For Performance Opportunities Contact
Marlon Foster, (561) 472-3338
mfoster@palmbeachculture.com
Past Concerts
Evenings at the Council: The Moonshiners
May 19, 2022
A side project of local favorite, Spred the Dub, The Moonshiners are an outlaw country band with roots music style. Don’t miss this season finale of Evenings at the Council!
Maker’s Market Artists:
- Liz Jacobs
- Gillian Kennedy Wright
Evenings at the Council: Sierra Lane
March 17, 2022
*Due to anticipated inclement weather, this event will be moved inside the Cultural Council headquarters.
Born and raised in Jupiter, Florida, Sierra Lane’s unique sound can be best described as reggae-inspired indie. In addition to original songs, they play a wide range of unique cover songs, appealing to a broader audience.
We invite guests to also enjoy the outdoor Makers Market, as well as the exhibitions on display in our galleries—which will be open late.
Makers Market Artist:
Evenings at the Council: Sankofa: Love, Peace, Soul
February 17, 2022
Makers Market Artists:
Evenings at the Council: Yvette Norwood-Tiger, Tribute to Billie Holiday
December 16, 2021
For this special Evenings at the Council event, take a trip back to the 1930s with the one and only Yvette Norwood-Tiger and her jazz ensemble. The group will perform works by the late, great Billie Holiday in addition to a few holiday standards in the Council’s outdoor Project Space. Norwood-Tiger was recently recognized as a 2022 Artist Innovation Fellow by the Cultural Council.
We invite guests to also enjoy the outdoor Makers Market, as well as the exhibitions on display in our galleries—which will be open late.
Makers Market Artists:
- Nancy Bernardeau
- Anita Lovitt
Evenings at the Council: Launch Party
November 18, 2021
Evenings at the Council returns this fall! Join us for the launch of the series on Thursday, November 18, as we welcome local bluegrass-inspired acoustic band Low Ground Quintet to perform in our Project Space. We invite guests to also enjoy the outdoor Makers Market, as well as the exhibitions on display in our galleries—which will be open late.
Makers Market Artist:
- Denise Lawrence
- Mayday Llanes
Cancelled: Lobby Desk Concert: Vibe Tribe
April 17, 2020
*This event has been cancelled.
The Vibe Tribe will take you on an experimental journey through sound infusing Jazz, Funk, Blues, and World music with spoken word, electronics and more. Band Members include Blanche Williams/flute, James Venable/bass,
Timothy Moss/drums and Gustavo Dezzuto/guitar.
Cancelled: Lobby Desk Concert: Hannah Deadman and Karen Kropfeld
March 20, 2020
*This event has been cancelled.
Hannah Deadman is a singer and pianist originally from Chicago. Influenced by soul, R&B, folk, and rock along with extensive choral experience, she regularly performs at coffeehouses and other venues throughout Chicago and Palm Beach County. She has also recorded a variety of music – ranging from pop/rock covers and originals to collaborations and commercial jingles. Currently, she serves weekly as a music leader, vocalist and pianist at Community of Hope.
Karen Kropfeld is a vocalist and guitarist currently residing in West Palm Beach with her family. Her repertoire consists of blues, folk-rock, country, pop and classics. Accompanying her on the cajón drum & percussion is her son, Will. Karen has a lengthy history of working with numerous bands and as a solo performer. Her past venues have included restaurants, resort hotels, night clubs, coffee houses, special events and opening as a solo artist for popular country artists.
Disco & Trivia Night with Lobby Desk Concert (Kevin O)
February 21, 2020
Fun fact—our headquarters in Downtown Lake Worth Beach was a discotheque (!) in the late 1970s. Now, we’re bringing it back for one night only with disco music (courtesy of DJ Gual), light refreshments, trivia games and a dance-off! Groove on down to the Cultural Council for an epic night of disco fun.
Schedule:
- 6-6:30 p.m. DJ Gual plays oldies but goodies
- 6:30-7 p.m. Disco IQ (“Staying Alive” trivia)
- 7-7:30 p.m. Pizza Squares (Downtown Pizza)
- 7-7:30 p.m. Disco Dance-Off with Prizes!
