Community Art Collaborative
Shenandoah
Valley
Community Art Collaborative
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Mosaic
Visitors are invited to stop by the CAC booth on select weekends to contribute to the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Mosaic. This collaborative artwork will be displayed at future Festival events and at the Festival office during the offseason. No experience necessary.
About the Community Art Collaborative
The Community Art Collaborative (CAC) is a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization founded in 2024 and dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together. The organization creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to pursue the arts and develop creative skills. Through partnerships with Shenandoah County venues, nonprofit organizations and park systems, CAC has helped make these opportunities available throughout the community.
Community Projects
Town of Woodstock
Three 4-by-8-foot panels featuring Shenandoah County and its natural resources are displayed at the entrance to the town parking lot on the Woodstock
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Café wall. (VECCA, 2021-23)
Seven Bends State Park (Hollingsworth Entrance)
A 4-by-8-foot interactive panel highlights the beauty, and wildlife visitors encounter throughout the park. (2024-25)
Edinburg Historic Mill Project
Twenty 2-by-2-foot panels depict historic quilt patterns from the era when the mill was in operation, many of which are believed to have been used as Underground Railroad symbols. Installation at the Edinburg Mill is scheduled for fall 2026. (2025-26)
Shenandoah County 250th Anniversary Project
A 2-by-2-foot commemorative plaque will be displayed at the Shenandoah County Visitors Center located in the Historic Courthouse in honor of the
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents The Four Tops with special guest Meisha Herron
A Legacy Continued
Formed in Detroit in 1953 as the Four Aims, the group soon changed its name to the Four Tops to avoid confusion with the Ames Brothers. What began as four high school friends singing at a birthday party would become one of the most enduring and influential vocal groups in American music history.
With Levi Stubbs on lead vocals and Abdul “Duke” Fakir, Renaldo “Obie” Benson and Lawrence Payton providing harmonies, the Four Tops helped define the “Motown Sound”: a
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polished blend of pop, R&B and gospel. Signed to Motown Records in 1963, the group became the primary male vocal act for the famed HollandDozier-Holland songwriting and production team. Their first major hit, “Baby I Need Your Loving”, cracked the Billboard Top 20 in 1964, launching a string of chart-topping singles. Their classics included “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)” and “Reach Out I’ll Be There” – songs that became global anthems and cemented their place in music history.
Unlike many groups of their era, The Four Tops maintained their original lineup for over four decades. Throughout the 1960s and ’70s, they released hits including “It’s the Same Old Song”, “Bernadette”, “Standing in the Shadows of Love” and “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got).” Their success earned numerous accolades, including induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the Vocal Group Hall of Fame and the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
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Friday, July 24, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents
Diamond Rio
with special guest Voth
Originating as The Tennessee River Boys in the 80’s, the band evolved into Diamond Rio in 1989. The following year, they signed with Arista Nashville, and in 1991, with the release of “Meet in The Middle,” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is
also known for their multi-week charttopper “How Your Love Makes Me Feel”, crossover hit “One More Day”, as well as timeless hits “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “I Believe” and many more.
Selling more than 6.8 million albums and surpassing over 1.05 billion global
streams, Diamond Rio has charted 20 Top 10 singles, 15 Top 5 singles, and seven No. 1 singles. Known for playing every note on every album throughout their career, the band’s unwavering commitment to their craft is evident in their instrumental tracks “Big”,
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Photo by Robby Klein
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents
A Big Band Birthday Party with The LSO Big Band
David Glover, Music Director and Conductor, Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra
Kate McGarry, Vocalist
The LSO’s playlist tonight includes this powerhouse mix of brassy Big Band hits, star-spangled anthems, and a few wild-card surprises you definitely won’t see coming!
Take The “A” Train
Summertime
Blue Skies
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Moonlight Serenade
Opus 1
Prelude to a Kiss
When I Fall in Love
American Patrol
Battle Hymn of the Republic
When Johnny Comes Marching Home
God Bless the USA
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H H H Intermission H H H
Sweet Georgia Brown
Moonlight in Vermont
Memphis Blues
Jersey Bounce
I’ll Be Seeing You
Skylark
The Shadow of Your Smile
Let’s Get Together
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Embraceable You
Don’t Be That Way
Yankee Doodle Boy
Stars and Stripes
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Connected to Discovery
Every day here brings something new to learn and someone new to share it with.
At Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, curiosity connects us. Whether it’s discussing the latest world events over breakfast, enjoying live symphonies, or exploring local art exhibits, residents share a love of learning and discovery. Here, staying informed means staying inspired together.
Just like the art that moves us, life here is thoughtfully layered and full of meaning. As a Life Plan Community, SVWC offers the peace of mind that comes from knowing your future is cared for so you can keep exploring every moment with confidence and joy.
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Meet the Artists
David Glover, Conductor
Conductor David Glover is known for his captivating interpretations and engaging presence on the podium. He is currently the Music Director of the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra in Virginia and recently concluded a tenure as Associate Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony, where he led over 250 concerts, including performances of major choral repertoire such as Carmina Burana, the opening classical concert of the Symphony’s new hall in Wilmington, NC, and two statewide tours. He continues to maintain a close relationship with the North Carolina Symphony and conducts numerous concerts with them each year. Prior to his position with the North Carolina Symphony, Glover served as Assistant Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
This season, Glover makes return appearances to the North Carolina Symphony, the Charlotte Symphony, and makes his debut with the
Milwaukee Symphony. In addition, Glover has led many other orchestras including the Ensemble Orchestral de Paris, Minneapolis Pops Orchestra, Hendersonville Symphony, Orchestra Indiana, South Bend Symphony, Muncie Symphony and the North Czech Philharmonic.
