Randall Bramblett’s distinguished body of work is defined by a triple threat career as an acclaimed solo artist, an in-demand songwriter and a first call sideman. Among the artists who’ve recorded and performed Bramblett’s songs are Bettye LaVette, Hot Tuna, Delbert McClinton and most notably, Bonnie Raitt, who opened her 2014 Grammy winner, Slipstream, with one of his songs. In the ’70s he was a member of the seminal jazz/rock group Sea Level and as a sideman has toured with Gregg Allman, Widespread Panic and Levon Helm. Steve Winwood was such a fan of Bramblett’s keyboard, sax and vocal performances that he made Bramblett his go-to tour mate for 16 years, including the ’94 Traffic reunion.
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CALL 864-467-3000 OR VISIT www.peacecenter.org FOR DETAILS & INFO! If one word applies to Lang Lang, to the musician, to the man, to his worldview, to those who come into contact with him, it is “inspiration”. It resounds like a musical motif through his life and career. He inspires millions with his open-hearted, emotive playing, whether it be in intimate recitals or on the grandest of stages – such as the 2014 World Cup concert in Rio, with Placido Domingo, to celebrate the final game; the 56th and 57th GRAMMY Award two years in a row, where he performed with Metallica and Pharrell Williams; the Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where more than four billion people around the world viewed his performance; the Last Night of the Proms at London’s Royal Albert Hall, or the Liszt 200th birthday concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Charles Dutoit which was broadcast live in more than 300 movie theaters around the United States and 200 cinemas across Europe (the first classical music cinema cast to be headlined by a solo artist).
Read more →Click “Read More” or call 864-467-3000 for ticket info! The ground-breaking Southern-psyche-blues-rockers Gov’t Mule are headed back to the Upstate. We’re stoked. They’ll be playing the Peace Center on April 23rd, fresh off the Wanee Festival and just in time for Record Store Day weekend. get ready for some endless boogie. Oh yeah! Mr. Warren has hinted that a new Mule album is nearly done and might even be out in time for the show, but even if it isn’t, your friendly neighborhood Horizon Records has Mule titles galore on CD & LP!
Read more →CALL 864-467-3000 OR VISIT www.peacecenter.org FOR DETAILS & INFO! Very few artists have reached the heights of virtuosity and global recognition that Renee Fleming has achieved. Whether starring in sumptuous opera roles and productions, enthralling audiences in orchestral
Read more →Call 864-467-3000 or click “Read More” for more info! Two-time Grammy® winner Rickie Lee Jones exploded onto the pop scene in 1978 and has made a career of fearlessly experimenting with her sound and persona over 15 critically acclaimed albums. Rolling Stone magazine put her on its cover twice in two years, and Saturday Night Live gave her an unprecedented three songs for her second appearance. She defies convention with her sometimes brazen sexuality and a mixed bag of jazz, rock and what has come to be known as ‘confessional’ songwriter performances.
Read more →Call 864-467-3000 or visit www.peacecenter.org for more details! Join accomplished drummer Tez Sherard to experience multiple genres of drumming techniques in this 90-minute master class and demonstration. Attendees will learn about the influences and techniques of blues, rock, jazz, and multi-ethnic percussion and observe demonstrations from accomplished drummers in those fields. Plus, you’ll have an opportunity to get your drumming questions answered. The masterclass will also feature rock drummer Colt Strickland of the Piedmont Boys, jazz drummer Sunny Thorton, and multi-ethnic percussionist Jeff Holland.
Read more →Call 864-467-3000 or click “Read More” for show details! For nearly four decades, Ann Wilson has been the voice of Heart, and what a powerful voice it is. She’s been the force behind classic hits like “Barracuda,” “Crazy On You,” “Dreamboat Annie,” and many more. But she’s also spent the last few years cultivating an eclectic solo career outside of Heart, releasing a series of solo albums that combine acoustic folk and psychedelic experimentation. Her most recent release under the banner of The Ann Wilson Thing, called #2, is a mix of soulfully delivered covers like Jimi Hendrix’s “Manic Depression” and Peter Gabriel’s “Don’t Give Up” and her own new songs.
Read more →The Greenville Jazz Collective (guitarist Matt Dingledine, bassist Shannon Hoover, pianist Keith Davis, saxophonist Matt Olson, trombone player Brad Jepson and drummer Justin Watt) play in many different guises and ensembles, but the 17-piece big band is perhaps their most popular offshoot. Under the direction of Music Director Shannon Hoover and Big Band Director Brad […]
Read more →The band is kicking off a major tour on January 12th, and they’ll be playing The Orange Peel on Jan 13th, the Georgia Theatre on Jan. 14th and the Visulite Theatre on Jan. 26th! Click “Read More” for info! Laws of Gravity was recorded in Nashville with Billy Hume (Ludacris, Ying Yang Twins) in the co-producer’s chair. Band members Andy Hall (dobro), Andy Falco (guitar), Chris Pandolfi (banjo), Jeremy Garrett (fiddle), and Travis Book (upright bass) are showcased as writers, singers, and players on an all original set of honest songs with a fresh yet familiar bluegrass/Americana/progressive feel.
Read more →CALL 864-467-3000 OR VISIT www.peacecenter.org FOR DETAILS & INFO! You’ve been writing songs. You love them, your friends do too, but you’d like an expert opinion. That’s where Maia Sharp and Edwin McCain come in. Part songwriting workshop, part masterclass, Sharp and McCain have created a one-day workshop designed to help aspiring songwriters put the finishing touches on their songs.
In an intimate setting, surrounded by like-minded songwriters, Sharp and McCain will review and discuss your songs, providing valuable feedback on how you can continue to develop your work.
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