The Music Flows On!
The Music Flows On!
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Next Show: Big Band Bash in the Park!
We are a Jazz Big Band Performing in the Raleigh, North Carolina Area!
Comprised of many talented and accomplished volunteer musicians from the Triangle Area, the
Neuse River Big Band was established in 2019, and is dedicated to preserving the sounds and styles of the Big Band Era.
We perform hits of the Count Basie Orchestra, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Duke Ellington and more. We also play contemporary jazz, rock, movie soundtrack and pop arrangements, so we appeal to multiple generations of live music enthusiasts. We’re all about carrying on the Big Band Tradition while making it a fun experience for the band AND the audience!
Big Band Bash in the Park!
Big Band Bash in the Park!
Sponsored by the Optimist Club of Garner!
Get ready for an evening filled with live music, delicious food al fresco (available to purchase), and good vibes at Lake Benson Park at Shelter #1. Join us on September 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM to enjoy the soulful tunes under the sky. Bring your friends and family for a night to remember. See you there!
Food trucks! You don't need to pack anything but a chair or blanket! We will have Chick-n-que serving up delicious chopped chicken BBQ and Quench 305 serving up innovative drinks and desserts!
Too Darn Hot!!!!
Too Darn Hot!!!!
On August 20th at the Fuquay Varina Arts Center, we celebrated summer with "Too Darn Hot! The Sizzling Sounds of Summer."
This was an energetic journey through a summer day featuring the crisp energy of a joyful morning before ducking into the shade for some relaxing, Latin afternoon grooves. Then, as the sun sets, we switched into party mode and turned up the octane! This show featured several styles of music, including swing, jazz, rock & roll (Elvis and Huey Lewis!) and more!
Spring '26: Rolling on the River!
Spring '26: Rolling on the River!
On April 30th, We performed a high‑energy musical cruise in: "Rolling on the River: Destination New Orleans!"
The journey along the Mississippi brought the spirit of the Crescent City to life with classic jazz, soulful swing, and big‑band favorites inspired by America’s great river city ports of call.
Adding authentic New Orleans flavor, the evening featured a live Dixieland ensemble led by Dr. Adrien Re, saxophonist par excellence and professor at Campbell University.
With lively storytelling, charismatic performers, and unforgettable music, this was a night of rhythm, joy, and pure riverboat magic. Let the good times roll!
Highlights - "Come Fly With Me!" 2024 Summer Show...
Jim McCann crooned Buble and Sinatra!
Director David Richards kept 'em laughing!
We considered travelling to Germany!
The Theme was a riot!
Summer 2024 - "Come Fly with Me!"
Summer 2024 - "Come Fly with Me!"
This show was a fully-themed show with costumes and script and a program packed with songs about travel, destinations and adventure! Audience members were encouraged to dress up for travel - and several did! It was a fun night for everyone in Fuquay Varina that night! To see more about this incredible show go here.
Photos of the band, Lee and David on this page courtesy of Diane Schafer Photography
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