Ashleigh Chevalier’s pick of ten live concerts in Fredericksburg January 21 – 27, 2015.
Wednesday, January 21
Miss Lady & Mr. Man’s Open Mic is free and open to all ages every Wednesday.
WHERE: The Recreation Center, 213 William St., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 8 – 11 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Jenna & Jay Kole, Raymond Arthur (Musician Appreciation Night)
This percussive, acoustic husband and wife duo bring an authentic alt-folk flavor, not to mention honest songwriting. Jenna’s angelic voice is perfectly juxtaposed to the rocked, raw vocals Raymond will share for the first set of the evening.
WHERE: Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 9 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Thursday, January 22
Colonial Seafood
Larry Hinkle and his flavorful acoustic folk band will kick your socks off. Get down and around to the fresh , old sounds.
WHERE: Kenmore Inn, 1200 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 7:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Fredericksburg Blues Society
This non-profit organization keeps the blues alive every third Thursday at Colonial Tavern. Check in, jam in, and go hear some soul-filled blues.
WHERE: Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 9 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Friday, January 23
Pete Mealy & Laurie Rose Griffith
Genuine Americana and world folk music, with strong harmonies and great fun.
WHERE: Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg
WHEN: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Cover: FREE
Saturday, January 24
Trucker Troy & The Convoy
It’s a festival sound right downtown, friends. It’s folky, jam rock, maybe a little reggae riddim, hearkenin’ to the old days of The Dead and Phish. Side note: Troy’s voice is hot.
WHERE: Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 9:30 p.m.
Cover: $5
Broken Angel
There’s a new hang out spot in The Burg. With beer, sports and music, ya can’t go wrong. Broken Angel comes from over the mountain to bring you strong and gritty rock and roll, and a few country songs, too. They have that 80’s and arena rock sound guitar sound, with Jessy Lynn’s strong powerhouse vocals.
WHERE: The Local, 4532 Plank Road (Rt 3), Fredericksburg
WHEN: 8 p.m. doors open
COVER: $5
Sunday, January 25
Bluegrass Jam
Every Sunday eve, a group of local bluesgrassers, head down to the Sunken Well and play music. It is all ages, kid friendly. The food is great. The music is great. And you never know who may show up to sit in…
WHERE: Sunken Well Tavern, 720 Little Page St., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 7 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Monday, January 26
Open Mic with Thom Schiff!
All ages until 10 p.m. All instruments, genres, and bands welcome!
WHERE: Colonial Tavern, 406 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg
WHEN: 8 p.m. (Sign-ups begin at 7 p.m.)
Cover: FREE
Tuesday, January 27
Smith, Party of 3
WHERE: Bistro Bethem, 309 William St., Fredericksburg
WHEN: 7 – 10 p.m.
Cover: FREE
Editor’s Note: Roots Rock and Blues musician Ashleigh Chevalier contributes this weekly column to Fredericksburg.Today. Her next Fredericksburg concert is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at Kenmore Inn, 1200 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. The concert is free.
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