Jazz with Bernie Petteway, Thursday, September 4, 8-10 pm

Jazz with Bernie Petteway

You'll hear the Bernie Petteway Trio play jazz standards for sure, but don't be surprised if you hear tunes from the songbooks of Pat Metheny, Patsy Cline, Charlie Haden, or even the BeeGees. This incredibly talented trio includes Bernie Petteway on guitar, Ed Butler on drums and Robbie Link of double bass.

Martha Bassett, Friday, September 5, 8:30-11:00 pm

Martha Bassett

You might describe their music as cocktail country or sultry southern swing. Martha's voice is the centerpiece of a fine ensemble of veteran musicians. Acoustic and dance sets nestle together in a genre-defying mix. Their originals and slinky takes on standards engage the listener from the first note! They recently opened for Lyle Lovett and His Large Band and continue on their run of festivals and concert venues throughout the Southeast. Martha Bassett, vocals, guitar Justin Poindexter, guitar, lap steel, vocals Nathan Scott, upright bass Terry Lonergan, drums

GSC Shagorama with the Big Time Party Band! Buffet 6-9 pm, Music 9-12 $25 at door $20 in Advance

BIG TIME PARTY BAND!

GSC SHAGORAMA WITH THE BIG TIME PARTY BAND! Event includes a delicious dinner buffet, served from 6pm-9pm. Following dinner, North Carolina’s own BIG TIME PARTY BAND will kick up some tunes for you to cut the rug! Get your tickets while their HOT! Limited availability. Tickets go on sale Monday, August 11 and are $20 in advance/$25 day of event. Tickets can be purchased at the GSC Deli Counter or by phone. 919.542.2432 You can pick up your tickets on Sept 6. in will call fashion prior to the event.

The "BigTime Party Band", which was born in 2003, is one of the hottest new beach music/variety bands in the southeast. With 3 songs on the top 40 beach chart (94.9, The Surf) in the 2 years, they are becoming one of the most requested bands in their genre. Signed by Ripete/KHP Music 3 years ago, they continue to put out new music constantly, with their latest two releases in April of 2008 and a new one scheduled in June of 2008 on compilation CDs. There complete band CD is scheduled in the fall of 2008. With nine (9) members, they have vocal abilities that not many other bands can match. From the tenor voices of John & Johnny Wilson, to the falsetto of Bill Hancock, along with his exceptional talent on the keyboards, the deep bass of Nick Alam or the female vocals of Tiff Wheeler, they can make each song they sing impress you with their differences, but yet WOW you with their harmonious blend. With the talent and raw sound of Dave Brooks on guitar, they have an edge about them not many other beach/variety bands can offer. The experience of drummer of Ernie Pryce, the work ethic of Dr. Gene Linfors on sax and the solid sound of Brian Terry on bass guitar puts this band together like a good puzzle. Together they are the "BigTime Party Band" !!

Chatham Studio Tour Preview Show - Sunday, 9-7, 5-8 pm

Chatham Studio Tour Preview Show

The Chatham Studio Tour Preview Show 5-8 pm featuring a buffet dinner with a glass of wine or beer, and music by Joey Howell, Bruce & Suzanne Saunders & Travis Cohn. $20 with reservations; $22 without.

Tuesday, September 9, 6-9 pm

Burrito Bash for the Haw River Assembly & Triangle Land Conservancy

Haw River Assembly and Triangle Land Conservancy are teaming up for a Burrito Bash to benefit conservation of Land and Water! Join us on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at the General Store Café (39 West St, Pittsboro) for music, dancing, a silent auction, and of course, famous General Store burritos! Special musical guest Trilogy will groove with trio and solo work, jazz and folk, originals and standards. Trilogy combines the talents of three award-winning singer-songwriters: Sheila Warner, Brooksie Edwards and Richard Edwards. HRA's own Cynthia Crossen and musical friends will take the stage for a short set as well. The silent auction includes tickets for cultural and sporting events, fine art, gift certificates to local restaurants, B& B's and much more. Check back the website: www.tlc-nc.org/burritobash.htm to see a complete list of items included in the Burrito Bash silent auction! Tickets, including a famous burrito, are $12 in advance/$15 at the door/kids under 12 - free. Proceeds will support the work of both organizations to conserve land and protect water quality in Chatham County. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.tlc-nc.org/burritobash.htm, or by calling 919-833-3662 ext. 116.