Al Strong presents Beyu Caffe’s winter live music series in downtown Durham

Six Count

English - January 21, 2023 16:35 - 2 minutes - 2.24 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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Al Strong shares with Six Count about the winter live music series he’s been curating on behalf of Beyu Caffe in Downtown Durham. The shows, at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, will continue through February.

You can purchase tickets ($25 for seating, $12 for standing) on the venue’s website.

This message features live music by flutist Rebecca Kleinmann from her shows at Beyu on January 7. Al sat in with Rebecca during the performances. You can listen to her Six Count episode from earlier this month here.

Al is a trumpet player, composer, and recording artist, as well as the director of the Community Artists in the Public Schools (CAPS) program through the Durham Arts Council. Learn more about his music.

Photo credit

Funderburg Films

Music credits

This season features the songs “Forged in Rhythm” and “Callous & Kind” by Keenan McKenzie & The Riffers (2017), used by Six Count with permission from the artist.

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