Music at SperryFest
SperryFest and RAAC Celebrate Expanded Musical Performances for 2026.
From the first community band in the late 1890’s, Sperryville and the surrounding villages have been home to musicians performing sounds deeply rooted in Appalachian folk music, Piedmont blues, bluegrass and songs inspired by the beauty and nature of the region. This year there will be two stages filled with local bands and special performances by children from Mountainside Dance and students from the Hearthstone School. Musicians from around the region are invited to join the Open Jam and Pickin’ Party in the Community Zone.
Entertainment Schedule
Main Street
10AM-Noon
Apple Atcha's Thornton Revival
An eclectic mix, spanning blues, old English, Appalachian, honky tonk and progressive rock. Band members include: John Hallberg on percussion, dulcimer, vocals; Pat Cavanaugh on electric and acoustic guitar; Brian Kaller on guitar, vocals; Justin Follin on guitar, percussion, vocals; Megan Marie on vocals; Brenda Jeffries on stand-up bass, vocals; Jim Carter on harmonica; Wayne Turner on mandolin; Bob McDugald on guitar and vocals.
Noon-12:30PM and
2:30-3PM
Man of the Flower,
Mason Flink, a writer, bard, and plantsman growing local blooms in Sperryville will be singing original songs accompanied by his ukulele.
12:30-2:30
Bobby G and The Heavies
A celebrated, local rhythm and authentic blues band. Band members include: Robert (Bobby “G”) Glasker on vocals and guitar; Anders Drew on vocals and guitar; Mike (Coy) Groves on vocals and guitar; George Glascoe on bass guitar; and Paul Norris on drums.
3-5PM
Gold Top County Ramblers
Bluegrass'esque String Rock band out of Sperryville. Band members include: Adam Rogers on mandolin and vocals; Jesse Rogers on bass; Matt Davis on banjo; James Reid on drums; and Evan Childress on fiddle.
Community Zone
10:00 - Noon
Smokin Trout
A music group steeped in traditional music will be performing an eclectic mix of traditional songs and tunes, Old-time, Bluegrass, Celtic, Rock & Blues.
11:00
Foundations of Dance and Movement Students at Mountainside Dance Center directed by Kitty Keyser will be presenting an interactive sharing based on the story When the Root Children Wake Up. Children and parents in the audience are invited to join in and we’ll have a special area in front of the stage for you.
Noon - 2:00 PM
Smokin Trout is hosting SperryFest’s very first Old-Time Open Jam & Pickin’ Party leading community musicians who play fiddle, banjo, mandolin, upright bass, guitar, or any acoustic instrument.
2:15 - 2:30
Las Tuneas
A rock band from Hearthstone School in Sperryville. Band members include Eden Giles, Leander Gemino, Mason Bobst, and Vale Carson, supported by their teacher, Brant Marlett
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