- 7:30-8 p.m. Disco IQ (“Studio 54” trivia)
- 8:30 p.m. Event ends
We will also be hosting a Lobby Desk Concert throughout the evening, featuring the talented Kevin O.
Kevin O is a Florida native living in West Palm Beach with an East Coast Pop Rock sound. Connecting with audiences of all ages with popular covers, Kevin brings energy and positivity to every show. Kevin O is lead singer of the local band Keep it Civil, whose original music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and anywhere else music is available. In addition to providing high-quality live performances, Kevin O’s live shows are an opportunity for a community to connect and socialize. Kevin’s mission is to build community through music.
Complimentary, light refreshments will be provided for the event.
Film Night: The Palm Beach Story & Live Painting
January 17, 2020
We’re celebrating the 80th anniversary of 601 Lake Avenue here in Downtown Lake Worth Beach! As a nod to its original iteration as the Lake Theatre (1940–1974), we’ll be showing Preston Sturges’ 1942 classic romantic comedy film, The Palm Beach Story, featuring Joel McCrea and Claudette Colbert.
We’ll also be featuring an exciting live painting demonstration by Jennifer Fisher, the talented artist behind the famous “Pretty in Pink” painting of our building.
About the film from the Criterion Collection: “This wild tale of wacky wedlock from Preston Sturges takes off like a rocket and never lets up. Joel McCrea and Claudette Colbert play Tom and Gerry, a married New York couple on the skids, financially and romantically. With Tom hot on her trail, Gerry takes off for Florida on a mission to solve the pair’s money troubles, which she accomplishes in a highly unorthodox manner. A mix of the witty and the utterly absurd, “The Palm Beach Story” is a high watermark of Sturges’ brand of physical comedy and verbal repartee, featuring sparkling performances from its leads as well as hilarious supporting turns from Rudy Vallee and Mary Astor as a brother and a sister ensnared in Tom and Gerry’s high jinks.
Lobby Desk Concert: Yvette Norwood-Tiger and Holiday Trunk Show
December 20, 2019
This night features a Lobby Desk Concert by Yvette Norwood-Tiger, as well as with a Holiday Trunk Show, with discounts on most items in the Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store—20% off for members of the Cultural Council and 10% off for non-members. Our partners from the Cornell Art Museum, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and the Historical Society of Palm Beach County will also be on-hand with special items from their stores.
Yvette Norwood-Tiger is a vocalist, songwriter, vocal coach, recording artist and a voting member of The Recording Academy (GRAMMY). Yvette is a native of Detroit, Michigan, and hails from a family of musicians, including a father who played guitar and a mother who played drums. She is the founder and director of the Palm Beach International Jazz Festival. Her CDs, “A’LA ELLA!“ and “whY NoT… Love, Peace, Joy, Jazz“ feature music from great composers such as Cole Porter, Duke Ellington and the Gershwins.
Yvette’s general repertoire includes jazz standards, bebop and Latin jazz. She performs internationally, including sets with jazz orchestra The Cotton Club All Stars at the famous Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City. She has also performed with Latin music artist, Tito Puente, Jr., the late saxophonist David Fathead Newman, family members of Celine Dion and band members of Spyro Gyra (Jay Beckenstein and Tom Schuman). Yvette resides in South Florida where she performs extensively at venues including the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Boca Black Box and the Cultural Council of Palm Beach County. Yvette has performed sold-out/standing-room-only concerts at Royal Albert Hall in London, the Muizenberg Jazz Festival in Cape Town, South Africa, and at the B-Flat Jazz Club, one of the top jazz venues in Berlin, Germany. She has also performed at Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, Belgium and various venues in New Jersey, New York and Florida.
Yvette performed a sold-out, standing-room-only concert event at Royal Albert Hall (her second concert at the venue in less than nine months) titled “World Tour of Jazz,” where she performed jazz songs written by composers from around the world. Yvette’s recently released CD, “A’LA ELLA!“ is a celebration of the life and works of Ella Fitzgerald and is played on radio stations around the world and was on JazzWeek jazz charts for six weeks straight. Yvette is also touring North America, Europe and South Africa to celebrate Ella’s wonderful contribution to jazz music. “The swingin’ and groovin’ singer’s career is on the fast track. Whether she is backed with a full jazz ensemble or with a piano accompanist, she sets an authentic jazzy mood for true jazz listeners.”- Phil Dorian, “Two River Times” in Rumson, New Jersey.