His passion for sharing music with younger generations is evident in his series of successful orchestral education shows, which have reached over 250,000 elementary school children. In addition, he is the Artistic Director of Triangle Youth Music in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he oversees 10 ensembles with more than 400 young musicians and conducts their premier orchestra, the Triangle Youth Philharmonic.
Glover holds degrees in violin performance from the University of Georgia and Boston University, and a master’s degree in instrumental conducting from Indiana University, where his teachers were David Effron and Thomas Baldner. Further studies have been with Atso Almila, Johannes Schlaefli, and Kenneth Kiesler. He lives in Cary, NC, with his wife Emily, a violinist in the North Carolina Symphony, and their daughter Maia.
Kate McGarry
With seven critically acclaimed CDs and Grammy nominations in 2009, 2019 and 2021, Kate McGarry has become recognized as a jazz artist who brings authenticity and vitality to every song regardless of genre. The
Wall Street Journal calls her music “austere and elegant,” while The New York Times pronounced it “astute and sensitive.” Downbeat's 2016 Critics Poll named McGarry the #1 Rising Star Female Vocalist.
Singer Kate McGarry grew up in Hyannis, Massachusetts, one of 10 children in a musical family. She earned a degree in Afro-American Music and Jazz from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, studying with notable professors including Archie Shepp, Max Roach, Billy Taylor, and James Baldwin.
Her acclaimed recordings include “Mercy Streets,” “The Target,” “If Less Is More Nothing Is Everything,” “Girl Talk” and “The Subject Tonight Is Love,” which received the 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Jazz
Photo by David Goddard
Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Vocal CD. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Birdland, the Newport Jazz Festival and major international festivals, and has toured or recorded with artists including Hank Jones, Clark Terry, Fred Hersch, Kurt Elling, Maria Schneider, and John Hollenbeck.
McGarry currently lives in Durham, North Carolina with guitarist, producer and husband Keith Ganz, continuing to record, tour, teach, and collaborate while advancing the jazz tradition.
Friday, August 7, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
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Presents Original Beach Boy Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band
A Tribute to Brian Wilson
Al Jardine, founding member of The Beach Boys, is currently touring with The Pet Sounds Band, whose talented and seasoned members were handpicked by Brian Wilson. The show includes many Beach Boys’ hits (“California Girls,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “I Get Around,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” “Sloop John B,” “Surfin’ USA,” and “Fun, Fun, Fun”) plus songs from the critically acclaimed Love You album and other rarities from the ’70s.
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The Pet Sounds Band includes Al’s son Matt Jardine, who has received rave reviews for his youthful Brian Wilson-like vocals on classics like “Good Vibrations,” “God Only Knows,” “Don’t Worry Baby” and “Surf’s Up” from The Beach Boys’ legendary unreleased masterpiece “Smile!”
A little bit of history – after Al’s family moved to Hawthorne, Calif., in the mid-’50s, he met Brian, Carl and
Dennis Wilson along with Mike Love, to form the band in 1961. Al played guitar, arranged and produced many songs and sang lead on the No. 1 hit “Help Me, Rhonda.” In 1988, Al was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beach Boys, and in 2001, he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy. Al released Sloop John B: A Pirate’s Tale, a fun-filled adventure children’s Continued on page 47
Photo by Steven 'Stevo' Rood
14: THE HACKENS BOYS
CONGRESS STREET
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY
July 23 • 5 - 7 PM
12TH ANNUAL MUSIC FEST
FREE ADMISSION
REBEL PARK • 6:30 - 9 PM 9186 John Sevier Road, New Market, VA Food and Drink Available for Purchase • Beer & Wine Garden ID Required • NO Outside Alcohol • NO PETS Aug. 14 • Sept. 18 • Oct. 9
For more details, check out our Facebook @NewMarketCrossRoadsFest
Join us downtown for our summer block party! Kids yard games and chances to win!
MOVIE NIGHTS IN THE PARK
August 22 • September 5
New Market Community Park
Time: Sundown (see website for details) • Cost: FREE Bring chairs/blankets and snacks for viewing comfort
SUMMER’S END PUPPY POOL PARTY
September 13 • 1 - 4 PM
New Market Community Park
Cost: $3 per canine • Age: 6 months + Registration Encouraged
FALL FESTIVAL
Saturday, Sept. 26th 9 AM - 4 PM Downtown New Market
Crafts, music, demonstrations, food, and more! Interested in being a vendor? Email s.frazier@newmarketvirginia.com
TRICK OR TREAT ON CONGRESS STREET October 31st
Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 8:00 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents The Bacon Brothers
The People In The World Tour
For the Bacon Brothers, music is all about exploration. The siblings have spent the better part of three decades creating their own blend of folk, rock, soul and country music. They call that diverse sound “forosoco” and it has taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to performances at iconic venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry and Gruene Hall.
