Music - Upcoming concerts
Enjoy the Drawing Room Chamber Series, Jazz in March, Lucky Lemonade courtyard concerts, Fridays on Prouty summer series, Troy, Ohio PorchFest and a rich variety of in-house and community offerings throughout the year.
Upcoming Concerts
Blue Wisp Big Band to perform for Fridays on Prouty Concert series in Downtown Troy
Founded in 1980, this legendary sixteen-piece American jazz ensemble takes its inspiration from one of Ohio’s premiere nightclubs, the Blue Wisp Jazz Club, where they often performed. Though the club has closed, the band keeps its legacy of style alive and well. Their sound is big, powerful, smooth and well-grounded in a rich history. With five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and a solid three-piece rhythm section, you will meet some of Ohio’s finest musicians who promise to fill the downtown square with the sweet spot that only the BWBB can hit. This concert will open the Fridays on Prouty concert series on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts arefree to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
Founded in 1980, this legendary sixteen-piece American jazz ensemble takes its inspiration from one of Ohio’s premiere nightclubs, the Blue Wisp Jazz Club, where they often performed. Though the club has closed, the band keeps its legacy of style alive and well. Their sound is big, powerful, smooth and well-grounded in a rich history. With five saxophones, four trumpets, four trombones and a solid three-piece rhythm section, you will meet some of Ohio’s finest musicians who promise to fill the downtown square with the sweet spot that only the BWBB can hit. This concert will open the Fridays on Prouty concert series on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts arefree to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
Hayner’s 2022 Lucky Lemonade Concert Series Opens with The Hamiltons
It is going to be a night of classic country in the Courtyard on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30 pm with The Hamiltons. Come and sit awhile with Lonnie, Lawrence, Vance and Mike. This band was started over 50 years ago by Mom and Dad, Ronnie and Martha Hamilton. Lonnie and Lawrence began to join-in when they were just 11 and 12 and have continued the pursuit of this family tradition. Lonnie plays guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo and Lawrence plays guitar, bass and mandolin. On guitar and bass is Mike Powell who joined the group as a youngster. Vance Spellman joined the group a few years ago. He has also been playing the guitar since he was just a young kid. The Lucky Lemonade Concert series happens four Tuesdays in July at 7:30 pm. Concerts take place in the stone courtyard behind the Hayner and feature current, regional, original music. The 2022 season will include the rich rock sounds of Tyler Cochran Trio on July 12, a jazz quartet called Sax B & MWM on July 19, and the wonderful WingWalkers Band will bring us some folk and American string on July 26.
It is going to be a night of classic country in the Courtyard on Tuesday, July 5 at 7:30 pm with The Hamiltons. Come and sit awhile with Lonnie, Lawrence, Vance and Mike. This band was started over 50 years ago by Mom and Dad, Ronnie and Martha Hamilton. Lonnie and Lawrence began to join-in when they were just 11 and 12 and have continued the pursuit of this family tradition. Lonnie plays guitar, bass, fiddle, banjo and Lawrence plays guitar, bass and mandolin. On guitar and bass is Mike Powell who joined the group as a youngster. Vance Spellman joined the group a few years ago. He has also been playing the guitar since he was just a young kid. The Lucky Lemonade Concert series happens four Tuesdays in July at 7:30 pm. Concerts take place in the stone courtyard behind the Hayner and feature current, regional, original music. The 2022 season will include the rich rock sounds of Tyler Cochran Trio on July 12, a jazz quartet called Sax B & MWM on July 19, and the wonderful WingWalkers Band will bring us some folk and American string on July 26.
Fridays on Prouty with the Michelle Robinson Band on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Recently nominated Cincinnati’s Country Band of the Year! The Michelle Robinson Band plays everything from country to rock, pop, and originals. They have opened for a number of national acts including Scotty McCreery, Maddie & Tae, Colt Ford, Uncle Kracker, Loretta Lynn, JoDee Messina and Kentucky Headhunters.
Recently nominated Cincinnati’s Country Band of the Year! The Michelle Robinson Band plays everything from country to rock, pop, and originals. They have opened for a number of national acts including Scotty McCreery, Maddie & Tae, Colt Ford, Uncle Kracker, Loretta Lynn, JoDee Messina and Kentucky Headhunters.
Tyler Cochran Trio Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm
Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert series honors exceptional regional musicians and current, original music. On Tuesday, July 12 the series will feature a Dayton musician and his exceptional band. Cochran’s style is, what he calls, “the soul of the blues, the mentality of jazz and the attitude of rock.” He is a skillful guitarist having had a guitar in his hands for over half his young life. Joining him for this concert is Phil Doncaster on drums and Matt Rookard on bass. The band will play some favorite covers as well as several of Tyler’s own compositions. The style is an energetic, feel-good blues rock.
Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert series honors exceptional regional musicians and current, original music. On Tuesday, July 12 the series will feature a Dayton musician and his exceptional band. Cochran’s style is, what he calls, “the soul of the blues, the mentality of jazz and the attitude of rock.” He is a skillful guitarist having had a guitar in his hands for over half his young life. Joining him for this concert is Phil Doncaster on drums and Matt Rookard on bass. The band will play some favorite covers as well as several of Tyler’s own compositions. The style is an energetic, feel-good blues rock.
Amber Hargett and the Who’s Who perform Downtown Troy
Amber Hargett is a dynamic regional musician whose folk and lyric style is well seasoned and perfectly tuned to the heartbeat of the Midwest. On July 15 she will be at Prouty Plaza in Troy, Ohio with her “Who's Who” of local string, percussion and piano including Patrick Himes, lead guitar; Khrys Blank, guitar and percussion; Chris Corn, bass; Brian Hoeflich on drums; Erich Reith, percussion; Brian Greaney on keys, harp and electric guitar. The Who’s Who style is an Ohio folk, country, rock blend with a fresh outlook on love and life in a storytelling style. You will find Amber Hargett and the Who’s Who on Prouty Plaza on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts are free to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
Amber Hargett is a dynamic regional musician whose folk and lyric style is well seasoned and perfectly tuned to the heartbeat of the Midwest. On July 15 she will be at Prouty Plaza in Troy, Ohio with her “Who's Who” of local string, percussion and piano including Patrick Himes, lead guitar; Khrys Blank, guitar and percussion; Chris Corn, bass; Brian Hoeflich on drums; Erich Reith, percussion; Brian Greaney on keys, harp and electric guitar. The Who’s Who style is an Ohio folk, country, rock blend with a fresh outlook on love and life in a storytelling style. You will find Amber Hargett and the Who’s Who on Prouty Plaza on Friday, July 15, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts are free to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
Smooth Jazz with Sax B & MWB on Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 pm
Sax B is Brandon Monford, a gifted saxophonist from Toledo, Ohio. On Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 pm he will be bringing guitar, keys and drums featuring Mickey, Will and Mya. Their smooth jazz sound is a mixture of chemistry and the great musicians that have influenced them such as Gerald Albright, Kenny G and Kirk Whalum. One can hear the imprint of the early versions of smooth from the 80s, 90s and 00s while ushering in a fresh new perspective of their own with original compositions. Sax B has a mission to spread love to the world via saxophone which arguably, may have been the meaning behind smooth jazz from the very beginning. It is a beautiful genre, and this group has a lot in their hearts to share. You will find this concert in the stone courtyard behind the Hayner. Lucky Lemonade Concerts are free and require no reservations.
Sax B is Brandon Monford, a gifted saxophonist from Toledo, Ohio. On Tuesday, July 19 at 7:30 pm he will be bringing guitar, keys and drums featuring Mickey, Will and Mya. Their smooth jazz sound is a mixture of chemistry and the great musicians that have influenced them such as Gerald Albright, Kenny G and Kirk Whalum. One can hear the imprint of the early versions of smooth from the 80s, 90s and 00s while ushering in a fresh new perspective of their own with original compositions. Sax B has a mission to spread love to the world via saxophone which arguably, may have been the meaning behind smooth jazz from the very beginning. It is a beautiful genre, and this group has a lot in their hearts to share. You will find this concert in the stone courtyard behind the Hayner. Lucky Lemonade Concerts are free and require no reservations.
MoJoFlo Party Band joins Friday on Prouty Concert Series
The MoJoFlo Party Band call themselves neo funk, blending soul and a brassy R&B with tremendously bright vocal strength. Amber Knicole sets the tone of this band with her charisma and talent. In her own words she says, “Our sound is what good times feel like. All of our music is long form because we want to take you on a journey. It is our goal that audiences feel uplifted after experiencing MojoFlo.” They promise a high energy show of infectious rhythms and catchy lyrics. Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts are free to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
The MoJoFlo Party Band call themselves neo funk, blending soul and a brassy R&B with tremendously bright vocal strength. Amber Knicole sets the tone of this band with her charisma and talent. In her own words she says, “Our sound is what good times feel like. All of our music is long form because we want to take you on a journey. It is our goal that audiences feel uplifted after experiencing MojoFlo.” They promise a high energy show of infectious rhythms and catchy lyrics. Fridays on Prouty concerts are a collaboration between the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center and Troy Main Street. Concerts are free to the public thanks to a generous grant from the Troy Foundation. Join us in the center of lovely downtown Troy, Ohio at Prouty Plaza. Bring a lawn chair and your best friend. No reservations are needed.
