North Carolinians have known Martha’s music for some time now, but in the past couple of years, she’s been finding a new audience throughout the southeast due to increased touring, her work on the Sony Classics film JUNEBUG, festival appearances, and numerous articles in the press. Martha and her band have opened for Lyle Lovett, played Merlefest, and are currently touring the east coast in support of the new disc “Sinner’s Prayer,” which features original Americana written by Martha and bandmate, Justin Poindexter. Although they are known for their ability to incorporate jazz, country, traditional, and rock standards into the live shows, it is their original music that fans appreciate most.

Listen at www.marthabassett.com

8pm/$5.

8pm.  Signup at 7:30.

Together since 1993, Ocracoke’s Molasses Creek has toured throughout the United States, released 9 Cds and has received worldwide radio airplay.  Members of the Southern Arts Federation and award-winners from Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” they have been featured at Our State magazine’s “Best of NC,” frequently headline at ‘First Night’ Williamsburg and in 2008 opened for Garrison Keillor at East Carolina University’s concert series. This high-energy acoustic group continues to win loyal followings with their captivating stage presence, elegant harmonies, blazing instrumentals, and a quirky sense of humor.

Listen at www.molassescreek.com

Sally Rose has been playing our stage since she was 12 years old, and it has been a real treat to hear this sweet songstress’s voice develop a size and depth that seems too big for its source, and a range that would give any diva a run for her money.   

Julius Hangman brings breathtaking three-part harmonies and a spellbinding mix of covers and original material.  This group has an engaging, spine-tingling sound that strikes us as one of the most refreshing new bands we’ve heard.

Listen at www.juliushangman.com.

 The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Our annual holiday party, rescheduled!  This is a fundraiser for the Further Ado Foundation.  Proceeds go toward our music licensing fees.  8pm/$10.

Featuring:

Eli Cook

The Fata Morgana Bellydancers

Andy Waldeck & Jenn Rhubright

Rick Olivarez

Ravvivando! flute trio

Erin James

Jamie Dyer

Molimo

Sally Rose Monnes

Dr. Levine & the Dreaded Blues Lady

Gene & Gayla Mills

Carl Anderson & Carleigh Nesbitt

Bill & Linda Staton

…and more!

The legendary local bluesman returns for a special solo acoustic show.  8pm/$5.  With special guests the Lascivious Deacons…a naughty new incarnation of the former Biscuit Rollers.

www.elicook.com