Mojo Parker welcomes you to join him on his musical odyssey.. His voice is recognized over the Blue Ridge Mountains, down to the Gulf Coast, and into the heart and soul of Memphis, TN. As a two time Semi-Finalist and recent 2020 Finalist of the International Blues Challenge, Mojo is getting recognition and well received attention for his raw, intimate and passionate performance style. Blending a soulful sound with a new and refreshed look at old time classics, you’ll be transported back to a time where songs were real life stories that told the tales of the traveling troubadours of the Blues. Mojo’s talents don’t just rest in solo acoustic blues and folk music. He has recently created The Mojo Parker Express which is a eclectic sound incorporating a groove concoction of funk, rock n roll, soul and Latin flavors.
For the past decade The Judy Chops have been wowing audiences with their deft musicianship and high-energy live shows. This six piece band has evolved from a Shenandoah Valley favorite into one of the hottest acts in the Virginia music scene. Their unique take on Americana is a fusion of modern and vintage musical styles, blending elements of swing, blues, rock, and soul for a sonic experience Huffington Post calls 'genre-defying!'
The Ska, Rocksteady and Bluebeat band from the Shenandoah Valley with a Rude Girl in the Front.
Specializing in synthy discodelic space funk. The Norms are a quartet: Ben Leonard (bass, synth), Mark Piper (drums), Dan Hall (guitar, keys), and Caleb Dance (sax, flute).
14£bs, a band from Staunton Va. that seamlessly blends punk, blues, Midwest emo, and even a little metal for a captivating musical experience with a raw, yet polished independent vibe. With a setlist full of original and energetic tracks they are always ready to rock the stage and get people moving their feet!
Shagwüf is a fierce, uncompromising trio with roots in Virginia & Argentina. With a variety of influences in their arsenal including Latin beats, 60's era power pop, gutter-glam and fuzzed out psychedelia, Shagwüf is ear-candy for the music lover. With strong convictions on a variety of social issues, especially BLM and LGBTQIA rights, Shagwüf consistently makes their case for a more inclusive and intersectional future.
A little jaunty, a little sweaty, mostly legal, Boxcar Speakeasy makes hot jazz music in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Drawing inspiration from the founding fathers of jazz; Kid Ory, Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet and mixing it with later artists like Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys and Pete Fountain, they make their own sound. Their live performances feel less like Preservation Hall concerts, but more like CBGB gigs. The quintet has members from punk and metal bands, as well as community orchestras and old time jam spots. Danny Price leads the band with tenor banjo and joins bassist Pat Jarrett in the rhythm section. Bruce Fox plays the big trombone, Carter Green is on the archtop electric guitar and Glendon Gill blows the clarinet. Put on your dancing shoes, come on out and have a drink with these guys.
Like a junkyard bathtub full of homemade instruments on sparkly pink roller skates, The Hot Mamas combine grit, humor, harmonies and sass as their vehicle taking audiences on madcap adventures. Their writing styles range from jazzy to pop, from funky punk to murder ballads, soulful blues to drinkin’-when-you’re-sad country tunes. The Hot Mamas are quirky, fun, profound and sincere and not to be missed!