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Live Performances
Here are the times and locations for my live appearances. Be sure to check here periodically for updates. You can sign up for my mailing list to automatically receive announcements (you can unsubscribe at anytime and your address will never be given out).
Go to the booking page on this site for info on booking me for a live appearance.
Upcoming Appearances
8/01/2009 - Wedding Ceremony
This is a priviate function in Atlanta, GA.
Contact me if you would like me to play for a special occasion.
September 2009
9/25/2009 - 10:00, 1:00 and 3:30 PM - Music City Piano Workshops
The Sound Kitchen, 112 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
A day of free workshops by legendary pianist/composer David Lanz, Whisperings founder David Nevue, Michael Fleming and myself. Go here to get more information and to register.
9/25/2009 - 8:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
The Sound Kitchen, 112 Seaboard Lane, Franklin, TN 37067
I will be performing with legendary pianist/composer David Lanz, Whisperings founder David Nevue, and pianist/composer Philip Wesley. These pianists/composers are featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. Tickets are $25 adult and $15 student. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online.
9/26/2009 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
The Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forest Street, Roswell, GA 30075
I will be performing with legendary pianist/composer David Lanz, Whisperings founder David Nevue, and Pianist of Peace Stanton Lanier. These pianists/composers are featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. Tickets are $25 adult and $15 student. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online.
October 2009
10/17/2009 - 7:00 PM - Keys for Peace Solo Piano Concert
Classic Pianos, 3003 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
I will be performing with pianist/composer Patricia Jean Labat, in this intimate 100 seat concert. Tickets in advance are $20 adult and $15 senior/student - All tickets $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online.
10/18/2009 - 11:00 AM - Guest Artist
Unity of Portland, 4525 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
I will be the guest artist playing special music for the 11:00 AM service.
10/18/2009 - 7:00 PM - Piano Haven Concert Series
Piano Haven, Seattle WA
I will be performing with pianist/composer Rebecca Oswald, in this intimate 40-seat house concert hosted by Joe Bongiorno. Tickets will be on sale soon!
If you'd like to book me for a performance at your school, church, house concert, concert hall, etc., please contact joseph@josephakins.com. Read more about booking here.
Past Appearances
August 2007
08/04/2007 - 9:45 AM - Mud Pie Coffeehouse
12 Frazier Ave., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Description: Market St. Bridge Re-opening celebration
08/25/2007 - 11:00 AM - Christy Unity
105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Description: Sermon in Song - www.christunity.org
September 2007
09/16/2007 - 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM - Unity of Chattanooga
604 Black Street • P.O. Box 4949, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37405
Description: special music - www.unityofchattanooga.org
09/30/2007 10:30 AM - Music City Center for Spiritual Living
103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: special music - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
October 2007
10/14/2007 10:30 AM - Music City Center for Spiritual Living
103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: special music - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
10/20/2007 - 9:00 AM - MTSU Foundation
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: private function
10/28/2007 - 10:30 AM - MURFREESBORO ARTS CENTER - UFMBoro
110 College Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: special music - www.unitarianfellowshipofmurfreesboro.org
11/08/2007 - 11/12/2007 - Lafond Conservatory of Music
The Retreat Center, Centralia, Washington
Description: Four Days with David Lanz - www.lafondconservatory.com
11/25/2007 - 10:30 AM - Music City Center for Spiritual Living
103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: special music - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
12/03/2007 - 4:00 PM - The Nurture Nook Day Spa
624 N. Walnut St. Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
Description: Annual Night of Enchantment - www.nurturenook.com
12/09/2007 - 11:00 AM - Christy Unity
105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Description: special music - www.christunity.org
12/16/2007 - 10:30 AM - MURFREESBORO ARTS CENTER - UFMBoro
110 College Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Description: special music - www.unitarianfellowshipofmurfreesboro.org
12/30/2007 - 11:00 AM - Christy Unity
105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Description: special music - www.christunity.org
January 2008
1/3/2008 - 7:00 PM - Borders of Brentwood
330 Franklin Rd., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: piano music for the relaxin' coffee shop - www.bordersstores.com
01/26/2008 - 11:00 AM - International New Age Trade Show (INATS East)
01/27/2008 - 5:00 PM - International New Age Trade Show (INATS East)
01/28/2008 - 10:00 AM - International New Age Trade Show (INATS East)
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando Florida
Description: buyers lounge performances, at other times I will be at booth #1209 - www.inats.com/east
February 2008
02/03/2008 - 10:30 AM - Unity Church of Life
130 Cannon Ave., Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37129
Description: special music and meditation for the service - www.unitychurchoflife.com
02/17/2008 - 10:30 AM - Music City Center for Spiritual Living
103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: special music - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
March 2008
03/2/2008 - 11:00 AM - Christy Unity
105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411
Description: special music - www.christunity.org
03/29/2008 - 7:30 PM - Murfreesboro Center for the Arts
110 West College Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130
Description: solo piano CD release concert! - www.boroarts.org
Tickets are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors/students, and $8 for children 12 and under. Call (615) 904-2787. See poster
A reception with wine tasting from Monteagle Winery will follow.
