Over the years, club members have seen Bonnie Raitt duet with Darius Rucker on “Angel from Montgomery,” listened in as Aretha Franklin performed two days after learning of the death of her goddaughter, Whitney Houston, and seen a range of artists spanning Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Sheryl Crow, Steely Dan, Heart and Hall & Oates. Shows are always on weeknights to avoid weekend conflicts and the lineup is typically eclectic, usually leaning on veteran artists in various genres.
There are usually two concerts in the fall and one in the spring, but none during busy vacation season in summer. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails are provided for all members as part of the annual fee during a 90-minute pre-show party at Spirit Square, followed by the 90-minute performance and a post-event party, usually at a nearby restaurant. You want everybody to like every show and every morsel of food.” “It’s hard to believe this is our 12th season and it’s still going well,” said Farber, whose day job is with EastCoast Entertainment, a company that books acts and bands of all genres and levels for weddings, corporate events and festivals. Music With Friends has 500 members who pay $1,650 annually for a VIP experience custom made for people who love music - but who may also be well past the days of mucking through beer-splashed clubs or fighting throngs at an arena or amphitheater. If you didn’t hear about it from a friend, that’s because Farber’s three-shows-per-year offer is truly a members-only affair. On a recent late-spring evening at Charlotte’s McGlohon Theater at Spirit Square, founder Larry Farber greeted members while tending to last-minute details before ZZ Top tore through a 90-minute set in the 600-seat venue. "Welcome to Music With Friends, a private concert club that, for more than a decade, has catered to a largely baby-boomer crowd.
I am honored to be recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal as one of the top 40 Under 40,” said Lucas.Big thanks to Erik Spanberg, Senior Staff Writer of the Charlotte Business Journal whom wrote an incredible article about our club: “With the Charlotte metro area among the fastest growing areas in the nation, our city is a mecca of talented professionals making an impact on our community and our companies.
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A Charlotte native, Lucas believes his role extends beyond just that of a legal advisor he regularly acts as an ambassador for the Charlotte business community, connecting clients with the professional services they need to relocate to the area. In 2022, Lucas was selected as the Co-Chair of Shumaker’s Manufacturing Business Sector and is responsible for developing growth strategies for one of the firm’s largest industry sectors. During his time at Shumaker, Lucas has worked for a large range of clients, from cyber security and financial technology companies to marketing and manufacturing companies. Lucas is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in North and South Carolina. He is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Disputes Service Line, where he focuses his practice on commercial litigation. Now in its 30 th year, the 40 Under 40 Awards recognize 40 Charlotte-area professionals under the age of 40 who are making great things happen not only in their careers, but also in their communities.Īs one of Shumaker’s youngest partners, Lucas has quickly risen through the ranks to become a leader within the firm. Garber among the 40 top business leaders under the age of 40 in the region. CHARLOTTE, NC - The Charlotte Business Journal has named Shumaker Partner and Manufacturing Business Sector Co-Chair Lucas D.
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