Apr
28
Sat
KENNEY HOLMES
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
KENNEY HOLMES

Kenney’s vocal style and instrumental prowess has wowed audiences for over 40 years nationally and internationally. He has been compared to BB King perhaps because his choice of instrument is a gold gilded “Lucille” guitar inlaid with mother of pearl or maybe it is just that he plays the blues with the intensity of a seasonal blues man. He has also been compared to the likes of George Benson and Wes Montgomery as Kenney is an accomplished jazz guitarist and vocalist.

2018 GNARLY HOPS & BEER FEST
Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
2018 GNARLY HOPS & BEER FEST @ Downtown Culpeper

Culpeper, VA. Culpeper Renaissance Inc. (CRI) is proud to serve up its sixth annual beer festival this April. Over the past several months, the team has been planning the best Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest yet. Ticket holders can look forward to several new breweries on tap, a wide selection of mouth-watering local food, and Love Canon’s raucous blend of bluegrass. New this year, the festival will be located in the Depot District in the historic Downtown Culpeper area, this craft beer festival is sure to live up to its “gnarly” name.

Taking place on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from Noon – 5:00 PM in the Depot District, the Gnarly Hops brewfest is back with live music from Love Canon and over 70 different beer selections. Sample Virginia and nationally brewed beers. This year we are thrilled to have a great selection of local and independent brews, including area favorites like newcomer – Old Trade Brewery, 2 Silos Brewing Co., Far Gohn Brewing Company, Beer Hound Brewery, Bald Top Brewing Co., and Three Notch’d Brewing Company. Some other notable Virginia Breweries joining the line-up include: Blue Mountain Brewery, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, Starr Hill Brewery, and Reason. A crowd favorite, Bold Rock Hard Cider, also returns serving its refreshing cider in a variety of flavors including their newest Rose cider. A few well-known out-of-towners will be on draft, like Dogfish Head, Captain Lawrence, Narragansett Beer, Stone Brewing and Maine Beer Company. CRI guarantees there will be plenty of craft beer and cider to suit anyone’s taste!

Kelsey Carlson Settle is thrilled to be the returning Chairman of Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest, “This year, we’re excited to offer you even more craft brews, great local food and some rockin’ live music with headliner Love Canon. Our committee has been working hard to guarantee we’ll bring you an afternoon in Culpeper you won’t want to miss!”

Culpeper, a Great American Main Street Award winner, also boasts a variety of delicious local eats that will be on hand to accompany the cold brews. Food provided by: Captain Corbin’s, N&A Catering, North Cove Cafe, Uncle Elder’s BBQ, and UFO Food Truck. Live music by local favorites The Unsuitables will kick off the festivities with some Rock and Roll with a twist of Funk and Soul; followed by Love Canon, sprouting from the musical foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, in Charlottesville, Virginia. Love Canon doesn’t cover the music of the ’80s as much as kidnap it and take it on a bluegrass-tinged joyride. Local artisans such as Le Monkey House, Chickie-Dickie Beads, Wire & Rocks, The Sterling Peacock and more will be showcasing their wares at the event as well, presenting their unique, handcrafted goods and jewelry to festivalgoers.

This year we’re excited to offer an enhanced VIP ticket experience available for $70. A VIP ticket scores you all the regular ticket amenities along with a VIP separate entrance, exclusive premium tastings at the VIP tent, tasty treats, and exclusive full pint Gnarly glass. With only a limited number of advanced and VIP tickets available for the Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest, CRI is encouraging those 21-and-older to pick up tickets early to ensure a spot at this popular downtown event. General advance tickets include admission, live music, commemorative tasting, and NEW for 2018 – unlimited craft beer tastings are available for $35 and may be purchased now at Far Gohn Brewing Co., Vinosity, Randy’s Flowers by Endless Creations and on the web at www.gnarlyhops.eventbrite.com. $5 non-drinking tickets will be available for purchase at the gate on the day of the event.

