Thanks to two Lexington legends, the elegant Apiary and Grammy-winning violinist Zach Brock, the Chamber Music Festival of Lexington offers a rare and unforgettable evening of music to benefit our performing arts work in the community.
When – Friday, August 8th, 2025, 6:30PM
Who – Zach Brock, violin; Brandon Coleman, guitar; Matt Wiles, bass
What – heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, specialty cocktails, and cool, heavenly music
Where – The Apiary – 218 Jefferson Street, Lexington, KY
The Apiary, a culinary gem in Lexington, Kentucky, offers extraordinary dining experiences that go beyond just a meal—they're a celebration of life around a communal table, where connections deepen and memories are made. Our world-class chefs, mixologists, and sommeliers craft each menu with passion, delivering unforgettable flavors paired with impeccable service in a charming ambiance.
How – use the button below to purchase tickets to this intimate and special evening. $200/head, of which $60 is tax deductible
Zach Brock
Zach Brock is a Grammy-winning violinist and core member of Snarky Puppy, contributing to multiple Grammy-winning albums, including Empire Central (2023). Recognized for redefining the role of the violin in jazz, Brock has also collaborated with legends like Stanley Clarke and Phil Markowitz while leading his own critically acclaimed projects, such as Dirty Mindz and Polyphony. His fearless improvisation and compositional innovation have made him one of the most in-demand violinists in modern jazz, with sideman credits on celebrated recordings by Wycliffe Gordon, Matt Ulery, Mark Lettieri, Frank Vignola, Bill Laurance, and Gyan Riley. Beyond performance, Brock is an influential educator, having taught at Temple University and The New School. With his technical mastery, versatility, and groundbreaking contributions to jazz fusion, he continues to shape the future of the instrument on the global stage.
Brandon Coleman
Based out of Cincinnati, Coleman has been described as “one of the most unique guitar voices to emerge over the last decade.” He is an in-demand performer in the world of creative guitar playing.
Matt Wiles
Based in Cincinnati, Wiles is an acoustic, electric and synth bassist performing throughout the United States. He tours the region and can be heard on stage with jazz/rock/fusion band Spherical Agenda and on numerous other albums.
Founded in 2007, The Chamber Music Festival of Lexington has for nearly two decades brought world class chamber music to residents of Lexington. Through its late summer festival and year-round performances of the Lexington Chamber Orchestra, we not only host innovative and accessible concerts, but also do work with Lexington schools, academies, universities, and host free public performances. We are honored by this generous collaboration with both the Apiary and these extremely talented musicians.
