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2025-2026 Concert Schedule

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2025/2026 SEASON SCHEDULE

Bad Moon Rising - September 14, 2025
 The #1 CCR Tribute Band in the U.S. 

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Bad Moon Rising, a Classic Tributes Live band, invites you to take a trip down the Mississippi delta as they pay tribute to arguably the greatest rock band North America ever produced: Creedence Clearwater Revival. 

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CCR was an American Roots rock band whose sound incorporated southern, country and blues rock. The resulting sound and success (built on the distinctive vocals, wailing guitar and song writing style of John Fogerty) became known as swamp rock, and CCR was the pioneer of the genre. 


Lauren Jelencovich - October 12, 2025

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Lauren is currently on tour with Yanni as his featured vocalist, performing to sold out venues all over the world such as Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks Amphitheater and Royal Albert Hall. She can be seen on his PBS Specials/DVDs and CDs and is featured on Yanni's album, Inspirato, singing alongside Plácido Domingo and Renèe Fleming. Lauren is a Grand Prize winner of Ed McMahon’s Star Search and Andrea Bocelli’s World Scholarship, garnering great acclaim for her affecting portrayals of opera and musical theater roles throughout the world. She had the extreme honor of working with the legendary Dolly Parton for her Netflix movie musical, as well as being cast in the first table read of the 2025 Broadway bound musical based on Dolly’s life. Lauren and her sparkling soprano voice impart her love and passion for all genres of music.

*Promotions & selection made through Live On Stage 

KINNFOLK - December 7, 2025

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The husband and wife duo of Josh and Julie Kinn weave octave mandolin, bodhrán (Irish drum), and smooth vocal harmonies into their Celtic folk music from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From sea shanties and working songs, to trad tunes and Old Time favorites, Kinnfolk’s fresh take on classics blends seamlessly with their original compositions. They share stories as enduring as tartan, spinning yarns steeped in Appalachian charm and enjoying playful banter with the audience. Their shows feel like a kitchen party, where everyone is family, and there’s always room for a dancer.  Kinnfolk is rooted in tradition, lore and ancestry.
This performance is partially supported by funding from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.

 Please consider donating non-perishable food or daily personal items to help our fellow citizens in need this holiday season. Items collected at the concert will be delivered to Hands Across Mathews and Bread for Life in Gloucester. 
Thank you.


 

How Sweet It Is!: Steve Leslie sings
James Taylor- March 22, 2026 

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Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame singer- songwriter James Taylor in an authentic and spell-binding concert event. 

Steve’s warm baritone vocals, exceptional guitar technique, and uncanny resemblance, is truly a one-of-a-kind tribute to this American music icon. Accompanied by piano, Steve’s program features some of Taylor’s biggest hits of all time including, but not limited to, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina In My
Mind,” and more!

*Promotions & selection made through Live On Stage 

The Holiday Band - April 26, 2026
Let’s finish the Season with a Kick-Off to Summer! 

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The legendary, award winning group, The Holiday Band will be helping us kick off summer with their Good ‘Ole Beach Music! Since 1991, The Holiday Band has performed thousands of shows from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cozumel, Mexico!
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The Holiday Band has received several awards including a CAMMY for best album. The Rhythm & Beach top 40 count down recently awarded the band for having the most songs to chart in the past 10 years! Are you ready Middle Peninsula?! Dust off those shagging shoes and come “kick some sand!” 



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All Performances held at the
Harry M. Ward Auditorium
Mathews High School
9889 Buckley Hall Rd., (Rt 198)
Mathews, VA 23109

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