All are welcome, but please remember no pets and no coolers. The Gnarly Hops and Barley Fest Craft Beer Festival is made possible through generous friends and supporters, such as The Town of Culpeper, Bold Rock Hard Cider, Culpeper Times, Far Gohn Brewing Company, Green Roost, Stonewall Harley-Davidson, Vinosity, XS Telecom, 103.1 WJMA, 105.5 SAM FM, and Fairview Cattle & Grain.

If you’re seeking the most dynamic beer tasting experience in Central Virginia, look no further. Arrive thirsty on April 28th and ready for a beautiful day at downtown Culpeper’s signature craft beer festival. For more information please contact Culpeper Renaissance at 540-825-4416 or visit us on the web at www.gnarlyhops.com or www.facebook.com/gnarlyhops, follow us on Twitter @gnarlyhops and Instagram #gnarlyhops.

DELTA SPUR TRIO
Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
DELTA SPUR TRIO

Delta Spur is DC/MD/VA’s hottest country band, performing Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Zac Brown, Keith Urban, as well as other country favorites.

OTR
Apr 28 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
OTR

OTR (“Off The Record”) is a mash-up of several long-established, powerhouse cover bands in the District of Columbia-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) area. The band performs a diverse selection of the most popular covers from the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s, and other classic rock and R&B “deep cuts” from Adele to Zeppelin. The group prides itself on well-rehearsed, complex musicianship and attention to detail, bringing out the best of every song.

Apr
29
Sun
CATHY DITORO
Apr 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
CATHY DITORO

Cathy is a DC-based singer-songwriter who has been singing from a young age and performing regularly around the DMV for almost 10 years. She is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar primarily, but also piano and percussion.

She sings with local 80s favorites, The Legwarmers, and also fronts the high-energy, 6-piece ska band, Party Like It’s. She has her own original music project and will be releasing her first album in 2018.

She has played numerous venues, theaters, festivals, and sporting events, including a Japan tour in 2015.

An avid advocate for the DC music scene, Cathy started a nonprofit in 2017 called ProjectHERA. Its mission is to support, connect and empower women and girls in the music industry. Each year, she hosts the HERA music festival, a female-fueled, all ages, celebration of women in music.

She also works as a booking agent for bands and solo artists in and around DC.

ANDREW BURLESON
Apr 29 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
ANDREW BURLESON

Guitarist and vocalist from Columbia, South Carolina. Currently resides in Old Town Alexandria, right outside of DC. Influenced by Classic and Southern Rock as well as Blues\R&B, Hip Hop and Alternative Rock. Has played all over the Carolinas for the last 3 years and is now emerging in the DC, Marland, Virginia scene. Plays solo as well as experienced front man for a number of musicians and bands.

May
1
Tue
SHANE HINES
May 1 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SHANE HINES

Shane tours nationally with Corey Smith and Pat McGee as well as independently. His solo acoustic show is all about powerful vocals paired with a rockin’ guitar and can fill rooms both large and small. The band is a full on party!

May
2
Wed
SCOTT KURT
May 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SCOTT KURT

Scott Kurt grew up in America’s Rust Belt, and the grittiness of his roots is evident in every aspect of his music. From his debut album, “Ragged But Right”, recorded with his band Memphis 59, to his first solo effort “Down This Road”, he captures the essence of hard living, hard work and hard times in deeply personal lyrics delivered by a whiskey-tinged bar room voice wrapped up inside a whole lot of full-tilt country-rock guitar.

May
3
Thu
ANDREW O’DAY
May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
ANDREW O'DAY

An open hand reaching into your soul and holding your heart may best describe the way Andrew has spliced broken words of emotion. The lyrical content of his original writings could easily be listened to through a mono-tone metal box, hanging off the side of the driver’s door window. Although he has spent many years as a young musician, collaborating and teaming with others that are equally motivated to find themselves in their spiritual quest for the perfect sound of a strumming heartbeat, the time has come. He is ready to share his acoustic guitar and sage, soulful sound…

May
4
Fri
PETE LAPP
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
PETE LAPP

Based in Leesburg, Virginia, Pete Lapp is a singer and guitarist who specializes in acoustic interpretations of classic and alternative rock songs to include Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, U2, Foo Fighters, Tom Petty, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Mumford and Sons and many more.

