May 22 & 23 | 8:00 pm | David’s 105 Listening Room | Monroe, GA
Tickets: $25 online (plus fee & tax) | $30 at door

Ariella McManus and Nicolaas Kraster form the husband-and-wife duo Ariella & Nicolaas, blending blue-eyed soul with elements of jazz, blues, flamenco, and classic rock.

With Ariella’s rich, emotive vocals and Nicolaas’s expressive, Spanish-influenced guitar work, their performances are both intimate and powerful. Their sound nods to modern soul icons like Norah Jones and Amy Winehouse, while drawing deeper influence from legends such as Etta James, Patsy Cline, Roy Buchanan, and Paco de Lucía.

The pair are known for genre-spanning sets, improvisation, and emotionally driven performances. On stage, their contrasting personalities create a compelling dynamic—Ariella’s barefoot charm, infectious energy, and smoky vocals paired with Nicolaas’s cool precision and guitar virtuosity.

Their musical chemistry comes from years of life and music shared together. They have performed around the world, from the Blue Note in New York City to The Voodoo Room in Edinburgh, and have shared stages with artists including Victor Wooten.

In their stripped-down duo format, the music is presented with an intimate, no-frills approach where every lyric and every note is exposed. The result is a deeply personal performance built on connection, emotion, and spontaneity.

Join us for two nights of music with Ariella & Nicolaas at David’s 105 Listening Room.

FAQs

• Doors open: 7:00 PM

• Please arrive on time: It helps us respect the performer and everyone in the room

• All ages welcome: Guests ages 12 and up require a ticket

• Food & drinks: Alcohol and light food available for purchase

• Refund policy: All sales are final