Event/Site: Speakeasy Jazz
Date:
Wednesday: Big Band music at 7:00pm,
open
mic jazz/jam: 9:00pm-midnight;
Thursday: music begins at 7:00pm;
Friday and Saturday: music begins at 9:00pm.
Club Hours:
Wed - Thurs 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Fri 6:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Sat 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Type: Sophisticated jazz club in downtown
Winston-Salem featuring regional and national jazz and blues performers
Wednesday through Saturday evenings in a contemporary setting with full
bar. 21 and over. Open mic
jazz jam Wednesdays.
Location: Downtown Winston-Salem, 410 West 4th St. Take Business 40 to Cherry Street
Exit in downtown Winston-Salem. Go north toward downtown to West 4th St.
and take a left. Speakeasy Jazz is 1 1/2 blocks
on the left, between North Marshall and North Spruce Streets, across
from the Stevens
Center for the
Performing Arts.
Cost: $1 yearly membership fee. (Members
can bring guests.)
$5 cover Thursday—Saturday.
Parking:
Metered parking on
streets. Indoor parking lot a
little over a block away, on Cherry
Street on left.
Special Needs Access: Venue
is fully accessible.
Signage:
Signs at location, but
not en route.
Sponsor:
Speakeasy Jazz
Web Site:
www.speakeasyjazz.net
Contact:
Connie Graham
Speakeasy Jazz
410 West 4th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 722-6555
contact@speakeasyjazz.net
Description of Event: The
music at Speakeasy Jazz features the area’s
finest jazz and blues performers, as well as high-quality groups
touring the area, often from New
York.
There is a full bar, and light snacks are available. Thursday through Saturday features a
mix of regional and touring talent, depending on who’s scheduled
for the evening. Every Wednesday
is an open night jazz jam hosted by some of the area’s top jazz
musicians. Whoever wishes to
perform signs up at the door between 8:00pm and 10:30pm. On Mondays and Tuesdays, music is
provided by CDs.
History of Site/Event: Speakeasy Jazz opened in October
2002. The two proprietors,
former computer professionals who had recently moved back to Winston-Salem from Silicon
Valley, worked to create a sophisticated, friendly, and
inclusive atmosphere for folks to enjoy good music and a wide selection
of alcoholic beverages. The
reception by locals and visitors has been positive.
Description of Site/Facility: The
club occupies the ground floor of a renovated historic building in the
heart of downtown Winston-Salem. The look is sleek and urban chic and
includes glass and chrome, as well as exposed brick, which adds
warmth. There is a raised stage
at the front, tables near the stage, a large handsome bar stretching
the depth of the club, and some more tables in the back. In the warmer months, the club has
outdoor café-style seating on the sidewalk, as do other establishments
on the block, creating a social, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere.
Significance
of Site/Event to the Community: Speakeasy
Jazz draws a diverse crowd
and provides a welcoming place for area residents and tourists to enjoy
fine music in an urbane, attractive ambiance. The club’s success is aiding
revitalization efforts in Winston-Salem’s downtown core.
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