Rock ‘n’ roll jams take over Pour House
Charleston instrument band Lureto takes over the Pour House May 4-5 with a lineup of special guest musicians. Night one is packed with two original sets from Lureto and local jam act Omiwimo. Atmospheric instrumental act Lureto, helmed by local keyboardist Ross Bogan, released the 2022 album A Peak From the Crow’s Nest.
Night two is the “Zambi Jam” featuring longtime Charleston singer-songwriter Jeff Caldwell and jazz fusion drummer Jeff Sipe. Charleston vocalist and instrumentalist Gavin Hamilton formerly of Funk You is the artist at large both nights. Tickets are $15 on May 4 for the 8:30 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 on May 5 for the 10 p.m. show. Purchase tickets at CharlestonPourHouse.com.
The Colour of Music Festival returns
The Colour of Music Festival will unveil the works of Black composer Edmund Thornton Jenkins, who was born in North Charleston and lived from 1894-1926. The free event takes place at Eternal Father of the Sea Chapel at 7 p.m. May 4 featuring classical ensemble performances. Saturday Night Live keyboardist Tuffus Zimbabwe arranged his great-uncle Jenkins’ compositions for the event, which include Negro Symphony (Movements IV Parts 3&4) and Reverie Fantasy. Registration is required and space is limited. Visit ColourOfMusic.org to reserve tickets.Charleston Library Society will host a“Lite Lunch” presentation of Jenkin’s compositions at 12 p.m. May 3. Tickets online.
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