Jazz Room presents the music of Thelonious Monk
Accomplished jazz pianist and Durham native Ernest Turner lends his youthful spark to the music of
another NC-native - hugely influential, innovative Rocky Mount-native and late
jazz legend Thelonious Monk - during the monthly Jazz Room concert series.
Dierks Bentley
Kicking off last year’s Riser Tour at PNC in May 2014, Bentley
proved he’s as captivating, fun, and relatable as an amphitheater headliner as
he is on record straddling his Oklahoma red dirt roots with slicker Nashville
flair. He’s back with Maddie and Tae, Kip Moore, and Canaan Smith.
Morgan Heritage
Reggae’s other favorite siblings (who join the Marleys’ Catch a
Fire Tour in August) - topped Billboard and iTunes’ reggae charts recently with
its all-star collection “Strictly Roots,” which includes appearances from
Shaggy, Rebelution, Soja, and third generation artists Jo Mersa Marley and
Jemere Morgan. Jemere Morgan is also part of the tour.
Deniro Farrar
The Charlotte rapper continues to twist hip-hop stereotypes with
his latest slice of hard-edged rap, “Cliff of Death II.” The collaborative EP
with Bay area producer Young God pits haunting tales of his checkered past with
dark, cinematic soundscapes while publicly sharing his own redemption,
retribution, healthy lifestyle and reading recommendations.
Shania Twain
The queen of `90s country returns to the live stage for her first
tour in 11 years featuring a greatest hits set that critics say is big on flash
and spectacle, but light on musical punch. Although billed as her final tour,
Twain plans to release a new album after she turns 50 in August, yet is still
looking for the right producer. Gavin DeGraw opens.
Primus/Dinosaur Jr.
The `90s alternative rock giants take a nostalgic trip, not only
through their respective catalogs, but - with Les Claypool’s bass-heavy,
funk-metal outfit’s latest album- an excursion into 1971’s Gene Wilder-starring
“Willy Wonka” film. Besides wacky Oompa Loompas and chocolate rivers, both
bands continue to put out impressive new material.
Ariana Grande
The 22 year old former Nickelodeon star’s rep was recently rocked
by the bizarre TMZ news that the future “Scream Queens’” star licked doughnuts
and made anti-American comments (a statement, she says, about America’s eating
habits). No charges were filed and it’s doubtful young fans turning out for her
Honeymoon Tour care.
Iron & Wine and Ben Bridwell
Unlike most covers album, “Sing Into My Mouth”, the new
collaboration from SC natives Band of Horses’ Bridwell and Iron & Wine’s
Sam Beam features obscure tracks by acts like Talking Heads, Unicorn, Bonnie
Raitt, Spiritualized, Sade, and Marshall Tucker Band, which gives the project a
fresher feel than your average covers set. With Susto.
Robert Earl Keen
The acclaimed Texan songwriter delves into the rootsier side of
acoustic Americana with his latest Lloyd Maines-produced album, “Happy
Prisoner: The Bluegrass Sessions,” which features covers of classics by Flatt
& Scruggs, A.P. Carter, Bill Monroe, and Richard Thompson and includes
guest spots from Natalie Maines and Lyle Lovett.
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