Jazz @ Lemont: Live Concert with jazz legend Billy Valentine and band

Overview
Experience the epic vocals of 1970s jazz legend, singer Billy Valentine and band with his only Maine performance at the historic Lemont Hall

Jazz @ Lemont: An Acoustic Evening with Billy Valentine
Friday, May 29, 2026
Doors at 7:00 PM | Lemont Hall
Experience jazz the way it was meant to be heard. Featuring:
Billy Valentine on Vocals
Stuart Elster on Keys
RJ Miller on Drums
Scott Kiefner on Bass

On May 29, Jazz @ Lemont welcomes acclaimed vocalist Billy Valentine for a rare acoustic performance inside the historic Lemont Hall—an 1870s auditorium designed in an era before amplification, where every note was meant to carry, resonate, and connect.

With a career spanning more than five decades, Valentine is a singular voice in American music—known for his deeply expressive, soul-infused interpretations and a lifetime of work alongside legendary artists including Ray Charles and The Neville Brothers. His recent project, Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth, has earned critical attention for its powerful, message-driven songs rooted in the traditions of jazz, soul, and social commentary.

Raised in a family-run nightclub and shaped by the golden era of live performance, Valentine’s voice carries both history and humanity—something he describes simply: “I’m a messenger. That’s my calling.”

In the natural acoustics of Lemont Hall—where wood, space, and design do the work of amplification—his voice will fill the room as it was always intended: unfiltered, intimate, and profoundly moving.

This is not just a concert—it’s a return to a more honest listening experience. No heavy production, no distractions—just a world-class voice in a room built for sound.

Join us for an unforgettable evening where every breath, every lyric, and every note can truly be heard.

See Billy cover Home is Where the Hatred is here: https://youtu.be/CG-eWOjkrYA?si=AQZUFSOFWxINgqNj