2018 - 2019 SEASON SCHEDULE
Unless otherwised noted, performances are at the Old Theater, 609 Broad Street, Oriental NC.
Performances at the Old Theater begin at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 pm.
Performances at River Dunes are preceded by a reception at 5 pm, the concert begins at 5:30.
Unless otherwised noted, performances are at the Old Theater, 609 Broad Street, Oriental NC.
Performances at the Old Theater begin at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7 pm.
Performances at River Dunes are preceded by a reception at 5 pm, the concert begins at 5:30.
Friday, Sept.28, 2018
Duchess
Sure-footed swing, sweet-toned harmony are embodied in this New York-based jazz vocal trio. Blending the classic and the contemporary, Duchess has earned a reputation for beautiful singing and big fun at the group’s shows of “girl-on-girl harmony.” Channeling the 1930s inspiration of the Boswell Sisters, the group creates a high-energy musical experience that will be the talk of the town.
www.duchesstrio.com
Sponsored by: Inner Banks Sails & Canvas, Inc., Marsha’s Cottage and Mari & Mike Zimet
Duchess
Sure-footed swing, sweet-toned harmony are embodied in this New York-based jazz vocal trio. Blending the classic and the contemporary, Duchess has earned a reputation for beautiful singing and big fun at the group’s shows of “girl-on-girl harmony.” Channeling the 1930s inspiration of the Boswell Sisters, the group creates a high-energy musical experience that will be the talk of the town.
www.duchesstrio.com
Sponsored by: Inner Banks Sails & Canvas, Inc., Marsha’s Cottage and Mari & Mike Zimet
Friday, Oct. 26, 2018
Kruger Brothers
outdoor concert at the Red Rooster/Silos
European brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger began playing North American music at an early age, inspired by Doc Watson, Bill Monroe and other progenitors of country, bluegrass and folk music. Now based in NC, their discipline, creativity and ability to infuse classical elements into folk music has resulted in a sound that has made them a fixture in the acoustic world – unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh.
www.krugerbrothers.com
Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank, Gibbs Hall Hearing Aid Center, Oriental Village Veterinary Hospital and Janci & Doug Cahoon
Kruger Brothers
outdoor concert at the Red Rooster/Silos
European brothers Jens and Uwe Kruger began playing North American music at an early age, inspired by Doc Watson, Bill Monroe and other progenitors of country, bluegrass and folk music. Now based in NC, their discipline, creativity and ability to infuse classical elements into folk music has resulted in a sound that has made them a fixture in the acoustic world – unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh.
www.krugerbrothers.com
Sponsored by: First Citizens Bank, Gibbs Hall Hearing Aid Center, Oriental Village Veterinary Hospital and Janci & Doug Cahoon
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
8 Cuerdas
5:00 pm at River Dunes
Combining their classical training with their love of traditional Latin American and Spanish rhythms and folklore, this husband-wife duo – American soprano Sarah Cullins and Colombian guitarist Daniel Gaviria – leads much of their classical repertoire into the world music realm. The result is a lively performance that juxtaposes soft lullabies with high-powered vocal and guitar virtuosity.
www.8cuerdas.com
Sponsored by: Trish & Ted Mead
Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018
Ranky Tanky
Loosely translated as “Get Funky!”, Ranky Tanky is a band of South Carolina natives who keep the Gullah musical tradition alive and fresh with a repertoire of playful game songs, heartbreaking spirituals, and delicate lullabies. The musical roots of Charleston, SC are “rank” and fertile ground from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. A seminal Charleston jazz quartet and one of the most sought-after vocalists in the Low country have joined together to celebrate a “Heartland of American Music” born in their own backyards.
www.rankytanky.com
Sponsored by: Village Realty Shade Tree Garage
Ranky Tanky
Loosely translated as “Get Funky!”, Ranky Tanky is a band of South Carolina natives who keep the Gullah musical tradition alive and fresh with a repertoire of playful game songs, heartbreaking spirituals, and delicate lullabies. The musical roots of Charleston, SC are “rank” and fertile ground from which these contemporary artists are grateful to have grown. A seminal Charleston jazz quartet and one of the most sought-after vocalists in the Low country have joined together to celebrate a “Heartland of American Music” born in their own backyards.
