholas Payton is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, producer, arranger, essayist, and social activist who defies musical and artistic categories. All the while, he honors the tradition of what he terms “postmodern New Orleans music,” as well as the spirit of Black American Music, of which he states, “There are no fields, per se. There are lineages.”
“ONE OF THE MORE POPULAR TRUMPETERS TO EMERGE POSTWYNTON FROM NEW ORLEANS, NICHOLAS PAYTON HAS DEVELOPED AN OMNIVOROUS APPROACH TO JAZZ, WILLING TO BRING COUNTLESS GENRES TO THE TABLE.”
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
CREOLE CHRISTMAS
At the heart of musical evolution, New Orleans stands as a beacon of cultural fusion. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band embodies this spirit, preserving and revitalizing the city's musical legacy for over 60 years. Their latest album, "So It Is," continues this tradition by blending Afro-Cuban rhythms, Afrobeat, and Fire Music, creating a modern sound. Their performances alongside icons like Stevie Wonder, Elvis Costello, and the Foo Fighters highlight their influence and relevance, bridging the gap between past and present.
"PRESERVATION HALL, AT 726 ST. PETER STREET, STARTED IN 1961 AS A PLACE WHERE LONGTIME NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS COULD PLAY THE CITY’S MOST TRADITIONAL JAZZ. IT GATHERED A CORE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND THAT PERFORMS REGULARLY AT THE HALL ITSELF, WITH PERSONNEL GRADUALLY CHANGING THROUGH THE YEARS."
CHIEF ADJUAH
(FORMERLY CHRISTIAN SCOTT)
Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, formerly Christian Scott, is a celebrated figure in music, known for his innovative approach as a trumpeter, composer, and producer. He has received multiple Grammy nominations, two Edison Awards, and accolades such as the Doris Duke Award in the Arts. Adjuah is also a visionary designer of musical instruments and technologies, including the Stretch Music app. He has released numerous acclaimed albums and is credited with pioneering the "Stretch Music" style. Adjuah has collaborated with Prince, Thom Yorke, and others, and his work spans film scores and brand partnerships. He is deeply involved in community service, advocating for human rights globally.
“HE PRESENTS A FORCEFUL, SOMETIMES BRUTAL, SOUND FILLED WITH RHYTHMS THAT OVERLAP AND OVERLOAD THE SENSES. IT’S AN IMMENSE WORK OF ART, A STOREHOUSE OF TRADITION, A LIVING ARCHIVE OF ADJUAH’S PEOPLE.”
BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET
Bria Skonberg, a Juno-award-winning trumpeter, vocalist, and composer, is renowned for her versatility and musical prowess. Recognized as a "shining hope of hot jazz" by the NY Times, she has received accolades such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Swing! Award and the 2022 "Legend" Award for her contributions to American music. Born in British Columbia, Bria's journey in jazz began in her local school band program. She has since become a prominent figure in the jazz scene, performing at renowned festivals worldwide. Bria is also dedicated to music education, working with organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Louis Armstrong House Museum. Her seventh studio album, "What it Means," recorded in New Orleans, is set for release in July 2024.
FOSTEK HALL SUN, JANUARY 26, 2025
7PM & 9PM
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
“AWARD-WINNING TRUMPETER-VOCALIST-COMPOSER
BRIA SKONBERG TAKES US THROUGH THE DARK NIGHT OF HER HEART AND THE NATIONAL SOUL IN HER FRAUGHT, YET IMPOSSIBLE-NOT-TO-LISTEN-TO MUSIC.”
G. THOMAS ALLEN
G. Thomas Allen made history as the first male to win the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in 2021. Since then, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful vocals. His latest album, "Love Affair: Serenades of the Heart," showcases his talent and versatility. Allen's musical journey began in the church, and he has since earned degrees in Vocal Studies and Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy. Inspired by Bobby McFerrin and Derek Lee Reagan, Allen has collaborated with renowned artists and teaches at Columbia College in Chicago.
13, 2025
“G. THOMAS ALLEN’S FALSETTO VOCALS MAKE HIM UNUSUAL FOR A MALE SINGER — AND THEY HELPED HIM BECOME THE FIRST MAN EVER TO WIN THE SARAH VAUGHAN INTERNATIONAL
JAZZ VOCAL COMPETITION ON NOV. 14.”
