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Lakota John

FREE Event

Lakota John

Thursday, September 3
6 p.m. at the Gregg Museum of Art & Design

This year, NC State LIVE and the Gregg Museum of Art & Design are joining forces to present concerts focused on community connection and well-being.

This event is free, but registration is required.

Register here

“…a skilled guitarist, perfectly mastering Piedmont blues fingerpicking and slide guitar.”

Soul Bag Magazine

John “Lakota John” Locklear is a living representation of the musical cultures of southeastern North Carolina. He is a member of the Lumbee Tribe with Oglala Lakota roots who combines the blues with the indigenous music of his ancestors.

Lakota John first picked up the harmonica at age seven, then the guitar. At age 10, intrigued by the sound of the slide guitar, he bought a glass slide, placed it on his pinky finger, and has been sliding ever since. Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla join him to form a proud Lumbee Nation family of talented musicians.

Lakota John stands playing his guitar and singing at a campground performance surrounded by audience members. Photo courtesy of artist.
Lakota John performs an outdoor concert at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival in Colorado. Photo courtesy of artist.

Connect with the artist

The Gregg Museum will be open during the concert. In connection with this event, please visit these exhibitions, on display through Sept. 26:

Stories Told by Breath: Native American Voices in North Carolina

A Creek in Carolina: Artworks by Bobby C. Martin

NOTE: In the event of rain, the concert will be moved indoors into the lobby of the Gregg Museum.

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Accessibility

NC State LIVE strives to make our programming accessible to everyone. If you have an access need or an accommodation request, please email Liza Green, director, at [email protected]. Learn more about accessibility at NC State LIVE.

It Takes a Village

NC State LIVE is supported in part by grants from the City of Raleigh based on recommendations of the Raleigh Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. Our State Magazine is our official media sponsor.