SHOWTIME: 7:30PM. Charismatic blues singer and guitarist Cole Downing brings his deeply soulful and nomadic spirit to The Velvet Note for a special Sunday evening. Join us for a communal music experience dedicated to the “hidden gems” of the blues, breathing new life into timeless tracks from legends like Ray Charles and Chuck Berry.

• A Charismatic, Nomadic Soul: A tall, soulful performer whose diverse background as an actor and stunt double informs his captivating stage presence.
• The “Hidden Gems” Setlist: A unique show focused on breathing new life into lesser-known masterpieces, including “Hard Times,” “Losing Hand” (Ray Charles), and “Worried Life Blues” (Chuck Berry).
• A Communal Conversation: Downing believes music is a shared emotional experience—a “conversation without words”—making it a perfect fit for our intimate listening room.
• The Perfect Sunday Blues: A soulful, healing, and joyful performance ideal for closing out the weekend.

SHOWTIME: 7:30pm