SummerStage at The Blackburn

SCOTT MILLER SOUND CHECK: “Amtrak Crescent” Folks, if you’re anywhere in the vicinity of Staunton, VA, you don’t need to take Amtrak to get to @summerstageva @theblackburninn to see Scott Miller TONIGHT!! You’re not gonna wanna miss this. Bring a blanket or chair and buy you ticket at the gate! 6pm: Bar & Grill opens 7pm: Susie & the Pistols 8pm: SCOTT MILLER!!! @commonwealther #fromfarmtostage @susieandthepistols #summerstageva #theblackburninn #shenandoahvalley #outdoorconcerts #livemusic

Tomorrow night, SEPTEMBER 2nd, Scott Miller is coming to SummerStage @theblackburninn to sing us some stories. It’s not that we’ve saved the best for last, but if we’re honest, Scott Miller is really and truly the best. Scott Miller writes songs that are intimate, epic, poetic, funny and with the turn of one phrase will devastate you in the most riveting and refreshing way. Here’s a snippet of his encore last year, “May The Lord Watch for Thee”. You’re gonna wanna buy tickets:-) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-10-scott-miller-tickets-331925507127?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Bar & Grill opens at 6pm Susie & the Pistols at 7pm Scott plays at 8pm @commonwealther #fromfarmtostage @susieandthepistols #susieandthepistols #summerstageva #theblackburninn @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #outdoorconcerts #livemusic

Scott Miller. This Friday September 2nd. Check out this clip of his song “It’ll Never Be That River Again” from his appearance on Big Sound Small Town TV (YouTube) a few months ago… He has a remarkable gift for exploring everyday emotions by uncovering the troubles and travails of ordinary folks simply trying to navigate the complexities of the modern world. And he’s coming to @summerstageva @theblackburninn You KNOW it’s gonna be incredible. Get yourself a ticket or four: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-10-scott-miller-tickets-331925507127?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Bar & Grill opens at 6pm Susie and the Pistols start at 7pm Scott Miller plays at 8! #fromfarmtostage @commonwealther #thescottmiller @susieandthepistols #susieandthepistols #summerstageva #theblackburninn @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #livemusic #outdoorconcerts

Did someone say… RAIN CHECK?!?! Well, after this stellar sound check with The Judy Chops and a great audience settled onto the lawn, the heavens opened up and washed the evening out!!! We’ve had to call it for tonight, so if you bought tickets, you may present your tickets at next Friday’s season finale with Scott Miller or we will be in touch about a rain date for @thejudychops . Rain, rain, go away… And all that. Thanks for givin’ it the ol’ Staunton try! #raincheck #raindate #summerstageva #theblackburninn #thankseveryone

ONE WEEK WARNING!! The Judy Chops come to @summerstageva Friday August 26th!! One week from today, @thejudychops bring a cavalcade of special guest to the lawn @theblackburninn for the kind of end-of-summer party that only The Chops can throw! Grounds open at 6pm Music starts at 7pm! For tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-9-the-judy-chops-and-friends-tickets-331924383767?aff=odcleoeventsincollection BONUS CONCERT! The great Scott Miller will play our season finale! Start your Labor Day weekend off right with the the profoundly brilliant Scott Miller on Friday September 2nd! For Scott Miller tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-10-scott-miller-tickets-331925507127?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Bring a chair or blanket, bring a friend and listen to great music under the Shenandoah stars… outdoor concerts that others only dream about! @thejudychops #thejudychops @commonwealther #scottmillercommonwealther #summerstageva #theblackburninn @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #loveva #shenandoahvalley #outdoorconcerts

Come On!!!! Would you LISTEN to this woman?!?!? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Danielle Nicole and her band are gonna rock SummerStage tonight!! There’s a breeze, the skies are clear, the beers are cold, and the music is on FIRE.   Mojo Parker opens. Music starts at 7pm. Get your tickets at the gate. @summerstageva @theblackburninn @daniellenicoleband @mojoparkerblues @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #summerstageva #theblackburninn #daniellenicoleband #mojoparker #loveva #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #bluesbassist #bluesguitar #livemusicrocks

