# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Willie Painter Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Playing a mix of danceable blues with a nod towards swinging jazz and an eclectic selection of rock and pop tunes, the Willie Painter Band consists of four veterans of the North Carolina music scene.
Willie Painter (guitar) and Craig Dittmar (bass) were members of the Boomers, who played for over 20 years in the Triangle and eastern North Carolina. They have performed in the past with Lightnin’ Wells and the Real Gone Cats. Currently they also play with Nancy Middleton, the Pigz Brothers, Mike Hamer and the Rhinoceroses, and the Tommy G Experience. Painter wrote a monthly music column for the Urban Hiker from 1999 to 2004.

Bill Newton (saxophone, harmonica) is a founding member of three Triangle musical institutions: Rebecca and the Hi-Tones, Bill Newton’s Big Blues Quartet, and the Duke Street Dogs. He has recorded with the Indigo Girls and Big Mama E and the Cool, among others, and toured extensively with singer/songwriter, Jon Shain.

John Hanks (drums) has played with many Triangle bands, ensembles, and artists since the 1970’s, in all styles of rock, jazz, classical, dance, and musical theater. Recent appearances include Mel Melton & the Wicked Mojos, Jim Quick & the Coastline Band, Atomic Rhythm All Stars, Second Line Stompers, and Queen Bee & the Honeylovers. He still holds down a day job as full-time music director for the Duke University Dance Program and is a long-time musician with the American Dance Festival and NC Youth Tap Ensemble.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/emerald-isle/willie-painter-band/200030241735814
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music, art, theatre, pop, dog
- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Emerald Isle
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 9106-A Coast Guard Road , Emerald Isle, NC, United States, North Carolina 28594
- **lat**: 34.66006
- **long**: -77.06114
- **full address**: 9106-A Coast Guard Road , Emerald Isle, NC, United States, North Carolina 28594

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Willie Painter Band being held?
  - **A:** Willie Painter Band takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 pm at 9106-A Coast Guard Road , Emerald Isle, NC, United States, North Carolina 28594.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Willie Painter Band?
  - **A:** Willie Painter Band is organized by Gaffer's.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Gaffer's's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Gaffer's a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Gaffer's has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Willie Painter Band is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Emerald Isle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Willie Painter Band sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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