www.rankytanky.com
Sponsored by: Village Realty Shade Tree Garage
Friday, Dec. 14, 2018
Backtrack
An award-winning, fiveperson a cappella powerhouse based in NYC, Backtrack explores the power of the human voice through unique vocal arrangements, tight harmonies and world-class beat boxing. Creating impressive covers of past and present pop music, inspiring original compositions and daring to take on unexpected genres such as classical and electronic music, the result is a unique, high-energy and interactive performance -- they draw you in to become a part of the musical experience. Join us for holiday favorites and much more! www.backtrackvocals.com
Sponsored by: Axelson Chiropractic Hardison Tire
Friday, Feb. 1, 2019
Ensemble Mélange
This energetic New Yorkbased chamber music ensemble of awardwinning, accomplished musicians changes the rules of performance as we know them and delivers the unexpected. The audience is invited to actively participate in the selection of works to be performed by choosing from a menu of over 30 works derived from 15 musical genres ranging from classical, baroque, and romantic, to jazz, Latin, and Broadway. The result is a high energy performance you won’t want to miss! www.melangeensemble.com
Sponsored by: Croakertown Coffee Company Nautical Wheelers
Ensemble Mélange
This energetic New Yorkbased chamber music ensemble of awardwinning, accomplished musicians changes the rules of performance as we know them and delivers the unexpected. The audience is invited to actively participate in the selection of works to be performed by choosing from a menu of over 30 works derived from 15 musical genres ranging from classical, baroque, and romantic, to jazz, Latin, and Broadway. The result is a high energy performance you won’t want to miss! www.melangeensemble.com
Sponsored by: Croakertown Coffee Company Nautical Wheelers
Wednesday & Thursday, Jan. 9 & 10, 2019
Will Martin
Internationally acclaimed entertainer and vocalist Will Martin is stealing the hearts of audiences around the world. A celebrated and accomplished recording artist, Will has achieved phenomenal success in his home country of New Zealand, as well as in Europe, becoming the youngest man in history to top the UK Classical Charts. Martin will present two unique shows on consecutive days. On Wednesday, he gives a new voice to the music and stories of the late, great Dean Martin. Thursday, Will presents a tribute to great songwriters of the past 50+ years - from Billy Joel and Elton John, to Manilow and McCartney, to Morricone and Bernstein.
www.willmartinofficial.com
Sponsored by: River Dunes, Brinson Insurance Agency, Peg & Walter Vick, Marilyn & Jim Ragan
Sunday, Mar. 3, 2019
UNC Harp Ensemble
5:00 pm at River Dunes
What could be more beautiful than the ethereal sound of the harp, but five harps playing together! Under the direction of UNC faculty harpist, Laura Byrne, this group will perform musical favorites from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist eras, all the way to the music of today. Come see why harp ensembles are hugely popular across the globe. www.music.unc.edu/event/unc-harp-ensemble
UNC Harp Ensemble
5:00 pm at River Dunes
What could be more beautiful than the ethereal sound of the harp, but five harps playing together! Under the direction of UNC faculty harpist, Laura Byrne, this group will perform musical favorites from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Impressionist eras, all the way to the music of today. Come see why harp ensembles are hugely popular across the globe. www.music.unc.edu/event/unc-harp-ensemble
Friday, Mar. 22, 2019
Natalie Clein
With a global reputation as an artist of exceptional musicality and integrity, British cellist Natalie Clein first came to international attention when, at the age of 16, she won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition in 1994 and was nominated as best female at the Classical Brit Awards 2008. In residence at Oxford University and regularly performing at major venues and with orchestras worldwide, her playing has been praised for its “astonishing range of colors and…. wide variety of expressive styles”. www.natalieclein.com
Sponsored by: The Red Rickshaw, DetailXPerts of Eastern NC Anne & Paul Manganaro
Natalie Clein
With a global reputation as an artist of exceptional musicality and integrity, British cellist Natalie Clein first came to international attention when, at the age of 16, she won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition in 1994 and was nominated as best female at the Classical Brit Awards 2008. In residence at Oxford University and regularly performing at major venues and with orchestras worldwide, her playing has been praised for its “astonishing range of colors and…. wide variety of expressive styles”. www.natalieclein.com
Sponsored by: The Red Rickshaw, DetailXPerts of Eastern NC Anne & Paul Manganaro
Saturday, Apr. 13, 2019
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Since Frank Solivan left the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he’s built a reputation as a monster mandolinist — and become a major festival attraction with his band, the Dirty Kitchen. Simmering a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot the group has been named Washington Area Music Association’s Best Bluegrass Band of the Year for four consecutive years and earned IMBA’s 2014 and 2016 Instrumental Group of the Year and a 2015 Grammy Nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. www.dirtykitchenband.com
Sponsored by: Axelson Chiropractic, Creative Kitchen and Bath
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Since Frank Solivan left the cold climes of Alaska for the bluegrass hotbed of Washington, D.C., he’s built a reputation as a monster mandolinist — and become a major festival attraction with his band, the Dirty Kitchen. Simmering a bluegrass/newgrass stew from instrumental, vocal and songwriting skills so hot the group has been named Washington Area Music Association’s Best Bluegrass Band of the Year for four consecutive years and earned IMBA’s 2014 and 2016 Instrumental Group of the Year and a 2015 Grammy Nomination for Best Bluegrass Album. www.dirtykitchenband.com
Sponsored by: Axelson Chiropractic, Creative Kitchen and Bath
HOW DO I GET TICKETS?
Most individual concert tickets are $22 (N.C. sales tax included); tickets for concerts at River Dunes are $30.
Depending on availability, tickets can be purchased at Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad Street, Oriental, several weeks before each concert
and may be purchased online.
For sold-out shows, call the office (252-617-2125) and we will put your name on the waiting list.
Tickets for sold-out shows may become available at the door last minute. Check at the box office at 7:15.
Most individual concert tickets are $22 (N.C. sales tax included); tickets for concerts at River Dunes are $30.
Depending on availability, tickets can be purchased at Nautical Wheelers, 411 Broad Street, Oriental, several weeks before each concert
and may be purchased online.
For sold-out shows, call the office (252-617-2125) and we will put your name on the waiting list.
Tickets for sold-out shows may become available at the door last minute. Check at the box office at 7:15.