Richmond Roots Music Sessions to kick off Folk Festival festivities

In an effort to get everyone all good and excited for the Richmond Folk Festival, the powers-that-be have organized a full week of shows featuring local musicians playing at local venues. All shows are $10 with proceeds going to the Richmond Folk Festival. Take a look at the line-up…

September 30, 2009; 2:35 PM • by Valerie Catrow

In an effort to get everyone all good and excited for the Richmond Folk Festival, the powers-that-be have organized a full week of shows featuring local musicians playing at local venues. All shows are $10 with proceeds going to the Richmond Folk Festival.

Here’s the line-up for you…

Sunday, October 4th at 5pm

Eden and John’s East River String Band with Slack Family

Legend Brewing Company
321 W. 7th Street

Monday, October 5th at 8pm

Fight the Big Bull with Miramar, & DJ Rattan

Gibson Grill
700 E. Broad Street

Tuesday, October 6th at 7:30pm

Jesse Lege with Gypsy Roots & Horo

Plaza Bowl
521 E. Southside Plaza

Wednesday, October 7th at 8pm

Brad Spivey and the Honky Tonk Experience with Hamburger James & David Shultz and the Skyline

Hat Factory
140 W. Virginia Street

Thursday, October 8th at 8pm

Cheick Hamala Diabate with Antero

Capital Ale House (Downtown)
623 E. Main Street

Friday, October 9th through Sunday, October 11th

Richmond Folk Festival

See performers, schedules, parking information, and more right here.

Sunday, October 11th, 6:30pm-ish

Bio Ritmo Blowout Reunion & Folk Fest Wrap Party!

Capital Ale House (Downtown)
623 E. Main Street

And wait, there’s more! At each performance, you’ll get a chance to win a VIP package to the Richmond Folk Festival, including 2 passes to the VIP Tent and backstage access throughout the festival.

Hope to see you out and around town next week!

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