The Bluemont Concert Series is celebrating 40 years of performances this summer! Come and see Hard Swimmin' Fish on Saturday, July 16th for the second of seven Fredericksburg summer concerts. The concert begins at 7:30 PM. All Saturday evening concerts take place at Maury School Stadium, located at the intersection of Hanover Street and Kenmore Avenue in historic Fredericksburg.
Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic to enjoy before the show. Admission is $5 per person, $4 for Bluemont Friends and seniors, $2 for kids under 12; proceeds go to support Bluemont’s year-round Artist-in-Education program in area schools. As at all Bluemont concerts, no pets, alcohol or smoking are allowed. In case of bad weather, the concerts will be held at James Monroe High School. All are welcome to these family oriented events.
Hard Swimmin' Fish is a blues quartet that has been making music together for over fifteen years. The band plays a range of styles covering the country blues of Mississippi and The Piedmont, the urban blues of Chicago, and funk infused varieties with roots in New Orleans' second line. This versatility allows Hard Swimmin' Fish to offer either acoustic or electric performances and play any venue.
The juxtaposition of old and new is also evident in both the band members and their play-list. The playing and singing of guitarist/vocalist Demian Lewis is deeply rooted in traditional styles and is powered by the sophisticated rhythms of drummer Jason Walker, and the virtuosity of bassist Randy Ball. Together they churn out a vibrant combination of originals, rearranged traditional material, and recognizable standards.
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Bluemont relies on hundreds volunteers each summer to ensure that performances go smoothly, and on the support of local businesses and community organizations. If you would like to volunteer at a Fredericksburg concert, please contact Joanna Schilling at
(540) 955-8186 or email her at joanna@bluemont.org. Businesses interested in sponsoring Bluemont are encouraged to contact Lily Dunning at (540) 955-8186 or email lily@bluemont.org.
This summer, Bluemont will present more than 40 concerts in eight communities in northwest and central Virginia including: Ashland, Culpeper, Fredericksburg, Leesburg, Middleburg, Warrenton and Winchester. We welcome you to visit any of the other Bluemont concert sites. For schedules, directions and visitor information contact the Bluemont office at (540) 955-8186 or visitwww.bluemont.org.
