Events

“The Lumpkin Institute is a beacon of light within the community, guiding the next generation.” And the young people you’ll hear at Cork Thyme will not disappoint.

Thirty years. Twenty solo recordings. One of the most instantly recognizable baritone voices in R&B and jazz. Derryck Lawrence — known as The Black Hummingbird — is a Jacksonville original who has spent three decades doing what very few artists manage: getting better with time. Vocalist, author, hand percussionist, and recording artist, Derryck brings a […]

Experience an evening of live music with songwriter Aaron Matthew. Known for his unique blend of soulful Americana, blues, folk, and live-looping techniques, Aaron creates music rooted in presence, connection, and storytelling.

Wednesday nights at Cork Thyme have a way of turning into something you didn’t plan for — and Tom Bennett is exactly why. Tom takes his seat at the piano and something happens. Wine glasses rise. Conversations pause. Someone starts singing along, then someone else gets up to dance. By the end of the night, […]

Originally from St. Louis, MO and singing since he could walk, Aaron continues to do what comes naturally. Over the past two decades he has sung from coast to coast across the US in various venues. He formally studied music at Evangel University, where he began playing piano and writing  songs. He has collaborated with songwriters […]

Thirty years. Twenty solo recordings. One of the most instantly recognizable baritone voices in R&B and jazz. Derryck Lawrence — known as The Black Hummingbird — is a Jacksonville original who has spent three decades doing what very few artists manage: getting better with time. Vocalist, author, hand percussionist, and recording artist, Derryck brings a […]

Join us for an evening of live music featuring indie soul-pop singer-songwriter Sarah Manzo! Bringing a blend of expressive vocals, rich melodic storytelling, and dynamic acoustic arrangements, Sarah delivers an intimate and vibrant live performance. With original releases including her latest single After Party along with tracks like Brain on Fire, Faith is All You […]

Wednesday nights at Cork Thyme have a way of turning into something you didn’t plan for — and Tom Bennett is exactly why. Tom takes his seat at the piano and something happens. Wine glasses rise. Conversations pause. Someone starts singing along, then someone else gets up to dance. By the end of the night, […]

Hailing from St. Augustine, Florida, this genre-spanning songwriter delivers performances with a southern voice, a touch of class and a wealth of hard-nosed grit.  This 22-year military veteran has shared stages with national acts (Frankie Ballard, Jason Michael Carroll, Ward Davis, Sunny Sweeney, Colby Acuff, David Rameriz and Logan Mize) and has racked up six […]

Thirty years. Twenty solo recordings. One of the most instantly recognizable baritone voices in R&B and jazz. Derryck Lawrence — known as The Black Hummingbird — is a Jacksonville original who has spent three decades doing what very few artists manage: getting better with time. Vocalist, author, hand percussionist, and recording artist, Derryck brings a […]

Originally from St. Louis, MO and singing since he could walk, Aaron continues to do what comes naturally. Over the past two decades he has sung from coast to coast across the US in various venues. He formally studied music at Evangel University, where he began playing piano and writing  songs. He has collaborated with songwriters […]