Tickets starting at $5.00

• Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue.
• Children 12 and under are free on the lawn and the Lowes Foods Front Porch for this event and do not need a ticket.  Children 12 and under will require a ticket in the Reserved Seating areas, even if the child will sit on adult lap. 
  • The whole table must be purchased in Reserved Seating Sections. 
• Day of Event Box Office opens 1 hour prior to gate time and closes once the main act takes the stage.
  • Hours are subject to change. 
• Taxes: Tickets for Koka Booth Amphitheatre events are subject to applicable taxes and fees. Taxes will be added on top of the posted ticket prices.
• Fees:
  • When ordering Online or by Phone through Etix additional fees will be added on top of the ticket price. 
  • When purchasing in person at the Box Office a 3% processing fee, plus taxes will be added on top of the ticket price. 

All dates, times, acts & ticket prices are subject to change without notice.

• Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted. 
• Clear bag that does not exceed 12" x12" x 9".
• Medical and parenting bags are welcomed and will be searched. 

All items are subject to search. 

CJ BAKER

Web Site https://www.iamcjbaker.com/

Instagram @iamcjbaker 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CJBakerBand/

Representing Agent: Gigi Thigpen  

(919) 632.8181 bookings-jazze@live.com  

A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, CJ was blessed as a young boy to have the gift of playing the drums.  As a child, his constant beating on pots and pans would be the start of something beautiful. He received his first set of drums at the age of five.  By the time CJ was eight, he was playing at church becoming the full-time drummer at 13. Realizing God had blessed him with the gift, he began to put his all into developing his talent.  He started venturing outside of the church, performing with other musicians. By age 18, CJ had made a name for himself in Raleigh and its surrounding cities.

CJ studied under drummers Thomas Taylor (NCCU Drum Instructor), Ivan Hampden (Luther Vandross) and Jeff “Tain” Watts (Branford Marsalis) while attending North Carolina Central University. He has toured throughout the United States as well as internationally including the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Belize, Jamaica, and Africa. CJ has appeared on the nationally televised drama series, “Vampire Diaries” and "Greenleaf" and performed in the  2018 Netflix original series, “Westside.” Additionally, CJ has been featured in several clinics and plays.  

CJ has worked with various national artists such as Tamar Braxton, Donna Missal, Jackiem Joyner, Phil Denny, Julian Vaughn, B-Slade (Tonex), Tisha Campbell-Martin, Rickey Smiley, Da Brat, The Temptations, Mike Phillips, Avery Sunshine, Jaguar Wright, Tony Rich, Rudy Currence, Blanche McAllister-Dykes, Peabo Bryson, Donnie McClurkin, Tony Terry, Walt Whitman, DeWayne Woods, Micah Stampley and Jimmy Hicks.

In 2013, CJ established his own band, the CJ Baker Band which has played across the country. In 2018, the CJ Baker Band  provided music for The Music Legend Awards in Columbus, Georgia and was a part of Durham, North Carolina's Art of Cool Festival lineup. In 2021, CJ brought September: A Tribute to Earth, Wind, and Fire to the RDU area and they continue to perform now.

With a background in Gospel, R&B, and Jazz, CJ brings a hard-hitting finessed style of playing. He loves making music and believes that it should move and speak to people as never before.

*CJ Baker is endorsed by Los Cabos Drumsticks, Cympad, 64 Audio, Gator Cases, Lowboy Beaters, Big Fat Snare Drum, Evans Drumheads, Roland and DrumKubes.

For this event, guests are allowed to bring in food, and non-alcoholic beverages. All items must fit in a clear bag or clear cooler no larger than 12" x 12" x 9". 

Our Concession stands will be open selling a variety of food and beverages. Check out the menu ahead of time HERE.  

• 12" x 12" x 9" Clear bags and/or Clear Coolers only.
  • All items must fit in clear bags/clear coolers of allowed size.
• Bags 6"x 8" or smaller are permitted.
• Medical & Parenting bags.
  • Parenting bags must be accompanied by a child
• Food
• Non-Alcoholic beverages ONLY.
  • No Glass bottles.
• Reusable bottles & Cups. 
  • Water fill stations available inside the venue.
• Lawn chairs: Please remove chair from bag before approaching security checkpoint.
  • No footrest, canopy, lounge, trifold or swinging chairs.
• Blankets & Towels
• Raincoats & Ponchos
• Small Tables 
• Strollers
• Tablets
• Umbrellas

• Well behaved pets on leashes*

*For the safety of all: Pets must always remain with its owner on a leash. If a pet interferes with or is disruptive to the event, other guests or pets, the owner and pet will be asked to leave without refund.

 All bags are subject to search.

Please leave the following items at home:  

• Alcohol Beverages
• Backpacks
• Bags (Unless clear & approved size)
• Balloons, Banners & Signs
• Brochures/Stickers/Handouts
• Confetti/Glitter
• Coolers (Unless clear & approved size)
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Glass
• Go Pros, Audio or video recorders
• Grills & Open Flames
• Illegal Drugs
• Laser Pointers
• Mats of any kind including yoga mats
• Noise Makers
• Professional cameras with detachable lenses 
• Tarps/Plastic
• Tents/Stakes
• Wagons/Carts
• Weapons of Any Kind (Include but not limited to knives, guns, tasers, chains, mace, studded/spiked jewelry)

GENERAL PARKING: Koka Booth Amphitheatre has approximately 1500 free spaces available.  Parking is free of charge in Amphitheatre-owned lots. 

ACCESSIBLE PARKING: A limited number of accessible parking spaces are available on a first-come-first-served basis with the proper hang tag or license plate.

CJ BAKER

Web Site https://www.iamcjbaker.com/

Instagram @iamcjbaker 

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CJBakerBand/

Representing Agent: Gigi Thigpen  

(919) 632.8181 bookings-jazze@live.com  
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