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Snarky Puppy Instrumentalist Cory Henry Brings Soul and Funk to Weinberg Center
FREDERICK, Md., Tuesday, February 7, 2017 — Dubbed a “keyboard whiz” by NPR Music and best known as a member of the GRAMMY® award-winning collective Snarky Puppy, multi-instrumentalist Cory Henry will take the stage at the Weinberg Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 18 at 8:00pm. The performance will feature a unique solo tribute to the Hammond Organ, combining gospel, jazz, and soul music.
Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets may be purchased online at WeinbergCenter.org, by calling the Box Office at 301.600.2828, or in person at 20 West Patrick St. Discounts are available for students, children, military, and seniors.
Boasting over eight million combined YouTube views, Cory Henry has built a reputation as an in-demand multi-instrumentalist and producer who has worked with an array of musical legends across genres, including Yolanda Adams, Sara Bareilles, P. Diddy, Kirk Franklin, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Shaun Kingston, Donald Lawrence, Michael McDonald, Boyz II Men, NAS, Bruce Springsteen, The Roots and as a current member of the multi-GRAMMY® award-winning collective Snarky Puppy. Filmed and recorded in Brooklyn at the Greater Temple of Praise, his latest album "The Revival," a tribute to the Hammond Organ—his instrument of choice—hit #1 on the iTunes Jazz Chart in March 2016. Henry's most recent album, recorded with the Funk Apostles, was released in 2016.
A complete listing of artists and performers scheduled for the 2016-2017 season can be found at WeinbergCenter.org.
ABOUT THE WEINBERG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
The Weinberg Center for the Arts is one of the region’s premier performing arts presenters, offering film, music, dance, theater, and family-focused programming. Located in the historic Tivoli movie theater in downtown Frederick, Md., the Weinberg Center strives to ensure that the arts remain accessible and affordable to local and regional audiences alike. Weinberg Center events are made possible with major support from the City of Frederick, the Maryland State Arts Council, Plamondon Hospitality Partners, and other corporate and individual donors.
Photos available upon request.
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