Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm | McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium
The Black Opry Revue is a home for Black artists and fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music.
NCMA Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) is proud to present The Black Opry, live in concert at the Crossroads concert series on Saturday, February 15, with special guest DaShawn Hickman. Doors open at 6pm, with music starting at 7pm. VIP tickets include access to a reserved seating area, and a limited edition screen print poster by Skillet Gilmore, in keeping with Crossroads tradition.
Tickets On Sale Now | Members receive a discount.
Country music has been made by and loved by Black people since it's conception, and Black Opry invites you to discover, support and enjoy the Black artists that make magic in that space. One of the most valuable aspects of country music is its versatility and diversity in sound; country, blues, folk, and Americana music often overlap or weave together, and these artists explore all of those sounds and intersections.
Join us for an evening of music by Julie Williams, Aaron Vance, and Roberta Lea in the McChesney Scott Dunn Auditorium at NCMA Winston-Salem.
Julie Williams
Building her career on the road, Williams has played over 120 shows in 26 states in the past two years and captivated audiences at festivals such as Newport Folk Festival, CMA Fest, High Water Festival, and AmericanaFest, among others. She was inducted in the CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2023 and was included in Wide Open Country's list of "10 Country Acts Poised for a Breakout Year in 2023." In June 2023, Julie released her self-titled EP, Julie Williams. "My music is mixed like me. I want to tell the stories that need to be told." | Listen on Spotify
Aaron Vance
Aaron Vance was born on Christmas Day in Amory, MS with undeniable gifts; a talent for writing songs and a voice with which to sing them. He got his first cowboy boots at the age of four and began singing in the church his father pastored by the time he was six. Aaron began visiting Nashville in 2012 and made the move permanent in August 2014. To date he has recorded and released three LPs, (Talk of the Town, 2014, My Own Way, 2017 and Cabin Fever, 2021), two EPs, (Country DNA, 2013 and Shifting Gears, 2016), the Mississippi Football anthem, My Dawgs and My Rebels, 2014, and The Dark Wolf Trilogy, 2020 for Windy Holler Music. | Listen on Spotify
Roberta Lea
Roberta Lea is a soulful singer/songwriter who combines the elements of R&B, jazz, and pop with alluring melodies and thought provoking lyrics. From Norfolk, VA, Roberta began songwriting over 16 years ago as a member of a band at her church called Ruah Beat. From concerts to revivals and conferences, she began to share her music with eager listeners and develop her strengths as a songwriter. | Listen on Spotify