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September 2016
SummerSounds Concert – Project Natale
SummerSounds Concert – Project Natale
Warm Jazz – Old & New
September 3, 2016, 6:30 pm – 8 pm
Each year, the Center for the Arts, in partnership with Micron Technology Foundation, the City of Manassas and the Harris Pavilion offers a series of free concerts. The popular concerts are scheduled on Saturday evenings throughout the summer. Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnics to enjoy these concerts with your friends and neighbors!
Performances held at the Harris Pavilion, 9201 Center Street, Historic Downtown Manassas.
Classical Guitarist Andrew York
Multi-Grammy award winner Andrew York is one of today’s best loved composers for classical guitar and a performer of international stature. His compositions blend the styles of ancient eras with modern musical directions, creating music that is at once vital, multi-leveled and accessible.
“Andrew York’s eclectic writing and playing constitute one of the hippest styles in American classical guitar . . . his writing projects levels of honesty, spirit and magnetism that are rare in contemporary guitar composition.” – Jim Ferguson, Guitar Player Magazine
Andrew received a Grammy as a member of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet during his sixteen years with the cutting-edge ensemble. York’s compositions have been featured on Grammy-winning recordings by Jason Vieaux (CD “Play”, featuring Andrew’s iconic composition “Sunburst”, 2015) and Sharon Isbin (CD “Journey to the New World” featuring “Andecy”, 2010). In 2006 Andrew recorded and performed with the Atlanta Symphony for the opera “Ainadamar” by Osvaldo Golijov. The recording of “Ainadamar” (Deutsche Gramophone) won two Grammy awards.
Date & Time:
Saturday, September 3 at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$20 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of event
$25 at the door
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Music on the Patio with Paulo Franco at DuCard Vineyards
Local singer-songwriter Paulo Franco makes a return visit to entertain us with his unique blend of folk, country, and rock (http://www.peflmusic.com/home). Pets, picnics, and friends welcome! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Live Flamenco Guitar Player
Come enjoy Live music by Pittsburgh flamenco guitar player Jon Banuelos. 3-6pm. Tasting room open until 7pm. Food and wine specials!
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/Live music by Tom Guidice
Live music by local entertainer Tom Guidice! 1-4pm
http://narmadawinery.com/dir/The Library of Congress Packard Campus Theatre presents “The Malpass Brothers Live in Concert”
Christopher and Taylor Malpass’s smooth vocal blend and skillful musicianship layer infectiously into the deep respect they pay to legends who have paved the way. The Malpass Brothers toured with the late Don Helms, former steel guitarist for Hank Williams, have opened for music legend Merle Haggard on multiple tours and appeared on stages from the Shetland Islands to Ryman Auditorium to Merlefest.
Gifted musicians and songwriters, the brothers have shared billing with artists including Ray Price, Willie Nelson, Doyle Lawson, Rhonda Vincent, Marty Stuart, Doc Watson and more. Their most recent self-titled recording, produced by bluegrass legend Doyle Lawson, was released by Crossroads’ Organic Records in 2015. Free, at the Library of Congress Packard Campus Theater located at 19053 Mt. Pony Rd. in Culpeper, VA. To reserve seats for this concert, call (540) 827-1079 ext. 79994 or (202) 707-9994 between the hours of 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Music on the Patio with the E-Town Band
The E-Town Band (https://www.facebook.com/ETownBandOfficial/timeline) brings to DuCard their fun mix of “Blues, R&B, some jazzy stuff, some country stuff, and other stuff” as they put it. An enjoyable band to groove to, you’ll spend a great Fall day with us at DuCard enjoying the Band, the wine, the scenery, and may even see us out there picking some grapes! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Five-Year Anniversary Celebration
Come out to celebrate our Five-Year Anniversary!
Sunday, September 11 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
All Events Are Free!