The exploration continues with the band’s twelfth release, “Ballad of The
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Brothers.” The album highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an acclaimed Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (an Emmy-winning composer), but their differences as well. Bound by family and a shared love of American roots music, the brothers have grown into accomplished songwriters and storytellers with their own unique styles. “Ballad of The Brothers” makes room for both approaches, offering a
mix of edgy alt-rock, Motown-inspired soul, fingerpicked folk, and everything in between.
“We’re two musicians who write songs very differently and we’ve grown to really appreciate those differences,” says Michael. “Whenever I go see a band play life, I’d much rather see them do a thousand things than just one thing. We take a similar approach to our album.”
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Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents
Hotel California: The Original Eagles Tribute with
special guest Robbie Limon
Hotel California
For over three decades, Hotel California has been recreating the legendary sound of the Eagles and thrilling audiences all over the world.
The band set the bar in 1986, and they’ve remained the industry-leading substitute for the Eagles ever since. Playing to huge outdoor and arena audiences, sharing bills with some of rock’s legends and going places no tribute band has gone before.
A long run by any measure, but it raises the question: what makes Hotel California so special? Incredible lead vocal similarity, intensely accurate instrumental work, soaring harmonies and top-flight live performances, just for starters. These are the band’s hallmarks and the foundation on which their reputation has been built. With over a century of collective professional experience in the band today, they’re still going stronger than ever!
Hotel California’s show has evolved into a masterful celebration of the Eagles’ music. One of the most gamechanging song catalogs in the history of rock ‘n’ roll is performed to perfection before your eyes and ears.
If you love the Eagles, then welcome to the Hotel California – you’ve just found the next big thing.
They’ve performed in India, Bermuda, Dubai, Japan, Tahiti and all over North America.
They’ve shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, Gretchen Wilson and REO Speedwagon, just to name a few.
Robbie Limon
A truly vibrant musician and entertainer, Robbie Limon has become a familiar and beloved presence in the regional music scene. Known for his soulful vocals and masterful guitar work, Limon’s dynamic stage presence and engaging rapport with audiences have made him a highly sought-after act,
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First Fridays
Sept 12, 11 am - 3 pm
Downtown Woodstock Street food fair, music
Dec 12, 10 am - 4 pm & Dec 13, 10 am - 2 pm
Downtown Woodstock
Santa, cookie crawl, music & shopping
July 17, 6 - 9 pm The Flashbacks - Oldies
W.O. Riley Park Live music, food
Independence Day Fireworks
July 4, 9:30 pm
Shenandoah County Fairgrounds free fireworks show
National Night Out
Aug 4, 6 - 9 pm
W.O. Riley Park family fun with Woodstock PD
2 0 2 6 E V e n t s
April - October, 5 - 8 pm
Downtown Woodstock
Businesses open late, artists & artisans, live entertainment
Dec 4, 5:30 pm Light Up Woodstock
Downtown Woodstock children’s choirs, parade
Oct 31, 11 am - 1:30 pm
Halloween on Court Square
Downtown Woodstock games, trick-or-treating, etc.
www.woodstockva.gov/events
Sunday, September 6, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Presents
Hot Strings and Cool Breezes
featuring Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter, Josh & Jenee of Wood Box Heroes and Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki
Michael Cleveland & Jason Carter
Between the two of them, fiddlers Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland have amassed an impressive 18 Fiddle Player of the Year Awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association – an easy majority of the
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fiddle trophies given out over the awards’ 34-year history. Plus, they’ve separately racked up 17 Grammy nominations and four wins. In 2025, this pair of critically-acclaimed, generational talents in bluegrass and roots music joined forces on their first duo album ever, Carter & Cleveland. The album builds on the duo’s more than 30 years of friendship, a natural
culmination of their frequent musical cross-pollinations and collaborations across that time. They first met as teenagers – Cleveland was 13 and Carter was 19 – and they were already mutual admirers of the skill, musicality, reverence for tradition and the unique fiddle fire they each heard in the other’s playing.
As they each grew and developed as pickers and musicians, they continued to cross paths at festivals, co-bills and beyond, always with ease and comfort in making music together. Carter & Cleveland is chock full of this particular brand of brotherly fiddle synergy, built around their one-of-akind, effortless blend, with bluegrass, fiddle tune standards and rich harmonies across its eleven tracks.
Josh & Jenee of Wood Box Heroes
Jenee Fleenor and Josh Martin are core members of the acoustic supergroup, Wood Box Heroes, currently touring and recently releasing their debut album, “444.” Their collaboration has already earned multiple #1 songs on the Bluegrass
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Gifts to the Festival Gifts to the Festival
SVMF received contributions from these generous people and organizations between June 11, 2025, and June 12, 2026. Many of these good people contribute more than once. The gift totals and acknowledgements are cumulative.
Maestro ($5,000+)
Karl and Suzanne Roulston, Woodstock
Conductors Club ($1,000 +)
Auto Care Clinic, Front Royal and Woodstock
Susan Agnew, Arlington
BluePoint ATM Solutions, Denver, Colo.
