

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression * Holly Forbes * Emmy Davis 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: JOSLYN &amp; THE SWEET COMPRESSION 

Lexington, Kentucky-based Joslyn &amp; The Sweet Compression is a high-energy funk and soul band led by powerhouse vocalist Joslyn Hampton and guitarist/songwriter Marty Charters. Known for their 2019 self-titled debut and sophomore album Bona Fide, the seven-piece band blends neo-soul, rock, and '70s-'80s R&amp;B with "brassy" hooks. 
Key Details:
Members &amp; Origin: Formed in 2015 in Lexington, KY, by Joslyn Hampton and her stepfather, veteran touring musician Marty Charters (who has played with Buddy Guy and Van Morrison).
Sound: A blend of funk, soul, and R&amp;B, featuring horn-heavy arrangements, described as "magical" and full of "swagger".
Influences: Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey.
Discography &amp; Live Shows: Released a self-titled debut in 2019. They are a popular festival act and have toured with Tower of Power and Tyler Childers.
The Band: Includes Joslyn Hampton (vocals), Marty Charters (guitar), Steve Holloman (keys), Smith Donaldson (bass), Rashawn Fleming (drums), Trevin Little (saxophone), and Chase Fleming (trumpet/trombone). 
The band focuses on delivering joyful, "butt-shaking" music rooted in a strong, live-performance groove. 

HOLLY FORBES 

She studied vocal performance at Morehead State University. Holly is best known for finishing in the Top 10 on The Voice (Season 21) on team Ariana Grande, and for her audition with the Elton John classic “Rocket Man”. She lives with her 2 children and fiancé Seth and loves to make music every day.

EMMY DAVIS 

A powerful, subtle, heartfelt, passionate songwriter from West Virginia! There is so much honesty in Emmy’s writing you cannot help but to interject your own life experiences into the songs!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charleston/joslyn-and-the-sweet-compression-holly-forbes-emmy-davis/200029637762356
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, kentucky-derby
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029637762356?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=charleston-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Charleston
- **state**: WV
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston, WV
- **lat**: 38.36931
- **long**: -81.65486
- **full address**: 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston, WV, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Pumzi’s  (https://allevents.in/org/pumzi’s/24401228)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 813 Hunt Ave., Charleston, WV, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Pumzi’s
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, festivals, kentucky-derby
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Joslyn & The Sweet Compression * Holly Forbes * Emmy Davis  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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