4.17.2023

Still Crazy: A Tribute to Paul Simon

Paul Simon: Sixteen Grammy awards, including three for album of the year, and the Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award. Twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. His music is universally known and loved.

Still Crazy is a band of accomplished North Carolina musicians performing some of the greatest work from the iconic and influential singer songwriter, from his hits with Simon and Garfunkel to the songs from his masterful solo albums. Join us as we celebrate the music of Paul Simon on Wednesday, April 17 at 7pm!

4.18.2023

Rodney Sheltons & Eric Presents Jazmine Hinton & Gena Chambers singing the songs of Alicia Keys & Toni Braxton

Rodney Shelton and Eric Brice are back with another Thursday Night Jazz Jam! Come sing and dance along with Gena Chambers and Jazmine Hinton singing the songs of Alicia Keys and Toni Braxton on Thursday, April 18 at 7pm!

Featured Artist of the Week: RICK Braun

Rick Braun has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in this business. He has crafted his own distinctive sound and become a staple on contemporary jazz radio. He has produced No. 1 hits for David Benoit, Marc Antoine, and former Rod Stewart band sidekick, Jeff Golub. Braun achieved collaborative success on massive hits with Boney James, as a member of RnR with saxophonist Richard Elliot, and with BWB, a powerhouse trio completed by Grammy® winners Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown. He has made a mark staying true to his own musical voice and eclectic influences that have allowed him to collaborate across genres with some of the biggest names in music, including Tina Turner, Tom Petty, Sade, Natalie Cole and REO Speedwagon.

4.19-20.2023

Rick Braun

Rick Braun has enjoyed a career longevity that is rare in this business. He has crafted his own distinctive sound and become a staple on contemporary jazz radio. He has made a mark staying true to his own musical voice and eclectic influences that have allowed him to collaborate across genres with some of the biggest names in music, including Tina Turner, Tom Petty, Sade, Natalie Cole and REO Speedwagon. He will be at Middle C on Friday, April 19 at 7pm and 9:15pm and Saturday, April 20 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

4.21.2023

Brubeck, Guaraldi, Mintel and more! With the Eric Mintel Quartet

For more than 30 years Eric Mintel, an acclaimed jazz musician, has been with his group, the Eric Mintel Quartet. Eric was invited to perform twice at the White House for President Clinton in 1998 and for President Obama in 2011. He was also invited to perform at the Kennedy Center over ten times from 1999-2005 and also had a special concert at the United Nations in 2010. He has toured and performed around the country in concert halls, high schools, libraries, elementary schools, churches, jazz clubs and many more venues. Join us on Sunday, April 21 at 6pm!

4.23.2023

House of Funk: Celebrating the Legacy of Prince

On Tuesday, April 23 at 7pm, join us for an energetic House of Funk performance! We’re excited to bring back Stefan Kallander and the House of Funk band for House of Funk: Celebrating the Legacy of Prince!

4.25.2023

Tony Tatum Experience “Tribute to the music of Babyface”

Tony Tatum is an accomplished and seasoned artist that performs with the energy like no other. He had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the legendary Jacksons, The O’Jays, Ashford & Simpson and many more over the years. Tony, thrives off of crowd participation and gives high energy during his performances. Get ready for the Tony Tatum Experience, where you can expect high energy, crowd engaging, and live vocal fulfillment on Thursday, April 25th at 7pm!

4.26.2023

An Evening with Pianist Carol Albert

In a genre where an artist’s success is generally measured by radio airplay spins and Billboard chart positions, pianist/composer Carol Albert’s recent Hit Album “Magic Mirror” has 3 Top 5 Billboard Hits to date. Billboard #1 “Paradigm Shift”, “Magic Mirror” and “Fire & Water” gained national recognition in the Contemporary Jazz world since the release of the Album. Since establishing herself as smooth jazz mainstay in 2017, one of Carol’s unique trademarks has been writing and recording songs that both chronicle and express her own emotions and thoughtfully reflect upon the world around her. Join us on Friday, April 26 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

4.27.2023

Robyn Springer & Brandon Stevens celebrate the music of Donnie Hathaway and Roberta Flack

Middle C favorites, Robyn Springer and Brandon Stevens, are bringing the upbeat and innovative tribute to Donnie Hathaway and Roberta Flack to our stage! They return to Middle C on Saturday, April 27 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

4.28.2023

J-Rod Sullivan Band

Proficient, intentional and consistent not only describes Jerrod ‘J-rod’ Sullivan’s approach to music, but also his approach to life. With a growing community of over 500K online followers, it’s obvious that J-rod’s brand exceeds his talent. His style, method and dedication creates an electric and eager community of aspiring and talented musicians. J-rod just recorded his highly anticipated debut album, The Comeback, which will release later this year. This album is a culmination of his musical journey, showcasing his growth, passion, and unique artistic vision. With captivating melodies, and a distinctive sound, The Comeback promises to leave a lasting impression on listeners and establish J-rod as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry. On Sunday, April 28 at 6pm, join us for the J-Rod Sullivan Band!