TONIGHT! JULY 22ND!! DANIELLE NICOLE and MOJO PARKER!!!! Two phenomenal blues artists in ONE NIGHT! Check out Danielle Nicole rocking out on “Love on My Brain” and then get your tickets for tonight on the lawn of @theblackburninn !!! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-8-danielle-nicole-tickets-331923691697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Our Bar & Grill will be featuring @skippingrockbeer Brown Lager!! Bar & Grill opens at 6pm @mojoparkerblues takes the stage at 7pm @daniellenicoleband starts at 8pm This is going to be a LEGENDARY NIGHT!!! #daniellenicoleband #bluesbassist #mojoparker #bluesguitarist #skippingrockbeer #brownlager @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #theblackburninn #summerstageva

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, JULY 22nd… Get ready for… MOJO PARKER. Opening for blues rock bassist Danielle Nicole, we welcome the return of one of SummerStage’s favorite performers, Mojo Parker. Last winter he shared his Winter Travellin’ Blues narrative piece with our WinterStage audiences, and in an evening of spellbinding songs, his performance of “Water” stopped time for just a moment… Check out this video, check out yesterday’s video of Danielle Nicole, and then click on this link, cuz you’re gonna wanna get your tickets! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/summerstage-the-blackburn-32966063335 As a part of our on-going partnership with @shenandoahbeerwerks we are featuring @skippingrockbeer ‘s Brown Ale at the bar & grill! Don’t miss this extraordinary evening of blues @summerstageva @theblackburninn There truly is nothing better than live music under the Shenandoah stars!! 6pm: bar & grill opens 7pm: @mojoparkerblues 8pm: @daniellenicoleband See this Friday on the lawn!! #daniellenicoleband #mojoparker #blues #bluesbassist #bluesguitarist #summerstageva #theblackburninn #skippingrockbeer @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley

The Arcadian Wild, “Standing on Your Shoulders”

SummerStage Sunday Moment of Zen: The Arcadian Wild suspended time for a shimmering moment on Friday night as they debuted their newest song, “Standing on Your Shoulders”. Check out this video- a perfect song in a perfect setting on a perfect night. Be sure to come to SummerStage@ The Blackburn Inn this Friday, July 22nd for Blues bassist and singer Danielle Nicole!!!! For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-8-danielle-nicole-tickets-331923691697?aff=ebdsoporgprofile Don’t miss another perfect evening at SummerStage @ the blackburn! The Arcadian Wild #TheArcadianWild #newsong #newgrass #daniellenicole #bluesbass #summerstageva #theblackburninn Virginia is for lovers #loveva #lovestaunton #visitstaunton #shenandoahvalley

SOUNDCHECK: THE ARCADIAN WILD!!! Putting together the amazing quartet of @thearcadianwild at sound check.   Do not miss this astounding band @summerstageva !!! Bring a friend, bring a chair or blanket and get down to the lawn @theblackburninn ASAP!! #harmonies #newgrass @thearcadianwild #thearcadianwild @willoverman #willoverman #summerstageva #theblackburninn @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #loveva #lovestaunton #livemusic #outdoorconcert #shenadoahvalley

This Friday July 15th… Opening for The Arcadian Wild… Is Charlottesville-based singer-songwriter WILL OVERMAN!! @summerstageva is thrilled to have this Shenandoah Valley Favorite Son back to the Lawn of the Blackburn Inn! @willoverman uses his tried and true story-song style to tell stories that resonate with the modern soul seeking solace in the Virginia Mountains. Check out a snippet from his new single “Dotted Line” and then buy your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-7-the-arcadian-wild-tickets-331921976567?aff=erelexpmlt 6pm - Bar & Grill opens 7pm - Will Overman 8pm - The Arcadian Wild! It’s gonna be a gorgeous night in the Shenandoah Valley! @thearcadianwild @willoverman #thearcadianwild #newgrass #willovermanmusic #singersongwriter @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #summerstageva #theblackburninn @theblackburninn

