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SUMMARY:Pressing Strings
DESCRIPTION:$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n  \nReturning to Flat Iron Crossroads is Pressing Strings\, a four-piece band based out of Annapolis\, Maryland performing a blend of indie\, soul rock\, and Americana roots. \nThe show starts at 6:30pm. The doors and food truck open at 5:30pm. The show may be inside or outside depending on the forecast. Stay tuned! \nFlat Iron Crossroads is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts center. Our team is 100% volunteer based. For questions about the event or to inquire about volunteering\, send us a message on Facebook or email us at info@flatironcrossroads.com \n \nWhen music is given the benefit of instinct\, imagination and inspiration\, the results are guaranteed to be good. So it ought to come as no surprise that the critically-acclaimed Annapolis Maryland-based trio\, appropriately dubbed Pressing Strings\, has infused those elements within their musical mantra from the beginning. \nThe band —Jordan Sokel (Guitar/Vocals)\, Nick Welker (Bass\, Vocals)\, Justin Kruger (Drums\, Vocals)\, and Austin Day (Keys\, Guitar) can trace its origins to Sokel’s initial fascination with some iconic influences\, among them\, the usual suspects — Dylan\, Marley\, Simon\, Withers\, Al Green\, Marvin Gaye\, Led Zeppelin\, etc.\, as well as some more under the radar artists like Taj Mahal\, R.L. Burnside\, Junior Kimbrough\, and Nick Drake. \nIn 2006\, Sokel’s desire and determination taking hold\, eventually coalescing into a career that now spans six albums — Where We Are (2008)\, Episodes (2010)\, Pressing Strings (2012)\, Life of a Tree (2013)\, Owe the Source (2015)\, Settle In (2020) — and two EPs — Most of Us (2016) and Morning Takes (2021). \nLearn more about the band at https://pressingstrings.com/ \n  \n\n\n$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Lucid Evolution
DESCRIPTION:$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n  \nJoin us to hear Lucid Evolution\, a funk-rock jam band from Richmond\, on Saturday\, May 10th! \nThe show starts at 6:30pm. The doors and food truck open at 5:30pm. The show may be inside or outside depending on the forecast. Stay tuned! \n \nLucid Evolution is an embodiment of the unearthly synergy within the band: the commanding vocals\, lyrical prowess\, keyboard and theremin sorcery of frontwoman Lynne Holloman\, the psychedelic wizardry of guitarist Cam Harrahy\, the funk-infused rock rhythms of bassist Sammy Stiles\, and the soulful percussion artistry of Brian Holloman. \nLucid Evolution’s compositions resonate deeply\, stirring profound emotional chords. Their lyrics\, melodies\, and spontaneous improvisations serve as a soothing elixir for the soul\, endeavoring to fill the cosmic void with sonic psychedelic healing. \nLucid Evolution has shared the stage with Dogs in a Pile\, The Magic Beans\, Rebekah Todd\, and G-Nome Project. They have played The Broadberry\, Flat Iron\, Devils Backbone\, Bowstring Burgers and Brewyard\, The Camel\, Wahoos Tavern\, Strangfest\, Staunton Jams\, Stella Blues and more! \n  \n\n\n$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n 
URL:https://flatironcrossroads.com/event/lucid-evolution/
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SUMMARY:Freedom Junction
DESCRIPTION:$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n  \nCall it a RoosterWalk pre-game! Join us in Gloucester\, VA to hear Nashville’s funk-rock jam band\, Freedom Junction. The group produces music under Sugar Shack Sound and consists of band members Sugarlegg on vocals\, guitar\, keys\, and harmonica (also a current member of Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country)\, Noah Miller on drums\, and Christopher Kirk on bass and vocals. \nThe show will be outdoors starting at 6:30pm. Arrive at 5:30pm when the doors open to set up your seat and order a peaceful pie with Positive Pizza food truck. If the weather is band\, show may be moved indoors. \nFlat Iron Crossroads is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts center. Our team is 100% volunteer based\, join us! To reach us message on Facebook or email info@flatironcrossroads.com. \n \n  \n\n\n$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:ROCK the Night with LeSabre\, Superfang\, and Oceans