Steinway Grand piano provided by Steinway Piano Gallery of Nasvhille.
April 2008
04/13/2008 - 10:30 AM - Music City Center for Spiritual Living
103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
Description: special music - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
04/23/2008 - 2:30 PM - Middle TN State University
1500 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro,TN 37132
Description: Mass Comm Awards Event for Alumni and Students
I will be playing a 30 minute concert before the ceremony.
May 2008
05/6/2008 - 11:00 AM & 8:06 PM Central - WPLN Nashville Public Radio
Description: "Live in Studio C" Live radio concert! - www.wpln.org
Go to 90.3 FM or go here to stream the concert from the internet.
05/10/2008 - 11:00 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Christy Unity, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 - www.christunity.org
Special music for the Sunday service
05/17/2008 - 7:00 PM - CD Release Concert and Signing
Borders of Franklin/Cool Springs, 545 Cool Springs Blvd. Franklin, TN 37067 - www.borderstores.com
Get your favorite drink from the coffee shop and sit close to the grand piano provided by Miller Piano while I play music from Masterpeace. Guest vocalist: Unita
June 2008
06/01/2008 - 11:00 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Christy Unity, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 - www.christunity.org
Special music for the Sunday service
06/27/2008 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Onofrio Piano Company, 1332 S. Broadway, Denver, Colorado - www.onofriopiano.com
Solo piano concert featuring Joseph Akins, Rick Seaton and Lisa Downing.
This 80 seat concert will make for an amazingly intimate evening of piano music, putting you up close and personal with the artists! See poster
To purchase tickets, go to solopianoradio.com or call 1-800-838-3006
06/28/2008 - 4:00 PM - International New Age Trade Show (INATS West)
Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver, Colorado - www.inats.com/west
Solo piano performance in the buyers lounge at 4:00 pm, and CD signing at the New Leaf booth at 1:00 pm earlier that day. This is a private function for retailers and other industry folk.
06/29/2008 - 9:30 PM - Special Music/Guest Artist and Solo Piano Concert
New Horizons Center for Spiritual Living, Rocky Mtn. Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, Colorado - www.newhorizonscsl.com
Special music for the 9:30 Sunday service and short solo piano concert following at 11:00. Suggested love offering is $10 per person.
July 2008
07/13/2008 - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - Special Music/Guest Artist and Solo Piano Concert
Unity Church of the Cumberlands, 823 East Tenth Street, Cookeville, TN 38501 - www.unitycookeville.com
Special music for the 11:00 service and a piano concert at 1:00. Suggested love offering for the concert is $10 per person.
07/20/2008 - 10:30 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Music City Center for Spiritual Living, 103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
I will be playing spcecial music for the 10:30 service.
August 2008
08/03/2008 - 10:30 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Music City Center for Spiritual Living, 103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
I will be playing all the music for the 10:30 service.
September 2008
09/21/2008 - 11:00 AM - Sermon in Song
Christy Unity, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, Tennessee 37411 - www.christunity.org
This will be a musical service. I will be performing music from Masterpeace.
09/23/2008 - 11:06 AM & 8:06 PM Central - Live Radio Concert
WPLN Nashville Public Radio "Live in Studio C" live radio concert! - www.wpln.org
Philip Wesley and I will be performing music for the upcoming Whisperings concert that coming weekend. Go to 90.3 FM or go here to stream the concert from the internet.
09/27/2008 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
The Steinway Piano Gallery of Nashville, 4285 Sidco Drive Nashville, Tennessee 37204 - www.steinwaynashville.com
I will be performing with pianists/composers: Greg Maroney, Philip Wesley and Catherine Marie Charlton. See four pianist/composers featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. Only 125 seats available!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for seniors/students. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online.
October 2008
10/05/2008 - 10:45 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Unity Church for Positive Living, 4319 Saundersville Rd., Old Hickory, TN. 37138 - www.unitynashville.org
Special music for the 10:45 service.
10/12/2008 - 10:30 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Music City Center for Spiritual Living, 103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, Tennessee 37027 - www.thewoodysmusic.com/message.html
Special music for the 10:30 service
10/25/2008 - 7:00 PM - Solo Piano Concert Fundraiser
Bill Jones Music Center, 10412 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922 - www.billjonesmusic.com
Philip Wesley and I will be performing for the 30th Anniversary Fundraising Concert for Unity Church of Knoxville. Generous donations will be taken at the concert. Seating is first come, first served (there will only be 100 seats!). See the Poster.
November 2008
11/07/2008 - 7:30 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Murfreesboro Center for the Arts, 110 West College Street Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130 - www.boroarts.org
I will be performing with David Nevue and Philip Wesley. These two pianists/composers are featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. In fact, David is the founder of Whisperings. Only 100 seats available!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students. To purchase, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. See the Poster.
