Hear local group share their love of sea shanties, history at Rising Sun Tavern.
Rappahannock Whalers chart a course to keep maritime music alive
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Reggae roots, folk foray shaped Vollten’s ‘Frankenstein music’
Mark Vollten and The Scenic Roots take the stage at Reclaim Arcade on Sept. 12.
Children’s choir to bring sounds of Africa to Fredericksburg
Group from Uganda to perform at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Sept. 14.
Forced to improvise, jazz collective finds new arrangement at Curitiba
For nonprofit, same jam but a new venue and more inclusive cast.
Striking a (power) chord: FXBG punk scene no longer muted
Powerful music weathers the ups and downs of economic, social change.
Still transmitting: Local rocksteady band to host 20th anniversary show
Transmitters amped to return rocksteady to a downtown stage this weekend.
Riverside to come alive with ‘The Sound of Music’
Classic musical centered on Von Trapp family still a hit for audiences.
PorchFest 2025 encourages dancing in the streets
Annual RappArts day of music comes to Bunker Hill and Charles streets this Saturday.
Punk Power: The genre remains hard to define but bands are still ready to rock
Bands with local ties to play show at Reclaim Arcade Aug. 22.
Verse, chorus, verse: Singer-songwriter Jonas publishes second volume of poetry
Singer-songwriter releasing second book of poetry along with a new single this weekend.
Don Brown’s passion for music won’t let him quit
Artist loves to perform but says venues have run out of room.
PHOTOS: The Eric Byrd Trio on Monday night at Music on the Steps
After several Mondays affected by heat and storms, the concert series returned outdoors.
Country artist strikes a chord at local Fredericksburg homeless shelter for Giving Guitars event
Steven Cade made a stop in Fredericksburg to perform and donate a guitar for lessons at The Brisben Center.
LISTEN: 36th Chamber Music Festival this week
Director Mike Reynolds says talks about the history and excellence of the festival–this year at UMW.
Harry Wilson couldn’t foretell where jazz would take him. Half a century later, he’s still vibing.
Jazz musician’s chance encounter set him on path of musical success, with Fredericksburg as its destination.
PHOTOS: Big turnout for 40th anniversary of Music on the Steps
300+ people at the Fredericksburg branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library for Elby Brass on Monday night.
Free Press Sound Check with Emily Woodhull
Hear from and see the rising star, who’s preparing to release a new single.
LISTEN: Have a plan for getting home if you’re at a party Sunday night–and you’ve been drinking
Kurt Erickson says having a designated driver and cutting off alcohol, like they do at stadiums later in the game, are a few ways to make the roads safer.
48 new troopers join State Police ranks today
Five of the new Troopers graduating today have been assigned to Stafford.
Three arrested in attempted Caroline burglary
The Caroline Sheriff’s Office says quick response to the scene resulted in multiple arrests.
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