The Wingwalkers band to perform for Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert Series
Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert series will feature The Wingwalkers on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 pm. Wingwalkers is an accomplished acoustic string trio with guitarist Michael Kalter, violinist Doug Hamilton and bassist Noah Cope. The group chose the name “Wingwalkers” to honor the daring acrobats that would balance on a sailing airplane wing with shifting wind all around them, with no safety gear and nothing but their own instincts to keep the momentum. Like these daredevils, this string ensemble speaks the language of the great American improvisational traditions. The group blends folk, bluegrass, Americana and swing to create a unique and progressive style which lends itself to original compositions, as well as a diverse pool of covers by artists such as Gnarls Barkley, Sting, The Young Bloods, Chris Issac, Janis Joplin, The Band, Paul Simon & Peter Rowan to name only a few.
Hayner’s Lucky Lemonade Concert series will feature The Wingwalkers on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:30 pm. Wingwalkers is an accomplished acoustic string trio with guitarist Michael Kalter, violinist Doug Hamilton and bassist Noah Cope. The group chose the name “Wingwalkers” to honor the daring acrobats that would balance on a sailing airplane wing with shifting wind all around them, with no safety gear and nothing but their own instincts to keep the momentum. Like these daredevils, this string ensemble speaks the language of the great American improvisational traditions. The group blends folk, bluegrass, Americana and swing to create a unique and progressive style which lends itself to original compositions, as well as a diverse pool of covers by artists such as Gnarls Barkley, Sting, The Young Bloods, Chris Issac, Janis Joplin, The Band, Paul Simon & Peter Rowan to name only a few.
Bova will perform for Fridays On Prouty on July 29, 2022 at 7:30 pm.
Bova is a four-piece band based in Columbus, Ohio. Lead vocalist, Giana Allen has an incredible range as well as a very diverse musical interest. She will cover everything from Adele to Amy Winehouse to Gabby Barrett. Expect some John Mayer, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, Carrie Underwood and all your favorites from the last seven decades. Joining her will be Ryan Cooper on guitar, Kevin Stokes on bass and Rick Acker on drums. You can find Bova downtown Troy on July 29, 2022 at 7:30 pm for the Fridays on Prouty concert series.
Bova is a four-piece band based in Columbus, Ohio. Lead vocalist, Giana Allen has an incredible range as well as a very diverse musical interest. She will cover everything from Adele to Amy Winehouse to Gabby Barrett. Expect some John Mayer, Tina Turner, Fleetwood Mac, Carrie Underwood and all your favorites from the last seven decades. Joining her will be Ryan Cooper on guitar, Kevin Stokes on bass and Rick Acker on drums. You can find Bova downtown Troy on July 29, 2022 at 7:30 pm for the Fridays on Prouty concert series.
Berachah Valley Bluegrass Band Shares the "Mayberry Man"
The Berachah Valley band has been a bluegrass staple in our area for over 17 years. Troy’s downtown concert series, “Fridays on Prouty” will be bringing them back again in 2022 with a new show! This classic band was asked to be the sound of bluegrass for the movie “Mayberry Man.” The movie is a recreation of the beloved Andy Griffith Show which takes place in Mayberry, USA. The experience was an exciting time for the band. They were part of the touring variety show that traveled the county promoting the movie. On August 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm they will share the variety show and movie with fans in Troy, Ohio. Berachah Valley will play favorites from the movie, the cast will be on hand with jokes and stories. A showing of the movie "Mayberry Man" will begin about 8:30 pm after the concert and variety show. This fun-packed night honoring Berachah Valley bluegrass band and their new movie is free to the public. Reservations are not necessary. Bring a lawn chair, your best friend and plenty of good wishes for Berachah Valley.
The Berachah Valley band has been a bluegrass staple in our area for over 17 years. Troy’s downtown concert series, “Fridays on Prouty” will be bringing them back again in 2022 with a new show! This classic band was asked to be the sound of bluegrass for the movie “Mayberry Man.” The movie is a recreation of the beloved Andy Griffith Show which takes place in Mayberry, USA. The experience was an exciting time for the band. They were part of the touring variety show that traveled the county promoting the movie. On August 12, 2022 at 7:30 pm they will share the variety show and movie with fans in Troy, Ohio. Berachah Valley will play favorites from the movie, the cast will be on hand with jokes and stories. A showing of the movie "Mayberry Man" will begin about 8:30 pm after the concert and variety show. This fun-packed night honoring Berachah Valley bluegrass band and their new movie is free to the public. Reservations are not necessary. Bring a lawn chair, your best friend and plenty of good wishes for Berachah Valley.