THE REFLEX BAND
May 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm
THE REFLEX BAND

The Ultimate 80’s Tribute Band, The Reflex serves as a perfect reminder of that great music of a decadent decade.

May
5
Sat
CINCO DE MAYO
May 5 all-day
CINCO DE MAYO

Featuring DJ Freedom – NOVA’s Best Latin DJ

Celebrate with 2 Silos Cerveza, Mexican Lager on tap! Crisp, golden and authentic Mexican style lager.

BRENT PETERSON DUO
May 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
BRENT PETERSON DUO

Keeping it simple and soulful, Brent & Co. combines rock, country, reggae and pop with improvisation to create memorable and refreshing music with heart and soul. Performing over 250 shows a year, this is a sound crafted on the road and in front of audiences nationwide. After touring on the 2012 release Not How We Dream EP, Brent & Co. are eager to unleash their new music on the world and continue bringing their live show to fans far and wide.

PERFEKT BLEND
May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm
PERFEKT BLEND

Established in 2014 and based in Northern Virginia, they’re a talented group of musicians with a passion for performance. Their repertoire of music includes collections of popular songs and an extensive selection of covers and musical compositions.

ALAN SCOTT BAND
May 5 @ 7:00 pm – 10:30 pm
ALAN SCOTT BAND

Guitar-Based Modern Melodic Rock that ranges from acoustic ballads to Anthemic Rock. The acoustic side recalls Early John Mayer, Counting Crows, Ben Folds 5, and REM. Music is a blend of pop, alternative rock, funk, and a splash of brit pop, featuring world-class musicianship and critically-acclaimed songwriting.

May
6
Sun
ELI LEV
May 6 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
ELI LEV

Born in Washington, D.C. and raised by the world, Eli Lev is a traveler, self-proclaimed folk hero, and a passionate musician. He translates his experiences from the road directly to the audience in his live performances, which feature a strong, soulful voice supported by beatboxing, harmonica, flute, and acoustic guitar loops. As an audience member, you can’t help but want to travel the world and hear him sing through the next adventure.

DAN BARRY
May 6 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
DAN BARRY

Dan Barry is a singer-songwriter who blends influences of rock, jazz, folk, and soul into a unique sound.

May
8
Tue
SHARIF
May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SHARIF

Sharif – who is currently earning his Masters at the Berklee College of Music – has made quite a name for himself on the touring front, vacillating from playing intimate solo acoustic shows of his original material to belting out cover tunes (from Rihanna’s “Disturbia” to Maroon 5’s “Won’t Go Home Without You” to Beastie Boys “Girls”) at biker bars to playing one of his favorite genres of music, oldies, at retirement centers (because he wants to, not because he has to) to corporate gigs for Gap and Amstel Light to opening for the likes of Jason Mraz, Kenny Loggins, Rhett Miller, Rusted Root, and Blake Shelton.

“Music consumes me,” explains Sharif, who has approximately 2,000 shows around the world under his belt. “I just love playing music, teaching music, learning more about music, and doing whatever I can to get there.”

May
9
Wed
SHANE GAMBLE
May 9 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SHANE GAMBLE

A Maryland native, Shane Gamble embodies what it means to be a working musician. Shane attacks his guitar with passion and sings jangly songs about the good times with a distinctly American feel. Close your eyes and imagine if Tom Petty or Bruce Springsteen were to emerge now on Country radio, then added a modern twist…that’s Shane.

May
10
Thu
RYAN FORRESTER DUO
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
RYAN FORRESTER DUO

The Ryan Forrester Band will entertain with a variety of covers – Motown to Top-40 blended with Country & Rock.