Upcoming Events

Jazz Giants - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
May
29

Jazz Giants - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater

An audience favorite in 2024, we will feature some of the legends of American jazz. This show will feature several charts made famous by the Stan Kenton band. We will deploy the largest horn section in the EBB history as Kenton was known for utilizing five trumpets and trombones. We will also bring back Dr. Jack Stamp on vibraphones. Dr. Stamp was a big hit for our 2024 show and we are excited to have him return for this special event. This is our most challenging program of the year. Come out and enjoy an evening of spectacular big band jazz in the historic Reeves Theater.

 
 
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Hollywood Hits - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
Jul
31

Hollywood Hits - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater

One of the most popular shows of the season, our “Hollywood Hits'“ show features charts from movie soundtracks, Broadway and TV theme songs - think Mission Impossible, Sanford & Son, MASH, Sesame Street. Everyone knows these songs and hearing them will bring back fond memories. Always a crowd favorite, we augment this program annually with new songs. This is a really great show for newcomers and for young musicians who have never seen the EBB before as so much of the setlist is easily recognizable. This is also a show skewed towards uptempo so be prepared for some toe-tapping and a more than a few "woohoos". Get your summer box office fix with an evening of big band jazz at the Reeves Theater, right here in downtown Elkin.

 
 
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vocals! - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Oct
30

vocals! - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse

Our fall show at the AGP will feature an all-vocals evening featuring songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Burt Bacharach, Etta James, Barbara Streisand, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble, Cole Porter; the list…it just keeps going. It’s a pre-Halloween warm-up for adults to calm the inner spirits in advance of a glucose-fueled ghouls and goblins Friday. Come out to beautiful downtown Mt. Airy for dinner and a show with the Elkin Big Band at the wonderful Andy Griffith Playhouse.

 
 
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Light Up The Reeves at The Reeves Theater
Dec
12

Light Up The Reeves at The Reeves Theater

Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves sold out six weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets in 2024, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday in 2025. Get your tickets early for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.

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Light Up The Reeves at The Reeves Theater
Dec
13

Light Up The Reeves at The Reeves Theater

Lather, rinse, repeat. Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves sold out six weeks in advance! Due to high demand for tickets in 2024, we will play this show back-to back on Friday and Saturday in 2025. Get your tickets early for these popular shows. There’s no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than an evening of big band Christmas classics. Come out to downtown Elkin, enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants and a lovely evening of live music at the historic Reeves Theater.

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Big Band Christmas Classics - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Dec
21

Big Band Christmas Classics - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse

Our Christmas performance, "Big Band Christmas Classics", is our most sought after ticket of the season. Our 2025 show at the AGP coincides with the Winter Solstice. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! This unique event will be one that everyone will enjoy. Come out and show your community Christmas spirit, share in some fellowship with your neighbors and enjoy big band jazz at the Andy Griffith Playhouse courtesy of the Surry County Arts Council.

 
 
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THE GREATEST GENERATION: BIG BAND HITS OF WWII - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Mar
27

THE GREATEST GENERATION: BIG BAND HITS OF WWII - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse

Our spring show theme at the AGP will feature the greatest hits from the heyday of the big band era during WWII. We will play Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Cab Calloway, Thad Jones, Louis Prima, Johnny Mercer and Hoagy Carmichael just to name a few. Come get on the “A” Train for a night of classic big band hits at the Andy Griffith Playhouse.

 
 
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Grace Clinic Valentine's Gala featuring the Elkin Big Band
Feb
13

Grace Clinic Valentine's Gala featuring the Elkin Big Band

Grace Clinic’s big Valentine Gala is back! Tickets are always tight for this typically sold out event so get yours early! Call the clinic at 336.835.1467 to purchase tickets. This event is always fantastic with fine food and a cash bar in the beautiful Coley Hall. The venue is perfectly suited for the big band. Should be an evening to remember and all proceeds benefit the Grace Clinic.

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“Big Band Christmas Classics” - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse
Dec
18

“Big Band Christmas Classics” - The Elkin Big Band at The Andy Griffith Playhouse

Our Christmas performance, "Big Band Christmas Classics", is our most sought after ticket of the season. The Christmas shows have sold out for the past two years. We play practically every seasonal tune from traditional carols to holiday jazz classics as well as many movie and TV soundtracks. Get your Frosty, Rudolph, Linus & Lucy thing going on! This music is perfectly suited for the big band and Teresa Jasper does a great job singing all of your favorites. Get your tickets early and often for family and friends. This unique event will be one that everyone will enjoy. Come out and show your community Christmas spirit, share in some fellowship with your neighbors and enjoy big band jazz at the Andy Griffith Playhouse courtesy of the Surry County Arts Council.

 
 
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“Light Up The Reeves” at The Reeves Theater
Dec
13

“Light Up The Reeves” at The Reeves Theater

Our 2024 Christmas show at the Reeves is completely sold out! If you have procrastinated and have not already obtained a ticket, never fear as we are reprising our Christmas show on Wednesday, December 18 from 7-9PM at the Andy Griffith Playhouse in Mt. Airy (details are noted below). Tickets are available online at the Surry County Arts Council website.

https://www.surryarts.org

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“Hollywood Hits” - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
Aug
29

“Hollywood Hits” - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater

One of the most popular shows of the season, our “Hollywood Hits'“ show features charts from movie soundtracks, Broadway and TV theme songs - think Mission Impossible, Sanford & Son, MASH, Sesame Street. Everyone knows these songs and hearing them will bring back fond memories. Always a crowd favorite, we augment this program annually with new songs. This is a really great show for newcomers and for young musicians who have never seen the EBB before as so much of the setlist is easily recognizable. This is also a show skewed towards uptempo so be prepared for some toe-tapping and a more than a few "woohoos". Get your spring fully operational with an evening of big band jazz at the Reeves Theater, right here in downtown Elkin.

 
 
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“Jazz Giants” - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater
May
30

“Jazz Giants” - The Elkin Big Band at The Reeves Theater

Our summer show theme is “Jazz Giants”. We will feature some of the legends of American jazz, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Chick Corea, and Freddie Hubbard just to name a few. We will also feature Jack Stamp on vibraphone. Dr. Stamp is an awarding-winning composer of American concert band music. This is our most challenging program of the year. Come out and enjoy an evening of big band jazz in the historic Reeves Theater.

 
 
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It all begins with an idea, perhaps you are planning a wedding, a special event, a charitable fundraiser, or a holiday party. You want to take it to the next level. The Elkin Big Band can provide a unique musical experience to make your occasion not only exceptional but also an evening that your guests will never forget.