Beginning with a wine tasting, the Astrid Merriman Cabaret & Cabernet Fete is a semi-annual evening of fine music and fine wine that kicks off the new season of Sammons Cabaret. The event is highlighted by a cabaret singer showcase with more than ten of the DFW area’s top vocalists. Each singer performs one song with several accompanied by the popular Larry Petty Combo. The singers on January 25 include Linda Petty, Chimberly Byrom, Chris Cree, Jay Gardner, Keron Jackson,…

  The classic sound of jazz clarinet takes the first set in this sold out concert when the Chris McGuire Band salutes legends Goodman, Shaw, and Bechet. The second set features Drum Off, led by Andrew Griffith and Jaelun Washington, who recall the epic drum battles mounted by Elvin Jones and Max Roach.