A Live Music Series
Showcasing talent in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and beyond
A Live Music Series
Showcasing talent in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and beyond
Detro Ali
March 2025
A recent Wake Forest graduate, Detro Ali’s soulful and complex runs will impress you. Along with some originals from his most recent project, he covers Yebba and SWV.
Ears to the Ground
February 2025
Ears to the Ground is a 5-piecer cover band and they’re just plain fun. The enthusiasm and vibrancy you feel as they perform make it impossible to stay in your seat. Many of the band member are teachers representing local schools and they’re all talented and so musically inclined that watching them is almost as fun as listening.
Muze
January 2025
MUZE is a self-taught musician and teacher. It’s clear that he enjoys sharing his talent but his real passion is in sharing those skills through education. Here he covers Frankie Beverly’s “Joy and Pain”.
Emanuel Wynter
December 2024
Emmanuel and his bandmates have this amazing chemistry. They make musical decisions on the fly in a fun way that makes you feel like there’s some fantastic joke that you’re in on, all while enjoying their immense talent. Here they cover MGMT and accidentally transition into Fleetwood Mac.
Matt Sickels
November 2024
It was such a great change of pace to listen to Matt Sickels play. He is so talented at capturing so many parts simultenously. I can’t get over it. Matt covered Frankie Valli, the Cardigans, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson.
William Nesmith
October 2024
William Nesmith is a great pianist and has a lot of great insights about the music industry. He also has an MBA and I think that’s pretty neat. The variety in his sound makes him captivating and his energy as a performer is just plain fun. He covers “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus and adds a little medley in there.
Mike Coia
September 2024
A conversation with Mike will calm the busy in your mind. It’s just something about his demeanor. And listening to his songs makes you feel like he’s handing you a page he ripped a page out of his diary. He’s alternative rock meets indie pop and this session he covers “Bigger Than My Body” by John Mayer along with his original music.
Anna Mertson
August 2024
The way Anna tells stories through song feels easy. The phrase “sweet songbird” comes to mind but the bluesy edge she incorporates really gives you a chance to connect with her message. Whether it’s love or loss, you’re gonna feel it. This session she covers “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac in addition to performing her original music.
Dawson James
July 2024
Dawson is a little bit country and a little bit Americana. The quiet intensity of his voice will grip you. This session he covers Tyler Childers along with some original music.
Justin Cohen
June 2024
This dude’s vocals are so soulful and rich, it’ll give you chills. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Justin used this session to cover Chris Stapleton along with 3 originals.
Barefoot Modern
May 2024
You will be hard pressed to find a more endearing and sweet couple making equally delightful music—think alternative/indie. Newlyweds hailing from Boone, Teagan and Robert graced us with original music, some from an upcoming album.
Welcome
You like music? That’s fantastic, so do we!
Welcome to your go-to-spot for intimate performances by talented musicians living right here in the Winston-Salem area and beyond.
Every month we feature an artist or musician in the Triad area in a Soul Session. During this session they perform 3-4 songs or pieces of their choosing. We’ll also offer a full-length interview to give you a chance to learn more about these talented humans and their musical journey.
We hope that you’ll discover something new to love here. Keep listening with an open mind!
Triad Musicians
If you’re a musician in the Triad area and you’re interested in being featured, please reach out.
Our Partner
Soul Sessions are recorded live at the CMPND.
The CMPND is a creative hub for any and all. This creative coworking space is a center for creatives at any point in their personal journey of honing their craft. Think safe and cozy space for artists and the community alike.
If you haven’t had a chance to check the space out please do! Located right across from Xcaret and next to Hungray Palate, it’s warm and inviting with strong NYC loft vibes.
We are so grateful for a chance to collaborate with the CMPND’s mission and love being able to record in this space.
The CMPND
231 w 4th st, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9AM – 6PM
Friday – Sat: 10AM – 10PM
Sunday: 12:30PM – 5:30PM