Lobby Desk Concert: Ben Krieger
November 15, 2019
Ben Krieger is a young singer/songwriter and actor from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. He spent three years working in professional musical theater in productions such as LES MISERABLES, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF as well as the Broadway tours of PIPPIN THE MUSICAL, SOUND OF MUSIC and FINDING NEVERLAND. Ben is taking a break from musical theater to enjoy high school and to kick-off his singer/songwriter career. He plays at local open mic nights and enjoys gigs at parties, local eateries, happy hours and more.
Rio Peterson – and Meet our New Artist Resource Team
October 18, 2019
EVENINGS AT THE COUNCIL
LOBBY DESK CONCERT
Rio Peterson is a singer/songwriter from Boynton Beach, FL. He first got into singing and live performance when he did his first musical at the age of eleven. A year later, he got his first electric guitar, and began taking lessons for music. At the age of fourteen, he stopped taking lessons, and began learning cover songs from his favorite artists at the time. As he continued, he eventually started performing at local events and open mics, playing guitar and singing songs from more diverse genres like Pop, Jazz, and Classic Rock. When he turned eighteen, he started writing original songs, and worked with multiple bands throughout the next couple of years.
After multiple projects fell through, in 2014 he decided to start writing and recording his original music as a solo artist. In 2016, he met the crew at Forever Current Studios. He continues working with them today, as well as performing live music all around South Florida. See his YouTube channel »
PLUS: The Cultural Council has recently made significant changes to its membership program and services. As part of its mission, the Council now provides select services to Creative Professionals (visual artists, performing artists and creative writers) in Palm Beach County across all disciplines and at every level at no cost. Creative Professionals who wish to support the Council by becoming an Individual member receive additional benefits.
To help familiarize our family of Creative Professionals with these updates, we invite you to meet our new Artist Resource Team on Friday, October 18 here at the Cultural Council.
Stop by, meet the team, have a glass of wine and stick around for this season’s first Evenings at the Council featuring Rio Peterson. If you have any questions about the event, give us a call at (561) 471-2901.
Lobby Desk Concert: Rio Peterson
March 15, 2019
Rio Peterson is a Singer/Songwriter from Boynton Beach, FL. He first got into singing and live performance when he did his first musical at the age of eleven. A year later, he got his first electric guitar, and began taking lessons for music. At the age of fourteen, he stopped taking lessons, and began learning cover songs from his favorite artists at the time. As he continued, he eventually started performing at local events and open mics, playing guitar and singing songs from more diverse genres like Pop, Jazz, and Classic Rock. When he turned eighteen, he started writing original songs, and worked with multiple bands throughout the next couple of years.
After multiple projects fell through, in 2014 he decided to start writing and recording his original music as a solo artist. In 2016, he met the crew at Forever Current Studios. He continues working with them today, as well as performing live music all around South Florida. See his YouTube channel »
Lobby Desk Concert: Jason Hanley
January 18, 2019
While he seems laid back and mellow, what Jason Hanley can do with a guitar is a bit more complicated. With a style rooted in jazz and blues, his lyrics can polish loss until it glows, make a programmed population think, and even plunge us into wells of compassion just when we thought we’d never care again.
“Music isn’t just about hearing with your ears,” Hanley explained. “Your whole body is a receptor. I compare it to a painter’s pallet. The more colors the painter has available, the more he or she can paint what’s deep down inside.”
When not performing, Hanley composes in his studio or records other artists. He has lived in Lake Worth, Florida for the past 12 years, but born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina where he began playing guitar at 15. Although in college Hanley studied jazz, the ultimate American art form, his influences range from the social commentary of Bob Dylan to the joyful wailing of personal pain called the blues.
