4.03.2023

Emanuel Wynter Neo-Soul Night playing Anderson. Paak, Leon Bridges, and more

Classically trained violinist and songwriter Emanuel Wynter is taking ears and stages by storm with a distinctive sound and a lively, high-spirited stage presence that is infectious to everyone in the room. His sound is a unique, vibrant, and expressive blend of R&B and Rock that manages to be raw in emotion and refined, sonically. Join us on Wednesday, April 3 at 7pm for Emanuel Winter Presents: Neo-Soul Night playing Anderson. Paak, Leon Bridges and more!

4.04.2023

Bywater Call: A Night of Blues, Southern Soul and Roots Rock

Meghan Parnell and Dave Barnes are the driving force behind Bywater Call, a powerhouse 7-piece Southern Soul, Roots Rock band out of Toronto, Canada. Born out of a love for southern soul, blues and roots music and a passion to create a powerful and moving experience for listeners, Bywater Call is completed by Bruce McCarthy on drums, Mike Meusel on Bass, John Kervin on Keys, Stephen Dyte on Trumpet and Julian Nalli on Tenor Sax. Catch them at Middle C on Thursday, April 4 at 7pm!

4.5.2023

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 Friday, April 5 at 6:30pm and 8:45pm! 

4.6.2023

Walter Beasley

Both shows with Walter Beasley have SOLD OUT!

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Featured Artist of the Week: Harold Lopez-Nussa

Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a brand-new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by a tight-knit band featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.

Harold traces the origins of Timba a la Americana to a day during his family’s first winter after leaving Cuba to live in Toulouse, France. It was cold. He was homesick. Harold found himself flipping through voice memos on his phone, listening to jams and fragments of song ideas he’d documented years before. These happened on gigs, or in the music space of his home, or on the street when he was seized with an idea. The little seedlings of songs ported him back to the rhythmic communication that was part of his everyday life in Cuba.

“It was emotional for me to be in France and listen back to these ideas from the past because the transition for me was not easy,” Harold recalls. “In Cuba, musicians would come to my house several times a week, to play, to party. My daughters grew up going to concerts every week. We were very active with music.”

Those recorded inspirations did more than simply sharpen Harold’s longing for his previous life halfway around the world. They confirmed what he already knew: His next creative moves were going to be different. Very different.

The pianist had released a string of acclaimed Latin jazz projects under his own name and participated in collaborative all-star assemblages like Ninety Miles with Stefon Harris, David Sanchez, and Christian Scott. Still, he felt a strong urge to escape the conventional thinking about song form and structure that’s defined Latin jazz since the 1950s. The ideas on his phone – lyrical melodies, intricate odd-meter vamps – suggested new freedoms, unconventional forms. He wrestled with the challenging shapes of the fragments until they became songs.

4.07.2023

Harold López-Nussa: Timba a la Americana

Cuban-born pianist and composer Harold López-Nussa begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a brand-new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by a tight-knit band featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums. Don’t miss it on Sunday, April 7 at 6pm!

4.09.2023

The Jive Aces, The UK’s No. 1 Jive & Swing Band

Renowned worldwide for their high-energy spectacular showmanship, their viral video “Bring Me Sunshine”, and for being the first live band to reach the final rounds of Britain’s Got Talent, the Jive Aces have firmly established themselves the UK’s No. 1 Jive & Swing band. The in-demand sextet averages 300 shows a year and have worked with Van Morrison, Keely Smith and performed for Her Majesty the Queen. Join us on Tuesday, April 9 at 7pm!

4.10.2023

“Future Of Jazz Series” presents Trombonist Mariel Bildsten Quartet – Celebrating Jazz History Month

Mariel Bildsten. trombone extrordinaire leads a power house quartet with some of the finest musicians in the Carolinas. Come celebrate jazz history month with us and join her in kicking off this brand new exciting jazz series; presenting the future stars of this unique American artform direct from New York City, “the Jazz Mecca” on Wednesday, April 10th at 7pm!

4.11.2023

Jazz Pianist Larry Fuller

Larry Fuller is an internationally acclaimed jazz pianist known to “swing like a beast!”. Early in his career, Fuller collaborated with the giants of jazz: he was the last pianist in bass legend Ray Brown’s Trio, pianist and musical director for vocalist Ernestine Anderson, and pianist with drummer Jeff Hamilton’s Trio. He also performed and recorded with the John Pizzarelli Quartet. Harnessing these extraordinary bandstand experiences, Larry Fuller now leads The Larry Fuller Trio. He presents a musical program rarely experienced live today, consistently praised for his emotive, swinging style, monster technique, and program versatility. Join us on Thursday, April 11 at 7pm!

4.12.2023

A Night With 10-time #1 Contemporary Jazz Guitarist Adam Hawley

Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Adam’s first two albums “Double Vision” and “Just the Beginning” spawned an incredible Six #1 Hits, an unprecedented feat for a new artist. Now totaling 10 #1’s, you won’t want to miss his show! Mark your calendar for Friday, April 12 at 7pm and 9:15pm!

4.13.2023

Angelica Baylor performs the music of Erykah Badu/Jill Scott

Singer. Songwriter. Arranger. Vocal Consultant. Multi-talented vocalist Angelica Baylor is no stranger to the stage, studio or the entertainment industry. Also often affectionately called, “Jelly”, this small-town Westmoreland County native still calls Virginia her home. Angelica is the embodiment of soul, faith, and favor. Her career as an international vocalist, has taken her all over the world; from London, England to the country of Uganda in East Africa. She makes her Middle C debut on Saturday, April 13 at 6:15pm and 8:45pm!

4.14.2023

Gospel Sunday at Middle C Jazz Presents: A Musical Tribute to John P. Kee

Fuel your body and move your soul! With classic gospel playlists and live gospel performances featuring special guests. Be prepared to feast on inspirational music that will surely move your body and fuel your soul. On Sunday, April 14 at 6pm, join us for Gospel Sunday: A Musical Tribute to John P. Kee!