Blues and Bayou Festival present Sol Roots at The Sedalia Center.

The 2026 Blues and Bayou festival showcases the Sol Roots trio, known for their dynamic fusion of New Orleans-inspired funk, deep blues, and greasy soul, during an evening concert at the beautiful Virginia arts venue, The Sedalia Center. Additionally, the local acoustic group Root 2 Music will open the event with their captivating blend of folk and country blues. This annual SedaliaFeast concert and dinner serves as a fundraiser for the arts center, dedicated to enhancing the arts and entertainment community in Bedford County.

The Sol Roots band delivers an award-winning mix of New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues and soul, upbeat jazz, energetic rock and hypnotic rhythms. Renowned for his fierce guitar prowess and soulful singing, Sol has toured globally with numerous musical legends and unsung blues and funk pioneers.

The Sol Roots trio is thrilled to participate in the Blues & Bayou festival, and this unique lineup for the concert will feature musicians who have worked with legends such as Taj Mahal, Beverly "Guitar" Watkins, Keller Williams, Bob Weir, Victor Wooten, Jeff Sipe, Isaac Hadden, and others.

The Sol Roots band has performed alongside artists like Jon Cleary, Cory Henry, Soulive, The Wood Brothers, Sonny Landreth, Roosevelt Collier, Eric Lindell, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Shemekia Copeland, Jackie Greene, and many more.

Driven by a profound respect for his musical influences and a love for Universal Music, Sol presents a unique and powerful voice, supported by a skilled group of musicians.

The Sol Roots band is recognized as an official Home Grown Music Network artist and a "Next Generation" Music Maker Foundation artist.

Each year, SedaliaFEAST unites the community for an evening filled with delicious food, live music, and philanthropy. This year's theme, Blues & Bayou, honors the rich sounds of blues, roots, and Bayou rhythms while generating essential funds to support The Sedalia Center and its mission to foster exploration in the Art of Living and the Living Arts.

Every ticket purchased helps sustain Sedalia's growing arts programming, from a free Living Arts after-school program for children to an expanding lineup of creative classes and workshops for teens and adults.

The evening will begin with a variety of libations and a silent auction featuring items donated by local Virginia businesses and friends of The Sedalia Center.

This year's delicious feast includes slow-simmered bayou jambalaya, Louisiana rice, fire-grilled herb butter corn on the cob, and fresh garden salad.

Afterwards there will be an evening of showcasing live New Orleans influenced funk, deep blues, energetic rock and more, featuring the award winning Sol Roots band, and acoustic opener Root 2 Music. There will be delicious food, handcrafted drinks, a lively silent auction and door prizes, with wonderful company in one of Bedford County's most beautiful settings.

Every ticket sold contributes to the sustainability of Sedalia's expanding arts programs, including the free Living Arts after-school initiative.

The ticket options range from $25 for just the evening concert, up to $1000 for sponsor tables.

$100 – Jambalaya feast, open bar, live blues, and silent auction
$75 – Jambalaya feast, cash bar, live music, and silent auction
$25 – Late show (7:30–10:00 PM) featuring Sol Roots Trio with cash bar (dinner not included)
$1,000 Sponsor Table – Reserved table for 8, Jambalaya feast, open bar, reserved seating, stage recognition, and recognition on The Sedalia website and social media.

This will be an opportunity to enjoy an evening that nourishes the Virginia community in more ways than one.

Please visit The Sedalia Center website for more information.

SedaliaCenter .org