Concerts
The Barn Owls Concert (Friday)
The Barn Owls – An Unexpected Mix of Americana
Expect the Unexpected with The Barn Owls! Ukuleles, mandolin, banjo, bass, cajón and guitars shine as they blend a unique mix of Americana: Country, Bluegrass, & Classic Rock. Based in Central Virginia, The Barn Owls highlight how well the ukulele can fit in with more “traditional” band instruments. The Friday night concert will have sheet music provided for several songs to encourage the crowd to play along with the band.
Social media links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barn_owls_va/
And Facebook: The Barn Owls
Au Fromage Concert (Friday)
Au Fromage, the Richmond based acoustic swing powerhouse duo of Stu Kindle (ukulele) and Valentin Prince (guitar), will make their triumphant return to Virginia Ukapalooza! They play uptempo gypsy jazz tunes, standards, and other highly danceable old-timey music. Their concert will definitely be memorable! Check them out on Instagram @au_fromage_music and Bandcamp aufromage.bandcamp.com.
Trutone Honeys Concert (Saturday)
The Truetone Honeys, singers Anna Perkins, Caroline Scruggs, and Jeanette Corey, are a female vocal trio based in the Tidewater region of Virginia. While they sing across genres and decades, they specialize in the early swing stylings of the 1920s and 30s, and are especially inspired by the legacies of groups like the Boswell Sisters of New Orleans. They love the way the musically complex vocal arranging plays with such fun and lighthearted songs! Whether performing with orchestras, bands, or accompanying themselves, they sing to bring the happiness they experience through this music to others, knowing that the music speaks for itself in any time or place.
The Honeys are excited to play an entire set at Virginia Ukapalooza accompanied by the banjolele, the resonant cousin of the ukulele that provides the perfect traditional jazz tone.
Follow the Trutone Honeys on Facebook and Instagram.
Ray Cygrymus (Surfnrz) Concert (Saturday)
Ray (based in Pittsburgh, PA) has taught and performed at various ukulele festivals throughout the US. His goal is to share his knowledge and experience to influence other ukulele players to look at their instrument in a different way by gaining knowledge of different techniques, expanding new skill sets, and effectively using sound effects. Ray hopes to continue to grow, entertain, inspire, and educate the world on the beauty and diversity of this spectacular little instrument that brings people together in such a big way!
Facebook: Surfnrz
Instagram: ray_cygrymus_surfnrz
TikTok: Surfnrz
Danielle Anderson (Danielle Ate the Sandwich) Concert (Saturday)
Combining soft, lilting vocals with poignant honesty and wit, Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Danielle Anderson), writes songs for the biggest and smallest moments of life. A songwriter, ukulele and guitar player, and performer, Danielle first found her place at open mic nights and coffee shops in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is now based in Kansas City, MO. Growing a fan base through her homemade videos on YouTube, Danielle performed and toured extensively from 2009-2018, leaving an impression on audiences across the country, and fans around the world.
Danielle has released 7 albums of original music, over 200 YouTube videos, and conducts an annual 24 Hour Album project, writing and producing new songs with the help of her patrons in only twenty four hours.
She has opened for Mumford and Sons, Jake Shimabukuro, and had the opportunity to write the soundtrack to the Emmy nominated HBO documentary, “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” In 2023, Danielle was awarded a 2-year studio residency at the Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, MO, and is currently in the studio working on her 8th full length release of original folk songs.
Video Links:
Terrible Dinner Guest (produced video and song)
It's Not Jupiter (solo ukulele)
