Events

Saturday, February 6, 2027 $50 Advance | $52 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Kurt Elling is a two-time GRAMMY Award–winning vocalist renowned for his signature rich sound and an inventive, deeply individual body of work. With a one-of-a-kind approach to contemporary beat lyricism and vocalese, the Chicago-based artist has expanded the expressive possibilities of vocal jazz. The New York Times has called Elling “the standout male jazz vocalist of our time,” while The Guardian (UK) praised him as “a kind of Sinatra with superpowers.” Over a career spanning more than twenty-five years of touring and recording, Elling has earned three DownBeat Jazz Vocal (France), two Georgie Echo Awards, two Dutch Edison Awards, and sixteen GRAMMY nominations. He has topped the DownBeat Critics and Readers Polls for Male Vocalist of the Year for more than a decade and is a twelve-time Jazz Journalists Association Award winner. In recent years, his work has continued to garner widespread acclaim for its ambition, range, and cross-genre reach. In 2024, Elling made his Broadway debut to critical praise, starring as Hermes in the Tony Award–winning musical Hadestown, further underscoring his rare versatility as both a jazz artist and theatrical performer. His performance introduced him to new […]

Saturday, February 20, 2027 $37 Advance | $40 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm In the early 1970s, Greg Abate was a working musician in Los Angeles when he auditioned for and won a position with the legendary Ray Charles Orchestra in 1973. This new project is a tribute to Ray Charles and features Greg Abate with a stellar group performing music associated with Ray Charles. The group was captured live in concert at WGBH Jazz Boston, in a performance that is currently available on demand through WGBH. A CD of this historic live session is scheduled for release in 2027 on the Summit Records label. For Greg Abate, the recording brings his musical journey with Ray Charles full circle, preserving a live performance that celebrates the legacy of one of America’s greatest musical icons. A powerful bebop and post-bop stylist, Abate has established himself as one of the most respected alto saxophonists on the international jazz scene. He has performed and recorded with many of jazz’s finest artists, including Phil Woods, Kenny Barron, Richie Cole, Jerome Richardson, and Claudio Roditi, Red Rodney , Hank Jones ,Rufus Reid , George Mraz and many others with 27 Recordings as leader! He also […]

Thursday, March 11, 2027 $78 Advance | $83 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Formed from the cream of Atlanta’s studio musicians, the Atlanta Rhythm Section (actually hailing from nearby Doraville, Georgia) came together in 1970 after working on a Roy Orbison recording session. Since their formation, Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) have put out 15 studio albums of excellent original material, and have consistently put on entertaining live shows to audiences all over the world with their many Top 10 hits. Along with contemporaries Lynyrd Skynyrd and Allman Brothers Band, they carry the mantle of “Southern Rock,” but by performing more musically diverse hits with a softer, pop flavor, they have a sound all their own. Hits include “So Into You,” “Imaginary Lover,” “Champagne Jam,” “Doraville,” “I’m Not Gonna Let It Bother Me Tonight,” “Do It Or Die” and “Spooky”. Don’t miss their return to The Narrows.

Saturday, March 27, 2027 $79 Advance | $84 Day of Show  Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Performing their album Hurry Sundown in its entirety along with their hits and fan favorites. For The Outlaws, it was always about the music. For 50-plus years, the Southern Rock legends celebrated triumphs, endured tragedies and survived legal nightmares to remain one of the most influential and best-loved bands of the genre. Now, The Outlaws return to the Narrows Center to bring you the best Southern Rock show you can see anywhere. The three guitar army will play their third studio album Hurry Sundown in its entirety along with the hits, fan favorites and deep cuts. Expect to hear “There Goes Another Love Song,” “Hurry Sundown,” “(Ghost) Riders in the Sky,” “Green Grass & High Tides” and many more. Known as The Florida Guitar Army by their fans, The Outlaws earned a formidable reputation as an incendiary live act touring alongside bands such as The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Marshall Tucker Band as well as The Doobie Brothers, The Who, The Eagles and The Rolling Stones. The Outlaws are a group that respect their own legacy while refusing to be defined by their past. But most of all, […]

Thursday, April 1, 2027 $37 Advance | $40 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm In Lloyd, Kentucky, on U.S. 23, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards, the worldwide tours, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. But for Carter, joining the legendary names honored on that stretch of highway just might mean the most. "There's a certain sound that's up there that you just don't hear anywhere else," he says. "I think that played a big part in how I sound today." True to those Kentucky roots, Carter continues to pour all he has back into bluegrass. For thirty years, he has been the fiddle player for the Del McCoury Band—the most awarded group in bluegrass history. He’s won three Grammy awards, including 2018’s “Best Bluegrass Album” with the Travelin’ McCourys, of which he is a founding member. And he’s taken home five IBMAs for “Fiddle Player of the Year,” a staggering number that isn’t quite so crazy once you realize just how many bluegrass greats have turned to Carter for collaboration. As a fiddler, Carter has […]

Tuesday, April 6, 2027 $79 Advance | $84 Day of Show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Country songwriter Phil Vassar makes his Narrows Center debut with a full band performance celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Just Another Day In Paradise.” Known for his high-energy shows and piano-driven performances, he’s toured worldwide, performed for U.S. presidents, and shared the stage with legends like Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson — all while building a deep connection with fans who continue to sing along to his timeless catalog. Vassar grew up surrounded by music, from his father’s singing to his sisters’ Motown and West Coast harmonies, with Lynchburg’s gospel and bluegrass shaping his early sound. Influences like Bruce Hornsby, Billy Joel, Elton John, Lionel Richie, and rock icons such as Queen and Boston helped form his eclectic style. Though he began on guitar, he found his true voice at the piano, developing a signature blend of heartfelt storytelling and melodic hooks that crossed genres. Now celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Just Another Day in Paradise,” he’s on the road on his “25 Years of Paradise” tour, mixing hits with covers from musical heroes and refreshing his set nightly. A heart attack in 2023 reshaped his […]

Saturday, April 17, 2027 $52 Advance | $55 Day of show Doors 7pm | Show 8pm Greg Hawkes of The Cars brings the music of The Cars to the stage, backed by acclaimed Boston-based band Eddie Japan for a full-band celebration of one of rock’s most distinctive and enduring catalogs. As the keyboardist for the legendary Boston band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees The Cars, Greg Hawkes helped forge one of the defining sounds of rock’s New Wave era. Pioneering and pushing the limits of technology and sequencing in the late ’70s and throughout the ’80s, Greg helped cement the synthesizer’s place in rock and pop music, influencing countless artists who followed. Along with achieving Rock & Roll Hall of Fame status and massive commercial success with The Cars, Greg has been a sought-after session and touring musician, working with artists including Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren and The Turtles. In 2016, Greg collaborated with Boston-based band Eddie Japan on their 2017 album Golden Age. That collaboration eventually led Greg and the band to join forces onstage, performing a set list personally curated by Greg from The Cars’ remarkable catalog. Since 2019, Greg and Eddie Japan have been bringing this music to […]