Lobby Desk Concert: Meri Ziev
October 19, 2018
Meri Ziev taught herself to sing by listening to 8 tracks of Frank Sinatra & Barbra Streisand in the back seat of her Daddy’s Buick Riviera. Since then, Meri has garnered awards for Outstanding Musical Theatre Performances & she has sung in every type of venue, including radio & TV, for a variety of events including a gala honoring Burt Reynolds. She has studied The Art of Song Performance for many years through Master Classes & participation in The St. Louis Cabaret Conference, with such luminaries as Marilyn Maye, Faith Prince, Jeff Harnar & Sally Mayes, & Ann Hampton Callaway to name a few, with music direction & brilliant accompaniment by Billy Stritch, Tedd Firth, Alex Rybeck, Phil Hinton, Jeff Hellmer, Christopher Denny & Michael Orland.
Lobby Desk Concert: Sunnyside Swing
November 3, 2017
Hailing from Delray Beach Florida, Sunnyside Swing was formed in 2014 when Tom Regis and Jill Lurie began their musical collaboration. Through their exploration into the history of vintage jazz, blues, and country swing genres and tunes, they evolved a sound akin to the music of the early to mid 1900’s, making it fresh for today. Their repertoire includes the songs of Fats Waller, Hank Williams, along with Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, and originals. Sunnyside Swing can be found playing south Florida venues and festivals as a due, trio, quartet, and beyond.
Jason Hanley
October 6, 2017
Lobby Desk Concert: Cultural Whiplash
April 21, 2017
Our very own house band, Cultural Whiplash, will be our featured guest for this season’s final Lobby Desk Concert. The show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature both original songs and cover versions of rock ‘n roll’s greatest hits. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Cultural Whiplash is a multi-talented, eclectic team of players that consists of Steve Trezise on guitar, Harold Peeno on bass, Ginny Meredith on violin, Michael Duncan on drums and Kat Mahoney on vocals.
Lobby Desk Concert: Hal Abercrombie
April 7, 2017
Celebrate the end of the week with a night of piano featuring special guest musician, Hal Abercrombie, for this season’s penultimate Lobby Desk Concert. Over the past 11 years, Hal has performed at over 30 locations in Palm Beach County, and produced two CDs: “Why Katrina Why” with the award-winning Marilynn Seits Jazz Quartet and “Dinner Jazz,” a solo performance album.
The show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature original songs and American standards. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Jam Night
March 17, 2017
The Cultural Council invites you to our Open mic/Jam night with the very special and talented Cultural Council House Band-Cultural Whiplash. Bring an instrument, play an instrument or sing along, either way just come jam with us. Our House Band has supported many different talents at the Cultural Council and would love to play along with you. Please don’t miss this very special event. There will be refreshments available and good time to be had.
Evenings at the Council jam nights are free and open to the public.
Lobby Desk Concert: Jason Hanley
March 3, 2017
His style is rooted in jazz and blues. His sound ranges from funk to outright rage. His lyrics can polish loss until it glows, make a programmed population think and even plunge us into wells of compassion just when we thought we’d never care again. His compositions move live audiences to laugh, cry and get mad when getting mad matters.
Then there’s his dreamy, mellifluous side that just lets you relax into an easy groove. “Music ain’t just about hearing with your ears,” Hanley explains. “Your whole body is a receptor. I compare it to a painter’s palette. The more colors the painter has available, the more he or she can paint what’s deep down inside.”
Open Mic
February 17, 2017
Lobby Desk Concert: Tailored Soul
February 3, 2017
Tailored Soul are a musical duo, formed in 2010, comprising the guitar talents of Jason Alexander and vocal stylings of Danielle Moreno. After finding a common bond in their enthusiasm for music, they started performing together shortly after meeting. Combine the powerhouse “sass” of Etta James, the dance moves of James Brown and the smooth soul of Sade—and you have Danielle. Backing her up is Jason, a multi-instrumentalist influenced by early jazz music, on electric guitar and saxophone. The pair never holds back and always gets the crowd going! The show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Jam Night
January 20, 2017
Lobby Desk Concert: The Jonathan Auerbach Trio
January 6, 2017
Three’s certainly not a crowd when you can enjoy an evening of acoustic rock-fusion with The Jonathan Auerbach Trio. Fresh from their first year of rockin’ in Palm Beach County, these hometown heroes head to the Cultural Council headquarters for their second Lobby Desk Concert. The show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Billie Holiday Jazz Concert
December 16, 2016
For this special Evenings at the Council event, take a trip back to the 1930s with the one and only Yvette Norwood-Tiger and her jazz ensemble. The group will perform works by the late, great Billie Holiday in addition to a few holiday standards.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. and show runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Space is limited, so reserve your tickets now online or call (561) 472‑3338 to pay by phone.
