Join us for an evening of prime American roadhouse country rock as Willa May brings Diamonds & Whiskey to Newcastle for their debut Toon show.

Jennifer Lauren, a shy kid from western North Carolina, grew up dreaming of fronting her own band, and though the path there took many unexpected difficult and sharp turns, that's exactly where she found herself. Over the past 7 years, she has soared to incredible heights with her band, Diamonds and Whiskey. Fans have witnessed her evolution and the emergence of Willa May, her unapologetic, unbridled, and slightly unhinged alter ego. Fans have fallen in love with her sass, humor, amazing talent, and most importantly, her huge heart.

Diamonds and Whiskey’s album Heartbreak Queen, produced by award-winning Dale Penner(Nickelback), got rave reviews, even calling it "the best rocking country album of the year" by Nashville Music Guide. “Hands Down” garnered the 2019 Carolina Country Music Awards Single of the Year honor, “Muddy Water” reached #1 on the Euro ACM chart, along with "Sugarstick", "Keep On Keepin' On", "Back Country Voodoo" and "Walk Hard".

The 2019, 2022 and 2023 Carolina Music Awards "Band of the Year" winner has shared stages in support of many great acts, including Oliver Anthony, Sammy Kershaw, Love and Theft, Darius Rucker, Kelsea Ballerini, Lindsey Ell, Jon Langston, Ashland Craft, Midland, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Lee Greenwood, Chase Bryant, and Lonestar.

Willa May has since been twice named the Carolina's Female Artist and Female Vocalist of the year. They have continued throughout the years headlining and supporting major acts at county and state fairs, as well as gracing the main stages at major festivals, including Barefoot Country Music Fest, ND Countryfest, and Carolina Country Music Fest.