Roots Music Concert: The Haze & Dacey Collective

Based in Richmond, Virginia, Haze & Dacey revel in lilting melodies, tight harmonies, and compelling rhythms that make toes tap and bodies sway. The duo, comprised of singer-songwriter/guitarist/pianist Kirsten Hazler and bassist/guitarist/vocalist John Dacey, skips nimbly from folk-pop to alt-country to roots-rock to swing. They have been playing together as a duo since 2012, combining their love of playing music with their love of travel, and entertaining audiences at various breweries, wineries, and other venues throughout Virginia and beyond. The Haze & Dacey Collective is what happens when the duo brings additional musicians into the mix to fill out the sound and spice things up. It all started when Haze was planning the production of the upcoming Letters from Gilead album, and recruited several instrumentalists and vocalists to help bring her vision to life. They had so much fun in the studio that they decided to put some full-band live shows together. With the addition of drummer Blee Child and electric guitarist Leslie Williams, the sound veers a little farther from folk and closer to rock, but always hangs on to its organic roots.

Vax the Valley

Augusta Health and Central Shenandoah Health District are proud to host Vax the Valley in partnership with Staunton Downtown Development Association, Waynesboro Parks & Rec, Sunspots Studios, and Barren Ridge Vineyards. This exciting collaboration is to spread awareness of and increase access to the COVID-19 vaccine. Vax the Valley is a celebration of how far we’ve come in COVID-19 vaccine efforts, and an opportunity to go even further! ● July 31 from 1-7pm at Barren Ridge Vineyards, Fishersville ○ Musical guests include Reverent Kelly & Big Love, Joe Zullo & Josh Mullins, Kiz Carter & Juke Jackson ● August 7 from 4-7pm at Constitution Park, Waynesboro (make sure you bring a lawn chair!) ○ Musical guests include River Rock Band, Shagwülf, and the Findells

Floodiversary at EccoHollow

Floodiversary will be at EccoHollow on Saturday, August 7th starting at 7pm. This event is to celebrate EccoHollow’s 6th anniversary and Staunton surviving the flood last year. Floodiversary is also a joint celebration with Gloria’s Pupuseria. There will be live music, fancy sweets and many more delights. Make sure to also grab some dinner from Gloria’s. For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Floodiversary.

Kimco For The Home Chicken BBQ Fundraiser

Kimco For The Home will be hosting a Chicken BBQ Fundraiser on Saturday, July 17th starting at 8am. This fundraiser event will be benefiting the Pledge the Pink Event for Breast Cancer. In addition to chicken halves, there will also be baked goods.

Josh Davidson live at Skipping Rock

Josh Davidson will be live at Skipping Rock Saturday, July 17th from 4pm to 7pm. Josh Davidson is a local artist from the Blue Ridge Mountains, who takes inspiration from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Childers, and Chris Stapleton. Josh Davidson plays a wide variety of genres including country, southern rock, and blues. He will be playing both cover songs and originals. For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Josh Davidson Live at Skipping Rock Beer Company, or on Skipping Rock’s website at skippingrockbeer.com under their events tab.

Recover Fest

Recover Fest will be at the Sunspots Pavilion on August 5th from 5:30pm to 9pm. Recover Fest’s goal is to provide support for meth and opioid addiction prevention, harm prevention, and recovery services for the Lexington and Staunton area through live music performances. The performances of the night will be MissSpitFire featuring The Loya Brothers, Soapbox Prophets, Crimson Reign featuring Lady Wyatt, and Shagwuf. Tickets donations are based on how much you are able to spend. Ticket donations will go to helping support the event. For more information, you can find this event on Facebook by searching Recover Fest or on their website at recoverfestva.org.

44th Annual Rockbridge Community Festival

The 44th Annual Rockbridge Community Festival returns to historic downtown Lexington Saturday, August 28th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Rockbridge Community Festival features local vendors including arts and crafts, local organizations, family fun, live music, and great food vendors. Sponsored by the Lexington Rockbridge Jaycees and the Lexington Rotary Club, all proceeds for these clubs will go to benefit local charity. The Rockbridge Community Festival is a one-of-a-kind festival in Lexington and Rockbridge County. Come and enjoy beautiful Rockbridge County! Admission is free.

Sunrise Spectacular 5k and 10k Race

Join Run The Valley for the Sunrise Spectacular 5k and 10k race on Saturday, July 10th starting at 8am at Ridgeview Park by the Serenity Garden. This race will take runners through the beautiful neighborhoods in Waynesboro. There will be race day t-shirts, fully stocked aid stations, and a post-race party with food and drinks. There will also be an award ceremony! For more information on this event, you can find it on Facebook by searching Sunrise Spectacular 5k/10k or on Run The Valley’s website at runthevalley.com under their events.

Stable Craft Brewing Christmas in July

Stable Craft Brewing is celebrating Christmas in July on Saturday, July 24th starting at 12pm. Santa Claus will be performing campfire favorites on his ukulele. In addition, there will be a Hawaiian shirt contest, socially distanced limbo, Hawaiian burger special, and a tropical cider release! For more information on this event, you can find it on Stable Craft Brewing’s website at stablecraftbrewing.com under their brewery events section.

Jazz in the Park

Jazz in the Park is back with their 33rd season! Jazz in the Park will be every Thursday starting on July 8th until August 26th. Music will be from 7pm to 9pm at Gypsy Hill Park’s Bandstand. Admission is free, and the event will be held rain or shine. July 15th, S.P.L.A.A.A.T. Quartet will be playing featuring traditional jazz standards! For more information on Jazz in the Park, you can find it on Staunton City’s website at ci.staunton.va.us under their Parks and Recreations department, and then go to the events. You can also find this event on Facebook by searching Jazz in the Park Staunton.