Get ready for an unforgettable experience as we embark on our 22nd season of the Performance Series, proudly brought to you by our esteemed title sponsor, First Farmers & Merchants Bank and our dedicated patrons. Anticipate a journey filled with inspiration and unparalleled musicianship.
Tickets for each performance are $35 and include all fees. Purchase tickets via the link below each artist or by calling the Performance Series box office at 931.540.2879 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On performance nights, online ticket sales close at 5:30 p.m., but the box office opens at 6 p.m. in the Kenneth and Ramona Cherry Theater, located in the Waymon L. Hickman Building on the Columbia Campus. Doors to the theater open at 6:30 p.m., and all shows begin at 7 p.m. The Columbia Campus is located at 1665 Hampshire Pike in Columbia.
ROCKLAND ROAD
Thurs., Oct. 10, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Rockland Road, a vocal-driven, melodic band, hailed as "exuberant" by Rolling Stone Magazine, spans four generations of musical heritage. Led by Grammy-winning artist Paul Martin (lead singer/guitarist of the country-pop supergroup Exile) and Jamie Allen (daughter of Oak Ridge Boys' Duane Allen), the band includes their four children and is powerhouse group featuring soulful vocals imbued with a pure, exuberant joy. They have performed on national television multiple times and have taken their stage show to venues as varied as the U.S. Library of Congress, the White House, the Grand Ole Opry and performing arts centers across the country. Rockland Road sees every night spent onstage not just as a time to spread the joy they get from music or as a chance to share their story. Every night is an opportunity to take a new audience on a musical experience they won’t soon forget.
WENDY MOTEN
Thurs., Nov. 14, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
Wendy Moten's powerful voice and presence was nurtured growing up in Memphis, Tennessee. She gained prominence with major-label solo records, international hits and working alongside the music industry's top talent. Her performance on Season 21 of The Voice gained Moten millions of new fans and allowed her to showcase the numerous genres that she can effortlessly explore, from R&B and pop to country and jazz. As an artist who has learned different languages, cultures, histories and music while traveling the world, she is a bridge builder who unites people of all backgrounds and races.
THE MALPASS BROTHERS
Thurs., Dec. 12, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
The Malpass Brothers, contemporary troubadours upholding the essence of traditional country music, have been guided and endorsed by iconic figures in bluegrass and country music. They consistently offer a blend of fresh yet classic tunes, which has garnered them widespread recognition within the industry and among devoted country music enthusiasts worldwide. Their Grand Ole Opry debut in 2018 served as a milestone in their journey to global acclaim, where they've since headlined international tours and festivals. PATRONS: Arrive early for a special Christmas reception! The Malpass Brothers will be there to greet and mingle! Not a patron yet? Learn how to become one: JOIN THE PATRON FAMILY
ADMIRAL RADIO
Inspired by their 1941 wooden Admiral radio, this South Carolina- based husband and wife duo creates an Americana sound rooted in tradition that touches the heartstrings of the modern-day listener. With tight vocal harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this duo redefines what it's like to gather around the radio in modern times. In an age where mechanized bells and whistles are the norm, Admiral Radio weaves a sonic tapestry of timeless folk roots and powerful harmonies by getting back to the basics of good songwriting and honest music. Their hope is to allow listeners to steal away in a modern era and get lost in the music, and to help make sense of the world through timeless sound.
RYAN & RYAN
Thurs., March 13, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Ryan & Ryan is a dynamic father-son piano duo that draws upon classic and contemporary music to create enthralling concert experiences. Their expertise in classical, jazz, ragtime and funk allows them to create exciting new music and give fresh interpretations of old. As a performing team, Donald and Barron amaze audiences with their skill, expressiveness, and love of making music. Ryan & Ryan is a proven hit with audiences of all generations. Their inventiveness, infectiousness, skill and general joy of life make for irresistibly engaging performances. To sum it up, they make music that inspires.
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
Thurs., April 10, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
Together for more than 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy — famously named after an autograph by blues legend Albert Collins — has appeared in concert venues across the world, sold millions of records, and had their music appear in hundreds of movies and television shows. With sold out concerts from the Hollywood Bowl to Lincoln Center, appearances with many of the country's finest symphony orchestras, and television appearances ranging from Dancing with the Stars to Superbowl XXXIII, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues its decades long mission to celebrate and revitalize jazz and swing music — America's original musical art form — and bring joy to audiences around the world.
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Contact Us
Contact Tammy Rosson with any questions or to join our mailing list: 931.540.2879 or trosson1@ColumbiaState.edu.
Columbia State Community College prohibits cameras and audio/video equipment, cell phone use, food or drink in the performance theater.
Columbia State Community College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an AA/EOE institution.