Barry & Margaretanne Campbell, Keswick
John and Gail Carten, Arlington
Joe Van Cleve, Alexandria
Jimmy and Lennie Diaz-Granados, Basye
Jim and Barbara Fagan, Basye; To support the music in the valley
Susan R. Grandfield, New Market; In memory of John W and Audrey H Rosenberger
Byron Brill and Kathy Kanter, Middletown
Carl and Arnesa Lind, Mount Sidney
Earle MacKenzie, New Market
Susan and Bob Moose, Woodstock
Rod Shepherd, Mount Jackson; In memory of Michael Armstrong
David and Sandy Simpson, Hamilton
Derrick Tam, Vienna
Benefactor ($500 to $999)
Fred & Christine Andreae, Bentonville
Anonymous, in honor of the SVMF Guild Board
Gary & Leshia Broadwater, Gainesville
Ms. Jane Dalton, Madison
John Gaunt, Fort Valley
Floyd and Amy Heater, Edinburg
Larry and Robin Helsley, Woodstock
Sandra and Glenn Hodge, Rockingham
Greg and Melanie Hoover, Woodstock
Joseph Jackson, Sterling
Gordon and Sue Keehn, Raleigh, N.C.; In memory of Robert and Evelyn Keehn
Robin Rinaca, Accomac
Eric Rowsey, Richmond
Alex and Ivy Sinaiko, Alexandria
Gerald & Sharon Strite, Rockingham
Ed Estes & Caroline Taylor, Chesapeake
Sandra H Welch, Alexandria
Tom & Nancy Wetsel, Harrisonburg
Karen Whetzel, New Market; In recognition of Just Because and the Shenandoah Education Foundation for support of music education in Shenandoah County Public Schools
Patron ($250 to $499)
Joan Anderson, Maurertown
Scott and Kimberli Ball, Winchester
Kathy Brown, Woodbridge; In loving memory of Ted Bean
Robert and Millie Cathcart, Charlottesville
Charles and Darlene Crosson, Rockingham
Patrick and Shelley Finn, Winchester
Diane Gardner, Woodstock; In memory of Jacob Haun, Jr.
Beck and Lorraine Halsted, Basye; In loving memory of Jean Halsted
Chris and Phyllis Hamilton, Harrisonburg
David & Cathy Hawkins, King George
Roy and Kate Isom, Basye
Dr. J W Kerns, Stephens City
Linda & Edgar Lamma III, Orkney Springs
Cathy and Larry Little, Falls Church
Ian and Cris McDonald, Bethesda Md.
Mark and Marguerite McDonald, Fort Defiance
Jan and Tom Meredith, Fredricksburg
Mitch and Pam Orndorff, Winchester
Martha B. Shaw, Broadway; In memory of Susan Coffman
Gerald Smith, Winchester
Mike and Pat Spory, Front Royal
John Staelin and Clay Hill, Millwood
Mr. and Mrs. Stanhagen, Bayse
Donna and Ernest Stern, Bethesda, Md.
Jane and Tom Underwood, Birmingham, Ala.
Dollena O. Woodward, Fort Valley
Sustainer ($100 to $249)
Joan Anderson, Maurertown
Anonymous (5)
Anonymous, Huntingtown, Md.; In memory of Florence Young
Suzanne Arthur, Harrisonburg
Richard and Debra Banks, Vienna
Jeff and Maureen Bates, Alexandria
James Braith, Ashland
Stewart Brown and Judy Miller, Winchester
Daniel and Susan Burghart, Dumfries
Ned and Margaret Burks, Berryville
Frank Cihlar, Woodstock
Mr. & Mrs. Brian H. Chollar, Falls Church
Tom Christoffel, Front Royal; In honor of Florence Young
Skip Constable, New Market
Karen Costie, Mount Jackson
Lance Courtright & Karen Caspersen, Woodstock
Bill and Candice Darling, Centreville, Md.
Bill and Jodi Deck, Stephens City
Donnelly/Leonard, Basye
Tom and Eileen Drinkwater, Fort Valley
Robert and Barbara Driver, Chesterfield
Joe and Tamera Drozd, Vienna, VA
Colleen & Dave Duryea, Fairfax Station
Joan and Rich Eberly, Singers Glen
Ms. Judith Edstrom, Washington, D.C.
Kurt and Apryl Fellenstein, Mount Crawford
Eileen Fisher, Edinburg
Terry and Gerry Flicker, Barto
Mike Fray, Fredicksburg
James J. Friel, Chambersburg, Pa.
Michael and Jennifer Funk, Woodstock
Patricia Funk, Woodstock
Emily George, Denver, Colo.
Churchill and Linda Gibson, Basye
Alice Gray, Luray
Doug and Pat Gravatt, Mc Gaheysville
Donna and Bob Gregg, Arlington
Bill Groseclose, Bridgewater
Kim Haines & Jay Hotchkiss, Harrisonburg
Barb and Warren Halvorson, Woodstock
Ed and Dori Hamilton, Lexington
Robert Hicks, Virginia Beach
Susan Hrbek, Front Royal
Bonnie and Dave Jones, Vinton
Ula and Alan Kauppi, Lynchburg
Frank & Judy Kent, Basye
Eleanore M. Kobetz, Berryville, In memory of Leilani R. Matson
LD&B Insurance and Financial Services, Harrisonburg
Lee & Gwen Woolf, Spotsylvania
Gifts to the Festival (Continued)
Larry and Jane Lehman, Fredericksburg
Ebbie and John Linaburg, Woodstock
Ted Longsworth, Chesapeake Beach, Md.
