Join Waverly Place for Acoustic Nights in the Park on Wednesday from 6:00 to 9:00 pm through September. Guests can enjoy a variety of acoustic acts each week along with interactive strolling entertainers. Plan dinner at one of the restaurant patios or bring a blanket to The Park to enjoy the complimentary entertainment. Coolers and outside alcohol are not permitted.
Acoustic Nights in the Park Schedule:
June 9: Aaron and Emily Pelsue
Aaron Pelsue is a singer-songwriter based in Raleigh, NC. Known for his deep soulful sound he will perform an eclectic mix of covers and originals across many genres.
Guests can also enjoy strolling juggling routines and stilt walking by entertainer, Skylar Light.
June 16: Annika Bovender
Annika is an award-winning, Charleston, SC born, singer-songwriter and worship director. Annika’s sound includes the soulful elements of Adele, R&B qualities of Amy Winehouse, and the current twist of ZZ Ward. She utilizes these influences to cover songs from all genres and decades.
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
June 23: Garland Mason
Mixing styles of rock, blues, soul, Motown and pop, Garland Mason has been a successful Raleigh musician for over 5 years. A unique, soulful voice and creative musical mind lends to his success, as he often wows audiences with his personal takes on many hit bar covers and his own original tracks.
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
June 30: Ron and Donna Davis
Ron is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Davis Messina Band. He is experienced in Country, rock, blues, and his own original composition. Donna brings versatility with keyboards, organ, fiddle and back-up vocals. Her musical style has influences from many genres–Southern Rock, R&B, Classic Rock, Reggae, and Country.
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
July 7: Paul Bomar Trio
After playing in several funk and rock bands, Paul set out to share his passion for jazz with the Raleigh-Durham area and performed with his own groups and other jazz combos, as well as working as a session musician for numerous performers in the area.
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
July 14: Tommy Niemann
Tommy Niemann is a singer/songwriter based near Raleigh, NC. Tommy writes music that is relatable and honest but enjoys covering anything from country to 90s grunge. He is known for learning song requests on the spot, so feel free to challenge him!
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
July 21: Garland Mason
Mixing styles of rock, blues, soul, Motown and pop, Garland Mason has been a successful Raleigh musician for over 5 years. A unique, soulful voice and creative musical mind lends to his success, as he often wows audiences with his personal takes on many hit bar covers and his own original tracks.
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
July 28: Mary Selvidge
If you love the honest, truthful country sounds of artists like Lorrie Morgan, Reba and Mary Chapin Carpenter, then you’re going to love what Mary Selvidge has to offer! She’s a remarkably talented singer, and songwriter. She has performed at concerts for several great country music artist like George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, and many more.
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
August 4: Paul Bomar Trio
After playing in several funk and rock bands, Paul set out to share his passion for jazz with the Raleigh-Durham area and performed with his own groups and other jazz combos, as well as working as a session musician for numerous performers in the area.
Guests can also enjoy strolling juggling routines and stilt walking by entertainer, Skylar Light.
August 11: Mary Selvidge
If you love the honest, truthful country sounds of artists like Lorrie Morgan, Reba and Mary Chapin Carpenter, then you’re going to love what Mary Selvidge has to offer! She’s a remarkably talented singer, and songwriter. She has performed at concerts for several great country music artist like George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, and many more.
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
August 18: Garland Mason
Mixing styles of rock, blues, soul, Motown and pop, Garland Mason has been a successful Raleigh musician for over 5 years. A unique, soulful voice and creative musical mind lends to his success, as he often wows audiences with his personal takes on many hit bar covers and his own original tracks.
Guests can also enjoy interactive performances from magician and illusionist, Gary Goodman.
August 25: Aaron and Emily Pelsue
Aaron Pelsue is a singer-songwriter based in Raleigh, NC. Known for his deep soulful sound he will perform an eclectic mix of covers and originals across many genres.
Guests can also enjoy interactive performances from magician and illusionist, Gary Goodman.
September 1: Sam Kenoly
Sam is a singer-songwriter from Fuquay-Varina. He began his professional music career at the age of 16 years old and has traveled to over 70 nations around the world singing for crowds as large as 200,000. He has recorded 3 albums with his brother as a member of the duo “The Kenoly Brothers.” He currently oversees the music department at his church full-time and enjoys coaching and training up-and-coming vocalists in the triangle area.
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
September 8: Tommy Niemann
Tommy Niemann is a singer/songwriter based near Raleigh, NC. Tommy writes music that is relatable and honest but enjoys covering anything from country to 90s grunge. He is known for learning song requests on the spot, so feel free to challenge him!
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
September 15: Jared Place
Jared Place writes simple songs about complex things: love, life, anguish, and hope. Many artists struggle to establish their musical identity, looking to find what fits. But there are others who emerge fully dressed, formed and fitted to their craft. Jared Place firmly fits in the latter category. The soul-soothing sounds of Jared Place’s voice and guitar and his ‘feet on the ground’ optimism, make a powerful and dynamic vibe.
Guests can also enjoy strolling juggling routines and stilt walking by entertainer, Skylar Light.
September 22: Jason Adamo
An interesting thing happens when talented musicians ditch gimmicks and masks; honest, unpretentious, full-bodied music is born. The Jason Adamo Band started with the man himself, a truly soulful singer with inspired lyrics and raspy falsetto. Currently residing in Raleigh, NC, Adamo has lived in New York City and Nashville immersing himself in each city’s music and songwriting scene. Jason Recently received RIAA Gold and Platinum plaques as a songwriter for the song “Beautiful Believer” on Brett Young’s debut album on The Big Machine Label Group. Adamo’s Joe Cocker-like “bold grit and heart,” and ability to take a captive audience from “engaged silence” to a “floor stomping, rollicking, good time.”
Guests can also enjoy unique balloon twisting from balloon artist, Nina Levene – The Jelly Bean Queen.
September 29: Mary Selvidge
If you love the honest, truthful country sounds of artists like Lorrie Morgan, Reba and Mary Chapin Carpenter, then you’re going to love what Mary Selvidge has to offer! She’s a remarkably talented singer, and songwriter. She has performed at concerts for several great country music artist like George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, and many more.
Guests can also enjoy interactive magic from street magician, Joshua Lozoff.