Schedule of Events:
3:30 PM: Open Mic (Music, Poetry, Performance)
5:00 PM: Caleb Nei Concert
6:15 PM: Ver Azul Concert
7:30 PM: The Plank Stompers Concert
Smithsonian at Little Washington Concert Series
The Smithsonian Chamber Players–violinist Cynthia Robert, cellist Allen Whear, and fortepianist Kenneth Slowik–present a program of piano trios Joseph Haydn composed for his London friend, Mrs. Rebecca Schroeter.
http://www.littlewashingtontheatre.com/Sturgill Simpson
Country musician Sturgill Simpson returns to Charlottesville. This man has the soul and whisper of another generation with this generations words. He is fantastic!
Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass
From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, comes one of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass genre, Nothin’ Fancy. As a matter of fact, they’ve won Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America s award for Entertaining Group of the Year six times!
Their strong vocals, powerful instrumentation, and energetic stage presence, along with their friendly down-to-earth charm keeps people coming back for more. Nothin’ Fancy is not just carrying on the tradition of bluegrass music; they are contributing to the creation of a new tradition within the acoustic music genre.
Note: They will be playing two nights – Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17 – at the Barns of Rose Hill.
Date & Time:
Friday, September 16 | Doors open at 7:00 and concert starts at 8:00 PM
Award-winning BBQ from Jordan Springs Market will be available for sale from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$25 per show. Online tickets are available until 3:00 PM on the day of event
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Music on the Patio with the Weedeaters at DuCard Vineyards
Don’t let the name fool you, these guys take their music seriously! Winning in various fiddlers conventions and bluegrass festivals these performers bring a knee slapping good time mix of old-time, bluegrass, folk, and progressive bluegrass music that’ll knock your socks off! Come ready with your picnic to grab a bottle of wine, find a seat, and jump up and dance a jig to this good ole weed-eatin’ foot stompin’ music! No cover.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/Riverfest 2016
Enjoy all-you-can-eat Chesapeake Bay blue crabs, BBQ, catfish, and open bars at Friends of the Rappahannock’s annual gala. There is live music, a boat ride, and great auctions. Tickets sell out early and are sold only in advance. Early Bird tickets are $100 before Sept. 5, regular price $125.
http://riverfest.riverfriends.org/Bluemont Harvest Ball
Bluemont Harvest Ball, Celebrating 40 Years of Music, Memories, and Inspiration
Tickets:
$125 before August 19th
$150 after August 19th
Featuring live music from the Silver Tones Swing Band, Dancing, a four-course seated dinner, open bar, silent auction and more.
Proceeds support Bluemont programs in your schools and healthcare facilities.
Please note that there are a variety of weekend getaway options available in Fauquier County for attendees who wouldl like to stay close to the event. Getaway options can be found at: http://www.visitfauquier.com/getaway-packages
www.bluemontharvestball.eventbrite.comNothin’ Fancy Bluegrass
From the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, comes one of the most entertaining bands in the bluegrass genre, Nothin’ Fancy. As a matter of fact, they’ve won Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America s award for Entertaining Group of the Year six times!
Their strong vocals, powerful instrumentation, and energetic stage presence, along with their friendly down-to-earth charm keeps people coming back for more. Nothin’ Fancy is not just carrying on the tradition of bluegrass music; they are contributing to the creation of a new tradition within the acoustic music genre.
Note: They will be playing two nights – Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17 – at the Barns of Rose Hill.
Date & Time:
Friday, September 17 | Doors open at 7:00 and concert starts at 8:00 PM
Award-winning BBQ from Jordan Springs Market will be available for sale from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Ticket Prices & Info:
All Tickets are General Admission
$25 per show. Online tickets are available until 3:00 PM on the day of event
Children: 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult
Charlottesville Symphony Masterworks Concert
The Charlottesville Symphony opens its 2016-17 season with Charles Griffes’ The Pleasure Dome of Kubla Khan, Dan Welcher’s Prairie Light: Three Texas Water Colors of Georgia O’Keefe and Rimsky-Korsakov’s dazzling Scheherazade.
www.cvillesymphony.orgPiedmont Poker Run
Come enjoy the open road in Virginia’s Piedmont for the State Theatre’s inaugural Poker Run.
