Dara James and the Soul Disciples

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. Award-winning singer-songwriter Dara James started his professional gigging music career at only 11 years of age playing harmonica for the popular New River Valley-based band, Upland Express. From there, Dara found a popular blues band in Central Virginia known as the Jon Spear Band, where his talent as a quadruple-threat musician became even more apparent as a master of harmonica, vocals, electric guitar, and award-winning songwriting. Dara’s work on the band’s three CDs has earned him generous praise, such as Friday Blues Fix calling him “a blues star in the making…a gifted guitarist, singer, and songwriter,” and Professor Johnny P. calling him “a ‘guitar wizard’ who can easily get an audience up on its feet just by the strength of his playing.” Dara, alongside the Jon Spear Band, has opened for national acts such as Chris Duarte, The Iguanas, Junior Brown, Delbert McClinton, and many others. He has also competed in the 31st, 33rd, and 35th International Blues Challenge.
Tickets: $20 advance online / $25 at door.
Doors open 5:30 pm. Show: 6:30 pm.
Food available for purchase. Wine, beer, and soft drinks are available at the FIX Bar Location: 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester, VA. Please note: Physical tickets are not distributed. Your name will be on our guest list at check-in. Coolers, cups, and outside beverages/food are not permitted. Children 12 and under free with one paid (adult admission. Flat 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.