Wise, VA – Eight-piece New Orleans brass collective The Soul Rebels started with an idea—to expand upon the pop music they love and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz, and rock, all within the style of a modernized brass band. Catch The Soul Rebels on Wednesday, October 30th at 7 p.m. in the David J. Prior Convocation Center at UVA Wise. Tickets are $15 at the door. Children and students will be admitted free. Come in costume to the concert because there will be a contest! Contest submissions will be accepted until 6:45 p.m. This performance is brought to you by the Pro-Art Association in conjunction with The University of Virginia’s College at Wise and the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. For more information and to make reservations visit proartva.org.
Named “the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong,” by Village Voice, The Soul Rebels have built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a deep pocket funk party-like atmosphere. The band has performed with everyone from Katy Perry to DMX, and has collaborated with the likes of Nas, Green Day, G-Eazy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Metallica, Macy Gray, and GZA.
The Soul Rebels will also offer a masterclass on Wednesday, October 30th at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilliam Center for the Arts lobby at UVA Wise. The masterclass is free and open to the public. No music experience is required to attend.
You can still get tickets to the 48th Pro-Art season! Offering an impressive selection of theater, jazz, and some truly unique performances by storytellers, puppeteers, and even an aerial circus—there’s something for everyone this season and a lot of additional opportunities to be adventurous and try something new. At less than $2 per show, Pro-Art’s $40 season ticket ($35 for seniors) represents some of the strongest and most accessible arts programming in the country, with children and students admitted free to all performances. Season tickets are valid for all performances of the 48th season and can be purchased online, in person at any show, or by calling (276) 376-4520. Explore the season and make reservations to attend at proartva.org.
Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, therefore individuals with accessibility needs or general questions are encouraged to call (276) 376-4520 or email pro-art@uvawise.edu. For evolving conditions related to weather cancellations, or similar unforeseen circumstances, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for up-to-date information.
This engagement of The Soul Rebels is made possible in part through the Jazz Touring Network program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Mountain Empire Community College, the Columbus Phipps Foundation, and the Lee County Community Foundation.
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