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Based in Norfolk, Grateful Jed has been rocking Southeast Virginia since 2012. An inspired Grateful Dead cover band, you can always count on Jed for new & energizing interpretations of the Dead & related catalogs.

Cris Jacobs has earned his place as one of the most compelling voices in American roots music. A masterful guitarist with a soulful, elastic voice, Jacobs brings both fire and finesse to the stage, weaving rock, soul, Americana, and funk into a sound that’s as dynamic as it is heartfelt.

Dara James and the Soul Disciples, a powerhouse organ trio delivering a captivating blend of authenticity, groove, and soulful musicianship to every stage they hit. The band brings Dara's acclaimed original songwriting alongside refreshing, high-energy interpretations of blues, funk, R&B, and soul — raw, uplifting, and deeply rooted in tradition, yet unmistakably their own. Most recently, Dara James and the Soul Disciples earned recognition on the national stage as a semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge 2026.

Virginia's Kendall Street Company are no strangers to having a wild time. The genre-fluid, eclectic rock ensemble has drawn varied comparisons to the dynamic jams of Umphrey's McGee and Widespread Panic, songwriting of John Prine, experimental psychedelia of Pink Floyd, progressive jazz-infused rock of Frank Zappa, and off-color humor of Ween and They Might Be Giants.

Jerry Birthday Celebration with Headliner Wolph, and featuring Liquid Garcia and Cats On The Blacktop.

Individually, JD Simo and Luther Dickinson are building their own legacies as solo artists, sidemen, songwriters, and guitar heroes. Together, they're a creative force to be reckoned with, making their own version of amplified American roots music.

Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close knit community, and natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, newgrass turned eclectic jam band Fireside Collective has spent a decade working towards this very pinnacle.  Original band members Joe Cicero, guitar, Jesse Iaquinto, mandolin, Tommy Maher, resonator guitar, and Carson White, bass, began playing together in 2014 when Iaquinto gathered the group of bl

The Gabe Stillman Band hits the stage in high gear and only goes higher as they embrace all corners of American Roots Music. Since landing in the final 8 of the 35th Annual International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN, and further honored as the recipient of the esteemed Gibson Guitar Award, Gabe and his band have been focused on expanding their footprint on a national and international level.  Industry professionals have taken notice as evident by Gabe’s invitation to support ZZ Top at the famed Key West Amphitheater and as a Blues Music Award nominee in the Best New Emerging Artist Album category.

Jeff Sipe, Isaac Hadden, Quinn Sternberg, and Daniel Combs are recognized as eclectic and virtuosic musical voices in the southeastern U.S. For select dates, they are teaming up to deliver a set of music that is dance-ably delicate and effortlessly electrifying. Do not miss the rare opportunity to catch this super-group. 

Since bursting on to the scene with his band Back Door Slam’s critically acclaimed album ‘Roll Away’ in 2007 (“I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix” Patrick McDonald - Seattle Times), Davy’s star has only risen. His sophomore release ‘Coming Up For Air’ was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (“Davy already has a recognizable style. He’s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century,’’- Peter Frampton), with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as Jeff Beck, The Who, Joe Bonamassa, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, George Thorogood, Brian Setzer, the Sammy Hagar-fronted supergroup Chickenfoot, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy “My favorite modern Bluesman”.

Born and raised in North Carolina, the Tan and Sober Gentlemen began taking in the songs, stories, and tunes that make up their beloved state’s musical tradition before they could talk.
The music of the Carolinas, (and Appalachia in general) stems from the marriage of the Irish fiddle and the African banjo, which first met in the American South before the Revolution. The Tan and Sober Gentlemen aim to bring these traditions full circle. They play Irish tunes, ballads, and pub songs right next to the Appalachian fiddle tunes of their youth, melding the two into what they call “Irish-American hillbilly music.”

The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, Virginia, fronted by the soulful and relatable songwriting of Jared Stout himself. Their performances are a journey through life's ups and downs, sung with an authenticity that draws listeners in. Backed by a group of remarkably talented and emotionally-charged musicians, every note they play carries an unparalleled intensity that leaves a lasting impression.