Terry and Linda Looney, Bridgewater
Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Lynch, Arlington
Claire Martindale, Bridgewater
Bob and Suzanne McILwee, Edinburg
Don & Tucker McQueen, Keswick
Bruce & Jenny Miller, Rockingham
Mark and Fran Moore, Herndon
Mount Jacksons Lions Club Inc., Mount Jackson
Dick and Brooks Nanna, Maurertown
Lynne & Sean Nouvel, Basye
Jane Olinger, Luray
Mary Panetta, Washington, D.C.
Beth Pease, Harrisonburg
Zack and Judy Perdue, Harrisonburg
Tom and Jean Peterson, Clifton
Betsy and Will Peyton, Orkney Springs; In memory of Thelma Moomaw
Ray and Donna Pollard, Woodbridge; In memory of Ted Bean
George and Mary Powers, Front Royal
Lois and Gary Price, Fernandina Beach, Fla.
Sandra Price-Stroble, Harrisonburg
Ann S Zirkle, Staunton
Edward Reardon, Washington, D.C.
Anne Reed, Alexandria
Mark and Nancy Rhodes, Annandale
Bonnie Richardson, Elkton
Deborah Rice, Sterling
Mary S. Riley, Winchester
John & Patrice Sadler, Lexington
Judith Salvino, Stanley
Tom and Joan Schaumberg Fund, Washington D.C.
Jonathan D and Sheryl L. Shenk, Harrisonburg
Richard and Sharon Showalter, Harrisonburg
Jim Slye, Shenandoah
J Stephen & Merlelynn Snarr, Dumfries
Jonathan Stetson, Marshall
Paul and Karen Stevens, Mount Jackson
Alice and Dave Talmadge, Bellevue, Neb.
Eric Thorson, Harrisonburg
Ruth and Rich Umbel , Marshall
William and Diane Miller Warren, Woodstock
Cathy and John Wisdo, Star Tannery
Sponsor ($60 to $99)
Joanne M. Aarseth, Allen Texas; In memory of Cloyd and Joan Aarseth
Anonymous (4)
Tim and Denise Gray, Alexandria; In memory of Bill Larson
W .Dale & Meredith K. Houff, Luray
Sue, Carrie and Keith, Mount Jackson
Terry and Dawn Locklair, Stuarts Draft
Barry & Kelly Mountain, Haymarket
Annie Tremper, Richmond
Friend (up to $59)
Anonymous (28)
Anonymous, Harrisonburg; In memory of Alice Porterfield
Mr. & Mrs. Aschmann, Fort Valley
Karen Beers, Burke
Carolyn Bell, Front Royal
Doris Bennett & Jerry Morris, New Market
Leslie Berg, St. Leonard, Md.
Fred Bowman, Fulks Run
Tom Brandt, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Teresa Brock, Woodstock
Chuck and Janet Brome, Bentonville
Ronald & Debbie Brooks, Amissville
Martha Buracker, Bentonville
Robin Campbell, Luray
Sharon Campbell, Farmville
Priscilla L. Cash, Richmond; in memory of Charles and Shirley Cash
Thomas Conant, Bentonville
Debra Conner, Stephens City
Sally Cook, Falls Church
Laura Davis, New Market
Marcella DeMilio, Crownsville, Md.
Charlie Dodge, Mount Jackson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dreer, Westmisnter Md.
Allen Duerson. Richmond
Kent Duffy, Bayse
Edmond Duncan, Winchester
Mr. and Mrs. W. Taylor Duty, Jr., Manakin Sabot
Lynda Estep, Mount Jackson
L. Everett, Front Royal
Neil Fadely, Mount Jackson, Mount Jackson
Mark Fenton, Raleigh, N.C.
Shirley Fleishman, Charlottesville
Susan Griffen, Basye
Kay Hallett, Winchester
Diane Hanson, Harrisonburg; In memory of David Solomon, Band Director and Friend
Kathryn Jean Golden Hayes, Vienna
Craig & Debbie Hiltwine, Lake Frederick
Ralph Hostetler, Lake Frederick
Michael Howe and Mary Howe, Mechanicsburg, Pa; In honor of Harriet Loose
Robin Hoyt, Edinburg
John Huennekens, Washington, DC; In memory of Karen Reinauer
Michael and Sarah Hunt, Quicksburg; In memory of Alfred F. Palmer
Charlene Jacob, Harrisonburg
Sherry B. Jenkins, Stephens City
Allen D. Johnson Inc, Newmarket
Robert Jones, Shenandoah
Bridget Kehoe, Strasburg
Julia King, Lake Frederick
Scott and Betsy Lewis, Moseley
Colton Liskey, Mount Crawford
Erik Lundquist, Annandale
Diane Lutz, Edinburg
Mary Ann & Richard Lynch, Pittsburgh, Pa.
William Maffett, Stuarts Draft
Martha and Tom Maratta, Lusby, Md.
