New Concerts Announced For Barns At Wolf Trap

VIENNA, VA—If you've been to a Barns at Wolf Trap performance, you understand how it's a one-of-a-kind experience. Concertgoers gather in the 18th century barn for intimate nighttime performances. And it's almost time for another season of performances.

Wolf Trap released the schedule for the 382-seat Barns at Wolf Trap Thursday, showcasing a variety of artists for different musical tastes. Some of the returning favorites are David Crosby of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, Broadway star Aaron Tveit and South African choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo.

In addition, 16 artists will perform for the first time at Wolf Trap, including Max Weinberg, drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, R&B singer Son Little and Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson.

Here is the full Barns at Wolf Trap performance schedule:

• Oct. 8: Joan Shelley
• Oct. 11: Max Weinberg
• Oct. 12: Mountain Heart
• Oct. 13: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers
• Oct. 15: Cheyenne Jackson
• Oct. 18: Troker
• Oct. 19: Paco Peña
• Oct. 20: Laura St. John/Matt Herskowitz
• Oct. 21: The Bobs
• Oct. 25: Son Little
• Oct. 27: Sachal Emsemble
• Oct. 28: Maggie Rose
• Nov. 1: Bernhoft
• Nov. 8: JD Souther
• Nov. 10: Red Baraat
• Nov. 13: Herb Alpert & Lani Hall
• Nov. 15: Justin Townes Earle
• Nov. 17: The Quebe Sisters
• Nov. 28 and 29: David Crosby
• Nov. 30: London Wainwright III
• Jan. 21: Krakauer-Tagg Duo
• Jan. 26 and 27: Aaron Tveit
• Feb. 5 and 6: Ladysmith Black Mambazo
• April 4: Ana Moura
• April 22: John Corigliano 8.0

Tickets go on sale to the public on Aug. 11. In all, 66 performers are lined up for the season so far. More performances will be announced every two weeks beginning on Sept 5.

“The Barns is an intimate, casual space that provides the perfect atmosphere to experience pure, raw artistry,” said Arvind Manocha, President and CEO of Wolf Trap Foundation in a statement. “This season, Wolf Trap fans can relax and unwind while getting an up close and personal look at legends, diverse traditional and non-traditional musical styles, and many new and unique artists.”

See Wolf Trap's website to buy tickets on Aug. 11.

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