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Rose
Bagels and Fraylox Klezmer Band Location: St. Bede Parish Center Known for centuries as the wedding and party music of Jews in Eastern Europe, klezmer is alive and well in Williamsburg. It is Balkan and blues, ancient Jewish culture and prayer, history, spirit and jazz all mixed together.
Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys Location: Sadler Center - Lodge 1 The music performed by Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys is inspired by ancient and southern folk tunes, legendary performers such as The Stanley Brothers, Johnny and Jack, the Louvin Brothers, and many others. The group's arrangements are truly unique harmonies, and they have been playing in various capacities for almost forty years.
Celtica Location: Sadler Center - Commonwealth Auditorium Celtic music to fire up the soul and reminisce about past memories and future dreams.
Code Blue Location: Sadler Center - Tidewater Room
Ron Fetner Location: Sadler Center - Lodge 1 A nationally awarded songwriter, Ron Fetner's music has been labeled a 'unique blend of New England Folk and the soul of the South.' Incorporating elements of folk, southern Appalachian, rock and jazz, Ron has found a voice in our American music. www.ronfetner.com
Kenya Safari Acrobats Location: Sadler Center - Commonwealth Auditorium
Plunky and Oneness Location: Sadler Center - Chesapeake Room Afro-Funk-Jazz to keep you wide awake and ready to dance!
Schnicklefritz and the Oompahs Location: St. Bede Parish Center Get ready for lots of toe-tapping authentic German music from this group that formed more than eight years ago. They have played for numerous Oktoberfests and Fasching celebrations far and near.
The Main Event Band Location: Sadler Center - Chesapeake Room This is the ultimate party band featuring R&B, Soul, Beach, Country & Funk. Shag the night away or sit and listen. The Main Event Band delivers top-notch vocals, a tight rhythm section, and one of the best set of horns. Email: sdpagona@nc.net
Three Jolly Coachmen Location: Sadler Center - Tidewater Room Relive and fall in love all over again with the lively, infectious music of the Kingston Trio. If songs like 'The MTA,' 'Tijuana Jail' and 'Tom Dooley' bring the memories flooding back, you don't want to miss this. We dare you not to sing along!
Blue
Rich Follett Location: Muscarelle Museum of Art Actor, director, musician and songwriter Rich Follett lives in the Shenandoah Valley and works teaching, writing songs and poetry, and singing for contemporary folk audiences.
The Hunts Location: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Covering a wide spectrum of musical genres, the group includes folk to rock to a diverse repertoire of cover tunes. Always a hit with their vast variety of instruments used during the show.
Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - Sanctuary A zestful blend of traditional gospel with a twist of contemporary, this group has toured across the United States, and is fondly known as the "Gospel Temptations."
Luke Hartman Location: Temple Beth El Luke's laid-back, lyrical approach to music is reminiscent of the mellow sounds of John Mayer, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne. His acoustic guitar playing and smooth singing just may lull you into a place of peacefulness. www.lukehartmanmusic.com
Molasses Creek Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - New Fellowship Hall Molasses Creek's high-energy acoustic music continues to win loyal followings from audiences that rave about their captivating stage presence, elegant harmonies, blazing instrumentals, and quirky sense of humor. Members of the Southern Arts Federation and award-winners from Garrison Keillor's 'A Prairie Home Companion,' they have been featured at Our State magazine's 'Best of NC.' www.molassescreek.com
Soundworks Location: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall This a'cappella men's group features a variety of musical presentations. The ensemble has performed in professional concerts, historic theatres, music festivals, the Richmond Pops Band, and Barbershop Harmony Society Shows.
The Company Store Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - New Fellowship Hall The Company Store stocks and delivers American-made string-band music with energy and enthusiasm sure to satisfy the pickiest of ears and shuffle the clumsiest of feet. Featuring robust fiddlin', exuberant singin', and family humor, they create brand-new old-fashioned good times! www.companystoreband.com
The LCV Project Location: Temple Beth El Acoustic Guitar
Timothy Seaman Location: Muscarelle Museum of Art Timothy plays engaging original compositions and traditional interpretations focusing on Jamestown's 400th, Appalachian folk hymns, and adventures in Virginia's forests. Tim's instruments are the hammered dulcimer and flute. www.timothyseaman.com
Virginia Handbell Consort Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - Sanctuary An advanced, auditioned handbell ensemble celebrates its 11th anniversary with a wide variety of secular, classical, and sacred holiday selections. www.virginiahandbellconsort.com
