Cary Arts Center

Shana Tucker is a distinctive cellist and singer-songwriter whose classical training and jazz roots are interwoven with influences from pop music of the 80s and 90s, world music, and film soundtracks. Her work as an arranger/composer and member of the string trio Hue has brought accolades and commissions for works performed at The Kennedy Center, the Joyce Theater in New York, and the Witts Theater in Johannesburg.

Shana Tucker is a distinctive cellist and singer-songwriter whose classical training and jazz roots are interwoven with influences from pop music of the 80s and 90s, world music, and film soundtracks. Her work as an arranger/composer and member of the string trio Hue has brought accolades and commissions for works performed at The Kennedy Center, the Joyce Theater in New York, and the Witts Theater in Johannesburg.

Please join three of Asheville’s favorite award-winning songwriters and entertainers, David Holt, David Wilcox, and David LaMotte, for an auspicious evening of insightful songs, woven with warm-hearted, meaningful stories and an abundance of laughter. These three internationally-known musicians have harmonious roots in Western North Carolina, which will echo in their musical conversation. Each of these musicians is accustomed to entertaining large audiences by themselves, and the spontaneous musical and personal interaction between them promises to multiply the fun and make for an exceptional evening to remember.

Please join three of Asheville’s favorite award-winning songwriters and entertainers, David Holt, David Wilcox, and David LaMotte, for an auspicious evening of insightful songs, woven with warm-hearted, meaningful stories and an abundance of laughter. These three internationally-known musicians have harmonious roots in Western North Carolina, which will echo in their musical conversation. Each of these musicians is accustomed to entertaining large audiences by themselves, and the spontaneous musical and personal interaction between them promises to multiply the fun and make for an exceptional evening to remember.

In this workshop for songwriters, composers and instrumentalists, students will learn the nuances of combining diverse cultural and musical styles to create unique fusions and musical inspirations. The instructors will share concepts about global rhythms and scales and answer questions that students may have on a variety of topics related to world music. Please bring your instruments if you would like to play.

In this workshop for songwriters, composers and instrumentalists, students will learn the nuances of combining diverse cultural and musical styles to create unique fusions and musical inspirations. The instructors will share concepts about global rhythms and scales and answer questions that students may have on a variety of topics related to world music. Please bring your instruments if you would like to play.

In this Songwriting Workshop David will discuss various techniques for approaching and constructing songs, and unblocking writer’s block. He will also take questions on any topic students choose, including the music business, book publishing, and activism.

In this Songwriting Workshop David will discuss various techniques for approaching and constructing songs, and unblocking writer’s block. He will also take questions on any topic students choose, including the music business, book publishing, and activism.