Feb 14th

Golden Gates

Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance.  The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. 

The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words.  Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages.

RussianFolk.com

June 13th

Waggin'Ears

For over 20 years, Chuck and the Waggin'Ears have delighted audiences at clubs, festivals, and special events with their blend of traditional bluegrass and original compositions. In addition to Charles Pettee (founding member of Chapel Hill's The Shady Grove Band) on mandolin, guitar and voice, the group features the talents of the legendary Fiddlin' Al McCanless (current fiddle player for the group CelticJam, and formerly with the Red Clay Ramblers), and the outstanding John Boulding (formerly with Wyatt Rice and Santa Cruz and current banjo and dobro player with The Shady Grove Band). Chuck and the Waggin'Ears have the spontaneity and joy of good friends making the music they love, combined with the stage presence and audience appeal of the seasoned professionals that they are.
United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County voted Chuck and the Waggin'Ears "Presenting Artist of the Year 2007-2008"

More Info

July 18th, at 4:00pm

Steelwater

Good Ole Rock in the Quay

Steelwater is one of The Triangle's premier party, club, and dance bands, playing music everyone knows!  Steelwater performs Top 40 covers from the last four decades so every audience member will hear something they enjoy.  Steelwater performs regularly at premier Triangle venues including Tony's Bourbon Street Oyster Bar, Napper Tandy's, 42nd Street Oyster Bar, The Big Easy, and various other locations.  Steelwater provides a clean family-friendly show.  Steelwater rocks the crowd with their energetic and talented performance leading to an evening of relaxation, singing, dancing, and socializing.

Check Steelwater out at:
Website: www.steelwater.net
Facebook: Steelwater Raleigh 

The Mallarmé Chamber Players

Aug 8th at 4:00pm

(Fuquay-Varina Middle School)

The Mallarmé Chamber Players is a flexible ensemble of professional musicians based in Durham, North Carolina, whose mission is to enrich the lives of the community through outstanding chamber music. The ensemble distinguishes itself by its innovative educational programs, its commitment to creative collaboration with other organizations, its creation of significant new work and its dedication to serve a diverse population. Mallarmé’s depth of experience over the past 27 years of operation lends credibility and stature to their presence in Durham and the Triangle. The organization was lead for 25 years by its founder and artistic director, Anna Ludwig Wilson, who retired in July 2008. Suzanne Rousso, violist and formerly Director of Education for the North Carolina Symphony and Director of Operations for the Portland (Maine) Symphony, was named as Mallarmé’s new artistic director in June 2008.

Jeremy Preston, violin
Suzanne Rousso, viola
Nathan Leyland, cello
Thomas Warburton, piano
Leclair - Sonata for two violins in G Major Op. 3/1
Debussy - Sonata for cello and piano in D Minor, L. 135
Fauré - Piano Quartet in C Minor, Op. 15

"Mallarmé, arguably the most creative chamber music organization in the United States..."
- Jeffrey Rossman, CVNC, May 2009

 

http://www.mallarmemusic.org/about.html

Sept 12th

September will bring a SPECIAL Musical Event to Fuquay-Varina Stay Tuned or watch our Web Site at Fuquay-VarinaArtsCouncil.org
This may be a bit more than Music to wrap up the Summer Series...