Lobby Desk Concert: Eric Ryan
November 18, 2016
Country fans can hitch their rides to the Cultural Council headquarters this Friday night for a Lobby Desk Concert featuring “Nashville Star” finalist, Eric Ryan. Eric is a singer/songwriter making the rounds of Palm Beach County with his original country and alternative rock music. The show will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Lobby Desk Concert: Cultural Whiplash
November 4, 2016
Our very own house band, Cultural Whiplash, will be our featured guest for this season’s first Lobby Desk Concert. The show will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and will feature both original songs and cover versions of rock ‘n roll’s greatest hits. Refreshments will be provided gratis.
Cultural Whiplash is a multi-talented, eclectic team of players that consists of Steve Trezise on guitar, Harold Peeno on bass, Ginny Meredith on violin, Michael Duncan on drums and Kat Mahoney on vocals.
Lobby Desk Concert: Jonathan Auerbach Trio
October 7, 2016
Join us for the first Lobby Desk Concert of the season, featuring the exciting Jonathan Auerbach Trio. Launched in 2016, the South Florida trio is a union of virtuoso talent making waves throughout Palm Beach County.
Jonathan Auerbach, composer, guitar & vocals
Carole Charlin, vocals & percussion
Jose Roman Duque, drums and keyboards
Lobby Desk Concert
March 4
Epicurean Pleasure
Open Mic Night
January 15
2015
Open Mic Night
December 18
It’s your last chance to take the Cultural Council stage in 2015 to belt out your favorite songs, compositions or poems before a live audience during Open Mic Night, starting at 7 p.m. in our building. Email mfoster@palmbeachculture.com if you’d like to perform.
Photo Credit: Kléya Rice and Shani Simpson
Lobby Desk Concert: Kléya
December 4
Kléya Cimrin is a multi-talented actress, screenwriter, vocalist, and choreographer. Trained in stage and opera, she is a graduate of the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Theatre Department. She has studied under the direction of actors Danny Glover and Faye Dunaway. Her roots are firmly planted in the arts.
Lobby Desk Concert
November 6, 7-8:30 p.m.
In November, an expanded Lobby Desk Concert features three talented local singer/songwriters:
Mykal Morrison
Mykal Morrison is an artist based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. His sound is a pleasant departure from the effect laden, overly processed music that floods the airwaves. His first effort is the full length album titled “Elemental”. A collection of songs that are remnant of a better time in music. A time when you could get an album, just push play, and let it ride.
Yolexis Pena
Yolexis is one of our newest musician members. He is soulful with an abundance of Spanish flair. Fantastic on the guitar and very entertaining.
Maco Monthervil
Maco was born in New York to Haitian parents and got his start singing gospel at Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church in Delray Beach, where he has served as choir director, youth director and church secretary. He was also the lead singer of the Lovers Key. Monthervil’s other project was a Christian album sung in Creole, “Mwen pou Jezu.”
Lobby Desk Concert: DJ Thought – Kyle Holder
October 2
7 – 8:30 p.m.
DJ Thought is originally from Washington, D.C. and grew up in Delray Beach, Florida. He started Djing in 2010 after gaining local notoriety as a prolific slam poetry artist. DJ Thought has an intense appreciation for the poetry of music and a unique attention to detail for sound quality. His coming of age was in the 90s during the dawn of the Neo-Soul era of the music industry, and early in his DJ career he became known for his ability to set the right vibe for intimate venues and the artistic poetry and open mic scene.