11/08/2008 - 7:00 PM - Solo Piano Concert
PianoWorks of Atlanta, 2805 Buford Hwy, Duluth, Georgia 30096 - www.pianoworks.com
I will be opening as special guest for David Nevue, the founder of Whisperings solo piano radio.
Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors/students. To purchase, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online.
11/21/2008 - 7:15 PM - mini Solo Piano Concert
Unity Church for Positive Living, 4319 Saundersville Rd., Old Hickory, Tennessee. 37138 - www.unitynashville.org
I will play a 45-minute piano concert for Friday Night Acoustic Nights. Singer-songwriter Ginger Newman will also be performing. Tickets purchased at door for $5 per person. See the poster.
December 2008
12/03/2008 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Steinway of Phoenix, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85254
I will be performing with Whisperings artist Lisa Downing and Windham Hill recording artist Liz Story. A perfect event for the holiday season!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children (under 18)/seniors (over 65). To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. More info with poster.
12/04/2008 - 4:00 PM - Piano Workshop
Steinway of Phoenix, 14418 N Scottsdale Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Liz Story, Lisa Downing and I will be sharing useful tips on performance, practice, composition, improvisation and music careers. Teachers, students and music enthusiasts are all encouraged to attend.
Tickets are $10.00 per person and purchased at the door.
12/05/2008 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Creative Life Center of Sedona, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd Sedona, AZ 86336
I will be performing with Whisperings artist Lisa Downing and Windham Hill recording artist Liz Story. A perfect event for the holiday season!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children (under 18)/seniors (over 65). To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. More info with poster.
12/06/2008 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
St. Michaels and All Angels, 602 North Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ 85711
I will be performing with Whisperings Artist Lisa Downing and Windham Hill recording artist Liz Story. A perfect event for the holiday season!
Tickets are $20 for adults, for children (under 18)/seniors (over 65). To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. More info with poster.
12/13/2008 - 1:00 to 3:00- Christmas Celebration Concert
Monteagle Winery, 847 W Main St, Monteagle, TN 37356
I will be performing Christmas music with my vocalist and wife, Unita. Come enjoy the music and the wine. Free Admission. Happy Holidays!
January 2009
1/11/2009 - 9:00 and 11:00 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Unity of Tunstin, 14402 S. Prospect Ave. Tustin, CA 92780
Special music for the 9:00 and 11:00 am services.
1/12/2009 - 7:00 PM - Solo Piano Concert
Brand Library Recital Hall of Glendale, 1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201 (Los Angeles area)
I will be doing a solo piano concert with Joe Bongiorno and Louis Landon.
See the poster.
1/16/2009 - 7:30 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Piano SD, 1233 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108
I will be performing with David Nevue, Christine Brown, and Scott D. Davis. These pianists/composers are featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. Only 130 seats!
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and kids. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. See the poster.
1/17/2009 - 7:00 PM - Whisperings Solo Piano Concert
Soul at Home, 17612 East 17th Street, Tustin, CA 92780
I will be performing with David Nevue, Michele Mclaughlin and Joe Bongiorno. These pianists/composers are featured on Whisperings solo piano radio. Admission is FREE but RSVP is required. Only 60 seats!
April 2009
4/12/2009 - 10:30 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Music City Center for Spiritual Living, 103 Eastpark Dr., Brentwood, TN 37027
I will be the guest artist playing special music for the 10:30 AM service.
04/27/2009 - 3:30 PM - MTSU Mass Comm Awards Ceremony
MTSU, 1500 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro,TN 37132
I will be playing a 30 minute concert prior to the ceremony.
May 2009
5/03/2009 - 11:00 AM - Special Music/Guest Artist
Christy Unity, 105 McBrien Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37411
I will be playing special music for the Sunday service.
5/17/2009 - 2:00 PM - Chairity Concert for Good Friday Tornado Relief
MTSU Studio B, John Bragg Mass Comm Building, Room 185
Middle TN State University, 1500 Greenland Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37132
I will be hosting an intimate 75-seat concert to raise money for United Way of Murfreesboro. Philip Wesley will also be performing. See the poster.
6/06/2009 - 10:00 AM - Piano Workshop on Improvisation & Composition
PianoWorks, 2805 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096 (Atlanta area)
I will be giving a workshop on how I improvise and compose at the piano. It is an introductory workshop for people who are wanting to learn to create their own music through improvisation or composition. All skill levels are welcome.
Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. See the poster.
6/06/2009 - 7:00 PM - Piano Concert with Joseph Akins & Stanton Lanier
PianoWorks, 2805 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30096 (Atlanta area)
I will be playing a solo piano concert with Stanton Lanier. I plan to play compositions from my upcoming new album "Spirit Touch".
Tickets are $10. To purchase tickets, call 1-800-838-3006 or go to Brown Paper Tickets to purchase online. See the poster.
6/13/2009 - 50th Wedding Anniversary
This is a private function in Murfreesboro, TN. Contact me if you would like for me to play for a special occasion.
6/27/2009 - Wedding Ceremony
This is a priviate function in Chattanooga, TN.
Contact me if you would like for me to play for a special occasion.
