BLUES (Live Music)

LIVE MUSIC

Honest Labor

Performing at 2:00 pm



Honest Labor plays a wide variety of music genres, but centered on the blues. They are all highly accomplished players as individuals, but their music's focus is not on virtuosity, but on groove, tone, passion, and the rapport between the players. The core members of the band are Billy Friar on guitar and lead vocals, Lee Sauder on harmonicas, and Travis Weaver on bass. You never know who else might be there.


Don't Look Up

Performing at 3:20 pm


When Dave Sherman (guitar/vocals) was asked what kind of music Don't Look Up plays he said "American roots music specializing in the blues". Blues is where it all started and then branched out from there. We've all been playing some form of roots music for over 50 years and Don't Look Up is a culmination of all those years in the music business. When asked how we got started, Andy Burdetsky (bass/vocals) said, "Dave and I, old friends from the DC area, reunited after Dave moved to Staunton back in October of '21. I invited Dave to come to a 'COVID Driveway Jam' at Rob Martin's (guitar/vocals) place. We clicked, and talked about starting a new band. So, we asked Lance Foster (drums/vocals) to join in and the rest is history." Even though they've only been around for a short time, they're playing to packed houses everywhere they go. If you want to pack the house, or you want to throw a rockin' good party, these guys will do it for you.


Ken Farmer and the Authenticators

Performing at 4:40 pm


Ken Farmer’s musical journey began at the age of 10 with a Silvertone arch top guitar and then a Teisco del Ray bass. Ken says, “I was attracted to the Stones and rhythm and blues while most of my contemporaries were into popular songs on the radio.” Another big influence was the work of Doc Watson which led to Ken playing bluegrass professionally for 4 years in his 20’s. Later he began playing and singing roots rock, rockabilly, blues, folk, old country and a mix of American music that takes in all of the 20th century and some originals and contemporary songwriters. He has merged his love of traditional music with his occupation as an antiques and fine arts appraiser and broker, appearing on the popular PBS series Antique Roadshow as a regular contributor since 1993. Moving to Charlottesville, Virginia in 2012, Ken began meeting other like-minded musicians in the Central Virginia Blues Society. After playing with Rob Martin of Nelson County, VA and hearing Rob’s red hot Telecaster, a musical brotherhood was established. Their two guitar partnership, song selection and harmony singing has established the foundation of Ken Farmer & The Authenticators. Other members include Frank Cain on drums and Preston Wallech on bass. A live event with this band is a guaranteed good time. You can rock in your seat or dance the night away. If you feel good and want feel better or if you need to chase away your blues, Ken Farmer & The Authenticators is the only prescription. Only real, Authenticator music for the heart & soul will be played.


Eli Cook

Performing at 6:00 pm

Eli Cook is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is known for an eclectic style, with a focus on blues and blues rock. His deep, rich baritone voice and guitar playing have drawn widespread acclaim. Eli is from Lynchburg, VA.


Sol Roots

Performing at 7:30 pm


Sol Roots performs a mix of raw funk, deep blues, energetic rock, greasy soul, and hypnotic grooves. Sol is a guitarist and vocalist who has toured with many roots, funk, blues and soul legends around the world as a part of Music Maker Revue.


The Sol Roots band has shared the stage with acts such as Jon Cleary, Soulive, Dumpstaphunk, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Robert Randolph, Eric Lindell, Roosevelt Collier, Cory Henry & The Funk Apostles, Victor Wainwright, Booker T Jones, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene and many more. 


Paying homage to the greats, and with a love of Universal Music as the guiding light, Sol steps out on a path with his own unique, powerful voice and a talented band of musicians. 


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