SummerStage Sunday Evening Moment of Zen: This past Friday Night, Chris Pierce mesmerized the audience, song after song… we simply couldn’t get enough. Here is his song, “We Can Always Come Back to This” which is featured on the hit series “This Is Us”. It was a stunning evening. Don’t miss next week, Friday July 15th, when we have newgrass quartet The Arcadian Wild with C’Ville favorite Will Overman opening. The following Friday, July 22nd we have a double blues bonanza with Danielle Nicole headlining and @summerstageva favorite Mojo Parker opening. Buy tickets for one or both or all our concerts here: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/summerstage-the-blackburn-32966063335?fbclid=IwAR21o6HZIxSAu26j4DTnXWFUTxgthJV2MzcB0JEnxhZW6B94cRsYjds1Q3s As always, grounds open at 6pm Opening act at 7pm Headliner at 8pm! Bring a friend, Bring a chair or blanket- we’ll bring the rest! Come to SummerStage @theblackburninn for a Shenandoah summer evening that others only dream about!! @thearcadianwild @willoverman @daniellenicoleband @mojoparkerblues #thearcadianwild #willoverman #daniellenicole #mojoparker #summerstageva #theblackburninn #blues #newgrass #guitar @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #shenandoahvalley #localisbest

Sound Check: Chris Pierce!! Sometimes it only takes a troubadour and a harmonica to make your soul sing.   Don’t miss the incomparable Chris Pierce tonight @theblackburninn . Doors at 6. Music at 7. Chris Pierce at 8. Buy your tickets at the door!!! @iamchrispierce #chrispiercemusic #guitarplayer #folkbluesmusic #summerstageva #theblackburninn @threenotchdbeer @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #loveva #lovestaunton #lovestauntonva #shenansoahvalley

This Friday July 8th: CHRIS PIERCE. Check out the Official Video for his newest album, AMERICAN SILENCE - Here’s what the critics have to say: “This Record Is Gorgeous.” -NPR NEW MUSIC "If you like your music soulful, committed, impassioned, and true, ‘American Silence’ will resonate with you. American Silence deserves to be heard." -FOLK & TUMBLE "American Silence is the sound of everyone who's hungry for change, steadying themselves and marching toward a common goal..." -ROLLING STONE COUNTRY “Dylan-esque protest songs far more propulsive and direct than the yearnings of the ’60s... Truly feels like a lifetime in the making.” -NO DEPRESSION "I haven't been so deeply, deeply moved by just a person with a guitar like this in a long time." -NPR ALL SONGS CONSIDERED For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-6-chris-pierce-tickets-331919840177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Grounds open at 6pm Joe Zullo starts at 7pm Chris Pierce plays at 8!!! See you this Friday @summerstageva @theblackburninn !! @iamchrispierce #chrispiercemusic #americansilence #bobdylan #manwithguitar #summerstageva #summerstageva2022 #theblackburninn @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #lovevirginia #lovestauntonva #shenandoahvalley

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT! July 8th: CHRIS PIERCE. Chris Pierce, the blues/folk singer-songwriter-philosopher has recently appeared at the Kennedy Center with Sara Bareilles, made a commercial with Dolly Parton and starred at Mountain Stage and is NOW coming to SummerStage at the Blackburn! Check out his hit song “We Can Always Come Back to This” which became a theme on the mega-hit series “This is Us.” His new album, American Silence, has been hailed as "Passionate, well constructed, generously spirited protest music that can't be ignored." (Americana UK) Come see what all the accolades are about - bring a friend, bring a blanket or chair and settle in for the kind of music that cuts to the heart of matters. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-6-chris-pierce-tickets-331919840177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Grounds open at 6pm Joe Zullo starts at 7pm @iamchrispierce takes the stage at 8pm! Summertage @theblackburninn - for the kind of Shenandoah Summer evening others only dream about… #chrispiercemusic @thisisusofficiall #thisisus #bluesfolk #guitar #joezullo #summerstageva #blackburninn #theblackburninn @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #loveva #lovestaunton #lovestauntonva #shenandoahvalley #beerwerkstrail

SummerStage Sunday Moment of Zen: David Wax Museum, “Helen, Can You Forgive Me?” This past Friday Night with David Wax and Suz Slezak was what @summerstageva is all about: Music, Community, and Perfect Shenandoah Nights! Over 160 people were in attendance to hear @davidwaxmuseum and @bryanelijahsmith and this song was one of those ‘time stands still” moments. Make sure you don’t miss Chris Pierce next Friday July 8th!!! We are incredibly lucky to have these world class musicians all within a stone’s throw of Staunton, VA!!! For tix to @iamchrispierce: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no-6-chris-pierce-tickets-331919840177?aff=odcleoeventsincollection See you Friday on the lawn of @theblackburninn ! #davidwaxmuseum #bryanelijahsmith @visitvirginia @visitstaunton @shenandoahvalley #loveva #shenandoahvalley #summerstageva #theblackburninn #summerstageva2022

