Andy brings us a very special solo show featuring his bottomless vocals and unique melodies. If there’s anyone around here that hasn’t heard about Andy, here’s a little piece of his bio. We are continually amazed and grateful to have a talent such as Andy right in our back yard…

“After attending Berklee College of Music where he studied bass and composition, Andy moved to Washington DC and formed the seminal funk rock band, Egypt. After a million miles in a van and several independent label CD releases, Andy picked up the guitar and formed Earth To Andy who quickly signed with Warner Brothers boutique label, Giant Records. The release of their critically acclaimed CD “Chronicle Kings” saw several of Andy’s songs featured on modern rock radio and in the highly rated network TV shows, Charmed and Beverly Hills 90210. He has shared the stage with countless acts such as Stone Temple Pilots, Live, Fuel, Stained, Everclear and 3 Doors Down, to name a few.

Reinventing himself time and again, Andy has continually grown as a musician and songwriter. He has crafted hundreds of songs, scores of unforgettable hooks, and has released two solo CDs.”

Andy will be joined by the lovely and engaging Erin James.

The show starts at 8pm/$5. Listen at www.andywaldeck.com.

The Stump Skunks are Mitch Russell and Bill Staton; individually, they are each extraordinarily talented musicians, songwriters and singers. Together, they bring us a mix of original and covered americana, country and honkytonk-swing that is completely engaging. Add in the lovely Linda Staton on bass and vocals and you get a trio that truly makes magic.

The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Trees On Fire may draw their inspiration from Radiohead and the Beatles, but the result is a sound that cannot be compared to any other. The band uses three-part harmonies, rock/funk/reggae-based originals, and covers ranging from traditional klezmer to MGMT and Kings of Leon. Come dance, come listen, come find out why they have one of the fastest-growing fanbases in Central Virginia. With special guests The Cove, featuring Koda Kerl.

Listen at www.myspace.com/treesonfiremusic. The show starts at 8pm/$7.

You’ve got the talent-we’ve got the stage. The show starts at 8pm, sign-up is at 7:30pm.

Failure To Yield brings us a mix of rock, folk and blues. The band puts together a set composed of both original folk-rock/americana and covers; either way, there’s a wholly original stamp on the sound. The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Listen at www.myspace.com/failtoyield.

Open to all. Signup begins at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.

From the Scruffy Murphy website:

“Who is Scruffy Murphy anyway? We get asked that often because folks want to know which of us in the band is named Scruffy. Well - sad to say - nobody in the band is actually Scruffy Murphy. We think he was a real character from long ago and far away. He’s the type of person who would frequent smoky pubs until the wee hours of the morning; slugging down the pints and playing Irish music. That actually does describe the guys in the band pretty well, so it can be said that we come by our name honestly.

Our aim as a band is to give a new twist to traditional songs and reels. Depending on the audience, we also mix them with more contemporary songs such as Van Morrison, The Pogues, U2, Grateful Dead, Water Boys etc. Audience participation is a feature of a Scruffy gig, with chorus sheets handed out. We frequently use three part harmonies, and the instrumentation includes rhythm guitar, electric bass, accordion, fiddle, djembe and bodhran.”

Listen at www.scruffymurphyband.com. The show starts at 8pm/$5.

Brian Patrick, winner of our 2009 Songwriters Contest, returns with his band for an evening of original roots/americana music. Brian caught our ears years ago as a solo singer-songwriter because of his uncommon musical grace and engaging melodies. His band takes that talent to the next level and beyond, creating a sound that is at once mellow and deceptively stimulating.

The show starts at 8pm/$5. Listen at www.brianpatrickband.com

Byron brings us old-school original country; songs range from sweetly nostalgic to humorous and clever, all wrapped up in Byon’s delightful presence and Southern panache.

Listen at www.myspace.com/byronmassie.

Art Graham and the Dreamland Barbershop Quartet bring us an evening of harmony, humor and nostalgia.

The show starts at 8pm/$5.