In response to the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Arts on Main has decided to cancel the 2020 RiverJam Fundraiser.

Music ● Food ● Beer & Wine

Enjoy it all on the River at The Inn at Warner Hall

SAINT JULIENS CREEK REVIVAL  ●  EDISON & CO.  ●  

THE BALLAST BAND

Our 4th annual River Jam will take place at the historic Inn at Warner Hall, on the banks of the Severn River in Gloucester County, thanks to the generosity of the owners, Troy and Theresa Stavens. Enjoy food trucks, beverages and more while you jam to live music by an eclectic variety of bands.

Listed by both the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, Warner Hall continues to be of major architectural and genealogical significance in American history. Warner Hall has long been considered one of the premier properties in the Virginia Tidewater area.

 

This is a sell-out event and tickets will be limited. No tickets will be available at the door so make sure to get yours now! Please, no pets allowed on the premises.

You are invited to support Arts on Main to help achieve its mission of creating a vibrant art center serving the entire community. Sponsorship opportunities include publicity, event recognition, tickets and more. This has been a sold-out event for the past three years with nearly 400 people in attendance.

We appreciate your support and participation and encourage you to visit us in person!

 

2020 BAND LINE-UP

 

Formed in 2016 out of NorFOLK, VA, the members of Saint Juliens Creek Revival were brought together through the local bluegrass music picking circles.  Recognizing a mutual love of traditional music and three-part harmony, they soon branched off to explore their own sound, and Saint Juliens Creek Revival was born.  The band’s mission is to engage the local community in roots music by bringing an eclectic mixture of folk, Americana, bluegrass, gospel, and original songs to its audiences.  The varied backgrounds of its members provide a unique combination of musical styles that is both contemporary and steeped in tradition, with influences ranging from Appalachian ballads to Eastern European jazz to Rock & Roll.  Saint Juliens Creek Revival is proud to be a 2020 VEER Music Awards nominee, and is making plans to go into the studio this year.

“Eclectically diverse entertainment that’s fun for one and all!”

— Bill Armstong, Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association

 

 

2020 HEADLINERS

THE BALLAST BAND

Decidedly home-grown, the band’s original music is a unique combination of rock n’ roll with a hint of blues and funk.

The band’s name comes from the nautical influence of Virginia’s Tidewater region, but it also represents the common quest for balance in people’s lives as they work, play and grow.

With its strong harmonies, upbeat instrumentals and universally themed lyrics, The Ballast Band has been making audiences feel good throughout Eastern Virginia. The Ballast Band also performs many popular cover songs from bands such as the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, the Allman Brothers, Neil Young, REM and many others.

Members of the band are Matt Williams, guitar and vocals; Frank West, keyboards and vocals; Ken Gibson, drums; and Charles Records, bass guitar and vocals.

 

We would like to thank our wonderful, generous RiverJam sponsors. While we have had to cancel this vital fundraiser, they have graciously allowed us to keep their donations to help us to continue operating as other sources of revenue have dried up. Please thank and support these outstanding community partners in these difficult times.

2020 Sponsors

Platinum

Chesapeake Bank

Claiborne & Mary Ellen Robins

Inn at Warner Hall

Spain Commercial, Inc.

The Cook Foundation

White Marsh Shopping Center

Gold

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Towne Realty

Barbara & Hugh Bryan

Commonwealth Events

Rappahannock Concrete

Roxanna & Bill Andersen

Theresa & Troy Stavens

Linda Tjossem

Shari Jourdan 

Gloucester Graphic Design

Riverwood Designs

Scotty Signs

Nuttall Country Store

Phillips Energy

Silver

C. Eric Altizer Photography

PHA

Connie & Bill Fulton

Gloucester Brewing Company

Friend

Ashley Nester, DDS

Images courtesy Sara Harris Photography