This is an all day event that begins and ends in Culpeper, with stops in all five counties of the Piedmont.
After a day of majestic scenery and windy roads, join us for the post-ride concert at the theatre with three local bands.
About The Scott Wood Band: Scott Wood, Todd Mobley and Jeb Hillsman have been bringing their version of southern fried blues rock to Richmond and the surrounding areas since 2013.With Scott on vocals and lead guitar, Todd on bass, and Jed on drums, the combination of these three musical talents brings a whole new meaning to southern rock & roll!
About Children of the Grave: The East Coast area premier Black Sabbath Tribute band, Children Of The Grave plays songs from virtually every album of the original Black Sabbath group. If you didn’t get to see Black Sabbath on their final tour, this is a must attend. Who wouldn’t like Black Sabbath? The band that created heavy metal!
About Grindin’ Gears: Grindin’ Gears is a five piece alternative and heavy classic & modern rock cover band hailing from Orange, VA. Formed in 2006, Grindin’ Gears is quickly gaining a strong following and a reputation for churning out a heavy, alternative rock sound. Drawing from their influences, they turn to what they know and love. Some covers include artists like The Offspring, Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Soundgarden, 3 Doors Down, Foofighters and Pearl Jam, to name a few.
The ride starts @ 10am at Buffalo Wild Wings, then finds its way through Orange, Madison, Rappahannock, Fauquier, then back to State Theatre of Culpeper for post-ride activities, raffles and concert.
Please help us raise funds for our various educational programs designed to introduce the youth in our region to theatre and the arts.
Fall Oyster Festival with music by kat and the travelers at DuCard Vineyards
Oh yeah! Premium steamed and raw oysters and delicious crabcakes provided by the Rappahannock River Oyster Company will get your mouth watering just enough to enjoy a nice bottle of DuCard Viognier or Cuvée to wash it all down with! Throw in an awesome blend of originals, swing, vintage jazz, blues, and boogie by kat and the travelers from 1 to 5pm (www.katandthetravelers.com) and some beautiful mountain and vineyard views, and you have a day made in heaven! Entry tickets are $10 in advance (register through our web Calendar page) or $15 at the door. Price does NOT include any food, alcohol or tastings.
https://www.ducardvineyards.com/oysterfestivalreservation.htmlPost-Poker Run Concert Feat. The Scott Wood Band, Children Of The Grave, Grindin’ Gears
Enjoy a rockin’ evening full of fantastic tunes in this post-Poker Run concert! Three bands each bringing unique rock n’ roll sounds to the stage right here at the State Theatre, with general admission only $20, this is a fun show not to be missed!
About The Scott Wood Band: Scott Wood, Todd Mobley and Jeb Hillsman have been bringing their version of southern fried blues rock to Richmond and the surrounding areas since 2013.With Scott on vocals and lead guitar, Todd on bass, and Jed on drums, the combination of these three musical talents brings a whole new meaning to southern rock & roll!
About Children of the Grave: The East Coast area premier Black Sabbath Tribute band, Children Of The Grave plays songs from virtually every album of the original Black Sabbath group. If you didn’t get to see Black Sabbath on their final tour, this is a must attend. Who wouldn’t like Black Sabbath? The band that created heavy metal!
About Grindin’ Gears: Grindin’ Gears is a five piece alternative and heavy classic & modern rock cover band hailing from Orange, VA. Formed in 2006, Grindin’ Gears is quickly gaining a strong following and a reputation for churning out a heavy, alternative rock sound. Drawing from their influences, they turn to what they know and love. Some covers include artists like The Offspring, Alice in Chains, Shinedown, Soundgarden, 3 Doors Down, Foofighters and Pearl Jam, to name a few.
Andy and Judy Daigle perform in a free concert in the Library Meeting Room
Held at the Culpeper County Library located at 271 Southgate Shopping Center at 7 p.m. Enjoy their songs along with mandolin, banjo and folk guitar. Contact 540-825-8691. Visit www.cclva.org