The Apollo Music Café series presents independent artists to a unique audience. Featuring diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip hop, soul, jazz, pop, funk, and rock), this series showcases artists drawn from the independent music scene who impact the way music is heard and experienced.
Apollo Music Café is a part of The Apollo’s Fall 2023 season.
rum.gold
Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food/beverage minimum)
Singer/songwriter rum.gold opens the new season of the Apollo Music Café with a dreamy set of vignettes that document life from U Street to the avenues of Harlem.
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Ali Caldwell
Date: Saturday, October 7, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food/beverage minimum)
Join us as R&B vocalist Ali Caldwell opens the Music Café season with an evening that evokes the spirit of a “sanger’s room” as she effortlessly lays out the blueprint of the Vocal Bible.
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Susan Carol
Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
With her soulful, honey-toned vocals and casual candor, Susan Carol takes the audience on a soul-satisfying journey to the R&B side of life. Don’t miss it!
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Joshua Banbury
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
Don’t miss American Classical vocalist Joshua Banbury make his Apollo Music Café debut, one night only on the Apollo’s intimate Soundstage!
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Rajna Swaminathan
Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
Heralded as “a vital new voice” by Pop Matters, acclaimed composer and Mrudangam (South Indian percussion) artist Rajna Swaminathan and her ensemble RAJAS take audiences on a journey where jazz meets raga.
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Gabby Samone
Date:Friday, December 8, 2023
Event Time: 10:00 PM ET
Doors Open: 9:00 PM ET
Location: Apollo’s Soundstage
Tickets: $30 (Plus $10 food and beverage minimum)
Gabby Samone has been highlighted by Mariah Carey, Adam Blackstone and Jennifer Hudson as one of the best new vocalists of her generation, don’t miss her on our Soundstage as she shares an intimate evening of gospel, soul, pop and R&B!
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Apollo Music Café Playlist
Get to know the artists coming to the Apollo Music Café this Fall with our curated playlist!
Also on the Apollo’s Soundstage: Apollo Comedy Club
The Apollo has a long history of launching the careers of countless legendary artists and performers in a variety of genres, including comedy. Check out our Apollo Comedy Club series.
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