TATIANA EVA-MARIE & THE AVALON JAZZ BAND
Tatiana Eva-Marie, the "Gypsy-jazz Warbler," lauded by the New York Times and Vanity Fair, leads the Avalon Jazz Band, acclaimed for its Parisian vintage flair. With 80 million YouTube views, she blends French and Romani influences, exploring music from Django Reinhardt to Cole Porter. In 2024, she premieres her opera as a librettist in Switzerland and releases "Djangology" on GroundUp Music.
FOSTEK HALL
FRI, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
7PM & 9PM
“HER SWEET VOICE SOUNDS EFFORTLESSLY FLAWLESS, WITH SOMETHING OF BILLIE HOLIDAY ABOUT IT—A WARMTH, A FAINT VIBRATO, AND THE WAY SHE SOMETIMES GRACES THE END OF A NOTE WITH A LITTLE UPWARD FLICK.”
SARAH HANAHAN QUARTET
Sarah Hanahan is a rising jazz saxophonist based in New York City. A graduate of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz and The Juilliard School, she has studied under jazz luminaries like Abraham Burton and Billy Drummond. Sarah has performed with renowned musicians such as Jeff “Tain” Watts and Dee Dee Bridgewater, and regularly plays at NYC venues like Smalls Jazz Club and Birdland Jazz Club. She tours nationally and internationally with various ensembles and was featured in NPR's Jazz Night in America's Youngbloods series. Her upcoming album, featuring Marc Cary and Dee Dee Bridgewater, will be released under Jazz at Lincoln Center’s label, Blue Engine, in spring 2024.
MARCH 22, 2025
7PM & 9PM
ADMISSION: $35 * Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
“SAXOPHONIST SARAH HANAHAN PLAYS WITH AN INTENSE AND DRIVING CONVICTION. HER STATEMENTS CONTAIN MEMORABLE THEMES THAT REMAIN WITH THE LISTENER WELL AFTER A SONG'S ENDING. HER SOUND IS BOTH MELODIC AND MUSCULAR.”
PAT BIANCHI TRIO
Grammy-nominated organist and Downbeat Magazine rising star, Pat Bianchi, is a premier figure in the international jazz scene. Known for his harmonic prowess and rhythmic intensity, he leads his own group and regularly performs with jazz guitar icon Pat Martino. A former member of NEA Jazz Master Lou Donaldson’s quartet, Bianchi started playing organ at age 7 and studied at the Eastman School of Music and Berklee College of Music. He has performed with legends like Red Holloway and Joey DeFrancesco. Bianchi has released six CDs as a leader, with his latest, "In The Moment," featuring guests like Pat Martino and Peter Bernstein, reaching #1 on the Jazzweek Radio Charts.
FRI, APRIL 11, 2025
7PM & 9PM
GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
“HIS CREATIVITY AND MUSICAL PASSION BRING A FIRE TO EACH SONG THAT CAN BE FELT.”
JULIUS RODRIGUEZ QUARTET
Julius Rodriguez, the New York-born, Los Angeles-based multiinstrumentalist, composer, and producer, transcends genres to deliver a unique sound. Acclaimed by The New York Times, Vanity Fair, and The FADER, he has collaborated with artists like Wynton Marsalis and A$AP Rocky, garnering tens of millions of streams. Known for breaking musical boundaries, Julius continues to innovate with his second full-length album, "EVERGREEN" [Verve Records]. This album epitomizes the spirit of jazz, inviting listeners to enjoy music beyond genre labels, focusing on dancing, feeling, and thinking.
"HIS ARTISTRY IS LIMITLESS AND 'LET SOUND TELL ALL' WAS ONE OF THE STRONGEST STATEMENTS OF 2022."
FRI, MAY 2, 2025
7PM & 9PM GENERAL ADMISSION: $35
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
"A VERY MERRY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS" JESSICA LYNN'S
Jessica Lynn, hailed as a "rocket force" in modern music, is quickly becoming a household name. She has captivated millions with her three nationwide concert TV specials, showcasing her powerful voice and musical talents.
"Jessica Lynn's - A Very Merry Classic Christmas" has become a genuine holiday tradition, rivaling and even eclipsing some of the biggest holiday spectaculars. This fun-filled, family sleigh ride through the most wonderful time of the year features a multi-media presentation with dancers, marching bands, choirs, special effects, and a visit from Santa.
"JESSICA’S MUSIC BORDERS ON SOMETHING MORE PENETRATING… ENERGETIC… THIS ATTRACTIVE YOUNG SINGER HAS SOME DENSITY."
