Jazz Casual is a new summer concert series showcasing an eclectic array of local and national talent. This week features Sharon Jones. Sharon is a legendary performer and native of Portsmouth, NH, where she shines as an original stand-out of the Seacoast music scene, with engagements throughout New England, in Boston and in New York.

An entertainer in the classical sense of the word, Sharon's versatility allows her to communicate with audiences in any setting. Her two- and three-piece ensembles will complement the dining experience with jazzy background music. With her band, Sharon gives a riff-driven high-energy R&B and Blues performance that gets the crowds dancing. Her passion for performance radiates, and her expressiveness embraces her audiences. Ending Sharon's concerts is a challenge as the audience begs for more!

"We love backing up Sharon. She's a star. She's a treasure. It's amazing to me that someone with her talent is still on the Seacoast," says Ken Ormes of The Downtown Express - the band that often accompanies Sharon. There is mutual delight for Sharon and her longtime followers when she performs for NH Seacoast audiences.

$15 advance | $18 day-of

*fees not included

Jazz Casual: From its beginnings in the 1950s to the influx of amazing talent in the new millennium, the Seacoast has been home to an amazing community of composers, improvisers, and performers dedicated to preserving the Jazz tradition as well as innovating new and personal expressions of the music. The presence of jazz and other improvised musics has enriched the community and inspired generations of artists and audiences. As an advocate of the arts, The Dance Hall is proud to support practitioners of jazz and improvised music. Join us in supporting the arts in our community!

7/9- Scott Kiefner Trio ft. Chet Doxas
7/16- Maddoc Johnson Group
7/23- Social Animals Big Band ft. Josh Gagnon and Hunter McKay
7/30- Sharon Jones
8/6- Jamie Saft Trio
8/13- Billy Mintz ft. Tony Malaby