Kathleen Maurin, Mount Jackson
Martha Mccue, Natural Bridge
Donna McGrath, Herndon
Jim & Andrea Mikus, Winchester
Tony & Sue Miller, Frederick, Md; In honor of those who stand up to authoritative governments
Lori Milton, Fredricksburg
Sally and Mark Montrey, Basye
Walt and Lloydine Morgan, Woodstock
Sherrir Morris, Rockingham
William and Shirley Moyers, Woodstock
Samuel Murdock, Roanoke
Ann and Bill Murray, Stanardsville
John Osius, Lake Frederick
Ralph Palmer, Woodstock
Dr. Robert Pasternack & Catherine Healy, Virginia Beach
Robert Peterson, Harrisonburg
Sharon Phillips, Martinsburg, W.Va.
William Prokopchak, Winchester
Kent Puffenbarger, Port Republic
Barbara L Randel, Edinburg
Amanda Richardson, Falls Church
John and Alice Riffee, Woodstock
Kristal Robinson, Lost City, W.Va
Rachel Roby, Newport News
Donna Ross, Chantilly
Dawn Ruple, Harrisonburg
Faith Sams, Rockingham
Diane and James Saunders, Burke
Kyle Schilling, Fort Valley; In memory of Gerry Schilling
Diana Schofield, Lexington
Robert Schwenger, Basye
Glenn Sengstack, Nashville, Tenn.
Gifts to the Festival (Continued)
Dennis & Sarah Shannon, Falls Church
John and Gloria Shearwood, Tappahannock
Dawn Slaughter, Lutherville, Md.
Harry Smith, Winchester
Robyn Smith, Stuarts Draft
Michael Snoddy, Harrisonburg
Linda Suter, Delaplane
Robert & Carol Swanson, Strasburg
Chuck Taylor, Keyser, W.Va.
David Terril, Luray
Ken Thomas, Keezletown
Sarah Thompson, Harrisonburg
Gail Vasta, Woodstock
Carla Wallen, Strasburg; In memory of Mill Wallen
Carol Williams, Strasburg
James Wolf, Louisa
Larry & Cindi Wolfe, Lewes, Del.
Carla Woodward, Manassas
Wayne and Roveen Yoder, Harrisonburg
Little River Band From Page 15
The current lineup of Little River Band includes keyboardist Chris Marion, a Dove Award-winning producer; drummer Ryan Ricks, whose incredible range strengthens the band’s signature vocal blend; lead guitarist and vocalist Colin Whinnery, bringing a fresh voice to the stage; and singer-songwriter/guitarist Bruce Wallace, whose energy and harmonies continue to elevate the group’s sound.
Little River Band is hotter than ever, selling out shows and making music coast to coast, continuing its legacy as “the best singing band in the world.”
Creigh Riepe
Creigh Riepe is a nationally recognized singer, songwriter, multi-
instrumentalist, and Christian artist whose music blends soulful vocals with modern country, pop, and rock influences. Known for his emotional delivery, polished sound and authenticity, Creigh creates music that
is honest, hope-filled and deeply rooted in lived experience, inviting listeners into stories of faith, loss, perseverance and redemption.
In 2014, Creigh became a contestant on Season 26 of NBC’s “The Voice,” earning a spot on Team Reba and performing in front of millions of viewers nationwide, introducing his voice and story to a global audience. Originally from Charlotte Court House, Va., his music became especially meaningful following the loss of his father when Creigh was just 14 years old, shaping both his faith and his songwriting.
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The Four Tops From Page 17
Today, the legacy of the Four Tops continues through a new generation of performers who honor the group’s rich history while carrying its sound forward. Theo Peoples, Lawrence Roquel Payton, Ronnie McNeir and Michael Brock continue the tradition, bringing the timeless music of The Four Tops to audiences around the world.
Meisha Herron
Meisha Herron is a singer, guitarist and performer from Chicago who has relocated to the Northern
Shenandoah Valley and performs at many wineries, breweries and festivals, performing regionally and in other US cities. She started playing
guitar at the age of 11 and took guitar lesson in Chicago while also visiting family in Northern Mississippi, where she would enjoy the gospel music during the summers.
She wrote songs and learned soul, jazz, and acoustic rock covers, having played with many seasoned musicians for over 20 years in different groups. She now enjoys playing solo at many venues throughout Virginia, and she has gained a fan base of folks who come out to hear her music, which is a blend of soul, blues and pop.
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“Big,” “Appalachian Dream,” and “Poultry Promenade,” all of which received Grammy nominations for Best Country Instrumental Performance. Following their Arista Nashville deal, the band released two albums with Word Records – their Christmas album, “The Star Still Shines” and their Dove and Grammywinning Christian country album, “The Reason.”
Amassing numerous accolades throughout the years, the band is a member of the Grand Ole Opry, won six Vocal Group of the Year Awards (four CMA and two ACM), received fourteen Grammy nominations and won a Grammy Award for their album, “The Reason.” Known for their charitable commitments, including serving as long-time spokespersons for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the band has raised more than $1 million for non-profits and received the Minnie Pearl Humanitarian Award.
For more information, visit www.DiamondRio.com.
Voth
Voth (pronounced Voth like “both,” not Voth like “moth”) is the country music trio composed of siblings – Caleb, Hannah, and Cody Voth. Born and
raised in Tulsa, Okla. – these siblings have been singing together for almost two decades. Their musical journey led them to Nashville, where they landed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. They recently moved back to Tulsa and started their own publishing and music event company called The Soundup Club. Voth has shared stages with Riley Green, Ella Langley, Diamond Rio, Walker Hayes, Zach Top, Megan Moroney, Conner Smith, Carly Pearce,
Tenille Arts and more. They recently appeared on Opry’s WSM Radio & Circle TV to talk about their recent album, “Memories of You.” In partnership with the iconic Church Studio, Voth’s latest project was writing a song for the Tulsa Christmas Parade with fellow Okie songwriter Audra Mae. The song, “OklaHome for Christmas,” was produced by John Fullbright and showcased a starstudded Okie lineup.