WOW…. Bryan Elijah Smith’s velvet tones… Jay Austin’s haunting fiddle… This Soundcheck is ON. FIRE. 🔥🔥🔥 Get down the the lawn @theblackburninn … This is a SummerStage evening NOT. TO. BE. MISSED. (Bring an umbrella in case we have to wait out a passing storm!) Bar & Grill is open! Wine tasting are on offer! DB Vienna Lager is on ice! @bryanelijahsmith starts at 7pm… @davidwaxmuseum at 8pm!! Start your holiday weekend off with some INCREDIBLE MUSIC. You’ll be glad you did!! #summerstageva #theblackburninn @barrenridgevineyards #barrenridgevineyards @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany #devilsbackbonebrewery #shenandoahvalley @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton

BAND’S EYE VIEW…..:-) David Wax Museum is gettin’ warmed up… The rain is staying away and we are psyched for a rockin’ concert!! Grounds open at 6pm! Get your tix at the gate! @bryanelijahsmith starts at 7pm (weather permitting) @davidwaxmuseum starts at 8pm!!! Can’t wait to see you on the lawn @theblackburninn !!! #rainrainstayaway☀️ #davidwaxmuseum #bryanelijahsmith @jaythro_austin @devilsbackbonebrewingcompany @marinos_lunch @barrenridgevineyards #summerstageva #shenandoahvalley @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestauntonva #lovestaunton

This Friday, July 1st: Bryan Elijah Smith opens for @davidwaxmuseum ! Check out this video of “In Through the Dark”… When @bryanelijahsmith purrs out the first few lines of this song, it evaporates off of him like heat off hot pavement, wrapping you in its warmth and filling your brain with a delicious buzz like you just drank a half-a-bottle of really fine wine… His Smokey vocals erupt into whiskey-soaked yodels while @jaythro_austin ‘s fiddle lines slice through the mist like pangs of regret - Think Harry Chapin, John Cougar, Johnny Cash and Springsteen distilled through Bryan’s singular and signature sound. Come this Friday, July 1st and enjoy wine tastings with @barrenridgevineyards and spend an evening under the Shenandoah stars with @davidwaxmuseum and @bryanelijahsmith - two Virginia-based bands that make you wonder if there’s something deeply musical in the soil here…;-) @malcolmsmarketgarden CSA members have a discount!! Check out their page for details. For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no5-david-wax-museum-tickets-331910452097?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Bring a blanket, Bring a friend and settle in for the kind of a Virginia summer evening that others only dream about!!! @visitvirginia @visitstaunton #davidwaxmuseum #bryanelijahsmith @virginriverseries #virginriverseries #summerstageva #theblackburninn #lovevirginia #lovestaunton #lovestauntonva #shenandoahvalley#summerstageva #theblackburninn #lovevirginia #lovestaunton #lovestauntonva #shenandoahvalley

Welcome to your SummerStage Sunday Moment of Zen… Blue Ridge Mountain Home by Chatham Rabbits! Last Friday night with @chatham_rabbits was as idyllic as a Shenandoah Summer Evening can get … and we have many more where that came from! This Friday we have a stupendous double bill: David Wax Museum AND Bryan Elijah Smith!!! We are so thrilled to have these artists return to summer stage ON THE SAME NIGHT!! It’s also @malcolmsmarketgarden discount night, so if you are a member of their CSA, you are in luck! @barrenridgevineyards will be pouring samples and offering new vintages, and we are partnering with @marinos_lunch who will discount a meal with proof of SummerStage ticket purchase!!! We are beyond excited to be promoting these local businesses as we feature home-grown superstars on our stage. Kick off your Holiday Weekend with a phenomenal Friday night: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summerstage-no5-david-wax-museum-tickets-331910452097?aff=odcleoeventsincollection Bar & Grill and wine tastings start at 6pm, @bryanelijahsmith at 7pm And @davidwaxmuseum at 8pm!!! See you July 1st!!!! #davidwaxmuseum #bryanelijahsmith #summerstageva #theblackburninn @visitvirginia #loveva @visitstaunton #lovestaunton #visitstauntonva #localisbetter