Gullah Geechee Cultural Series: Gullah Me, Gullah You

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at SoundWaves
(Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; 6:30 pm dinner; 7:30 pm concert)

Lavon Stevens, artistic director

Special Guest:
Quiana Parlor, vocalist, Ranky Tanky

The Lavon Stevens Band:
Lavon Stevens, piano
Clarence Williams, bass
Jimmy Charles, drums

Grammy Award-winning vocalist Quiana Parker of Ranky Tanky will bring her powerhouse voice and soulful presence to the Gullah Geechee Cultural Series. Known for her dynamic performance and deep Lowcountry roots, Parler celebrates the rich musical traditions of the Gullah Geechee heritage with authenticity and passion.

Chef Nettie Williams has prepared an authentic menu including meal options of meal loaf with garlic rosemary roasted potatoes, whole green beans, Texas toast, and broccoli salad (GF); grilled salmon in butter sauce with parmesan risotto, marinated grilled asparagus wrapped in sweet pepper rings, dinner rolls, and spring green salad with Vidalia onion dressing (GF); grilled chicken breast with sautéed kale, garlic mashed potatoes, corn bread squares, and a garden salad with balsamic dressing; and basmati rice with sautéed vegetables (zucchini, broccoli florets, green and red peppers), honey glazed carrots, and Caesar salad (V).

Patrons who order the dinner/concert package will receive one complimentary drink with their purchase.

Seating is cabaret-style at tables of 4.
Reserved dinner/concert seats are $79 per person.
Dinner/concert general seating is $69 per person.
General seating for concert-only tickets is $49 per person.

Elevate your experience with a hi-top table for two with bar stool seating: $195 per couple, including a bottle of wine!
(only 6 hi-tops available)
3% credit card fee

Doors and bar open at 6:00 pm with dinner service at 6:30 pm.
The concert portion of the evening begins at 7:30 pm.
Concert-only ticket purchasers will be admitted beginning at 7:15 pm.

Special Thanks to Our Presentation Sponsor

Gullah Geechee Cultural Series: Gullah Me, Gullah You

Gullah Me, Gullah You Gullah Cultural Series is our community’s exciting music event series celebrating all things Gullah. Mostly of music, but also storytelling, history, food, and culture; each performance, modeled in the spirit of a television talk-show setting but reversed as a musical show-talk event, heralds local Gullah citizens for their contributions to our community and celebrates Gullah Geechee guest artists from the entire Gullah Geechee Corridor. Held at SoundWaves, in Gullah churches, and Hilton Head schools, Gullah Me, Gullah You introduces us to many touching and beautiful stories as well as challenges of native Islander life here on Hilton Head Island and throughout the Gullah Geechee corridor. In support of Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association and the Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, this series is sure to entertain and enlighten all! Bonus: Gullah cuisine dinner option available before the show. Presented by The Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island, Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra, and Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park, and Native Island Business and Community Affairs Association

Special thanks to our Gullah Geechee Cultural Series Series Supporters