10.19.2023

Confluence: The Carolinas’ Premier Music Industry Conference + Festival

The Confluence Music Pass includes access to live showcase sets by 40+ acts in all genres from across the Carolinas in multiple independent music venues in the heart of Charlotte! This multiday conference + festival is a can’t-miss for anyone in the Southeast connected to the music industry, including fans. Middle C is proud to be a venue included in the festival and will host performances by Emanuel Wynter and the Harvey Cummings Project!

Thursday, October 19
Doors: 9:30pm
Time: 9:45pm (set 1) and 10:30pm (set 2)

Featured Artist of the Week: Oli Silk

London-born keyboardist Oli Silk is the UK’s Smooth Jazz Ambassador! He began writing and recording music as part of jazz funk duo ‘Sugar and Silk’ in the late 1990’s. The pair released 2 albums to much European acclaim and this grabbed the attention of Trippin’N’Rhythm Records to whom Oli has been signed with ever since.

He has produced 6 hit albums in that time:

• So Many Ways – (2006)
• The Limit’s The Sky – (2008)
• All We Need – (2010)
• Razor Sharp Brit – (2013)
• Where I Left Off – (2016)
• 6 – (2020)

Oli’s songs have enjoyed huge success on radio in the USA over the last 15 years, highlights include:

• Easy Does It – Oli’s debut hit, Billboard top 15 (2006)
• Chill Or Be Chilled – One of the biggest hits of the year, Billboard top 3 and one of the most long charting songs in Billboard Smooth Jazz history with a combined main/recurrent chart tally of 54 weeks! (2008/09)
• At Your Service – Oli’s first Billboard #1 song (2013)

10.6.2023

Oli Silk

London-born keyboardist Oli Silk is the UK’s Smooth Jazz Ambassador! He began writing and recording music as part of jazz funk duo ‘Sugar and Silk’ in the late 1990’s. The pair released 2 albums to much European acclaim and this grabbed the attention of Trippin’N’Rhythm Records to whom Oli has been signed with ever since. He returns on Friday, October 6 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

10.5.2023

Felix Pastorius Trio

Felix Pastorius Trio is a newly formed group featuring Thommy Knoles on keyboards and Kurt Stracener on drums. This group plays a mix of different styles and sounds with every tune diving deep into intense improvisation. This group is heavily influenced by traditional and modern music and hopes to speak to every listener’s soul.Join us on Thursday, October 5 at 7pm!

10.7.2023

Four80East

Four80East is a Toronto-based electro-jazz duo that’s all about the groove. Drawing from their diverse musical influences, Rob DeBoer and Tony Grace have created a signature sound that combines electronic production with live instrumentation. Four80East returns to Middle C on on Saturday, October 7 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

10.8.2023

Gospel Sunday featuring Isaiah Bell Tribute to Donnie McClurkin

Fuel your body and move your soul! With classic gospel playlists and live gospel performances featuring special guests. Gospel Sunday is back featuring Isaiah Bell and a Tribute to Donnie McClurkin on Sunday, September 24 at 6pm.

10.11.2023

Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Landslide- A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac will take you on a ride back in time to an era when the greatest music in rock was being made, and the careers of the legends we all love today were born! Paying homage to one of the greatest and most popular bands in music history, LANDSLIDE takes fans on an electric journey through FLEETWOOD MAC’s incredible catalog of music, including the hits from their solo-careers. Don’t miss the show on Wednesday, October 11 at 7pm!

10.12.2023

Rodney Shelton & Eric Brice Present Mark Black- Blue Eyed Soul Songs of Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Rod Stewart & Robin Thicke

Thursday Jazz Jam is back! Join us on Thursday, October 12 at 7pm for Rodney Shelton and Eric Brice present Mark Black! This special show titles Blue Eyed Soul will feature the music of Michael McDonald, Boz Scaggs, Rod Steward and Robin Thicke!

10.13.2023

September In The Park: The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago Tribute

September In The Park is the ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago tribute – celebrating the music of these two iconic groups with a precision, unlike any other. Combining the incredible horn arrangements and vocal harmonies that both groups are known for, September In The Park offers a one of a kind entertainment experience! Join us on Friday, October 13 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

10.14.2023

An Evening with Billboard Charting Smooth Jazz Artist Willie Bradley

Bold, yet simultaneously charming; Edgy; yet at the same time beautiful; these seemingly opposing adjectives might well-describe the music of artist/trumpeter Willie Bradley, but also fittingly tell about the man! Willie Bradley’s music brings together many varied styles but takes Smooth Jazz to another whole level. He returns to Charlotte on Saturday, October 14 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

10.15.2023

An Evening with David Stevens

Quickly becoming a recognized name in songwriting, production and performance, is LA based, multi-talented, David P. Stevens. Reminiscent of his biggest influence Babyface, David shows us the full range of his musical prowess and passion in more ways than one. David is confidently solidifying his place as a funky, dynamic and exceptionally creative artist with a unique sound of his own. He continues to garner the positive attention of music aficionados from all over the world! He makes his Middle C debut on Sunday, October 15 at 6pm!