"A CHRISTMAS CAROL" RIDDLESBROOD TOURING THEATRE'S
Come and celebrate the “Spirit of Christmas” with Riddlesbrood Touring Theatre Company's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens's charming holiday classic, "A Christmas Carol." Join us for this immortal heartwarming tale of Ebenezer Scrooge's journey from greed to redemption. This performance will surely raise your spirits and warm your heart as you travel through time with the Ghosts of Christmas and witness the ultimate transformation of this miserly old skinflint into jolly Father Christmas himself!
SHAFTMAN PERFORMANCE HALL
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket (No box office processing fee applied to kid's tickets). MUST CALL BOX OFFICE TO PURCHASE CHILDREN'S TICKETS: 540.345.2550 FRIDAY | DECEMBER 13, 2024 | 7:00PM SATURDAY | DECEMBER 14, 2024 | 3:00PM & 7:00PM SUNDAY | DECEMBER 15, 2024 | 3:00PM
WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS LIVE
Get ready for an adventure with the Wild World of Animals Show, a thrilling show featuring 13 diverse animals, from reptiles to birds to mammals, highlighting the importance of all creatures. With a fast-paced blend of fun and facts, this performance promises to captivate audiences of all ages.
THE STEELDRIVERS
The SteelDrivers are seasoned veterans blending bluegrass roots with country, soul, and contemporary influences to create a fresh, unapologetic hybrid sound. Since releasing The SteelDrivers (2008) and Reckless (2010), they’ve earned three Grammy nominations, four IBMA awards, and the Americana Music Association’s New Artist of the Year award. In 2009, they won the IBMA’s Emerging Artist of the Year and contributed four songs to the movie Get Low. Adele praised their song "If It Hadn’t Been For Love" and performed it live, calling them "brilliant." The SteelDrivers have graced stages from The Grand Ole Opry to NPR’s Mountain Stage and the Conan O’Brien show.
"THE INSTRUMENTATION FITS SQUARELY INTO THE BLUEGRASS GENRE, BUT THEY PUSH THOSE SOMEWHAT STRICT BOUNDARIES INTO EDGY FOLK, HONKY-TONK AND COUNTRY WITH TAUT ROCK AND ROLL ENERGY, ALBEIT WITHOUT AMPLIFIERS."
JSTOP LATIN SOUL WITH BIG LICK LATIN UNDERGROUND
Jstop Latin Soul, based in Roanoke, VA, is a vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz project formed in 2018. Led by trombonist Joel Stopka and bassist/guitarist Brian Mesko, the ensemble delivers a fiery blend of Afro-Cuban jazz, rumba, salsa, and cha-
cha. The rhythm section, featuring Latin percussionists Vladimir Espinosa and David Sandoval, drummer DeWayne Peters, and pianist 'Montuno Tom' Floyd, creates infectious rhythms. Recording artist Bobby Read adds masterful sax, Jamiel Allen contributes sultry synth and organ, and Willis Greenstreet provides intelligent guitar solos.
Big Lick Latin Underground is an organization made up of passionate dancers who are dedicated to creating latin dance events in the Roanoke Valley.
Big Lick Underground will be leading a DANCE CLASS from 8:00PM - 8:30PM, which is included with the ticket for this performance.
21, 2024 8:00PM
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
TRIBUTE TO THE TEMPTATIONS SHADOWS OF THE '60S:
Shadows of the '60s delivers an award-winning tribute to Motown, capturing the authentic sound and spirit of the era. Presenting the greatest hits in their original keys, arrangements, and visuals, it transports you back to 1964. Close your eyes and hear the magic of Motown; open them and feel like you're witnessing The Temptations live. With classic costumes and flawless choreography, Shadows of the '60s recreates the iconic performances of David Ruffin, Eddie Kendricks, and Melvin Franklin.
FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
RICKIE LEE JONES
Rickie Lee Jones is an American musician, storyteller and two-time Grammy winner who has been inspiring pop culture for decades, beginning with her star-making self-titled debut, followed by the seminal Pirates. Named the “premiere song-stylist and songwriter of her generation” by The New Yorker, and “The Duchess of Coolsville” by Time magazine, Jones released her Grammy-nominated album Pieces of Treasure in 2023, a reunion with Russ Titelman, who produced her first two records. Jones’s celebrated memoir Last Chance Texaco was named Book of the Year by MOJO and a Best Book of the Year at Pitchfork and NPR. The Independent writes, “There has always been something defiant about Rickie Lee Jones . . . a voice from a dream, elusive yet familiar, transcendent, a messenger from another place.”
