
Charly Lowry is a singer-songwriter from North Carolina with Native American roots from the dark swamps of Robeson County. For over a decade, Charly has attained regional and national success as both a solo artist and lead singer of spiritual rock and soul band, Dark Water Rising. In summer of 2019, she joined forces with a talented ensemble of musicians to provide the score for the outdoor drama Strike at the Wind, a tale of the legendary Tuscarora outlaw Henry Berry Lowrie. The band’s style of combining storytelling and music is a reflection of the strong tradition of music and oral/family traditions that are rooted in many of the communities from Robeson and Hoke Counties. The ensemble features Aaron Locklear (drums), Alexis Raeana (vocals), Kyng Bea (vocals, keys), Zackary Hargett (bass guitar), and Tyrek Hearon (guitar). They recently performed at the North Carolina Governor’s Mansion as part of the Come Hear NC program.
This year’s Music of the Carolinas series is highlighting Millennial Traditional Artists from a new project from the Folklife Program of the North Carolina Arts Council. This directory highlights next generation traditional artists from the mountains, Piedmont, and coastal plains of North Carolina.
As a student at UNC-Chapel Hill, Lowry was a lead singer for Mr. Coffee and the Creamers, a Motown/soul cover band that performed throughout the Triangle region of NC. Lowry’s experience as a lead singer for Mr. Coffee and the Creamers served as a catalyst for her to begin the journey of living as a musician.
For over a decade, Lowry has attained regional and national success as both a solo artist and lead singer of spiritual rock and soul band, Dark Water Rising. In addition to performing with Dark Water Rising and The Ulali Project (a reincarnation of the world-famous First Nations female a cappella group, Ulali) she often shares the stage with the British funk/soul band The New Mastersounds. In 2004, Lowry had the opportunity to compete on the wildly popular television show, American Idol. She ventured through several rounds of auditions to land a Semi-Finalist spot (Top 32).
Reserve your ticket in advance! Even though this event is free to attend, tickets are required, as seating is limited. PLEASE NOTE: If you reserve your ticket ahead of time and have not checked in at the auditorium by the time the doors open (2:45 p.m.), your seat may be released so someone else can attend the event. Some tickets will also be available at the Museum the day of the event – please visit the information table outside Daniels Auditorium beginning at 2 p.m. on the show date. Thank you for your understanding; please contact us if you have any questions.
Street parking is free on weekends in downtown Raleigh, and the lot across Wilmington Street from the Museum is also free on the weekend. Learn more about parking options in downtown Raleigh
A ramp from Edenton St provides access to the Museum’s main entrance. A ramp is also available from Jones St. and the entrance from Fletcher Garden. Wheelchairs for interior use are available free of charge at the Museum information desk. The Museum entrance closest to the auditorium is a staircase that leads up to glass doors on Edenton St.
Large print program notes and assistive listening devices will be available at this event. Please call us at 919-664-8333 with any questions about accessibility.