Kinetik Earth LIVE Space Jazz in the Peace Gardens & Market West Asheville
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Kinetic Earth Concert Series Brings Soulful Sounds and Global Rhythms to Asheville’s Peace Gardens and Market
ASHEVILLE, NC — This June, the Burton Street neighborhood will come alive each Wednesday evening with the vibrant sounds of Kinetic Earth, the electrifying musical duo featuring internationally acclaimed kalimba artist Kevin Spears and celebrated multi-reed instrumentalist Will Boyd.
The weekly concert series will take place every Wednesday in June at the Peace Gardens and Market, located at 47 Bryant Street in West Asheville. Community members and visitors are invited to gather in the garden setting for an immersive musical experience blending African diasporic traditions, jazz, soul, funk, blues, and improvisation.
Jolly Folk Arts and The Peace Gardens and Market are excited to bring the Kinetic Earth duo to a destination that celebrates creativity, healing and community. The duo’s name, Kinetic Earth, reflects the movement, energy, and grounding spirit of their performances — live, outer space jazz. Their instrumentation includes electronic drums, kalimbas and wind instruments.
About Kevin Spears
Known by many as one of the finest kalimba players in the world, Kevin Spears has redefined what is possible on the traditional African thumb piano. Using electric kalimba, guitar effects, and an array of unusual instruments, Spears creates richly layered soundscapes that captivate audiences with virtuosity, creativity, and rhythmic power.
Spears’ distinguished career includes a recent tour of Japan, a featured appearance on the internationally recognized music program AfroPop Worldwide, and a featured performance at the 2016 TEDx Convention in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to his work as an inventor and mixed media artist, Spears has collaborated with and/or opened for renowned artists including India.Arie, Victor Wooten, Eric Benét, Roy 'Futureman' Wooten, Arrested Development, De La Soul, Beyoncé collaborator Divinity, and many others.
About Will Boyd
A dynamic multi-reed instrumentalist, composer, and educator, Will Boyd is recognized for his soulful approach to saxophone and woodwind performance. Inspired by masters such as Eddie Harris, Grover Washington, and Houston Person, Boyd’s style blends jazz, blues, funk, and R&B into deeply expressive performances marked by emotional depth and improvisational artistry.
Originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, Boyd now calls Asheville home and serves as adjunct music faculty at Warren Wilson College and the University of North Carolina Asheville, where he teaches applied woodwinds, jazz ensemble, and jazz appreciation. Boyd is proficient on flute, alto flute, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, and multiple saxophones, bringing a rich palette of sound and texture to every performance.
Event Details
Kinetic Earth Weekly Concert Series
June 3, 10, 14, 24
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Peace Gardens and Market
47 Bryant Street
Burton Street Neighborhood
West Asheville, North Carolina
This family-friendly series offers audiences an opportunity to experience world-class musicianship in a welcoming outdoor community setting. Come enjoy the gardens and connect through music, culture, and community.
For additional information about the Peace Gardens and Market, visit: Peace Gardens & Market - growing gardens, cultivating community, transforming trauma
ASHEVILLE, NC — This June, the Burton Street neighborhood will come alive each Wednesday evening with the vibrant sounds of Kinetic Earth, the electrifying musical duo featuring internationally acclaimed kalimba artist Kevin Spears and celebrated multi-reed instrumentalist Will Boyd.
The weekly concert series will take place every Wednesday in June at the Peace Gardens and Market, located at 47 Bryant Street in West Asheville. Community members and visitors are invited to gather in the garden setting for an immersive musical experience blending African diasporic traditions, jazz, soul, funk, blues, and improvisation.
Jolly Folk Arts and The Peace Gardens and Market are excited to bring the Kinetic Earth duo to a destination that celebrates creativity, healing and community. The duo’s name, Kinetic Earth, reflects the movement, energy, and grounding spirit of their performances — live, outer space jazz. Their instrumentation includes electronic drums, kalimbas and wind instruments.
About Kevin Spears
Known by many as one of the finest kalimba players in the world, Kevin Spears has redefined what is possible on the traditional African thumb piano. Using electric kalimba, guitar effects, and an array of unusual instruments, Spears creates richly layered soundscapes that captivate audiences with virtuosity, creativity, and rhythmic power.
Spears’ distinguished career includes a recent tour of Japan, a featured appearance on the internationally recognized music program AfroPop Worldwide, and a featured performance at the 2016 TEDx Convention in Greenville, South Carolina. In addition to his work as an inventor and mixed media artist, Spears has collaborated with and/or opened for renowned artists including India.Arie, Victor Wooten, Eric Benét, Roy 'Futureman' Wooten, Arrested Development, De La Soul, Beyoncé collaborator Divinity, and many others.
About Will Boyd
A dynamic multi-reed instrumentalist, composer, and educator, Will Boyd is recognized for his soulful approach to saxophone and woodwind performance. Inspired by masters such as Eddie Harris, Grover Washington, and Houston Person, Boyd’s style blends jazz, blues, funk, and R&B into deeply expressive performances marked by emotional depth and improvisational artistry.
Originally from Orangeburg, South Carolina, Boyd now calls Asheville home and serves as adjunct music faculty at Warren Wilson College and the University of North Carolina Asheville, where he teaches applied woodwinds, jazz ensemble, and jazz appreciation. Boyd is proficient on flute, alto flute, clarinet, oboe, bass clarinet, and multiple saxophones, bringing a rich palette of sound and texture to every performance.
Event Details
Kinetic Earth Weekly Concert Series
June 3, 10, 14, 24
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Peace Gardens and Market
47 Bryant Street
Burton Street Neighborhood
West Asheville, North Carolina
This family-friendly series offers audiences an opportunity to experience world-class musicianship in a welcoming outdoor community setting. Come enjoy the gardens and connect through music, culture, and community.
For additional information about the Peace Gardens and Market, visit: Peace Gardens & Market - growing gardens, cultivating community, transforming trauma
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Where is it happening?
Peace Gardens & Market, 49 Bryant St, Asheville, NC 28806-3507, United States
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Host or PublisherJolly Folk Arts
