Avery*Sunshine

City Winery Pittsburgh presents Avery*Sunshine live on Sunday, September 20th, at 4:00 PM(opens in a new tab), part of a multi-show series. View all Pittsburgh dates and times here!(opens in a new tab)

Born Denise White in Chester, Pennsylvania, Avery*Sunshine is a singer, pianist, songwriter, and producer whose roots are firmly grounded in the church. A proud alumna of Spelman College, where she studied classical piano performance alongside choral conducting, orchestration, voice, and philosophy, she went on to serve as choral director for the Atlanta revival of Dreamgirls alongside Tony Award-winning Jennifer Holliday before establishing herself as one of soul music’s most compelling independent voices.

Most recognized for her #1 Billboard chart hit “Call My Name” from her critically acclaimed sophomore album The Sunroom, Avery and her husband and creative partner Dana “BigDane” Johnson were honored with ASCAP’s Rhythm and Soul Song of the Year Award. Her catalog of charting singles includes “Come Do Nothing,” “Sweet Afternoon,” “Ugly Part of Me,” “Lucky,” and a celebrated collaboration with Boney James on “Honestly.” Her achievements include nominations for the Soul Train Award and the BET Centric Award, both in 2016.

The pinnacle of her career came on February 2, 2025, when she won the GRAMMY® Award for Best Progressive R&B; Album at the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards® for So Glad to Know You. The win was historic — the first-ever tie in the category’s history, shared with NxWorries’ Why Lawd?. The album was produced by Jamison Ross and released on her own imprint, BigShine Recordings. Avery was a first-time GRAMMY® nominee and winner.

Career highlights include a UK tour opening for the late B.B. King, a performance on The Jools Holland Show, and an NPR Tiny Desk Concert. She was personally invited to perform for the late Aretha Franklin on two occasions. Her song “I Got Sunshine” was featured in Hulu’s UnPrisoned, starring Kerry Washington and Delroy Lindo, and she appeared as herself in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem in 2025. A Yamaha Entertainment-endorsed artist, she has served on the Artists’ Advisory Board for the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) and currently serves as a Trustee of the Recording Academy Atlanta Chapter (2025 to 2029).

Beyond performance, Avery co-founded BigShine Recordings with Dana Johnson, launched the cosmetics line Lou*Mack Beauty, and created The HEY SUNSHINE SHOW podcast. She has performed across 6 continents and more than 35 countries, with her music reaching listeners in over 180 countries. Avery*Sunshine is proof that independence and artistry are not just compatible — they are, in her hands, unstoppable.

🍽️ We provide food and beverage service directly to your table in the venue. Or, for an expanded menu and more relaxed experience, arrive early and enjoy a meal in our restaurant before the show. When dining in the restaurant, reservations are encouraged and can be made via Resy starting one month before the show. View Our Concert Dining Menu.(opens in a new tab)

Reserve your preferred wine by filling out this form(opens in a new tab) and have a bottle waiting at your table when you arrive at your show. No more waiting for your first drink! We will save your wine preference and have a bottle at your table for all future shows. When you want to change your wine, come back to this form and update your preference.

(opens in a new tab)🎶 While we do not require a two-item food or beverage minimum, we strongly encourage it. Most ticket revenue goes directly to the artist and production costs, so food and drink purchases help support the staff, service, and atmosphere that make these intimate shows possible.

The good news: we think you’ll love the food and wine just as much as the show.

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