May 16 Wed
  1. Mint Julep Jazz Band

    1:45 PM - 7:59 PM EDT
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    ****WEATHER UPDATE***** Tonight's event is still on as scheduled despite the hit or miss rain in the area. We will continue to monitor the radar throughout the day and we will post any changes to the event on our website and social media platforms. Announcements will be made during the event if we see any severe storms in the area.

    Enjoy the best local talent in our relaxed and beautiful atmosphere.

    Wednesday nights in May and June. All shows 5:30-8:30pm.

     

    Ticket Info
    $5 for adults; Kids 12 and under free
    Purchase all 5 concerts in a package for $20
    Gates open at 5:30pm and music kicks off at 5:45pm

    Picnics allowed (no alcohol please)
    Pets on leashes are allowed
    Venue owned parking lots offer Free parking and are filled on a first come first serve basis.



    MINT JULEP JAZZ BAND
    With their little big band lineup of 4 horns, rhythm section, and vocalist, the Mint Julep Jazz Band recreates the hot jazz sounds of the 1920′s, 1930′s, and early 1940’s through arrangements based on original recordings from the jazz age and swing era and original tunes inspired by that time period.  The Mint Julep Jazz Band is based out of Durham, North Carolina and is led by trombonist Lucian Cobb and vocalist/swing DJ Laura Windley, who have put their collective knowledge and love of swing music together to create an ideal dance band for swing dancers. Conceived in the fall of 2011, the Mint Julep Jazz Band formed to fulfill the musical needs of a thriving local swing dance community in the Triangle area of North Carolina, drawing its musicians from the educators and former students of North Carolina universities with vibrant jazz programs.

    In 2012, after being “discovered” at a wedding, the band recorded an original song for Sesame Street, which aired on April 18, 2013 in an episode featuring Jon Hamm of Mad Men fame. In 2016, the band performed at Lincoln Center as part of their Midsummer Night Swing concert series. The Mint Julep Jazz Band continues to tour and perform for swing dancers, traveling to Lindy Hop and Balboa events from Orlando to Austin to New York and beyond.

    Hob Nob Booked by Gigi Thigpen, Jazz Entertainment Agency -  JazzEntertainmentonline.com

    website: mintjulepjazzband.com