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book based on the classic folk song (and Beach Boys hit) of the same name.
Al released his first studio album, “A Postcard from California,” in 2010, which was recently re-released to a worldwide audience from Universal Magic and also a new 4-track EP in 2025 called “Islands In The Sun,” which includes guest appearances
from Neil Young and Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In 2026, Al Jardine and The Pet Sounds Band perform the classic hits and rarities in a tribute to the late Brian Wilson – it’s a show that promises to keep the good vibes and beautiful harmonies of The Beach Boys’ timeless music alive for many more years!
For the latest news, tour dates, photos and videos, please visit Al Jardine’s official website at www.aljardine.com.
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While writing material for “Ballad of The Brothers,” the Bacons traveled to Tennessee, collaborating with Nashville-area songwriters including Casey Beathard, Brett Tyler, and Kimberly Kelly. Recording the album also took them across the country. “Live With The Lie” was tracked in New Jersey, capturing a raw performance with the touring band, while “Put Your Hand Up” was recorded in Philadelphia. “Take Off This Tattoo” was produced in Los Angeles by Kevin’s son, Travis Bacon, giving the song an unexpected rock edge. The addition of fiddle player
Brian Fitzgerald brought another layer to the track, showcasing the band’s willingness to break new ground.
Like much of The Bacon Brothers’ work, “Ballad of The Brothers” blends autobiography with richly detailed storytelling. Songs such as “Old Bronco,” “Airport Bar” and the album’s title track weave together personal experiences and fictional narratives inspired by travel, memory and imagination.
For Michael and Kevin Bacon, the album continues a musical partnership that began years ago in Philadelphia, where they were raised on a soundtrack of singer-songwriters, Philly soul and classic rock. They’re creating their own soundtrack now, and as Michael puts it:
“We’re still exploring the sound we began making all those years ago; we’ve just gotten a lot better at it.”
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whether performing solo or with his band. Since 2003, he’s averaged more than 200 performances annually, captivating audiences across the country with his meticulous recreation of classic rock hits from the 1970s through the 2000s.
Robbie’s remarkable talent also extends to off-Broadway, where his uncanny ability to replicate the vocal characteristics of period singers earned him consistent rave reviews in
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Today weekly airplay charts, including Martin’s “Cross The Line,” the most played song on Bluegrass radio in 2024.
Ms. Fleenor, a five-time CMA Musician of the Year (2019-2024) and the first woman ever nominated for the award, is a sought-after Nashville session player featured on hits by Jon Pardi, Cody Johnson, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan and Carly Pearce. Martin, a singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer from Eastern Kentucky, blends bluegrass, rock, country and pop in his music.
Becky Buller & Ned Luberecki
Ten-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awardwinning songwriter, singer and fiddler Becky Buller and Banjo Hall of Famer Ned Luberecki are bringing an evening of their delightfully delusional Indiegrass roots music to YOU!
Becky has written for many notable artists, including songs on three Grammy award-winning albums. Ned is the 2018 IBMA Banjo Player of the
stage musicals about Hank Williams Sr., “Lost Highway” and Buddy Holly, “Buddy.” These performances garnered rave reviews from audiences and critics alike. His diverse experience and talents, honed over many years of performing, continue to earn him high praise and bookings that regularly find him with a full schedule a year or more in advance.
Year and the 2023 IBMA Broadcaster of the Year. He is a DJ on SiriusXM Satellite Radio’s “Bluegrass Junction” and joined Becky’s band in 2015. When performing as a duo, stellar songwriting, mighty musicianship, quirky covers and cornball comedy combine to create a cup overflowing with joy and light.
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2025 Volunteers
Behind every unforgettable night of music under the summer stars at Shenandoah Valley Music Festival, there is a dedicated team working quietly to make the magic happen. These are our incredible volunteers from the class of 2025:
Susie Hill, Volunteer Coordinator
Bonnijean Boggess
Gail Carten
John Carten
Susan Castiglia
Carol DeHart
Mitch Earle
David Fondale
Katherine Freeman
Maureen Gallagher-McLeod
Jennifer Garrett
Colleen Gray
Beck Halsted
Kristin Harter
Sheila Helsley
Beth Huddleston
Kate Isom
Roy Isom
Jami Keene
Ken Keene
Eleanor Kobetz
Karen Lam
Bettie Leonard
Phil Markert
Linda May
Freddie Meredith
Pat Murphy
Sharon Music
Bill Nabers
Bob Patterson
Barbara Plitt
Susan Rinaca
Special Acknowledgments
The Concert Sponsor this summer is Crescent Cities Charities.
This summer's gold level sponsors are First Bank; Loudoun Mutual/LD&B Insurance & Financial Services; and Stephens City Chiropractic. Silver level sponsors are Holtzman Corporation and Valley Health Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Bronze level sponsors are Criswell Ford, Davenport & Company, Flour to Fork, GloFiber, Johnston and Rhodes Real Estate, Route 11 Potato Chips, Shenandoah County Community Center, Shenandoah Valley Orchards, Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, Shrine Mont and Valley Engineering.