DJ Thought has evolved into a skilled, charismatic DJ and sound support provider who is sought after due to his reliability, professionalism, work ethic, and radio-edited family-friendly selections. He has a special ability to connect with diverse audiences and shift his set list to meet the needs of clients and patrons of all ages. Covering music from a variety of genres and time periods, DJ Thought “Cool Cat #1” is known for taking audiences on an enjoyable and memorable musical journey.
DJ Thought is also the visionary of the Delray Beach based mini-music festival, Funk-Sway. His company, Smooth Bounce Entertainment, produces the event in collaboration with the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum. Funk-Sway is a monthly event featuring live entertainment that delivers dynamic R&B, Jazz and Latin sounds.
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Lobby Desk Concert: Ruby Hummingbird
September 4
7 – 8:30 p.m.
Ruby Hummingbird began playing the Harp in 1984 after giving birth to her first child. Ruby had a recurring dream that she played the harp to soothe her infant and she followed her dream and learned to play! After graduating from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto, Ruby moved to Pennsylvania in 1990 and started the Sassafrass Harp business with her Harp maker husband, David.
In 2015, Ruby and David moved to Palm Beach County permanently, where they will continue to share their wonderful Harps. Ruby has performed and instructed over 25 years at festivals, schools, libraries, weddings and arts events.
April 3
Jumbo Shrimp
This pint-sized band from Palm Beach County delivers powerful energy, playing their own original music and covering some of the greatest tunes in Rock and Roll. Before hitting the SunFest stage on May 2, you can catch these psychedelic rockers up close and personal at the Cultural Council’s Lobby Desk Concert during Evenings at the Council.
February 20
Open Mic Night
February 6
DUOVER
A new endeavor with old roots, DUOVER consists of local scene veterans Craig McInnis (Gonemad, Speaking Volumes) and JC Dwyer (Raped Ape, The Mobile Homies), both on Vocals, Guitar and Percussion. Their sound is a showcase of their 2 different backgrounds, an eclectic mish-mash of Funk, Folk, Blues and Country, with the Songs always remaining the focus. They have their way with classic covers and standards, and pack an extensive catalog of original tunes they’ve written together and separately over the course of nearly 20 years of musical collaboration.
January 16
Open Mic Night
On Friday, January 16, the Cultural Council hosted its third Open Mic Night, hosted by Wayne Perry and Vanessa Diaz. This Friday featured a special singing competition with a prize of $100, sponsored by Suri Tapas Bar.
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December 19
Open Mic Night
Hosted by Wayne Perry and Vanessa Diaz
Music provided by DJ Thought aka Kyle Holder
Wayne Perry has been performing for a number of years and has hosted his own open mic event in West Palm Beach, “Open Mic, Open World,” which had a huge following and was the place to be to discover new talent. Wayne is an established trombone player and has performed all over America, having had regular features at live music venues throughout Palm Beach County. Vanessa Diaz is an established vocalist and song writer and has been a prominent performer in the local music scene.
Although anyone can apply to perform, only a select few will get the chance to be showcased. We want the selected musicians to really have the chance to shine. Unlike most open mics, our show will offer high quality entertainment.
All those who would like to perform, whether singer, poet, rapper or instrumentalist, are encouraged to contact our Visitor Services and Music Coordinator at mfoster@palmbeachculture.com or (561) 472-3338.
December 5
Silent Disco
This silent disco will be dj’d by Brandon Steinbrecher and Brad Holland. Originally from the West Coast. Dr. Skitzo aka Brandon, likes to think outside the box when it comes to his mixes. Anything from Electro to Dub and DnB, this multi-genre mind bending DJ is guaranteed to have you going crazy over his music. High energy, all day party monster behind the decks. Brandon comes from a family of promoters for EDC and loves the festival and EDM movement. You can now see him perform in SFLA residing at Kavasutra, & Respectables Street Cafe, which is a 25 year staple in the underground.
For more information, contact Marlon Foster at mfoster@palmbeachculture.com or (561) 471-2901.
November 21
Open Mic Night
On November 21st the Cultural Council will hold its first Open Mic Night.
