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. 

DR. JUAN ALAMO

Web Site https://juanalamomusic.com/

Instagram @jalamo_percussion 

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

Representing Agent: Gigi Thigpen  

(919) 632.8181 bookings-jazze@live.com  

Originally from Cidra, Puerto Rico, Dr. Álamo has presented solo recitals at universities and percussion and jazz festivals throughout the United States, Central and South America, Europe and the Caribbean. He has been featured as a soloist and with Jazz ensembles in television and radio shows in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, and the United States. Currently Juan is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Percussion Ensemble at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

As a Marimba soloist and percussionist, Álamo has presented recitals in different areas of United States, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Dr. Alamo has been featured in TV and Radio shows in Venezuela, Puerto Rico and United States. Also he has performed and shared the stage with renowned artist such as Keiko Abe, William Cahn, Ney Rosauro, Orlando Cotto, Steve Shick, Tito Puente, Arturo Sandoval, John Wooton, Dave Samuels, Tom Toyama, Dan Moore, Michael Spiro, Ted Piltzecker and famous conductors such as Sergiu Comissiona and Krzyszt Penderecki.

His first solo marimba recording, Remembrance, was released in 2007. It features standard repertory as well as two of his compositions for marimba. In 2014, Dr. Álamo released his second CD, entitled Marimjazzia, featuring original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards such as “Afro Blues” and “Waltz for Debby.” Marimjazzia was selected to represent Parma Records at the 58th Grammy Awards in the category of “Best Latin Jazz Album,” and “Best Instrumental Solo.” His 2016 recording, Pursuing Freedom, was selected to represent Albany Records at the 2017 Latin Grammy Awards in the category of “Best Solo Classical Album.” His 2019 Latin Jazz album reached and remain for four weeks on the list of the top 50 jazz tunes in the US, and it has been praised by critics and musicians for his unique blend of classical marimba, Latin rhythms and jazz.  In September of 2021, Dr. Álamo released his fourth solo marimba album Ensoãcion with Summit records featuring his  originals compositions and arrangements of Bach’s Cello suites number one and five and Beethoven’s Bagatelles op. 119. In the summer of 2024, Álamo will be releasing his sixth studio album featuring his original compositions for marimba and big band. 

Also as a composer, Dr. Álamo has several pieces published by major publishing companies such as; Musicion Publications, Row-Loff Productions, C. Alan Publications, and Mallet Work Inc. He has also collaborated with Arthur Lipner in the creation of the jazz vibes book Milt Jackson – Transcribed Solos of the Master.  Dr. Álamo has also published two marimba methods, Music for Four Mallets: A Collection of Original Etudes for Beginners and Intermediate Marimba Players and Marimbissimo: A Musical Guide to Chord Voicing and Improvisation for Intermediate and Advance Marimba Players.  Álamo is a performing clinician for Yamaha, Meinl Percussion, Innovative Percussion and Sabian. 

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.

DR. JUAN ALAMO

Web Site https://juanalamomusic.com/

Instagram @jalamo_percussion 

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

Representing Agent: Gigi Thigpen  

(919) 632.8181 bookings-jazze@live.com  
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