Fri, Dec 5 "Schticky Fingers" w/ Junior Scaife

A native of Auburn, Alabama, JUNIOR SCAIFE grew up drenched in Gospel, Blues, Choral, and Soul music. As a serene and very observant child, he began singing in his father’s church. Influenced by his musician/educator mother, he began playing piano/organ and directing the choir; by ten he was on to the drum set. In 2012, Junior was awarded a Full-Tuition scholarship to Berklee College of Music, where served as student teacher and staff musician in the Voice/Liberal Arts/Ensemble departments. He is a 2016 graduate of Berklee College of Music. Junior is the founder of DJ & the Yams, a NYC based quartet steeped in the multi-faceted Afrodiasporic traditions. As a young musical griot, his dedication to social justice through artistic expression has led him to the classroom on many occasions. His teaching experience includes the Highly Emotional Music International Academy of Music (China), Harlem School of the Arts (NYC) and St. George’s School (RI). Junior recently served as interim “Set it Off Man” for the Amateur Night at the world famous Apollo Theater. He has performed both for and with several notable figures and institutions, including The Little Rock Nine, Berry Gordy, Valerie Simpson, Nona Hendryx, Lawrence "Larry" Watson, Jennifer Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Mark Wahlberg, Evan Ross, Yolanda Adams, Terri Lyne Carrington, Gabe Roth, Niels Lan Doky, Dave Koz, Craig Robinson, Debbie Sledge, Jennifer Holiday, AR Rahman, Me’lissa Morgan, Ben Vereen & Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He was a Top 50 Finalist on the 2014 Season of American Idol.

DJ & the Yams independently released their debut album Let’s Ride in 2022.

From 2016-2022, Junior served as a NYC piano-bar favorite at Redeye Grill, Mastro’s and other Midtown lounges. Greats like Denzel Washington, Irene Gandy and Phylicia Rashaad would come to see him pack out a room!

True to his diverse musical fashion, Junior recently stepped out as a solo artist with the West Coast soul label Penrose (Daptone) Records where he has released four classic anthems that are already climbing the charts.

Junior founded Birdgravy Music Group in November 2023 in honor of his family’s musical legacy. 

*Please note: There is a 2-hour limit at each table. Additional time at the table is contingent upon availability.