Mint
Bobby Blackhat Blues Band Location: Kimball Theatre Blues harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter Bobby 'BlackHat' Walters brings together the finest blues musicians in Hampton Roads to perform classic, modern, as well as original blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin' and your hips shakin' all night long.
Clan McCool Location: Campus Center - Trinkle Hall The Hysterically Correct Pirate Show There has never been a better time to learn how to be a pirate! Come sing and dance along as Willoughby Caught and her seafaring friends provide just the lesson you need. Hear traditional sea chanteys, stories of brave pirates in our past, and try out your pirate skills in drills at the capstan, line, flintlock, and cutlass. Children of all ages will enjoy this show.
Bill and Pam Gurley Location: Bruton Parish Hall Pam's warm, crystalline voice backed by Bill on banjo, fiddle, guitar or mandolin creates honest, natural music that draws on Celtic, bluegrass and swing influences. www.billandpamgurley.com
Hot Soup Location: Bruton Parish Hall Original and contemporary acoustic music. Come smile and tap your foot with us. www.hotsouptrio.com
Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers Location: Kimball Theatre A band all about the Blues. Honing her craft as a vocalist in Chicago, Jackie has also toured in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, and Memphis. A native of Virginia, Jackie has developed hot working relationships locally and nationally. They start their second CD 'I'm going to the Westside' this holiday.
Lynn Ruehlmann Location: Christopher Wren Building Storyteller
More Than Conquerors Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall Contemporary Christian music to stir the heart. An all male band that will leave you wanting more.
Orion Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary Orion plays the traditional music of America, the British Isles, and Canada. Toe tapping reels, lively jigs, and beautiful waltzes are mixed in with slow airs, and vocals. Contact: jhealey@cnu.edu
Runaway String Band Location: Ewell Recital Hall Includes four long-time Williamsburg-area musicians playing a wonderful variety of bluegrass, old time, and swing music. With lush vocal harmonies and hot instrumentals, the band combines the sound of early string bands with a strong New Acoustic edge. www.runawaystringband.com
Sheila Arnold Location: Christopher Wren Building Professional Story teller and interpreter
Thunder Creek Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary
Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra Location: Campus Center - Trinkle Hall A 16-piece authentic big band that plays all the best music from the height of the swing era, 1930's and 1940's, as well as some popular swing hits of today. Hear the original arrangements from many of the bands that played and recorded those all time favorites. www.williamsburgclassicswing.com
Windsome Wood Chamber Players Location: Ewell Recital Hall Featuring a wide variety of professional solo and small ensemble performers. The performers are versatile instrumentalists and vocalists. The concert repertoire is committed to both entertaining and educating audiences about the joys of chamber music.
Plum
Applause Unlimited Location: Matthew Whaley School - Gymnasium
C. Shells Location: Matthew Whaley School - Food Court Children's music and games
First Baptist Sanctuary Choir Location: First Baptist Church Members of all the choirs of this 225-year-old church will combine to present a varied program of religious vocal music including hymns, anthems, spirituals and gospel songs.
Jae Sinnett Trio Location: Williamsburg Library Theatre Drummer, composer and jazz producer/announcer on Norfolk public radio, Sinnett is joined by pianist Justin Kauflin and bassist Terry Burrell in a program of performance and discussion of jazz music. www.jaesinnett.com
Kolonial Klowns Location: Matthew Whaley School - Food Court Williamsburg's local clown troupe will entertain children of all ages with face painting and balloon sculptures. Kolonial Klowns of Williamsburg operates as a nonprofit, educational organization and features awarding-winning clowns among its members.
Liz Montgomery and Trio Location: Williamsburg Library Theatre
Pittman Juggling and Magic Productions Location: Matthew Whaley School - Auditorium Dr. Julian Pittman blends amazing juggling feats (International Silver Medalist Juggler) with world-class stage illusions. Classic ball, ring and club routines; mouth juggling while playing a xylophone; backward somersault while spinning 3 balls; illusions guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! www.PittmanMagic.com
Rockin' in the New Year Location: Community Building Featuring Local Bands - Dylan Fitchett, Kevin Garcia, Vintage Vinyl. Guaranteed a hot nite in a cool place.
Thirst 'n Howl Location: Matthew Whaley School - Auditorium Entertainment and education in interactive musical shows for all ages.
Tim Nolan Location: Matthew Whaley School - Gymnasium

