Jonathan Jackey Performs at the Dahl for First Friday’s Emerging Performing Artists Program

For Immediate Release: March 20, 2024
Jonathan Jackey Performs at the Dahl for First Friday’s Emerging Performing Artists Program

Event: Emerging Performing Artists First Friday  
Featured Performer: Jonathan Jackey
Date: Friday, April 5   
Time: Open Mic: 6-7pm, Jonathan Jackey Feature 7:15pm
Venue: Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery, Dahl Arts Center, 713 7th St, Rapid City, SD 57701  
Tickets: FREE

RAPID CITY, SD - The Rapid City Arts Council announces the April performer, Jonathan Jackey, for First Friday’s Emerging Performing Artists Program on April 5 at the Bruce H Lien Cultural Café & Gallery at the Dahl Arts Center. The festivities for the night include an open mic from 6-7pm to showcase local emerging talent, with a performance by Jonathan Jackey to follow from 7:15-8pm.

Established in 2013 by the Rapid City Arts Council to provide artists with experience at the beginning of their careers, the Emerging Performing Artists (EPA) program offers emerging talents a platform to showcase their skills and connect with local audiences. Each session features performances by emerging artists alongside presentations by seasoned local professionals.

Open to all, EPA events are free to attend and include a beer and wine bar. Those interested in participating in the open mic can sign up upon arrival. 

Jonathan Jacky is a freelance musician, producer, and composer based in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, he boasts a versatile background as a classically trained trumpeter. With a Bachelor’s of Music from Wright State University and a Master’s of Music from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music, Jonathan has performed in various ensembles from orchestras to indie rock bands. Notable achievements include winning Wright State University’s Concerto Competition and performing at Carnegie Hall. 

Since relocating to the Black Hills in 2021, Jonathan has collaborated with numerous musical groups and artists while showcasing his talents as a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist in his original live looping project, “Quakequation.” His trumpet/flugelhorn work has been featured in indie-rock bands like Speaking Suns, Bummers, and The Zygotes. Jonathan is actively recording the debut album for Quakequation at his home studio.

The Emerging Performing Artists Program is a monthly recurring community event presented by the Rapid City Arts Council and is proudly supported by the Bruce H. Lien Emerging Artists Fund, Steve Zellmer & Kitty Kinsman through the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, and Flat Iron Recording. For more information or to become a participating artist visit our website or contact [email protected].

For more information, contact:
Maggie Jean Wince
Rapid City Arts Council
605.394.4101 x5
[email protected]

The purpose of the Rapid City Arts Council (RCAC) is to champion the power of art to bring all kinds of people together, making art more accessible, more integral, and more inspiring for the communities we serve. RCAC was established by community leaders in 1968 and officially partnered with the city in 1974 to manage the Dahl Arts Center and expand arts and cultural resources. RCAC creates and supports diverse programming in exhibitions, performances, and educational classes. Supported by individual donors and organizations such as the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, John T. Vucurevich Foundation, the South Dakota Arts Council through the South Dakota Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, and others, RCAC is committed to enriching the community's artistic and cultural experiences. Located at 713 7th St in Downtown Rapid City, the center offers free admission and is open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Discover more at rapidcityartscouncil.org.