Brazilian jazz show lands at the Music Hall
Experience the spirited stylings of Brazilian jazz fashioned for a big band ensemble as the Charleston Jazz Orchestra joins forces with local musicians to present Summer Samba on May 13 at the Charleston Music Hall downtown. Charleston musicians include Brazilian guitarist Duda Lucena, vocalists Alva Anderson and Heather Rice and trumpeter Carmen Hardel Handel. They will take the stage for two performances at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. bringing the relaxed samba style of Bossa Nova music that originated in 1950s Brazil. Tickets are $25-$64 and available through CharlestonJazz.com.
Ray DeeZy’s tour stops at The Royal American
Independent hip-hop artist Ray DeeZy embarked on a tour for his new album Live From the Living Room earlier this year. The Charleston rapper will perform at The Royal American at 9 p.m. May 12 with local acts Infinitefreefall, Kaizër and Anissa from New York City, bringing the conscious lyricism and eclectic beats he’s known for in the Lowcountry. Check out his newest EP You Did This To Me on all streaming platforms. Tickets are $10 cash at the door.
Party at the Point returns
Charleston’s longest running happy hour bash Party at the Point is bringing live music to The Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina all summer long at starting May 12 with local Grateful Dead tribute band The Reckoning. Country-tinged roots rocker Sol Driven Train perform May 19 and Zac Brown tribute band 20 Ride perform May 26. Shows are 5-9 p.m. Tickets and concert details are available at CityPaperTickets.com.
New folk single surfaces Folky Americana duo Admiral Radio, the former-Charleston based husband-wife duo Coty Hoover and Becca Smith, dropped a haunting new single May 5 titled “Tragedia.” Local producer Corey Campbell of local alternative act Babe Club recorded and produced Admiral Radio’s inventive new track. While Admiral Radio relocated to Columbia, its roots in the Holy City remain strong. Check out the new song on all streaming platforms.
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