Cinémathèque

Date and Time

Friday, Jun 6, 2025 6:30pm

Location

Details

Free show | All ages welcome | Great beer guaranteed

Get ready for a night of cinematic soundscapes and genre-defying grooves! Formed right here in Roanoke in 2011, Cinémathèque brings a one-of-a-kind musical experience to the Big Lick stage. With roots in surf rock, exotica, spaghetti westerns, afrobeat, and Ethiopian jazz, this eclectic ensemble crafts soundtracks for the imagination.

Their 2025 lineup features a powerhouse of local talent, including:

Ben Hudson (guitar)
John Pence (keys/guitar)
Sam Lunsford (drums)
Max Lee (bass)
Jonathan Falls (trumpet/flugelhorn)
Kyle Hutchins (tenor sax)
Joel Stopka (trombone)
Vladimir Espinosa & Austin Grasty (congas/percussion)

With special guest appearances by:

Willis Greenstreet (sax/flute)
Adam Baber (drums)
Noah Galbreath (sax)

Don’t miss this electrifying blend of rhythm, horns, and atmospheric melodies. Whether you're a fan of global grooves or just looking for something refreshingly different, Cinémathèque will take you on a journey through sound.