Hayde Bluegrass Orchestra defies any notion that bluegrass needs to be confined to Appalachia or any other corner of the American heartland. With a critically acclaimed debut album, a wealth of praise from critics throughout the continent, and an instrumental acumen that defines them as musicians with a determined drive and dynamic, the band has […]
“Every so often a new vocalist blows everyone on the jazz scene away with their distinctive style, charm, and dexterity. Samara Joy is that new voice that’s giving new purpose to the music.” -JazzTimes.com At the age of just 23, this extraordinary young singer nabbed two 2023 GRAMMY Awards: Best Jazz Vocal Album and the […]
Chicken Wire Empire rides the line between traditional bluegrass and the contemporary. Its members have spent a lifetime honing their craft, with deep roots in tradition and music throughout the midwest scene. Their 2022 release “Fresh Pickles” features all original music by Minnesota songsmith Chris Castino (Big Wu), reimagined in Chicken Wire Empire’s style. With […]
Join us for an electrifying performance featuring Rachel & the JellyCats and the Feral Showgirls, serving up burlesque, babes, and live music with a spicy twist! Doors open at 11 am, and the show starts at 12 pm sharp! 💋 Tickets are $15 each, 18+ only! Don't wait—space is extremely limited! Plus, treat yourself to […]
Coming from a musical family, Jacob Jolliff’s father introduced him to the mandolin instrument at age seven and required him to practice every day for ten minutes. In school, Jacob and his father were in a bluegrass gospel band together and played in many festivals and churches throughout the northwest. Under his mentor’s supervision, Jacob […]
This super group comprises three towering talents. Singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell has passionate fans for her concerts as well as her Tony Award-winning musical, Hadestown. Josh Kaufman has collaborated with artists from The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir to Taylor Swift. And folk rocker Eric D. Johnson has moved audiences from his tenure with the Fruit Bats to his […]
Co-Presented with the City of Williamsburg, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Virginia Arts Festival. For more than six decades, The Beach Boys’ music has been an indelible part of American history. Their brilliant harmonies conveyed simple truths through sophisticated, pioneering musical arrangements. The Beach Boys transcended their music and have come to represent Californian culture. […]
Join us for an unforgettable night of R&B, Southern Soul, and Old School music with DJs Eroc, Lawrence, Mike Jones, and Cleve, vendors, food, community, and unity at Party on the Plaza: Juneteenth Edition! This event is for ages 21+.
Positive and motivating game Community spirited Pride-themed prizes A family-friendly event supporting Hampton Roads Pridefest Space is limited, registration is required
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. The legendary powerhouse band Tower of Power performs Saturday night at Williamsburg Live, with the fusion band TAUK as the opening act. For over 55 years, Tower of Power has delivered the best in funk and soul music, pairing irresistible grooves with a party spirit, and charting hits like “So […]
Everyone has a favorite Luther song … what’s yours? Few artists captured audience's hearts like Luther Vandross. This heartfelt “Vegas Style” love letter to Luther features the music you love and the voice of William “Smooth” Wardlaw, whom Tom Joyner calls, “the reincarnation of one of the greatest R&B crooners of all times!”
2024 GRAMMY Award Winner “Laufey’s ascendency to major-league pop artist is one of the most heartening musical phenomena of the last couple of years… or should be, to anyone who has any particular affection for the sounds and songwriting styles of the Great American Songbook.” -Variety The Icelandic-Chinese artist Laufey (pronounced lāy-vāy) loves Billie Holliday and […]
