Live in Concert: Ranky Tanky

Ranky Tanky kicks off the season with an unforgettable opening concert featuring playful songs, soulful vocals and funky beats that celebrate the enduring spirit of the Gullah, while forging a new path for American music.

The Grammy Award-winning, Charleston, South Carolina-based quintet Ranky Tanky draws inspiration from the rich and resilient culture of the Gullah, who have lived in the Sea Islands and coastal plains of the Southeastern United States for centuries, preserving many of their Central and West African roots.

Ranky Tanky, a Gullah phrase for “get funky,” combines the stories, rhythms, shouts and beats of the Gullah with jazz and gospel traditions to create a wholly unique style of American music that has been described as “soulful honey to the ears” (NPR) and earned the ensemble several #1 spots on Billboard and Jazz charts. The band kicks off Shenandoah Conservatory’s 2022/23 season with an unforgettable opening concert featuring playful songs, soulful vocals and funky beats that celebrate the enduring spirit of the Gullah, while forging a new path for American music.

Join us after the show for cocktails and refreshments in the Armstrong Hall Courtyard (ticket includes access to the Season Kick-off Party)!

Tickets may be purchased at the box office or via the link provided: https://tickets.su.edu/22-09-ranky-tanky

Box Office at Shenandoah University:
1460 University Dr
Winchester, VA 22601

Fiddles and Fifths

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as we send off summer with a tribute to the great Appalachian tradition of bluegrass music and the homegrown taste of Virginia bourbon! This returning event takes place in the heart of Old Town and brings a festival atmosphere that’s half world-class music mainstage, half backyard block party with all your local favorites.

Headlining this year is Grammy award-winning Nashville phenomenon The SteelDrivers, supported at the mainstage by local powerhouse Low Water Bridge Band and Richmond-based The Hashbury Collective. Explore the unique array of breweries, bars, restaurants, and retailers of Old Town Winchester throughout the day, then head over to the mainstage area to take in all three performances while you enjoy some great food vendors and outstanding Virginia bourbon.
Daytime events taking place from noon–4PM will be FREE to the public and located in indoor and outdoor venues across Old Town Winchester.

All Mainstage events will take place at the dedicated festival area located at Loudoun & Fairfax St., where the concert stage, VIP tent, vendor areas, and Mainstage HQ are located. Mainstage events require a general admission ($20 in advance/$35 day of event) or VIP ticket. Kids 12 and under free!
Full event schedule coming soon!

Choral Ensembles

In a Time of Loving

Shenandoah Conservatory’s combined choral ensembles present music from a wide variety of choral traditions featuring pieces curated, prepared and conducted by our graduate students in choral conducting, including Bach’s Magnificat in D Major, BWV 243.

Tickets: $12

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Blue Ridge Singers Spring Concert

Blue Ridge Singers, an acclaimed chamber choir celebrating  its 14th season, presents “INTO ETERNITY” under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey M. Alban. What will eternity be like? This concert series is based on the possible answers to that question, using Arvo Part’s mystical setting of the beatitudes as the anchor of this collection of repertoire. All these works will express different outlooks on eternity and what will happen there.

We will include music from the high Renaissance, robust nineteenth century English anthems, American folk songs, spirituals, as well as varied new compositions by contemporary composers. The music presented will cover a wide emotional range: jubilant, majestic, surreal, introspective, rhythmic, and sometimes downright raucous! Dan Miller will accompany the choir on both piano and organ and we will also be joined by a small group of percussionists

Come hear Blue Ridge Singers this April!

Davis Bradley in Concert

The Youth Development Center (YDC) is raising funds to help get our community’s kids back in the center by bringing you the innovative sound of The Davis Bradley Duo.

Kathy Davis & Bradley Bishop present a one-of-a-kind musical experience, drawing from their individual bluegrass, old time, and swing influences, to create something magical while remaining true to the roots of the music they love. Their combined instrumental and harmonic vocal talents are not to be missed.

Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy their distinct sound while enjoying food from Nonni’s Eats Food Truck.

All proceeds go toward after-school programming.

Admission is $15.

