RAAC is pleased to announce the return of Songwriters in the Round -- The Stories Behind the Songs. Last January marked the first songwriters event thanks to an idea spearheaded by local musician Ben Mason. After rave reviews, RAAC has decided to make this an annual event! The January 13th lineup will include Rappahannock's own […]
Due to today's (May 21) weather forecast, tonight's kick-off concert of the Sperryville Summer Concert Series with Rebecca Porter and the Rhinestone Roses, will be held indoors at Copper Fox Distillery, 9 River Lane, Sperryville.Raised in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley and born in Guam, Rebecca Porter’s bold songwriting and striking voice blend Appalachia with Pacific Island […]
Known for electrifying performances at festivals like Grey Fox, DelFest, and IBMA Live, Northern Virginia’s Pictrola fuses bluegrass tradition with freewheeling improvisation. Their hit song “More Than We Can Fix” won a 2024 WAMMIE Award, and “Indy Air” landed on Spotify’s Newgrass playlist. The band’s diverse influences — from jazz to jamgrass — make every show unpredictable and full […]
RAAC announces a special, FREE concert Saturday, June 27, 7-9PM at Little Washington Theatre, 291 Gay Street, featuring The Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, a popular, traditional bluegrass group based in Madison, VA. The performance will be in honor of Rappahannock's own, celebrated photographer, musician and RAAC founder Charlie Tompkins. This will be the final performance […]
A local favorite with an irreverent twist, District Dad Band gets the crowd dancing to everything from bluegrass to classic rock to pop hits. They promise fun for the whole family — and the occasional surprise cover you didn’t know you needed. Band members: Paul Kilbridge (guitar, mandolin), Andrew Curry (guitar, bass), Al Masino (banjo, mandolin), David Mortlock […]
The Sperryville Summer Concert Series welcomes traditional bluegrass band, Dark Hollow, to the outdoor River District Stage, Dark Hollow's core lineup features: Paul Fincham (five-string banjo and vocals); Larry Haynes (guitar and vocals); Bob Cook (lead guitar and vocals); Buck Morris (mandolin and vocals); Steve Lamb (upright bass). The FREE concert series, now in its […]