This inaugural Open Mic Night will be unlike others. Although anyone can apply to perform, only a select few will get the chance to be showcased. We want the selected musicians to really have the chance to shine. Unlike most open mics, our show will offer high quality entertainment. Being part of a select few will give each performer the privilege to really show up fully and bring their craft to the next level, to be the stars of the ‘Cultural Council’s Got Talent’ show.
For future Open Mic Nights we are planning to have a band that will perform musical transitions in between acts, this will create a professional feel and high-class showtime atmosphere. All those who would like to perform are encouraged, whether singer, poet, rapper or instrumentalist, to send an email to mfoster@palmbeachculture.com.
November 7
SugaWack
SugaWack is becoming known around the state of FL, having performed in Jacksonville as part of the Jazz Festival, in Orlando at Timucua Arts White House, and in palm Beach and Broward counties at various festivals and venues. They are seasoned musicians who like to play with or without various conventions, and with or without traditional instrumental roles, creating spontaneous compositions, chamber-type pieces and audioscapes. SugaWack blends the technical and the organic, creating a hybrid of sound as each piece develops. They like to perform and record in various settings of duos, trios and quartets. This keeps it fresh, and provides opportunities to more deeply explore their relationships and varying roles.
On brass and effects will be John D. Beers, on doublebass is David Tomasello, and on drums and toys it’s Jeff Abbott. They will also be joined by Brooklyn alto saxophonist Gary Levy.
SugaWack has three releases so far, all available for download online at sugawack.bandcamp.com. To contact them, email sugawackmusic@gmail.com.
October 17
Magic
Magic is a 24 year old Florida native who has lived all over the US and spent some of his time out in England where he studied music. His musical talents are just as diverse as he is; whether its singing, rapping, poetry, playing the guitar, drums, keyboard he can do it all with ease.
Magic is known for his charisma on and off stage and always puts on an entertaining event and loves to engage with the crowd…. I guess that’s why they call him Magic he can do just about anything.
September 19
Dennica Pearl Worrell
Dennica’s performance is a mix of genres, including jazz, soul, pop and R&B.
JC Dwyer
May 16
On May 16, come by the Cultural Council to hear local musician JC Dwyer perform from 5 – 7 p.m. Our galleries currently feature Art Outside the Walls: En Plein Air and solo exhibitions from Leora Stewart and Raymond Neubert.
March 21
The Harp Lady
Join us in March as our featured musician – Ruby (The Harp Lady) – plays Traditional, Classical, Contemporary and Seasonal Selections. Admission is always free, so come enjoy the live music while you stroll through our gallery and browse our Uniquely Palm Beach store and Cultural Information Center. Currently, the gallery will feature the Interior Design: The Florida Room exhibition, on display through March 29.Ruby began tap dancing at age 5, in front of the Ed Sullivan Show. The rest is history…Over the years Ruby became a professional musician, entertainer, and teacher. She sings, dances and plays the harp, ukulele and percussion instruments, not all simultaneously. Ruby has performed for 25 years, for all ages, at festivals, schools, libraries, weddings and arts events.
Valentine’s Day with Mykal Morrison
February 14
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Cultural Council (and that special someone, of course) by joining us for Evenings with the Council. Enjoy the Interior Design: The Florida Room exhibition in our gallery while you’re serenaded by the smooth sounds of local musician, Mykal Morrison. And you might even find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift in the Uniquely Palm Beach store. Then, be sure to pick up a Restaurant Club card and take a romantic stroll down the avenues where you’ll receive special discounts at various restaurants – including Hoffman’s Chocolates.
Mykal Morrison is an artist based out of West Palm Beach, Florida, and a favorite of some of the Council staff. His sound is a pleasant departure from the effect laden, overly processed music that floods the airwaves. His first effort, the full length album titled “Elemental”, is a collection of songs that are remnant of a better time in music. A range of music that goes from hooking up (Tonight) to heartbreaks (Next To You) as well as tracks that are sobering observations about the tribulations of life (Population Hope, Elemental).Check him out on ReverbNation: www.reverbnation.com/mykalmorrison
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December 20
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches
Young Singers of the Palm Beaches is Palm Beach County’s premiere community-based children’s choir. They are a multi-racial, multi-cultural arts education organization based centrally in West Palm Beach at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, and whose enrollment for the 2012-2013 choir season is comprised of singers in grades 3-12 from all parts of Palm Beach County’s diverse racial, ethnic, geographic, and socio-economic communities.Stop by the Cultural Council and hear the Young Singers’ talented Cantate Ensemble sing a selection of Holiday favorites from 5:30-6:30pm. Learn more about Young Singers of the Palm Beaches at www.yspb.org.
