This information is from the June 2009 Virginia Blues & Jazz Festival. The 2010 festival will be held June 11-13- stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
Friday, June 12 at 7:30 pm, Herter Hall.
Mulgrew Miller Trio will open the festival with an evening of swinging jazz in our intimate concert hall.
Mulgrew Miller, Piano
Rodney Green, Drums
Ivan Taylor, Bass
“He showed us why he’s one of the most sought after pianists in jazz.”
-Peter Williams, Artisic Director of Yoshi’s
Saturday, June 13, 12:30 – 7:30 pm
Gates Open at 11:00am
The legendary Elvin Bishop has 45-years of blues under his belt. Nominated for a Grammy in 2009, he continues to play razor-edged slide guitar with enthusiasm and wit. Elvin was just plain born to be a blues musician.
Elvin Bishop, guitar & vocals
Bobby Cochran, drums & vocals
Timm Walker, bass
Steve Willis, keyboards & vocals
Mike Schermer, guitar
Ed Earley, trombone & vocals
The New Orleans group is a living encapsulation of American music – not to mention some of the tightest ensemble playing you’ll ever hear. One of America’s national music treasures.
Tommy Malone, lead vocals, guitar
Jimmy Messa, bass, guitar, vocals
Tim Cook, harmony vocals, bass, percussion
Steve Amedée, vocals, tambourine, drums, percussion
John Magnie, vocals, organ, keyboards, accordion
Refreshing and eclectic, The Waybacks perform dazzling acoustic mayhem. Their repertoire includes soul, honky-tonk, swing, classical, pop, and much more.
James Nash, guitar
Warren Hood, fiddle
Joe Kyle, Jr., bass
Chuck Hamilton, drums
Powerhouse R&B singer who delivers blues and soul with show-stopping authority. Janiva was named entertainer of the year at the 2009 Blues Music Awards in Memphis— she also won best contemporary female artist!
Janiva Magness, vocals
Benny Yee, keyboards
Zach Zunis, guitar
Gary Davenport, bass
Steve Mugalian, drums
Bert Carlson Quartet Featuring Danny Knicely
Local favorite and extraordinary guitarist Bert Carlson leads a set of hot jazz and blues with Danny Knicely on mandolin.
Sunday, June 14, 11:00am – 2:00 pm, Herter Hall
Jennifer Kirkland & Bert Carlson
New Orleans Jazz Brunch
End your weekend in style with a New Orleans brunch buffet, complete with Bloody Marys, Mimosas, and great jazz from Jennifer Kirkland & Bert Carlson. The brunch will be open from 11am-2pm— Reservations are required!