Black Violin Knoxville Tickets - Bijou Theatre

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Black Violin

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Formed by high school classmates Kev Marcus and Wil Baptiste, the Fort Lauderdale duo Black Violin merges classical strings with modern beats. They won Showtime at the Apollo in 2005 and earned Grammy nominations for Take the Stairs and The Message.

Braxton Cook

Washington, D.C.-born alto saxophonist, vocalist, and composer Braxton Cook blends contemporary/post-bop jazz with soul, funk, rap, and gospel. Albums include Somewhere in Between and No Doubt; a Nettwerk artist who’s worked with Christian Scott aTunde Adjua and Mac Miller.

Concert Info

Genre: Pop, R&B, Soul, Jazz, Contemporary R&B, r&b/soul, uk contemporary jazz, indie soul, indie r&b, indie jazz, neo r&b, bow pop, pop violin

See the Black Violin concert in Knoxville at Bijou Theatre on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM, featuring Braxton Cook. Tickets are moving quickly.

Black Violin: Be Free Tour

Black Violin’s Be Free Tour is a high-energy, genre-defying experience that merges the duo’s classical training with the pulse of hip-hop, creating a performance that is both powerful and deeply inspiring. GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus invite audiences into a night of boundary-breaking music, where soaring strings, bold beats, and messages of authenticity and self-expression take center stage. More than a concert, the Be Free Tour is a celebration of individuality, creativity, and connection—encouraging audiences to let go, be fully themselves, and experience the transformative power of music together. From electrifying performances to moments of reflection and joy, Black Violin creates an atmosphere where freedom of expression is not only welcomed, but celebrated. Known for challenging expectations and redefining what string music can be, Black Violin continues to inspire audiences around the world while reaching over 100,000 students annually.

Event Information & Policies

Please note that balcony-level seating is accessible only by stairs; there is no elevator access to the balcony level.
Event date, time, and supporting acts are subject to change.
All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges.
Tickets will be available approximately 24 hours before the event.