Braxton Bateman and Menastree

Braxton Bateman and Menastree

Friday, June 2, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Camp North End
300 Camp Road
Charlotte, NC 28206

Tickets: Free

Braxton Bateman

Philly born and Charlotte raised, Braxton Bateman is the grandson of legendary jazz drummer Edward Bateman Jr. (Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea). Spending the early days of his youth in Philadelphia during the onset of the neo-soul movement, Bateman soaked in iconic acts at spots like the Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts, but initially found himself more drawn to the visual arts. After his family moved to Charlotte, Bateman found his way to the Northwest School of the Arts, and an accidental placement in band class changed his artistic direction. As Bateman puts it, “being in an environment where everyone was free to be themselves” was monumental in the formation of his style and artistic output.

Menastree was born in late 2014 from musicians/producers Jesse Lemar Williams, DJ Lil Tone, and vocalist Jeremy Mayher but has since evolved into a cast of adept local musicians including Braxton Bateman, Zach Wheeler, Malcolm Charles, Wenisha Massey, Curt Keyz, Stefan Kallander, and Marcus Jones. Menastree weaves elements of hip-hop, trip, house, jazz, and R&B to create a completely new and eclectic “feel good” sound.

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