We're certainly living in uncertain times - but one thing remains true: artists and musicians will FIND A WAY and Focus Music would like to assist that as much as we're able. Share and Enjoy! Enjoy and SUPPORT!!! Below is a selection of upcoming shows from Focus alumni and to the right is a bunch of links to explore on your own. With almost any show there will be the option to support the artist financially, but remember to "Like", "Share" and "Follow" too! Join those mailing lists for when these artists are able to come see us again! | Online Concert LinksFolk Alliance International Livestream Calendar Institute of Musical Traditions Concert Vault MSAC Local Virtual Events & Content List Social Distancing Streaming Concerts Undiscoveredmusic.net Virtual Music Events Directory |
Upcoming Shows (edited 6/1, 11.25am)
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6/6 |
Saturday |
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Every Sat |
12PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/6 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Iberi Choir |
Iberi Choir (Georgian polyphonic singing, Tbilisi, Georgia) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/7 |
Sunday |
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6/7 |
1:30 PM |
EDT |
Joe Jencks: a concert by a Unitarian Universalist Voice for Spirit and Peace |
Joe Jencks |
Joe Jencks will perform and teach about how his Unitarian Universalist faith has inspired him as a songwriter and as a (baritone) voice for peace. Please RSVP in advance to herb.jids@gmail.com. |
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2pm |
EDT |
The Kennedys Uplifting, All-Request Livestreaming Concert |
Social solidarity, physical distance, music, stories, togetherness... and joy! A virtual tip jar, even. All the comforts on The Kennedys' YouTube channel. And...it's all request! |
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6/8 |
Monday |
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Every Mon |
7pm |
EDT |
rob's VOM (Virtual Open Mic) |
rob Hinkal (host) and whoever signs up... |
Continuing to give the performing community an OUTLET when we need it most! Tune in at fb.com/robsopenmics or youtube.com/robsopenmics. Week 1 gave us We're About 9 back-to-back with hip hop... where else can that happen outside of an open mic?! Signup at rob@ilyaimy.com |
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Every Mon |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/9 |
Tuesday |
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6/9/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
SONiA |
Terrific Tuesdays |
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Every Tues |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/10 |
Wednesday |
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Every Wed |
12.10pm |
EDT |
Lunch Hour Live w Karyn Oliver |
Karyn Oliver |
New songs and requests |
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Every Wed |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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Every Wed |
7:30PM |
EDT |
Every Wednesday |
Carla Ulbrich |
I'm performing weekly YouTube livestreams of humorous songs about surviving the current madness, with live chat, song topics requests and viewer mail segments! |
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Every Wed |
7pm |
EDT |
Wednesday night online! |
Suzie Vinnick |
Roots and Blues music - originals and covers and your requests! |
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Every Wed |
7PM |
EDT |
Every Wednesday |
Jonathan Byrd |
MEET US HERE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7-10PM EASTERN TIME |
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Every Wed |
7PM |
EDT |
Live from the Lair From the Deck |
ilyAIMY |
rob, Heather and Kristen of ilyAIMY – acoustic guitar, electric cello, eclectic percussion, award-winning songwriting, joy and darkness. |
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6/11 |
Thursday |
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Every Thurs |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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7pm |
ET |
Don White |
Don White is an award-winning singer/songwriter, a comedian, an author, and a storyteller. He's been bringing audiences to laughter and tears for thirty years, released ten CDs, three live DVDs, and a book, Memoirs of a C Student. |
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87819464480?pwd=L1UvbTdRWVlMQmhTR0xLcTNqRitZZz09 |
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6/12 |
Friday |
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Every Fri |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/13 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Bombino |
(Tuareg guitar, Agadez, Niger) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/16 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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6/20 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Petroloukas Halkias & Vasilis Kostas |
(traditional music from Epirus, Boston, MA, And Epirus, Greece) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/23 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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6/27 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Riley Baugus |
(Appalachian songs and ballads, Walkertown, NC) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/30 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/4 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Huun Huur Tu |
(Tuvan throat-singing, Republic of Tuva (Russian Federation)) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/7 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/11 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Plunky & the Oneness of Juju |
(Afro-funk and go-go orchestra, Richmond, VA) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/14 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/18 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet |
(Cajun, Lafayette, Louisiana) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/21 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/25 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Mangum & Company |
(gospel brass “shout band”, New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/28 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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8/1 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Lonesome River Band |
(bluegrass, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/4 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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8/8 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Conjunto Guantanamo |
(Afro-Cuban, New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/15 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Balla Kouyaté & Famoro Dioubaté |
(balafon masters, Boston, MA and New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/22 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Dale Watson |
(honky-tonk and country, Austin, TX) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/29 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks |
(Delta blues, Clarksdale, MS) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/1 |
Monday |