Rose

Bagels and Fraylox Klezmer Band
Location: St. Bede Parish Center
Known for centuries as the wedding and party music of Jews in Eastern Europe, klezmer is alive and well in Williamsburg. It is Balkan and blues, ancient Jewish culture and prayer, history, spirit and jazz all mixed together.

Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys
Location: Sadler Center - Lodge 1
The music performed by Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys is inspired by ancient and southern folk tunes, legendary performers such as The Stanley Brothers, Johnny and Jack, the Louvin Brothers, and many others. The group's arrangements are truly unique harmonies, and they have been playing in various capacities for almost forty years.

Celtica
Location: Sadler Center - Commonwealth Auditorium
Celtic music to fire up the soul and reminisce about past memories and future dreams.

Code Blue
Location: Sadler Center - Tidewater Room

Ron Fetner
Location: Sadler Center - Lodge 1
A nationally awarded songwriter, Ron Fetner's music has been labeled a 'unique blend of New England Folk and the soul of the South.' Incorporating elements of folk, southern Appalachian, rock and jazz, Ron has found a voice in our American music. www.ronfetner.com

Kenya Safari Acrobats
Location: Sadler Center - Commonwealth Auditorium

Plunky and Oneness
Location: Sadler Center - Chesapeake Room
Afro-Funk-Jazz to keep you wide awake and ready to dance!

Schnicklefritz and the Oompahs
Location: St. Bede Parish Center
Get ready for lots of toe-tapping authentic German music from this group that formed more than eight years ago. They have played for numerous Oktoberfests and Fasching celebrations far and near.

The Main Event Band
Location: Sadler Center - Chesapeake Room
This is the ultimate party band featuring R&B, Soul, Beach, Country & Funk. Shag the night away or sit and listen. The Main Event Band delivers top-notch vocals, a tight rhythm section, and one of the best set of horns. Email: sdpagona@nc.net

Three Jolly Coachmen
Location: Sadler Center - Tidewater Room
Relive and fall in love all over again with the lively, infectious music of the Kingston Trio. If songs like 'The MTA,' 'Tijuana Jail' and 'Tom Dooley' bring the memories flooding back, you don't want to miss this. We dare you not to sing along!

Blue

Rich Follett
Location: Muscarelle Museum of Art
Actor, director, musician and songwriter Rich Follett lives in the Shenandoah Valley and works teaching, writing songs and poetry, and singing for contemporary folk audiences.

The Hunts
Location: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
Covering a wide spectrum of musical genres, the group includes folk to rock to a diverse repertoire of cover tunes. Always a hit with their vast variety of instruments used during the show.

Larnell Starkey & The Spiritual Seven
Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - Sanctuary
A zestful blend of traditional gospel with a twist of contemporary, this group has toured across the United States, and is fondly known as the "Gospel Temptations."

Luke Hartman
Location: Temple Beth El
Luke's laid-back, lyrical approach to music is reminiscent of the mellow sounds of John Mayer, Jack Johnson and Ray Lamontagne. His acoustic guitar playing and smooth singing just may lull you into a place of peacefulness. www.lukehartmanmusic.com

Molasses Creek
Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - New Fellowship Hall
Molasses Creek's high-energy acoustic music continues to win loyal followings from audiences that rave about their captivating stage presence, elegant harmonies, blazing instrumentals, and quirky sense of humor. Members of the Southern Arts Federation and award-winners from Garrison Keillor's 'A Prairie Home Companion,' they have been featured at Our State magazine's 'Best of NC.' www.molassescreek.com

Soundworks
Location: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall
This a'cappella men's group features a variety of musical presentations. The ensemble has performed in professional concerts, historic theatres, music festivals, the Richmond Pops Band, and Barbershop Harmony Society Shows.

The Company Store
Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - New Fellowship Hall
The Company Store stocks and delivers American-made string-band music with energy and enthusiasm sure to satisfy the pickiest of ears and shuffle the clumsiest of feet. Featuring robust fiddlin', exuberant singin', and family humor, they create brand-new old-fashioned good times! www.companystoreband.com

The LCV Project
Location: Temple Beth El
Acoustic Guitar

Timothy Seaman
Location: Muscarelle Museum of Art
Timothy plays engaging original compositions and traditional interpretations focusing on Jamestown's 400th, Appalachian folk hymns, and adventures in Virginia's forests. Tim's instruments are the hammered dulcimer and flute. www.timothyseaman.com

Virginia Handbell Consort
Location: Williamsburg United Methodist Church - Sanctuary
An advanced, auditioned handbell ensemble celebrates its 11th anniversary with a wide variety of secular, classical, and sacred holiday selections. www.virginiahandbellconsort.com

Mint

Bobby Blackhat Blues Band
Location: Kimball Theatre
Blues harmonica player, vocalist, and songwriter Bobby 'BlackHat' Walters brings together the finest blues musicians in Hampton Roads to perform classic, modern, as well as original blues tunes that will keep your toes tappin' and your hips shakin' all night long.