Tickets: www.myydc.org/events/ydc-presents-davis-bradley

Zach Williams Drive-In Theater Concert

The Drive-In Theater Tour presents Zach Williams with special guests Mac Powell of Third Day and CAIN!

It’s an exciting night of music and encouragement with new and improved parking and ticketing options for 2021. Bring up to six people per car with your blankets and lawn chairs for a night of LIVE MUSIC AND FUN under the stars!

Gates open at 6:00pm
Show starts at dusk

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Bumpin’ Uglies Live at the Drive-In

Bumpin’ Uglies is stoked to be bringing you another drive in concert!

This time around we are in Winchester, VA at The Family Drive In with our buddies, Higher Education, kicking off the night.
Doors 6PM
Show 7PM
Pricing per car – 4 patrons max per vehicle
$80 GA
$110 VIP – preferred parking

Bumpin’ Uglies plays lyrically driven Ska/Punk/Reggae.

COVID guidelines can be found at: http://www.thefamilydriveintheatre.com/

4th of July Concert – Robbie Limon Band

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED, AS OF JULY 2.

Robbie Limon, local popular musician and his band, will be playing LIVE and in PERSON for a big July 4th Concert at the Family Drive-In Theatre, 5890 Valley Pike, Stephens City, VA 22655.

Opening act will be Michelle Dupwe from 12-2 with Robbie playing 2-5 PM.

Food Trucks-Ice Cream-Burgers fries and more!

$15 Adult; $7.50 Children

Tickets can be purchased online at:

familydriveintheatre.ticketleap.com or at the gate the day of the concert!

Bring lawn chairs, blankets to sit out on the grass or in front of your vehicle. Pop up tents for shade is okay as well.

Pet Friendly
Social (Physical) Distancing will be 6 foot or more between patrons and vehicles, masks are encouraged.

Two Guys, Two Pianos

Jazz pianists Robert Larson and Tony Nalker perform a free recital showcasing music for jazz piano.
Meet the Artists

TONY NALKER performs widely in Washington, D.C., currently serving as jazz pianist with the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra and the National Symphony Orchestra Pops. From 1989 to 2016, Nalker was the pianist of the premier jazz ensemble of the U.S. Army, the Army Blues, and served as the group’s enlisted leader. Nalker played for the highest levels of the U.S. government and military and performed on USO tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He has also toured on musical diplomacy missions throughout the world on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Since 2005, Nalker has served as pianist of the Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra, performing throughout the country to share the Smithsonian’s collection of iconic jazz works with the American public. Since 2012, he has also performed with the National, Maryland, and Baltimore symphonies.

ROBERT LARSON joined the faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory in 1982. He is the Director of Jazz Studies and has served three terms as chair of the Instrumental Division. He holds degrees from Eastern Washington University, the University of Oregon, and Shenandoah Conservatory. He conducted the Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble from 1987 to 2000, and during that time the ensemble performed with guest artists such as Randy Brecker, Billy Taylor, Bob Berg, Conrad Herwig, Allen Vizzutti, Vince DiMartino, Chris Vadala, and many others. The ensemble performed in China, Japan, Spain, France, and Iceland as well as throughout the mid-Atlantic region.

Free

Patsy Cline Christmas Concert

It’s A Patsy Cline Christmas!

Featuring Con Burch and The Con Burch Band! Come share the evening with Con Burch and her band and enjoy the songs from Winchester’s own Patsy Cline!

After several successful shows as a highlight performer at The Barns of Rose Hill, celebrating the birthday of Patsy, Con Burch has created a lively, delightful show of her favorite Patsy Cline songs including most of her popular hits to honky tonk to songs you may have never heard.

Con’s expressive vocals combined with her wit and ease with an audience endears her to all.

Cash Bar available all night.

Dinner and Show Tickets:
$30/Person or Purchase a Full Table of 8 for $200

Menu:
Roasted Chicken Quarters
Baked Honey Ham
Baby Roasted Potatoes
Country Style Green Beans
Greek Pasta Salad
Roll
Tea/Lemonade/Water/Coffee

Dessert served during intermission

Tickets must be purchased ahead.
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