December 6
Christian Rivera
Christian Rivera was born in the South Bronx and soon moved to South Florida as an adolescent. He grew up listening to all types and styles of music including Salsa, Soul, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Classical and Hip Hop.While in Florida he started performing for the youth in church and got good early exposure to the stage as a result. In the 6th grade, he started to play in a local Salsa group called “Tropical Sounds Orchestra” and later on in high school he developed a strong passion for songwriting and music production.After High School Christian moved further south to West Palm Beach where he started working with a management team called the A.O.N Group and produced his freshman Album “Jusill Presents Street Poetry”. This led to an opportunity to create radio beds for radio personality Ciarra “The midday Goddess” of the Hip Hop and RnB Station X102.3. He later produced a Jazz-inspired record called “Life of an Angel” on the “DESEO” album for Sony Jazz Saxophonist artist Jerry D.
Christian re-located to various cities including New York and Atlanta in relentless pursuit of his musical passions, most recently he re-connected with producer David Abraham who agreed to executive-produce a new EP to be released in 2013. The first-fruits of this collaboration has yielded the release of “Silhouette Love” a romantic ballad written by Philadelphia songwriter Samuell, who also directed a compelling video that has been receiving raving reviews on YouTube.
Christian is currently hard at work completing his EP which promises to be an eclectic mix of modern rhythms, catchy lyrics and thoughtful messages. Stay tuned.
November 15
Bak Middle School of the Arts Piano Majors
October 18
Raggy Monster
Raggy Monster is an Indie Rock/Classical/Alternative band based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. After playing countless shows all over Florida, including Sunfest (opened for Train), Moonfest (opened for Bow Wow Wow), and Respectable Street’s 25th anniversary (opened for The Misfits), and releasing their debut album and music video, Raggy is now preparing for their first East Coast tour. The story behind the name goes back to Billy Schmidt’s early childhood:Long ago, during arts and crafts time, Billy created Raggy Monster. He was his imaginary best friend/bodyguard/alter ego throughout Kindergarten. More than a decade later this simple drawing that remains in Billy’s hometown of Mount Dora, FL would be the inspiration for the band’s name.Nowadays Raggy Monster (The band) has been extremely busy playing shows all around Florida and has already begun working on their next album, which Billy promises to be “more mature, creative, and blow your dentures out” than the first.www.raggymonster.com
September 20
Mykal Morrison
Mykal Morrison is an artist based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. His sound is a pleasant departure from the effect laden, overly processed music that floods the airwaves. His first effort, the full length album titled “Elemental”, is a collection of songs that are remnant of a better time in music. A range of music that goes from hooking up (Tonight) to heartbreaks (Next To You) as well as tracks that are sobering observations about the tribulations of life (Population Hope, Elemental).
Though new to you this is a project many years in the making. A culmination of many tastes and disciplines aquired over a great period of time and “Elemental” is a stellar reflection of this fact. With musical influences as varied as Andrea Bocelli, Trent Reznor, Fiona Apple, Ray Lamontagne, Tool, Beethoven, Imogen Heap, and Boyz 2 Men, it is not hard to believe that the sound, genre, and even messages in his music differ on a song by song basis. However the one constant that remains prominent in Mykal’s body of work, is passion.
Although his sound is mainly a combination of reggae, island, and spanish stylings, which all can be found in abundance in the melting pot that is South Florida, he is by no means limited to them alone. Listen closely and you will hear folk, alternative, punk, blues, and rock influences as well. One thing for sure is that the sky is truly the limit for what this artist can do.
www.reverbnation.com/mykalmorrison
