Quentin Walston is a pianist, composer, and music educator active in the Mid-Atlantic region. He performs with his jazz trio and as a soloist, blending memorable melodies and striking rhythms with adventurous improvisations. Quentin's original music has been featured on NPR, PBS, and multiple radio stations and podcasts.  Quentin Walston’s newest album, Retro Future, is…

The jazz/funk/R&B ensemble ToMaJiTo features vocalist Mikayla Dodge and saxophonist Rich Norwood. Join us for an evening of great music from artists such as The Yellow Jackets, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Lorber Fusion, Chuck Mangione, Aretha Franklin, Weather Report, Alicia Keys, and more.

Discussion of New Orleans Roots, Swing Era Development, and Bebop

Free with purchase Listening session featuring the music of Miles Davis

By popular demand, Not Reely Dan returns to the Loft 129 stage for a two night residency on Friday, August 14 and Saturday, August 15. Both shows start at 8pm. NRD, a nine member Steely Dan Tribute Band, includes some of the region's finest musicians and vocalists and features exclusively the music of the classic…

World Artists Experiences (WAE) and the Embassy of Estonia invite you to a performance by ten talented violinists, ages 10 - 17. What began as a classroom idea has since taken these young musicians to the Royal Albert Hall, Lincoln Center, and a basilica in Florence. Their repertoire includes classical, folk, and film music, and…

Sparrow Smith and the Resonant Rogues make their first appearance at Gallery Stage with support from returning local artist Megan Jean's Secret String Band! Sparrow Smith, a multi-instrumentalist based in Marshall, North Carolina, is well loved for her evocative songwriting, tasteful banjo playing, epic accordion chops, and striking outfits. A longtime member and leader of…

To the Loft from New York City...singer-songwriter Dustin Lowman. Dustin Lowman writes antisensical songs: lyric-driven tunes that deconstruct the nonsense of living. He is a self-taught singer, guitarist, harmonica player, and lyricist who patterns his style on troubadour types - Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Mann, Adrianne Lenker, Cass McCombs. Based in Brooklyn, Dustin performs…