The Jon Scales Fourchestra Performs at the Percussion Showcase at the Grey Eagle on Friday, August 29th
Friday, August 29
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman Ave
www.thegreyeagle.com
All Ages
$7
9pm show, Jon Scales headlines
(Asheville, NC) Jon Scales Fourchestra takes the stage at the Grey Eagle on Friday, August 29 for the headlining slot. Doors open at 9pm for this Percussion Showcase Evening of Entertainment.
Other performers at the event are The Kitchen Furniture Ensemble, Chix with Stix and Eroteme. This evening will be sure to get everyone on the dance-floor up and moving.
“…Joyously inventive…” is how Jazz Times describes the work of Asheville-based steel drummer Jonathan Scales. Mixing a traditional Caribbean instrument with a contemporary jazz attitude, Jonathan Scales’ music pushes the steel pan into the realms of funk, rock, and even bluegrass while still digging into the roots of traditional world sounds such as reggae and latin. His intricate, instrumental writing combines with metric complexities to weave seamlessly between musical styles.
The music world was introduced to Jonathan with his 2007 release, ‘One-Track Mind’, which brought him acclaim from steady regional press, consistent radio airplay, and a jammed schedule of live performances ranging from small clubs to packed theaters. This year ushered in the release of Jonathan’s 2nd studio album ‘Plot/Scheme’, featuring drum guru Jeff Sipe and Grammy-award winning sax man Jeff Coffin.