Liquid Pleasure
​DATE: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm

BAND OF OZ
Thursday, Aug 22, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm

2024

Alive After Five

Concert Series

Carolina Dreamers
DATE: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm

After more than five decades of bringing audiences to their feet, LIQUID PLEASURE has become a multi-cultural icon. This band of friends-turned-brothers has been performing together for over 50 years and have a passion for putting on a show for others who love a variety of good music and appreciate hearing it performed live by a talented and enthusiastic dance band. The fans that grew up with The Temptations, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, and LIQUID PLEASURE are now in charge of corporate America. When they want to be reminded of better times, they continue to party with LIQUID PLEASURE. Kenny’s wisecracks and comedy, along with mesmerizing choreography, are synchronized with the band’s seamless blend of music from their impressive repertoire. Liquid Pleasure has been chosen to perform for former President Bill Clinton’s Inaugural Ball and that of North Carolina Governor, Mike Easley. LIQUID PLEASURE brings fun and excitement to people who want to have a great time! If you’re looking to keep your guests entertained at your next event, look no further than LIQUID PLEASURE.

Formed seven years ago with a pedigree that stretches back to the 70s and 80s, the Carolina Dreamers have been delivering blistering performances to a growing audience of fans. Performing covers with a special twist and their own tracks that have reached #1 on the Beach Music charts, they are a band without parallel. Comprised of Steve Powell, Debra Ramirez Powell, Frank Monroe,
Russell Edwards, and Jack Wright, they play Beach, Funk, Rock, Motown, Country, and Disco. Authentic and original, they are a band for every occasion with a diverse song that is sure to get the audience on up on their feet.

Over 25 years in the making, Jim Quick and Coastline, like their namesake the Atlantic Coastline Railroad, have been traveling the "tracks" of the southeast, and connecting with the hearts of loyal "Coastline Crazies." Pulling from the threads of Soul, Blues, R&B, and Americana, Jim Quick and Coastline weave together their own genre of music known as Swamp Soul. Delivered with precision by front man Jim Quick and his band, this group captures the true, honest spirit of traditions born and bred in the small southern towns of America. 

These five musicians, whose talents have landed them numerous awards in the industry, bring this indigenous music to life in the most genuine way possible. Quick explained it best when he said “I want my music to be a bridge for many genres; a place where traditional and contemporary music can unite. But, I do love the pure emotion and simple-yet-deep concepts of roots music. I’m a Southern boy and it all hits home; the lyrics and heart of the music, from the melodies to chord progressions, it all seems to strike an ancestral nerve with me.” The band currently maintains an average of 250 tour dates per year, with an ever-growing fan base that is as diverse as the music of the band itself.

The Embers ft. Craig Woolard
DATE: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:45 pm

The Band of Oz was formed in 1967 as a part-time band playing fraternity parties and high school proms all over the South. In 1977 the band went on the road full time. Since that time the band has made an exceptional name for itself throughout the Southeast by playing the top clubs and corporate parties, and getting excellent reviews along the way. For several years the group has been a guest on most of the major beach concerts in the Carolina's, Virginia, and Georgia.

The Band of Oz is one of the most successful groups in the Southeast, and continues to get the very best reviews from the top people in the entertainment business. The band now features a full horn section to total a dynamic eight-member group. They still perform well over two-hundred shows per year for corporate events, festivals, concerts, wedding receptions, and many other public and private events.

Jim Quick & Coastline
DATE: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm

There are many bands touring today, yet few that are considered a musical institution. The Embers, considered “The Heart and Soul of Beach Music," have solidified their position as a thriving musical entity and have left their mark on listeners for decades. The Embers boast numerous albums and single releases that span decades and all the crazes continuing to exhibit top quality
showmanship, musicianship and professionalism. Having been inducted into the South Carolina Rhythm and Blues Hall of Fame and most recently the South Carolina Beach Music Hall of Fame, The Embers are honored to carry the moniker of North Carolina’s Official Ambassadors of Music.