Creative Greensboro will present “The Soular Flares at the Hyers” an immersive music experience, as part of their Residency at the Hyers from August 18 to September 13. The Residency will include live music, guest speakers, and a talk show and culminate with an EP release during the NC Folk Festival. All events will take place at the Stephen D. Hyers Theatre in the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. A list of the events and tickets are available at www.creativegreensboro.com
“The Soular Flares at the Hyers Events”
Sat Aug 23rd from 6-9PM: Black August at the Hyers
An informative and celebratory event commemorating falsely imprisoned Civil Rights Activists while showcasing African-American art and live music. Artists are encouraged to sign up to perform a piece and vendors can apply online. The event will be filmed.
Fri Aug 29th from 6-9PM: The Tonight Show with The Soular Flares
Using a format similar to Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Hudson's talk shows; The Tonight Show features three guest artists promoting their new original works. The Soular Flares will be the backing band for the night, analogous to the legendary group, The Roots. The show will be filmed.
Fri Sept 5th from 6-9PM: Line Dancing on First Friday
Features a line-dancing celebration with a live band. The first part of the night begins with a short tutorial and warm-up for the most popular line-dance songs including "Before I Let Go", "Boots on the Ground", "Wobble" and more. The Soular Flares band has curated the perfect live playlist that transitions from song-to-song with non-stop music. The event will be filmed and a free refreshments table will be provided so dancers can stay hydrated!
Sat Sept 13th from 6-9PM: EP Release Show
The Soular Flares are hosting an EP Release Show during NC Folk Fest weekend! This carefully curated project highlights the band's unique abilities in songwriting, musical arrangement and genre-bending. Soul-Rock is the term that best describes how each song flows through multiple genres while keeping the listeners engaged and energized. This night includes an amazing opening artist, vendors, merch and a refreshments table. This event will be filmed. Tickets sold online and at the door.
About Sun Queen and The Solar Flares
SunQueen & The Soular Flares, where music meets magic and every performance is a celebration. This seven-piece band, hailing from Greensboro, NC, is a soul-rock sensation that's been setting the music scene on fire since 2017. At the helm is the radiant SunQueen herself, Kelcey Ledbetter. Not only is she the vocalist, but she's also the manager and the heart of the band. Her musical journey began with Dalton Village, where she met guitarist Kolin Robinson. When that band disbanded, Kelcey and Kolin formed a new constellation, SunQueen & The Soular Flares, and gathered more stars along the way: guitarist Malcom Dickens, bassist Darion Jones, keyboardist and trombonist Tyrissa Swilley, two drummers Tommy Richardson & Jamese Moses. In 2024, two new stars were born as the background vocalists of the group; Vada Nesta and Breonna Lea.
Their music is a genre-bending collage of hip-hop, soul, rock, and contemporary R&B. But it's not just about the sound; it's about the message. Their songs are a celebration of body positivity and radical self-love, encouraging listeners to embrace themselves fully. Kelcey's powerful lyrics, backed by the band's dynamic sound, create a shared experience that's as empowering as it is entertaining.
