Oriental, North Carolina

Coming in the 2008 - 2009 Concert Season

All concerts will begin at 7:30pm at the Old Theater unless otherwise noted.

• Valentina Lisitsa, Classical Pianist
  Critics have described Lisitsa as a "bona fide angel playing." She has infallible fingers, imagination, and a control of dynamics. Such electrifying pianism doesn't come around often.

Sponsored by: Time Warner Cable &
Coastal marketing & Development

• Tracy Grammer - Headline Performance
  One of the finest, pure musicians anywhere in folkdom.  Grammer has a supernatural force that funnels straight through your ear to the deep center of your heart.

• Little Windows
  Talk about synergy! With traditional instruments and exquisite vocal harmonies, Julee Glaub and Mark Weems create enthralling new interpretations of beloved, old ballads.

• Susan Werner - Headline Performance
  A clever songwriter, smart pianist, and an engaging performer, Werner brings literacy and wit back to popular song. She effortlessly glides between folk, jazz and pop.

• Noah Paley
  This NC native and Ocracoke resident brings engaging music, top-notch vocals, and unrivaled guitar-playing. His style has been described as “somewhere between Paul Simon and James Taylor, with a dash of Taj Mahal.”

  Sponsored by: Tideland EMC

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• Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem,
  American Roots Music
  They smartly meld American folk with splashes of jazz, pop, bluegrass and blues.
  

• Aurora Guitar Quartet, Classical
  While each musician is an accomplished solist, the Quartet forms a very proficient ensemble with an intuitive coordination, control and sensitivity.

• John Brown Quintet, Jazz
  JB5 brings an exciting mix of talent and brotherhood encompassing the past, present and future of jazz. They balance high energy, intense swing, relaxed grooves and pensive, contemplative ballads. Their performance here in 2006 sold out, so don’t miss them this time!
  

• Carolina Brass, Classical
  This premiere brass ensemble of the Southeast has raised the bar for music performance in America. From the elegance and grace of classical music to the hard-driving sound of a big band, Carolina Brass will sweep you off your feet and leave a smile on your face.

• Rachael Price, Jazz Vocalist
  Price’s depth, warmth, enunciation, and grasp of the subtleties of jazz have been called, “brilliant.” She wows audiences, critics, and other musicians with her rich, exuberant voice and engaging performances. This young star on the rise is a true jazz gem.

• Boo Hanks and Jeffrey Scott,
  Piedmont Blues
  Piedmont Blues, originating in African-American string bands of colonial America, is the oldest form of the blues. Acoustic guitarist, Boo Hanks, and guitarist/singer, Jeffrey Scott, have mastered the Piedmont style and proudly carry on their heritage.

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

• Emanuel Gruber, Classical Cellist
             (with Pianist to be Named)
  An accomplished soloist, chamber musician, and recording artist, Gruber teaches Cello and Chamber Music at ECU. His compelling phrasing, interpretations, and thoughtfulness never sacrifice accuracy.

Sponsored by:
Dr. William Hand III, DDS, PA