Downbeat Switch is a band of friends with a passion for life, music, and positivity. The group was founded in the Summer of 2002 in Mathews, VA by Wayne (bass) and Meredith (guitar, vocals). They moved to Richmond, VA for college that Summer and began playing with another Mathews High School friend, Michael Register (drums), who had also moved to Richmond for school. They began jamming and recording in Meredith’s basement beneath his apartment in the Fan district of Richmond. They soon met Bryan Clark (vocals), a Richmond-born vocalist whom they met through Meredith’s sister. The band recorded and mixed their first L.P. entitled “Funk Shui”, that was comprised of raw demo songs compiled on one disk which they released on June 29th, 2004. Blending rock, funk, reggae, jazz, hip hop, and folk in an eclectic ensemble of riffs, melodies, and grooves. With rhythms from the Caribbean, to Southern rock break downs, Downbeat Switch became known for their quick changes, tight rhythmic melodies, scat-like vocal harmonies, and high-energy live shows around Virginia.

In 2005, Doug DeForge (keyboard, turntables), another Mathews, VA native joined the band and the band recorded a follow-up album entitled: “Seconds”, which they released on July 6th of 2005. Downbeat Switch continued to tour around Virginia and North Carolina for the following three years until Doug left the band in the Fall of 2008. Tommy Vinson (keyboard), another Richmond-born musician and friend of Meredith’s joined the group in the Winter of 2008. They began writing and recording in their new studio they had built in the West End of Richmond at Wayne and Meredith’s house.

Downbeat Switch released their third self-produced album entitled: “Run from the Sun” on June 5th, 2009. During the recording sessions of “Run from the Sun”, the band brought in a talented female guest vocalist named Jenna Bayly to add backup vocals to a few tracks on the album. She worked out beautifully in the songs she was on, and the band asked her to start performing shows with the group full time. But in the Winter of 2010, Bryan left the group after 7 years as the frontman, and Jenna stepped up to become the lead vocalist with Meredith and Tommy singing backup. She brought a whole new sound and image to the band, and inspired the group to embark on a different level of musicianship. Jenna strived to diversify the sound and lyrics on new songs, while also staying true to the rich harmonies with Meredith that the band had always been known for.

On October 1st, 2010, the band released an EP entitled: “The Red Door Sessions” that featured Jenna on lead vocals on 8 previously recorded and released songs from “Run from the Sun”, as well as minor mixing and mastering adjustments were done. The EP was released for free at live shows and as a free download on several of the band’s websites. “The Red Door Sessions” was very well received and the group was able to distribute hundreds of physical copies just within a few months.

In the Winter of 2011, after 9 years as the co-founder and drummer for the group, Michael parted ways with DbS to pursue his career in marketing and embarked on an extensive U.S. tour with a promotion company. But with his recommendation and wholehearted support, the band asked their long-time friend and supporter, Rob Reardon to pick up the drumsticks. With Rob’s diverse drum styles and seasoned skills, he was the perfect fit for Downbeat Switch. Shortly after Rob joined the group, Tommy stepped down as the keyboardist and was replaced by Sean Reese. A local Richmond musician who was eager to add his own flavor to the groups already diverse sound. Since then, the band continues to write, record, and perform their music for their fans all over. Thanks so much for your love and support!

Source: downbeatswitch.com

Innsbrook After Hours 2011 will be celebrating its 26th year of providing the best outdoor concert events in the area and is the longest running, mid-week concert series in Central Virginia. Past artists having performed include National acts such as Chicago, Blake Shelton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sublime, The Original Wailers, Billy Currington, Jason Aldean, Barenaked Ladies, Counting Crows and many more. Situated in an established West End office park, access from all parts of the geographical area is available using the main interstate system and available parking within a short walking distance from the venue.

Source:   www.innsbrookafterhours.com

It started out in the Fall of 2010, when the 2 of us made a few impromptu cover videos and uploaded them to YouTube.

We had both performed and gigged as individuals and with various ensembles for years, but the combination of our instrumental and vocal skills was addictive.

Over the next year, we wrote, played and recorded together, now arriving what is named OCONUS.

If you're wondering, OCONUS stands for "Outside the Continental U.S." We picked this name since we have spent the majority of our time playing together while on deployment overseas with the United States Marine Corps.

Check out our music, videos or even better yet, hit up our tour page and come see us play live!

The Richmond Coliseum has offered quality entertainment to the Richmond Metropolitan area for over 30 years. The Coliseum averages 130 events annually with an average annual attendance of over 700,000 patrons!

Phone: (804) 780-4970
Fax: (804) 780-4606
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Administration Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm

Box Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm

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Phone: (804) 592-3401

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Rosie Soul & The Rock-n-Roll Cowboys are the best high-energy party band to hit the mid-atlantic, playing everything from AC/DC to Lady Gaga, they are a sure winner.  Rosie’s vocal power and an incredibly tight and talented band are sure to blow you away!

Influences: AC/DC, Lady Gaga, Def Leppard, Pink, Shinedown, Katy Perry, Van Halen, and MORE!

snagajob.com Pavillion is an outdoor music enue located in Glen Allen, Virginia.  The pavilion is home to the summer concert series Innsbrook Afterhour, which is known for providing the best outdoor concert events in the area and is the longest running, mid-week concert series in Central Virginia. Past artists having performed include National acts such as Chicago, Blake Shelton, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sublime, The Original Wailers.....

Three Sheets to the Wind plays Yacht Rock and AM Gold classics from the ‘70s & 80s—undoubtedly the smoothest music ever created by mankind.

Named "Best Band" by Richmond Magazine, and "Best Cover Band" by STYLE Weekly in 2011, Three Sheets to the Wind has also been named "America's #1 Tribute to Yacht Rock."

Three Sheets to the Wind pays authentic tribute to soft rock classics from the late '70s and '80s—undoubtedly the smoothest music ever created by mankind. It was an era of high gas prices and oil embargos that led America back to the simple joys of sailing, pina coladas, moustaches, and makin' love…sweet love.

The twin heartbeats of this sexy sextet belong to short-shorted drummer Danny Marnier and percussionist Bobby Bravado. Bass duties fall to steady shipmate Sonny Pockett, while manly keyboardist Walter Ego, guitarist Captain Max Power, and the ever-dapper multi-instrumentalist Topper Dandy rock you softly with their sincere vocal delivery and sweeter-than-TaB™ harmonies.

When your soft rock needs a little extra kick, Three Sheets to the Wind will appear with world renowned, four-piece brass section, The Rounding Cape Horns. Book at your own risk and hide your daughters, though, because the combined talents of this winsome ten-some are smoother than Billy Dee Williams--and rest assured that it works…every time.

It’s time to weigh anchor and sail away with Three Sheets to the Wind!

Source: http://www.facebook.com/threesheetsyachtrock

Voodoo Hippie Love Cult is an American hard rock band formed in Richmond Virginia in 2008. The band was founded by lead vocalist Rocky Haynie and lead guitarist Chris Robins, who where later joined by bass guitarist Jeff Showalter and drummer Luke Gipson.