"RICKIE LEE HAS ALWAYS HAD A UNIQUE VOICE—A BREATHY
HAMILTON DE HOLANDA
Hamilton’s playing and improvisation transcend genres, bringing his heart to his fingertips as he performs worldwide. Known for his unique sound, he blends with various musical traditions and ensembles. As a guest soloist with Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra or performing his own compositions with symphony orchestras, Hamilton captivates audiences from rock/pop festivals to the Olympic Games, and venues like Central Park and the Smithsonian. He has a vast discography with his label Brasilianos and partners like Universal and ECM. Hamilton’s music defies labels such as Jazz or Brazilian Popular Music, growing freely without definition. Describing himself as a musical explorer, he seeks beauty and spontaneity. He has collaborated with renowned artists including Chick Corea, The Dave Matthews Band, Chucho Valdes, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, and more.
FRIDAY | OCTOBER 11, 2024 | 7PM & 9PM
“HERE IS A MUSICIAN WHO RECOGNIZES NO BOUNDARIES EXCEPT THOSE OF GOOD TASTE, AND WHO HAS ARTISTRY
TO FOLLOW HIM
ANYWHERE.”
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
STIMULATOR JONES
Roanoke, Virginia may not be known for R&B or hip-hop, but Sam Lunsford, aka Stimulator Jones, is changing that. As a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter, he blends jazzfunk, psychedelia, dub reggae, and new jack swing on labels like Stones Throw and Mutual Intentions. Since his debut with Exotic Worlds and Masterful Treasures (2018), he’s released diverse instrumental LPs Mano and Low Budget Environments Striving for Perfection (2021), and his vocal-based third album Round Spiritual Ring (2022).
FRIDAY | NOVEMBER 8, 2024 | 8:00PM
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE
Raphaël Feuillâtre, a 26-year-old French classical guitarist, reinvigorates ancient music with a contemporary touch. His repertoire spans Bach to Assad, played with technical mastery and creative vision. Winner of the 2018 GFA International Concert Artist Competition, Feuillâtre is praised by Guitar Salon International as a standout of his generation. Critics and audiences alike laud his versatility, sensitivity, and singing quality, noting his precision and emotional depth.
TUESDAY | NOVEMBER 19, 2024 | 7:00PM
* Additional $6 Box Office Fee Per Ticket
“FRENCH GUITARIST RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE - AGED JUST 27 - HAS A SUPPLE SENSITIVITY THAT UNDERPINS A FORMIDABLE YET REMARKABLY UNSHOWY EXPRESSIVE POWER.”
DAVID CROSS
Emmy Award winner and two-time Grammy nominee, David Cross, is a versatile performer, writer, and producer in comedy and film. His recent projects include hosting the podcast "Senses Working Overtime," starring in the Netflix series "The Umbrella Academy," and appearing in films like "You Hurt My Feelings" and the FX series "Justified: City Primeval." With a career spanning acclaimed stand-up specials, Grammy-nominated albums, and iconic TV shows like "Arrested Development," Cross continues to captivate audiences with his wit and creativity.
GARRISON KEILLOR
"Garrison Keillor at 80" with Heather Masse and Richard Dworsky is a charming blend of stand-up, storytelling, and music, celebrating the beauty of aging with humor and wisdom. Keillor's performance includes sung sonnets, limericks, and musical jokes, highlighting the joy of "less is more" in old age. The show features the beloved "News from Lake Wobegon," a fictional town filled with quirky characters and enduring traditions. Audience participation adds to the fun, with sing-alongs of patriotic songs and pop standards, creating a nostalgic and heartwarming experience.
| FEBRUARY 1, 2025 |
TINA & HER PONY
Tina and Her Pony, an Indie Appalachian Folk Band from Asheville, NC, began in 2010. Shortly after, they spent two years in Taos, NM, becoming beloved performers. Their album “Marigolds” (2023) explores change and rebirth, with diverse instrumentation including cello, tenor banjo, acoustic guitar, and pedal steel, plus hints of pop and soul with electric bass, jazz organ, and synth. Originally a duo, now led by Tina Collins, a classically trained musician who first toured with Over Under Yonder. Collins composed the songs on Journey Onward (2009) while thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Their sound draws inspiration from Gillian Welch, Sarah Jarosz, and Watchhouse.
