There’s always something for everyone at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. For tickets to any of these fine events, go to TheCenterPresents.org or call (317) 843-3800.
Center Presents Performances include:
Jim Messina
Wednesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Tarkington
Guitarist, songwriter, and producer Jim Messina is a key figure in the history of country rock and the Southern California sound. After joining Buffalo Springfield for its final album and tour, he and bandmate Richie Furay formed Poco, setting the stage for the ’70s arena rock of the Eagles. He then teamed with Kenny Loggins to sell more than 16 million albums on the strength of hits such as “Danny’s Song,” “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Angry Eyes.” Now, after decades of acclaimed solo work, Messina is on the road sharing songs and stories from his half-century in music.
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Jonathan Butler
Sunday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
The Palladium
Familiar to local audiences for his appearances with saxophonist Dave Koz, singer-songwriter and guitarist Jonathan Butler is making his Palladium debut as a headliner. Born in South Africa and raised in poverty under the shadow of apartheid, Butler was the first non-white artist to be played on South African radio and appear on national television. His best-known songs include the Grammy-nominated Top 30 hit “Lies,” the instrumental “Going Home” and the mid-tempo ballad “Sarah, Sarah.”
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Luminaries: Indiana Avenue Jazz with Aleta Hodge
Tuesday, March 28 at 2 p.m.
Robert Adam Room in the Palladium
Author Aleta Hodge will share music clips, stories and images from her book Indiana Avenue – Life and Musical Journey from 1915 to 2015, which profiles Black music in Indianapolis. The book celebrates the rich history of jazz and other musicians of Indiana Avenue, as well as her family and the Black neighborhood that molded her. You’ll hear about a diverse array of Indiana music legends including Wes Montgomery, J.J. Johnson, Freddie Hubbard, the Ink Spots, David Baker, Slide Hampton, Hoagy Carmichael, Angela Brown, and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
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