The host hotel is Hampton Inn and Suites of Woodstock.
This summer's media partners are BoBirdie, Harrisonburg Radio Group, WBTX 1470 AM/102.1 FM, The Northern Virginia Daily, The Winchester Star, The Daily News Record, The River WZRV 95.3 FM/WFTR 1450 AM, WAMM 97.9 FM/790 AM, WNRN 94.3 FM Harrisonburg, WMRA Public Radio and Q102 Shenandoah Country.
In addition to our sponsors, our media partners, our granting organizations, the SVMF Guild, our donors, our crew and our dozens and dozens of volunteers, these great folks deserve a round of applause and a standing ovation:
John Burns, publication designer, great artist, bluegrass bass player and Frogtown Music promoter.
Kim Slevin
Pamela Sperry
Mike Spory
Pat Spory
Mona Wolf
Jeff Hess, our web developer dude. Kevin Moomaw and the staff of Shrine Mont. What else can we say about this great team?
Larry Roberson, deck guy, stage manager, current official golf cart mover, bus driver and artist whisperer.
Jason Misterka and the outstanding crew from Southard Audio, without question the universe’s best audio team, with a shout-out to Pete Katz, of Katz Audio, who occasionally joins the Southard team during the summer.
We wholeheartedly apologize for any omissions.
Festival Site Map
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Shenandoah Valley Music Festival
October 10 & 11, 2026
10:00AM-5:00PM
FAIRGROUNDS • LURAY, VA
Sunday, October 11th
Antique Tractor Pull
DEMONSTRATIONS
Apple Butter Boiling • Blacksmith
Basket Weaving • Sorgum Press • Pottery Wheel
GAMES Hay Maze, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Face Painting, Barrel Train
STEAM POWER Operating Saw Mill, Threshing Machine, Straw Baler
ANTIQUE TRACTORS • GAS & STEAM ENGINES
MUSIC Country • Gospel • Folk
FOOD • KID’S PEDAL TRACTOR PULL
HOMEMADE CRAFTS • LOCAL HISTORY BOOKS
For Information, Call Page County Chamber of Commerce 743-3915 • 18 Campbell Street, Luray https://sites.google.com/a/pagecountyheritage.com/pcha/heritage-festival
Buses Welcome • Sponsored by Page County Heritage Association
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History of the Festival
Tucked into the shadow of Great North Mountain in the historic village of Orkney Springs, Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival (SVMF) is one of the longest-running outdoor summer concert series in the mid-Atlantic region. For more than six decades, this beloved cultural institution has brought world-class performances to a rural landscape, evolving from a classical workshop into a vibrant, multi-genre summer tradition.
The Symphonic Foundations (1960–1963)
The festival’s roots trace back to 1960, when the American Symphony Orchestra League (ASOL) moved its Eastern Institute of Orchestral Studies
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to the historic Orkney Springs Hotel. Under the artistic leadership of renowned conductor Dr. Richard Lert, the summer workshops provided elite training for conductors and musicians.
Recognizing a lack of live symphonic music for local residents, Helen M. Thompson, executive secretary of the ASOL, and Colonel Robert Benchoff, headmaster of the nearby Massanutten Military Academy, mobilized a committee of local music enthusiasts. In 1963, the Shenandoah Valley Music Festival Committee was formally established. The inaugural season featured a chamber concert on the hotel lawn and a premier full orchestral performance at the military academy, proving the community's
appetite for the arts.
Growth and Consolidation (1966–1979)
From its inception, SVMF prioritized civic engagement and education, successfully launching the first string music program in Shenandoah County Public Schools in 1966. By 1976, the festival consolidated its operations, moving permanently to the open-air Outdoor Pavilion on the hotel grounds, giving the series its signature rustic, starlit atmosphere.
When Dr. Lert retired and the ASOL dissolved its workshops in the late 1970s, the festival adapted. In 1979, SVMF formed a foundational partnership with the Fairfax Symphony
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Orchestra, which served as the resident centerpiece for the next 36 years. That same year, the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia purchased the hotel property, incorporating it into the Shrine Mont Retreat and Conference Center, ensuring the venue's longterm preservation.
Diversification and Modern Evolution (1980s–Present)
Initially an exclusively classical affair, the festival expanded its programming in 1984 by adding Big Band music. This success opened the doors to genre diversification, and throughout the 1980s and 1990s, folk, bluegrass, jazz, country, and pop/rock were integrated into the lineup. This expansion transformed SVMF into a major regional tourist destination, supported by the establishment of the SVMF Guild fundraising arm in 1992.
Over the decades, the historic pavilion stage has welcomed legendary American music icons, including The Beach Boys, Emmylou Harris, Bruce
Hornsby, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. In 2016, the festival refreshed its classical identity by partnering with the Piedmont Symphony Orchestra.
Today, operating as a vital nonprofit performing arts presenter, SVMF hosts an annual summer series between mid-July and Labor Day.
Balancing marquee national headliners with grassroots educational outreach, the festival continues to draw thousands of concertgoers to the lawn at Shrine Mont, carrying forward a proud mountain tradition.
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