Music

I began playing drums at the age of twelve and by the time I was fifteen I played my first paying gig. That gig just happen to be a VCU fraternity toga party, from then on I knew I was going to be a drummer. Since then the drums have taken me over to the […]

As a kid, Doug won awards for frisbee throwing, Pinewood Derby and programming the Apple II. Then he gave it all up to be a bass player. He moved to New York City and became a successful studio musician, playing on many TV shows and movie soundtracks. Then he gave that up to move to

The Doug Largent Trio is based in Chapel Hill, NC, and features Doug Largent on organ, and a revolving cast of excellent guitarists, saxophonists, vocalists, and drummers. We specialize in the music that provided the soundtrack for parties and nightclubs in the 1950′s and 60′s – Hammond organ with guitar and drums playing classic standards,

Keenan McKenzie is a saxophonist and clarinetist who performs both in the Triangle and around the country. With the Mint Julep Jazz Band and Michael Gamble’s Rhythm Serenaders, he has recently performed in cities including New York, Austin, Rochester, Cleveland, and Orlando. He is also a member of the popular dance band The Shakedown, and

Happy to be playing jazz at The Station again after all these years! I organized this event to honor all the musicians who played The Station in the 80’s. robbielink.com

Robert Cantrell is a Chapel Hill based percussionist who plays a variety of Cuban and Brasilian instruments in addition to drum kit. Currently a member of the Tim Smith Band, Cyril Lance’s Arkestra, Hobex, and Mary Johnson Rockers and the Spark, he also performs in creative projects with Joshua Starmer, Samba Jovem and Pablo Valencia.

Tim Smith’s inspirational saxophone, positive lyrics, and expressive voice have been heard from Compiègne, France to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and from Sarotov, Russia to the Carolinas. 
Tim earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Jazz Saxophone Performance from Oberlin Conservatory. He later moved on to create an impressive musical performance resume, touring nationally and internationally with such bands

Jabu Graybeal is a 15 year old homeschooler from Pittsboro NC.  He started dancing 7 years ago and has been a member of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble directed by Gene Medler for the past 5 years.  He has danced with several local performers including Pierce Freelon and The Beast, Durham jazz trumpeter Al