Martha Bassett Band

Martha Bassett Band presents a CD  Release Show for their newest album “The Goodbye Party” on Friday, April 15th at 8:00 p.m.

Martha Bassett is a classically trained singer who first caught the eye of fans with her splendid readings of jazz, classical vocals, sacred music, high-lonesome laments – singing in a remarkable mix of styles with a not-quite-to-be-believed crystalline tone blessed with a remarkable range. She’s worked with Tony Bennett, Lyle Lovett, the Squirrel Nut Zippers, the Avett Brothers, and proto pop-punk hero Chuck Prophet.  With her fourth disc, The Goodbye Party, Martha explores longing, anger, loss and love.  The songs are heartbroken and wistfully triumphant.

“Her music was as eclectic as her outfit.  Wearing jeans and disco shoes, she began her show with a rollicking honky-tonk version of “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in It.” …the group had an imposing presence.  Her performance of “My Heart Belongs to Daddy” was not the vampy jazz treatment…she rocked it.  The highlight of the evening was her version of the Mick Jagger/Keith Richards classic “Loving Cup.”  It was much more country than the Stones but retained their menacing energy. For this former moodswinger, Bassett’s new tempos have swung her in the right direction.  This is one makeover that is truly star quality.” – Grant Britt, Greensboro News and Record.

Call the Hanesbrands Box Office at (336) 747-1414 for tickets.  Box office is open noon – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.