The Jeff Little Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Stecoah Valley Center as part of the Appalachian Evening series.

Little has a remarkable piano style influenced by the mountain flat-pick guitar style of Doc Watson. With a rack-mounted harmonica and vocals, he can also be a one-man show. Little grew up in Boone where his family owned Little Music Store and he began playing piano at age 5. A professional musician since the age of 14, he is conversant with traditional jazz, old-time, country, bluegrass, rockabilly, and blues.

Prior to the concert, 10 people can enjoy an intimate dinner with the band at 5 p.m. following the band’s sound check. Tickets for the dinner with the band and show are $35 and must be purchased online or in the gallery three days in advance of show date.

A family-style dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. in the Schoolhouse Café. Dinner is $15.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 12 and under. Tickets to the show only are $15 for adults and $5 for students (K-12). Children under 5 are free. Reservations required.

828.479.3364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.