BLACK VIOLIN
Give Thanks Holiday Tour
November 15, 2022
Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
“Black Violin upends cultural and musical stereotypes…an unexpected blend of classically trained musicianship and hip-hop beats and inventiveness.” – The Miami Herald
“Their music will keep classical music alive for the next generation.” – NPR
Tickets on sale Friday, August 5 at 10:00 AM
CALENDAR INFORMATION
WHAT: BLACK VIOLIN – Give Thanks Holiday Tour
WHEN: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 – 7:30 PM
WHERE: Aronoff Center – Procter & Gamble Hall
PRICE: $75.00 | $55.00 | $45.00 | $35.00 | $25.00. Additional service fees may apply.
INFO: Black Violin is composed of violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” They are joined onstage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band’s Give Thanks Holiday Tour employs playful storytelling, whimsical string melodies, and hard-hitting beats to highlight the unifying pillars of the holiday season: Giving back to others and being wholeheartedly thankful.
TICKET INFORMATION – on sale Friday, August 5 at 10:00
- www.CincinnatiArts.org
- (513) 621-ARTS [2787]
- Aronoff Center Ticket Office
- Group sales (10 or more): (513) 977-4157
CINCINNATI, OH – Hip-hop meets classical with a holiday flare when the nationally acclaimed band Black Violin brings its Give Thanks Holiday Tour to the Aronoff Center’s Procter & Gamble Hall on Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at 7:30 PM. The show is part of the Cincinnati Arts Association’s 2022-23 Season.
Tickets go on sale Friday, August 5 at 10:00 AM at www.CincinnatiArts.org, (513) 621-ARTS [2787], and the Aronoff Center Ticket Office. Group discount tickets for 10 or more are available by calling (513) 977-4157.
Black Violin is composed of violist Wil B. and violinist Kev Marcus, who combine their classical training and hip-hop influences to create a distinctive multi-genre sound that is often described as “classical boom.” They are joined onstage by DJ SPS and drummer Nat Stokes. The band’s Give Thanks Holiday Tour employs playful storytelling, whimsical string melodies, and hard-hitting beats to highlight the unifying pillars of the holiday season: Giving back to others and being wholeheartedly thankful. Fans can expect holiday favorites from their Give Thanks album and hits from their Grammy-nominated Take the Stairs album (including top hits “Impossible is Possible” and “Showoff”), which Billboard claims “continues to celebrate Black Violin’s genre-less approach to music.”
Before picking back up on tour last year, Black Violin spent 2020 finding creative ways to share their music with fans during the pandemic lockdown, including livestreaming their performances through the platform StageIt. The group aimed to uplift spirits and connect with fans from afar during a time of uncertainty.
In addition, Black Violin continued their musical education outreach by hosting a free Masterclass Series on their YouTube channel for beginners, pros, and everyone in between. The series consisted of interactive livestream workshops that challenged viewers to think outside of the box and instilled confidence in young musicians. The Masterclass “students” were encouraged to watch along with their instruments and participate when prompted. They were also able to interact directly with the artists through a live Q&A at the end of each class.
Black Violin continues to inspire youth through their nonprofit organization The Black Violin Foundation, which was featured on CBS This Morning in early 2021. The organization is dedicated to empowering youth by working with them in their communities to provide access to quality music programs that encourage creativity. Each year, the foundation’s inaugural program provides scholarships and grants to youth who would like to continue their musical education through a program of their liking that fosters musical creativity and innovation.
Black Violin is excited to get back on the road, and the band welcomes new and old fans to join them for an evening full of uplifting, inspiring, and genre-bending music.
Listen to Give Thanks
Listen to Take the Stairs
Black Violin website: www.blackviolin.net
CINCINNATI ARTS ASSOCIATION SPONSORS
SEASON SPONSORS: AMERITAS (Founding Season Sponsor), FIFTH THIRD BANK (Lifetime Endowment Partner), CINCINNATI-NORTHERN KENTUCKY HONDA DEALERS, LOCAL 12 WKRC-TV, The P&G FUND of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
SEASON PRESENTING SPONSORS: 21C Museum Hotel, Cincinnati Herald, CityBeat, Fairfield Inn & Suites Cincinnati Uptown/University Area, Graphic Village, Heidelberg Distributing, Kinley Cincinnati, Pepsi, Skyline Chili, TriHealth
BLACK VIOLIN – PRESENTING SPONSOR: TriHealth
BLACK VIOLIN – MEDIA PARNTERS: RADIO ONE – 101.1 THE WIZ (WIZF-FM), 100.3 RNB & OLD SCHOOL (WOSL-FM), and 1230 THE BUZZ (WDBZ-AM); Cincinnati Herald
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