Reasons to Check Out a Small Batch Concert

Top 5 Reasons to Check Out WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Season Finale

1. It’s the ultimate night out!

Grab a bite to eat at the tasty new Rhino Market next door to Free Range Brewing (FRB), pick up something sweet for dessert at Amelie’s across the street afterwards, and enjoy an awesome beer and a concert of new works in between. What could be better?

Pictured: Rhino Market in NoDa District, Charlotte, NC.

2. Free Range is bringing back their WDAV beer, Sounds of Summer.

New Small Batch pint glasses filled with beer.

FRB’s brewmaster Jason Alexander created a fabulous Kolsch for this special collaboration with the Charlotte New Music Festival last summer. Since it was so popular, we’re bringing it back this time around! Don’t miss your chance to grab another pint!

3. It’s an evening of WORLD PREMIERES!

Pictured from left to right: Composer John Allemeier and the Beo String Quartet.
Pictured: Composer John Allemeier and the Beo String Quartet.

Alongside several premieres by young composers at the Charlotte New Music Festival, the Beo String Quartet will also premiere exciting works by seasoned veterans Marc Mellits and John Allemeier. Many of the composers are on site to speak about their works, making this a really cool experience!

4. WDAV’s pop-up record shop will be back open for business!

Stock up on some great classical music LP’s and CD’s while supporting public radio all at the same time. It’s a win-win!

5. Pick Up Some Free WDAV Sunglasses for Being Active!

Thanks to our friends at OrthoCarolina, show us your fitness tracker or let us know your step count at the concert and we’ll give you a free pair of WDAV sunglasses! You know they’ll help you look super fly this summer.

A $12 ticket gets you a special Small Batch pint glass and a beer from FRB. Get yours now and skip the line at the door!

See you Tuesday, June 25th at 7:30pm at Free Range!

5 Reasons to Check Out WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Season Finale

WDAV’s popular Small Batch Concert Series at Free Range Brewing in Charlotte returns Tuesday, June 26, at 7:30 p.m. to bring together great people, great music, and great beer! Here are five reasons you should get your tickets to the last performance of the concert series season:

  1. You’ll get to witness several world premieres!

Since we’re collaborating with the Charlotte New Music Festival, you’ll get the chance to witness several world premieres, including a piece by the winner of the 3rd annual Charlotte New Music & Beo String Quartet National Composition Competition: Kyle Sanna.

 

Kyle Sanna

Pictured: Composer Kyle Sanna.

 

  1. The Beo String Quartet is performing!

All members are insanely talented and super passionate about new music, which is sure to make this concert a home run.

 

  1. Free Range is brewing a new beer specifically for this event!

We all know Free Range Brewing (FRB) has really great beer. Be the first to try a new brew from FRB’s Jason Alexander crafted with this special Small Batch concert in mind!

 

Jason Alexander

Pictured: Jason Alexander, brewer, from Free Range Brewing Co.

 

  1. Complete your collection!

We’re bringing back glasses from earlier in the season this time around, so come snag one if you’ve missed a performance! We’ll also be selling our Small Batch Concert Series t-shirts and bringing a bunch of new LP’s for you to snatch up.

Glasses from Small Batch Concert Series.

  1. Free Range Brewing is opening just for us!

Normally, our friends at Free Range get a night off on Tuesdays, but they were so psyched about this opportunity, they decided to open just for us! Doors open at 6pm, so get there early to try a few of their great beers or grab some kombucha for a nice refresh! As it says behind their taps, “let your taste buds roam.”

 

Pictured: "Let your taste buds roam" over bar taps.

 

Sounds good, right? A $10 ticket gets you a pint glass of your choice and a pint of the new brew! Get yours now!

Not enticed yet? Check out our last two Top 5 Lists on our blog here!

See you Tuesday, June 26th at 7:30 p.m. at Free Range!

5 More Reasons to Check Out WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Series

WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Series returns to bring together great people, great music, and great beer! Here are five reasons you should check out our next performance:

 

  1. Quartet Amí attacks Bartók!

Bartók is more than Rasputin’s cheeky bat sidekick in Anastasia. He’s a prolific composer who has written some super intense chamber music. Quartet Amí doesn’t hold back when performing – you’ll see.

 

 

  1. Gotta catch ’em all! 

WDAV’s producing special pint glasses for each Small Batch concert. Be sure to come to our next gig to add to your collection.

 

New Small Batch pint glasses filled with beer.

 

  1. Meet some new classical music fans.

Small Batch is a great opportunity to make friends with people who share your passion for classical music. All while drinking some seriously good beer.

 

Crowd at Small Batch concert in February 2018.

 

  1. You can treat yourself to a post-concert dessert.

Free Range Brewing is right near Amélie’s French Bakery in NoDa. Nosh on a salted caramel brownie or grab some macarons to go.

Assorted colors of macarons.

 

  1. TWO-FOR-ONE DEAL.

Folks who come out to our next Small Batch Concert will receive a voucher to claim two free tickets to WDAV’s upcoming Young Chamber Musicians Competition on Sunday, April 23 at 3pm at Davidson College. Four incredible ensembles compete to win prizes, and you even get to help award a $2,000 prize by voting for your fave group!

 

Quartet Bellezza performing at the Young Chamber Musicians Competition finals in the Duke Family Performance Hall on the campus of Davidson college.

 

Interested? $10 tickets that get you a limited-edition pint glass and a beer from Free Range are still available.

Need more reasons to attend? Check out our last Top 5 List

See you Wednesday, April 18th at 7:30 p.m. at Free Range!

Top 5 Reasons to Check Out WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Series

WDAV’s Small Batch Concert Series brings together great people, great music, and great beer! Here are the top five reasons you should check out our next performance:

  1. You get to hear the Tesla Quartet!

This ensemble is top-notch. They’re fun, energetic, and innovative. You’ll want to hear chamber music the way they do chamber music.

 

  1. It’s affordable. 

In fact, it’s free! But, a $10 ticket gets you a sweet Small Batch pint glass and a tasty beer from Free Range. You can also pick up a Small Batch t-shirt produced right here in Charlotte.

Small Batch Concert Series T-shirt

  1. It’s your chance to stock up on LP’s.

WDAV opens our vault and brings down some of our vinyl collection for folks to peruse. Albums can be yours for only $1 each or 6 for $5.

Boxes of records.

 

  1. The beer is amazing. 

We’re so lucky to have Free Range Brewing as our co-host for this series. They know their beer. Their flagship brew, Cream of the Crop, is mighty delicious, but you really can’t go wrong with anything on tap there.

Small Batch Concert Series commemorative pint glass.

 

  1. Your social media accounts will thank you.

This concert is highly-Instagrammable. Your Facebook posts will get tons of likes. Your Snaps will be enviable. We even set up a photo booth and send the shots straight to your email so you can capture a happy moment with your beau and your pooch.

Small Batch attendees with their dog.

 

Interested? $10 tickets that get you a limited-edition pint glass and a beer from Free Range are still available.

See you Sunday at 4 p.m. at Free Range!