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Join us on Saturday, July 15, 12-2pm for a free demonstration and discussion by depot artist Marvin Rankin of Blue Ridge Dulcimers. Marvin has been handcrafting dulcimers since 1975 using mainly traditional wood from the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Freight Paid is Robert Cockrell (guitar, vocals), Mark Brinson (drums, vocals), Maria Cockrell (bass guitar, harmonica, vocals), David Burns (guitar, vocals) and Victor Lee (keyboards, saxophone, vocals). They began in Batesville, when Robert invited Mark to play at a local summer solstice party. The band took their name from an old sign found in the …
The Jason Burke Band is a collective of musicians, the core of which is comprised of Bill Staton on guitar and backing vocals, Turtle Zwadlo on bass and backing vocals, and Jason Burke on harmonica, guitar, and vocals. There have been as many as seven members playing at the same time, but the Trio of …
The Gladstones are a four-piece rock and roll outfit fronted by Charlottesville veterans Charlie Pastorfield (Skip Castro Band, Alligator) and Bob Girard (The Casuals featuring Johnny Sportcoat, Alligator) and supported by in the rhythm section by bass player Tim Ryan (Left Lane, Jeebus) and drummer Jim Ralston (Baaba Seth, Jeebus). The Gladstones play straight, old …
Ian Gilliam and The FireKings present a mix of rock and roll, rockabilly, honky tonk, surf, blues, and whatever else happens. Steve Riggs (Tom Principato, Evan Johns and the H Bombs) on bass has been the foundation of the band since Charlie Bell (Sarah White, Hackensaw Boys, Charlie Louvin) moved to pedal steel. Eddie Hall …
Once again, our local heroes The Pollocks will step onto the magic carpet in the The Batesville Market, serenade us with their greatest hits and new material! Listen and download their latest songs now at: noisetrade.com/thepollocks.
Chamomile and Whiskey's eclectic sound blends Americana and Southern Rock with Irish, Gypsy, and Old-Time all wrapped up in a raging live performance. In 2011 in Nelson County, VA, Koda Kerl and Marie Borgman poured some Evan Williams in a hot cup of tea and decided to start a band. The idea was to organically …
Red and the Romantics is back at the Market! Red and the Romantics is a band based in Charlottesville, VA that performs all original music crossing over many genres. There is an abundance of musical experience and diversity in this group ranging from gospel church music to cajun and blues. The songs come from the …
Cool Blue Quintet is a musical collective, featuring Olivia Hadley (trombone), Will Evans (trumpet), Elise Underwood (bass, vocals), David Sun (keyboard), and Ben Eisenberg (drums). The quintet plays classic jazz and original compositions, among other music, bringing to the table a vibrant energy and strong band chemistry.
Keith Morris and the Crooked Numbers return to the Batesville Market to perform their original songs, including highlights from their latest album, The Dirty Gospel. The Dirty Gospel, according to Keith Morris and his band The Crooked Numbers, combines achingly honest songwriting with grit and swagger to create music that gets at the heart of …
Crozet Chorus, Fall Season 2017 is welcoming singers for the Dec. 2 performance of the "Season of Light". To register and see the rehearsal schedule, please visit crozetchorus.org. We have over 30 singers currently registered!
Once again, our local heroes The Pollocks will step onto the magic carpet in the The Batesville Market, serenade us with their greatest hits and new material! Listen and download their latest songs now at: noisetrade.com/thepollocks.
Calling kids of all ages! Come to the Batesville Market for a special event: Kids Day with Ramblin' Davey! We know it'll be a fun time for the whole family, but kids aged 4-7 will especially get a kick out of it. So come on by and prepare to sing and be entertained! About Ramblin' …
Come join us at Moontime Acres in Batesville for some live music and dancing under the stars. Cost is $15 per person which includes the fabulous band Chamomile and Whiskey, local keg beer and camping for those who want. Please bring a potluck item to share for family style dinner. This is an adults only …
Nominated by Blues Blast Magazine for the prestigious “Best Live Blues Recording of 2016” award, the Jon Spear Band has received numerous favorable reviews and extensive airplay both in the U.S. and internationally. Their debut CD "Old Soul" included several award-winning original songs and was ranked #38 on the Roots Music Report's Top Contemporary Blues …