SATURDAY | APRIL 19, 2025 | 8:00PM
“TINA & HER PONY DELIVER A GENTLE FOLK MUSIC THAT INEXORABLY SWELLS INTO A POWERFUL WAVE. THE SONGS THEMSELVES CARRY A GENTLE WISDOM THAT INVIGORATES THE LISTENER.” - RACHEL CHOLST
FULL SEASON BY DATE
SEPTEMBER
2024
DECEMBER 2024
THURS, SEPT 12
SAT, SEPT 14
SAT, SEPT 21
EMMYLOU HARRIS THE STEELDRIVERS
FRI, SEPT 27
JSTOP LATIN SOUL w/ BIG LICK LATIN UNDERGROUND SHADOWS OF THE '60S: TRIBUTE TO THE TEMPTATIONS
OCTOBER 2024
TUES, OCT 8
FRI, OCT 11
RICKIE LEE JONES
HAMILTON DE HOLANDA
NOVEMBER 2024
FRI, NOV 8
FRI, NOV 15
TUES, NOV 19
THURS, NOV 21
SAT, NOV 23
STIMULATOR JONES THE WOOD BROTHERS
RAPHAËL FEUILLÂTRE
DAVID CROSS
NICHOLAS PAYTON NOUVEAU STANDARDS
WED, DEC 4 FRI, DEC 6
JESSICA LYNN'S A VERY MERRY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND CREOLE CHRISTMAS
FRI-SUN, DEC 13-15
RIDDLESBROOD TOURING THEATRE'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL
JANUARY 2025
WED, JAN 8
FRI, JAN 17 SUN, JAN 26
WILD WORLD OF ANIMALS LIVE MICHAEL CLEVELAND BRIA SKONBERG QUINTET
FEBRUARY 2025
SAT, FEB 1
FRI, FEB 7
THURS, FEB 13 FRI, FEB 28
MARCH 2025
SAT, MAR 1 SAT, MAR 22 SAT, MAR 29 KATHY MATTEA SARAH HANAHAN QUARTET LARRY MCCRAY
APRIL
2025
FRI, APR 11 SAT, APR 19 PAT BIANCHI TRIO TINA & HER PONY
MAY 2025 FRI, MAY 2 JULIUS RODRIGUEZ QUARTET
GARRISON KEILLOR AT 80 WITH HEATHER MASSE & RICHARD DWORSKY
CHIEF ADJUAH (FORMERLY CHRISTIAN SCOTT) G. THOMAS ALLEN
TATIANA EVA-MARIE &THE AVALON JAZZ BAND
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The Harry & Lavon Webb Education Center is home to programming like Music Lab with its afterschool classes, private lessons, and performance bands. It also gives opportunity to special master classes with performing artists that Jefferson Center presents throughout the season-giving local students the chance to work with world-class musicians. The programming also includes special performances that local schools are able to attend for free as well as bringing those performances directly to local schools. In addition, there is "Outreach Out Loud," which partners with 21st Century to bring regular self-esteem building workshops to community groups like Boys and Girls Club, West End Center, and the Gainsboro Library.
WAYS TO PURCHASE
Our online ticketing system allows you to choose your specific seats for individual ticket sales. Subscribers and Donors receive presale codes to use for individual ticket purchases throughout the season, even as additional shows are added!
Our box office staff is happy to assist you in finding the perfect seat for every show. Box office hours are Monday - Friday, 10am to 2pm and two hours prior to all ticketed events.
Purchase your tickets in person at our box office, located inside Jefferson Center’s main lobby. Box office hours are Monday - Friday, 10am to 2pm and two hours prior to all ticketed events.
All Jefferson Center Presents sales are final. Tickets that will not be used by a patron may be returned to the Jefferson Center Box Office as a gift which can be re-sold at the discretion of the Box Office. If a concert is rescheduled by an artist, patrons may receive a refund for their ticket if they are not able to attend the concert on the rescheduled show date.
DONOR BENEFITS
EARLY ACCESS TO TICKETS
SEASON LONG
Donors who give $100 or more annually receive early access to purchase tickets. Donate today and treat yourself to the best available seats in the house. Donors will be able to purchase tickets beginning July 9, which is almost two weeks before tickets go on sale to the public on July 22!