Clan McCool
Location: Campus Center - Trinkle Hall
The Hysterically Correct Pirate Show
There has never been a better time to learn how to be a pirate! Come sing and dance along as Willoughby Caught and her seafaring friends provide just the lesson you need. Hear traditional sea chanteys, stories of brave pirates in our past, and try out your pirate skills in drills at the capstan, line, flintlock, and cutlass. Children of all ages will enjoy this show.

Bill and Pam Gurley
Location: Bruton Parish Hall
Pam's warm, crystalline voice backed by Bill on banjo, fiddle, guitar or mandolin creates honest, natural music that draws on Celtic, bluegrass and swing influences. www.billandpamgurley.com

Hot Soup
Location: Bruton Parish Hall
Original and contemporary acoustic music. Come smile and tap your foot with us. www.hotsouptrio.com

Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers
Location: Kimball Theatre
A band all about the Blues. Honing her craft as a vocalist in Chicago, Jackie has also toured in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, and Memphis. A native of Virginia, Jackie has developed hot working relationships locally and nationally. They start their second CD 'I'm going to the Westside' this holiday.

Lynn Ruehlmann
Location: Christopher Wren Building
Storyteller

More Than Conquerors
Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall
Contemporary Christian music to stir the heart. An all male band that will leave you wanting more.

Orion
Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary
Orion plays the traditional music of America, the British Isles, and Canada. Toe tapping reels, lively jigs, and beautiful waltzes are mixed in with slow airs, and vocals. Contact: jhealey@cnu.edu

Runaway String Band
Location: Ewell Recital Hall
Includes four long-time Williamsburg-area musicians playing a wonderful variety of bluegrass, old time, and swing music. With lush vocal harmonies and hot instrumentals, the band combines the sound of early string bands with a strong New Acoustic edge. www.runawaystringband.com

Sheila Arnold
Location: Christopher Wren Building
Professional Story teller and interpreter

Thunder Creek
Location: Williamsburg Presbyterian Church - Sanctuary

Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra
Location: Campus Center - Trinkle Hall
A 16-piece authentic big band that plays all the best music from the height of the swing era, 1930's and 1940's, as well as some popular swing hits of today. Hear the original arrangements from many of the bands that played and recorded those all time favorites. www.williamsburgclassicswing.com

Windsome Wood Chamber Players
Location: Ewell Recital Hall
Featuring a wide variety of professional solo and small ensemble performers. The performers are versatile instrumentalists and vocalists. The concert repertoire is committed to both entertaining and educating audiences about the joys of chamber music.

Plum

Applause Unlimited
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Gymnasium

C. Shells
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Food Court
Children's music and games

First Baptist Sanctuary Choir
Location: First Baptist Church
Members of all the choirs of this 225-year-old church will combine to present a varied program of religious vocal music including hymns, anthems, spirituals and gospel songs.

Jae Sinnett Trio
Location: Williamsburg Library Theatre
Drummer, composer and jazz producer/announcer on Norfolk public radio, Sinnett is joined by pianist Justin Kauflin and bassist Terry Burrell in a program of performance and discussion of jazz music. www.jaesinnett.com

Kolonial Klowns
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Food Court
Williamsburg's local clown troupe will entertain children of all ages with face painting and balloon sculptures. Kolonial Klowns of Williamsburg operates as a nonprofit, educational organization and features awarding-winning clowns among its members.

Liz Montgomery and Trio
Location: Williamsburg Library Theatre

Pittman Juggling and Magic Productions
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Auditorium
Dr. Julian Pittman blends amazing juggling feats (International Silver Medalist Juggler) with world-class stage illusions. Classic ball, ring and club routines; mouth juggling while playing a xylophone; backward somersault while spinning 3 balls; illusions guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! www.PittmanMagic.com

Rockin' in the New Year
Location: Community Building
Featuring Local Bands - Dylan Fitchett, Kevin Garcia, Vintage Vinyl. Guaranteed a hot nite in a cool place.

Thirst 'n Howl
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Auditorium
Entertainment and education in interactive musical shows for all ages.

Tim Nolan
Location: Matthew Whaley School - Gymnasium