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Every Mon |
7pm |
EDT |
rob's VOM (Virtual Open Mic) |
rob Hinkal (host) and whoever signs up... |
Continuing to give the performing community an OUTLET when we need it most! Tune in at fb.com/robsopenmics or youtube.com/robsopenmics. Week 1 gave us We're About 9 back-to-back with hip hop... where else can that happen outside of an open mic?! Signup at rob@ilyaimy.com |
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Every Mon |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/2 |
Tuesday |
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Every Tues |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/2 |
3 PM |
CT |
Jack Williams Plexiglass House Concert |
Jack Williams |
Join us for a live-stream concert at the pavilion in Jack's backyard in the Arkansas Ozark. Jack will sing behind plexiglass for the protection of his audience. |
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6/3 |
Wednesday |
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Every Wed |
12.10pm |
EDT |
Lunch Hour Live w Karyn Oliver |
Karyn Oliver |
New songs and requests |
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Every Wed |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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Every Wed |
7:30PM |
EDT |
Every Wednesday |
Carla Ulbrich |
I'm performing weekly YouTube livestreams of humorous songs about surviving the current madness, with live chat, song topics requests and viewer mail segments! |
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Every Wed |
7pm |
EDT |
Wednesday night online! |
Suzie Vinnick |
Roots and Blues music - originals and covers and your requests! |
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Every Wed |
7PM |
EDT |
Every Wednesday |
Jonathan Byrd |
MEET US HERE EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT 7-10PM EASTERN TIME |
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Every Wed |
7PM |
EDT |
Live from the Lair From the Deck |
ilyAIMY |
rob, Heather and Kristen of ilyAIMY – acoustic guitar, electric cello, eclectic percussion, award-winning songwriting, joy and darkness. |
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6/4 |
Thursday |
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Every Thurs |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/5 |
Friday |
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Every Fri |
5PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/6 |
Saturday |
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Every Sat |
12PM |
PT |
Dan Navarro |
For more than 20 years, Dan Navarro has written, recorded and toured to a fiercely loyal, energetic national audience... and now he's stuck at home. Still gonna play though. |
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6/6 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Iberi Choir |
Iberi Choir (Georgian polyphonic singing, Tbilisi, Georgia) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/7 |
Sunday |
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6/7 |
1:30 PM |
EDT |
Joe Jencks: a concert by a Unitarian Universalist Voice for Spirit and Peace |
Joe Jencks |
Joe Jencks will perform and teach about how his Unitarian Universalist faith has inspired him as a songwriter and as a (baritone) voice for peace. Please RSVP in advance to herb.jids@gmail.com. |
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2pm |
EDT |
The Kennedys Uplifting, All-Request Livestreaming Concert |
Social solidarity, physical distance, music, stories, togetherness... and joy! A virtual tip jar, even. All the comforts on The Kennedys' YouTube channel. And...it's all request! |
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6/9/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
SONiA |
Terrific Tuesdays |
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6/13 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Bombino |
(Tuareg guitar, Agadez, Niger) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/16/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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6/20 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Petroloukas Halkias & Vasilis Kostas |
(traditional music from Epirus, Boston, MA, And Epirus, Greece) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/23/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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6/27 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Riley Baugus |
(Appalachian songs and ballads, Walkertown, NC) We may not be able to come together right now, but we’re so happy to partner with long-time RFF sponsor VPM to bring you a whole summer of great musical memories. Each Saturday at noon, VPM will rebroadcast some of the best performances from the Altria Stage during the 2019 festival. Tune in online or over the air at 93.1 FM and 107.3 FM. |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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6/30/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/4 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Huun Huur Tu |
(Tuvan throat-singing, Republic of Tuva (Russian Federation)) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/7/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/11 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Plunky & the Oneness of Juju |
(Afro-funk and go-go orchestra, Richmond, VA) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/14/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/18 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet |
(Cajun, Lafayette, Louisiana) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/21/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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7/25 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Mangum & Company |
(gospel brass “shout band”, New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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7/28/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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8/1 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Lonesome River Band |
(bluegrass, Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/4/2020 |
2 PM |
EDT |
Terrific Tuesdays |
SONiA |
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8/8 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Conjunto Guantanamo |
(Afro-Cuban, New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/15 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Balla Kouyaté & Famoro Dioubaté |
(balafon masters, Boston, MA and New York, NY) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/22 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Dale Watson |
(honky-tonk and country, Austin, TX) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
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8/29 |
12pm |
ET |
Encore: The Richmond Folk Festival by VPM |
Super Chikan & the Fighting Cocks |
(Delta blues, Clarksdale, MS) |
https://vpm.org/listen/articles/13764/encore-the-richmond-folk-festival |
Focus Music is supported in part by contributions from donors and by funding from the Montgomery County government, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and other supporting organizations.
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