The 2008 Virginia Blues & Jazz Festival will feature an incredibly exciting line-up of artists!
Friday, June 13 at 7:30 pm, Herter Hall.
Terell Stafford will open the festival with an evening of swinging jazz in our intimate concert hall.
“One of the great players of our time, a fabulous trumpet player.”
-McCoy Tyner
Saturday, June 14, 12:30 – 7:30 pm
Gates Open at 11:00am
Taj Mahal – Vocals, Guitar, Keys, and Banjo
Kester Smith – Drums
Bill Rich – Bass
Describe legendary musician Taj Mahal in a single word or phrase?
Impossible.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band has traveled the world to share its bracing, innovative blend of traditional New Orleans sounds and modern jazz sensibilities. You’ll jump to your feet for their high-octane performance.
Winner of the 2007 Blues Music Award for Entertainer of the Year, Tab Benoit makes serious music that still knows how to have fun.
California-born, New Orleans-schooled singer/songwriter/vocalist Eric Lindell is a roots rocker with original songs that combine soul-shaking rhythm & blues, reggae grooves, swamp pop and blues.
Stellar, sublime blue-eyed soul and romping New Orleans R&B, played at the same intersection of soul, blues and roots rock as Van Morrison.
– New Orleans Times
Bert Carlson Quartet Featuring Danny Knicely
12:30 p.m.
Local favorite and extraordinary guitarist Bert Carlson leads a set of hot jazz and blues with Danny Knicely on mandolin.
Sunday, June 15, 11:00am – 2:00 pm, Herter Hall
New Orleans Jazz Brunch
The Redwine Jazz Band provides swinging jazz to accompany a delicious meal including:
Bloody Marys and Mimosas
Fresh Mixed Greens with Assorted Dressings
Caesar Salad
Creamy Crab Cole Slaw
Fresh Cut Fruit and Berries
Fresh Baked Beignets, Sticky Buns, Mini-Croissants, and Muffins
Eggs Benedict & Eggs Florentine
Andouille Sausage Gravy with Herb Biscuits
Cinnamon French Toast with Bananas Foster
Grillades & Grits
Seafood Jambalaya Pasta
Corn Maqué Choux
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Mississippi Mud Cake
Soufflé Bread Pudding with Whiskey Custard
Mini-Éclairs & Cream Puffs