DESCRIPTION:$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n  \nGet ready to ROCK the night with three Virginia-based alternative rock bands: LeSabre (Gloucester)\, SuperFang (Norfolk)\, and Oceans (Portsmouth)! Join us in Gloucester\, VA for an album release celebration! \nThe doors and food truck\, Small Town Burger\, open at 5:30pm. The show starts at 6:30pm. Each band will play a 45-minute set of published originals including a new album by LeSabre. The show may be inside or outside depending on the forecast.  \nFlat Iron Crossroads is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts center. Our team is 100% volunteer based\, join us! To reach us message on Facebook or email info@flatironcrossroads.com. \nLeSabre________________________________________________________________________\nLeSabre is an original alternative rock band from Gloucester featuring former members of Atkins Lane. With vibes a la Red Hot Chili Peppers and Queens Of The Stone Age\, LeSabre delivers their rock and roll with a heavy soul via their euphonious blend of songs and dynamic stage performances. \nUpcoming Album Release:\nThe title of the debut album is “LeAlbum.” It will be released on May 23rd\, 2025. It’s a rock n’ roll journey of ten songs that encompass themes of life\, death\, and what may follow. All songs are written and performed by LeSabre except “The Light\,” which is co-written by local Hampton Roads singer-songwriter\, Micah Foxx. The album will be mixed by J. Robbins at The Magpie Cage Recording Studio in Baltimore\, MD.  \n \nSuperFang______________________________________________________________________\nSuperfang is a garage rock band out Norfolk\, VA.  Playing their own version of 60’s and 70’s rock combined with the fervor and high-energy rawness of punk precursors like MC5 and The Who\, Superfang creates a massive sound all their own. \n \nOceans__________________________________________________________________________\nGrowing up on 90’s Alternative\, punk and hardcore shaped these dads in their 40s just trying to rock. Recording their first album took them a decade to complete\, but now Oceans can hobble onto the stage and play their fuzz pedals with their hearing aids cranked to 11\, bringing you the finest surf rock sludge your tender little hearts have ever heard in the stage of Virginia. Grab your Sony Walkman and brace for a sonic wave slam from these indie alt-rockers.  \nGet a taste for their sound on Facebook and Instagram >>> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18yzpsyTey/ \n  \n\n\n$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n 
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SUMMARY:Bobby BlackHat
DESCRIPTION:$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n  \nReady for some Toe Tappin’\, Finger Poppin’\, Hip Shakin’ Blues? Join us on Saturday\, May 31st at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester\, VA to hear Bobby BlackHat Band! The show starts at 6:30pm. The doors and food truck open at 5:30pm. The show may be inside or outside depending on the forecast. \nFlat Iron Crossroads is a 501(c)3 non-profit performing arts center. Our team is 100% volunteer based\, join us! To reach us message on Facebook or email info@flatironcrossroads.com. \nAbout the artist:  \nBobby BlackHat\, Virginia’s Blues Ambassador\, blends the influences of Chicago\, Memphis\, Piedmont\, and Delta style blues along with a little Gospel into a Toe Tappin’\, Finger Poppin’\, Hip Shakin’ Blues experience. You Never Know What’s Gonna Happen at a Bobby BlackHat Show!    \nBobby BlackHat is an award winning recording artist\, harmonica player\, vocalist\, songwriter\, comedian\, producer has been playing harmonica for over 50 years. Bobby is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished service which included serving as Military Aide to the President and being awarded the Coast Guard Medal for Heroism.   \nHe has opened for music legends: B.B King\, Taj Mahal\, Delbert McClinton\, Patti Labelle\, Ramsey Lewis\, and Maze. He has also performed with Eddie Shaw\, Kenny Neal\, Ruthie Foster\, Tas Cru\, Jason Ricci\, Slam Allen\, Mick Kolassa\, Fernando Jones.\, Memphis Gold\, and Lurrie Bell.   BlackHat is a judge for the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, TN.  \nIn 2017\, Bobby won the USAA/We Are The Mighty Mission: Music nationwide competition.  In 2016\, the Bobby BlackHat Band advanced to the finals of the International Blues Challenge in Memphis\, TN.  Bobby has won two Blewzzy Awards for “Song of the Year”  (I Hear Mama’s Voice\, 2012 and Please Mr. BlackHat\, 2015).  He was also awarded two 2016 VEER Music Awards for “Best Blues” and “Song of the Year” (HRBT Blues).     \n “I bought my first harp after hearing Lee Oskar play with WAR in 1972.  The sound of his harp just mesmerized me and I knew right then and there I was gonna be a harp player too.”     \nAffiliations:\nVirginia Commission for the Arts Tour Artist Roster\nVoting Member Recording Academy\nNewport News Arts Commission\nMember Blues Foundation​\nRiver City Blues Society ​\nLife Member Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity\, Inc.\nLife Member National Naval Officers Association\nLife Member Society of White House Military Aides \n \n  \n\n\n$20/$25 \nBuy now \n\n\n 
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