| Date: | July 17, 2015 |
| Time: | 6:00 - 7:30 PM |
| Venue: | Henderson Lawn, Virginia Tech |
| Description: |
The Summer Arts Festival presents their Friday Night Out Concert featuring Jamtastics on Friday, July 17, 2015 on the Henderson Lawn. The Jamtastics is a group that is dedicated and true to the groove. The members have rich backgrounds in music that span decades of influence. Some major contributors to their art are: Grover Washington Jr., Marcus Miller, Marvin Gaye, Al Jareau, Anita Baker, Earth Wind & Fire, Steve Gadd, Chic Corea, and many, many other fantastic artists! Because of their different influences in music, The Jamtastics are able to perform music from across all genres such as Jazz, Funk, Soul, R&B and more. Members of the band have performed with artists such as: The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Percy Sledge, Bob Mintzer, Allen Vizutti, and others. Link: http://www.thejamtastics.com/ Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, picnics, and families for a warm summer evening of music. All are welome! In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside to the Old Dominion Ballroom located at the Squires Student Center. Rain announcement will be made at the link below. With the joint efforts of Virginia Tech's School of Performing Arts and the Town of Blacksburg, the 2015 Summer Arts Festival's features live music, art exhibits, live theatre events, classic movies and summer festivals in downtown Blacksburg. This summer marks the 24th year of this cultural and entertaining festival for the Virginia Tech Campus and the New River Valley. Admission to all events is free. Henderson Lawn is located at the corner of Main Street and College Avenue in downtown Blacksburg, VA. For more information, visit: http://www.performingarts.vt.edu/summer-arts-festival |