What’s Booming RVA: ’Tis the Season of Music
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Let music stir your soul and raise your spirits: holiday classics, from Tchaikovsky to Vince Guaraldi, classical to jazz, plus year-round toe-tapping country, hip-swaying dance, and memory-stirring rock ’n’ roll. In Boomer’s top five picks – What’s Booming RVA: ’Tis the Season of Music.
Mac McAnally
The 10x Country Music Association Musician of the Year is performing in Hopewell as part of his North American All The Way Around tour. His songwriting credits include hit singles “Down The Road” (Kenny Chesney) and “Old Flame” (Alabama). He is a long-time member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band and has played with George Strait, Martina McBride, Dolly Parton, Keith Whitley, George Jones, Brad Paisley, Toby Keith, Billy Joel, Trisha Yearwood, Reba, and others.
Dec. 18, doors at 6:30 p.m., at Beacon Theatre, Hopewell.
Richmond Jazz Society Holiday Party
Featuring Weldon Hill (piano/keyboards), Desirée Roots (vocals), James “Saxmo” Gates (saxophones), Carl Lester-El (guitar), Mike Hawkins (bass), Billy Williams (drums), and special surprise guests, with new twists on holiday music.
Dec. 18, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.
The KOS Band Holiday Show
The 11-piece musical group plays all the best dance music, highlighting Top 40, Motown, and classic rock ’n’ roll hits from the ’60s through today.
Dec. 20, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.
R4ND4ZZO BIGB4ND Holiday Special
A Big Band Tribute to Vince Guaraldi, an American jazz pianist best known for composing the music for “A Charlie Brown Christmas.”
Dec. 21, 6 and 8 p.m., at Ember Music Hall, Richmond.
3 Versions of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker”
Pick one, or see them all to compare!
- Presented by The Stavna Ballet. Dec. 19 to 21 at Perkinson Center, Chester.
- From the Concert Ballet of Virginia. Dec. 20 and 21 at Benedictine Schools of Richmond.
- Richmond Ballet presents Stoner Winslett’s production. Through Dec. 23 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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