Billy Martin

Experience the extraordinary artistry of Billy Martin, one of jazz and groove music's most celebrated and innovative percussionists, live at the intimate Black Box at Francis Marion University Performing Arts Center in Florence, South Carolina. Best known as a founding member of the Grammy-winning trio Medeski Martin & Wood, Billy Martin brings a lifetime of rhythmic exploration, creative energy, and musical fearlessness to every performance. On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Black Box theater transforms into a sonic playground as Martin commands the stage with his signature blend of jazz, funk, Afrobeat, and avant-garde improvisation. The intimate black box setting creates an unparalleled closeness between artist and audience, allowing every brush stroke, rim shot, and polyrhythmic flourish to land with visceral impact. This is percussion as storytelling — raw, spontaneous, and deeply compelling. Francis Marion University's Performing Arts Center is a jewel of South Carolina's cultural landscape, and its Black Box theater is perfectly suited for an experience this personal and powerful. Whether you're a devoted jazz enthusiast or simply a lover of live music at its most authentic, an evening with Billy Martin is a rare opportunity to witness a true master of rhythm in an unforgettable, up-close setting.