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SUMMARY:Jazz in the Stacks - Rodney Stith
DESCRIPTION:Jazz in the Stacks 2026 The 2026 Jazz in the Stacks Concert Series returns with six exciting performances from talented regional musicians. This popular series takes place on the second Friday of each month from April through September. Each live concert is hosted on stage inside of the Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center. 2026 Concert Lineup Friday\, April 10 – Jay Baxter & J.A.M.Friday\, May 8 – The Fam BandFriday\, June 12 – Sounds Funny BandFriday\, July 10 – Kozy Cats BandFriday\, August 14 – Soul Unlimited BandFriday\, September 11 – Rodney StithThe series is hosted by Micah “Bam Bam” White\, a comedian\, actor\, and speaker. He has appeared on platforms such as TEDx\, All Star Comedy Show\, and the movie Red Kool-Aid. His energy and personality help create a fun and engaging experience at every concert. “Jazz in the Stacks is part of the Downtown Petersburg tradition of ‘Friday for the Arts\,’ which we help keep alive\,” said Wayne Crocker\, Library Director. What once focused on visual art and an artist of the month has evolved into a musical celebration that honors the performing arts and the literary arts\, since someone had to compose and write each song. Each performance offers a safe\, welcoming space for the community to connect\, enjoy great music\, and celebrate local talent. The series provides a free\, engaging cultural experience while also encouraging reading and literacy throughout the year. Event Details Location:Petersburg Public Library201 W. Washington St.Petersburg\, VA 23803 Time:Doors open at 6:00 PM Admission:Free and open to the public Food and alcoholic beverages are available for purchase Safety:Security is present at each concert to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. What to Expect If our parking lot is full\, you may park next door at the church beside us. Live Music Fun Jazz in the Stacks is one of Petersburg’s most popular live music events. Many concerts reach capacity\, with standing-room-only crowds. Arrive on time to secure your spot and enjoy an evening of great music in an intimate setting.
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LOCATION:Petersburg Public Library\, 201 W. Washington St.\, Petersburg\, Virginia\, 23803\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cosmic Echo Live
DESCRIPTION:A one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith.On September 13\, 2026\, Cosmic Echo Live will take over Richmond’s historic Hippodrome Theatre for a one-night-only celebration of the life\, music\, and enduring legacy of Lonnie Liston Smith\, the legend whose sonic innovations helped define cosmic jazz and became foundational to rap\, hip hop\, and global DJ culture. With Lonnie joining the celebration in person\, the evening will bring together members of Butcher Brown alongside Mad Skillz\, Plunky\, Michael Millions\, Nickelus F\, Ronnie Luxe\, Ohbliv\, and other special guests\, bringing music from across his extraordinary career to life on stage. More than a traditional tribute concert\, Cosmic Echo Live will combine live performances with the stories behind Lonnie’s music and exclusive footage from Cosmic Echo\, the upcoming feature-length documentary currently in production on his life and legacy. Produced in collaboration with Shockoe Records\, The Sunroom\, RVA Magazine\, VA Hip Hop Foundation\, and Grammy Award-winning artist Michael Millions\, Cosmic Echo Live is a collective celebration of one of Richmond’s most consequential musical icons.
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LOCATION:The Hippodrome\, 528 N 2nd St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States
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SUMMARY:Jeanette Harris
DESCRIPTION:Jeanette Harris appearing at The Tin Pan in Richmond\, VABox Office: The Tin Pan charges lower fees for box office versus online sales. Our box office is open Tue-Sat 12PM-5PM. Please visit us during those hours or call 804-447-8189. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $15 per guest. Gratuity of 20% is automatically added to all food and beverage purchases.  Jeanette HarrisWebsite | Instagram | Twitter | Spotify Jeanette Harris is the scintillating saxtress of smooth jazz. This lady understands that energetic and captivating performances matched with uplifting and inspiring vibrations in the music are the solid platinum recipe for success. Fans already recognize her for her wonderful cover of Stevie Wonder’s “All I Do\,” which hit Billboard’s smooth jazz singles chart from her previous album\, Saxified. Classically trained in both sax and piano\, a graduate of Boston’s famed Berklee College of Music\, and the saxophonist for the late\, great Teena Marie’s final year of touring\, Jeanette has weathered the fiercest challenges to bring the world her own brand of soulful healing vibes. That baptism awaits in her fourth CD\, Summer Rain\, on which Jeanette had a hand in writing all of the selections except her lovely cover of the Luther Vandross classic “Here and Now.” Its 11 sunny songs wrap the listener in the glow of fun love grooves and sweet romance. “The music of Summer Rain is all about a positive vibe\,” Jeanette states. “It’s about staying in love…never falling out of love\, feeling good\, being faithful and always following a positive route. Great things have happened for me in the last year. I’ve learned what’s really important in life – my family and my music.” Those looking to hear Jeanette really dig in on her horn should focus on two songs that feature her friend Darrell Crooks on guitar. The first is the dreamy “Take Me There\,” a sensual mellow groove that finds Jeanette layering her horn in subtle combinations that tease\, tickle and mesmerize the ear. And then there’s “The Ride\,” a techno groove that bumps into some truly heated interplay and exchange between Jeanette and Darrell that makes you want to see what all of that energy looks\, sounds and feels like live on stage. Other highlights include the playful “Ja’licious” (Jeanette’s sassy melding of the word “jazz” with “delicious”)\, the radiant “Oh So Good” and the laidback groove “Chillin’.” “My rapper friends say they can really flow on that one\,” Jeanette shares with a laugh. Extra special are the passionately building “Passing Time” (a song featuring keyboardist George Freeman that initially came to her – out of the blue – in the shower)\, the lusciously melodic “Just Keep Holding On” (one of two writing collaborations with the prolific Chuck Cymone)\, and the spicily syncopated “Muy Caliente’” – Jeanette’s maiden foray into Latin Groove on which she also plays some mean piano. Listen closely…ai cuidado! The love-at-first-sight scenario song/title track of Summer Rain showcases the vocals of Jeanette’s secret weapon singer Joel Bowers – math teacher by day\, soul crooner by night. “One of my trademarks is writing a song for a vocalist then having the instrumental version on the same album\,” she offers. “On my CD Saxified\, I wrote the lyrics first for ‘You Can Dance’ then reworked it for my saxophone. I switched it up for ‘Summer Rain’ and wrote the music first\, then the words. I wrote the lyrics with my mother and think it’s beautiful. It’s about a guy who sees a pretty lady in the rain and falls for her instantly. It’s important to remember those moments…especially when that person makes you angry! Reflect on that memory. You’ll be more humble and understanding.” Equally inspired\, but in a completely different light is Summer Rain’s other vocal piece\, “Thankful\,” a heartfelt offering of gratitude sent up to Jesus in song. “It’s important to give thanks to The Lord\,” she says. “‘Thankful’ came from my heart with lyrics that I truly feel deeply.” ***** Jeanette Harris was born and raised in California’s post-Gold Rush town of Fresno in the center of the San Joaquin Valley. Reared by her mother\, Annette\, and her church organist father\, Floyd Harris – both of deep spiritual faith and intense believers in the art of music – Jeanette and her older brother\, Michael\, received their love of God and family genetically. “When I was 5\, my father put a guitar in my hands\,” Jeanette begins. “A year later\, he switched me to piano with a private teacher. I didn’t like it. Reading treble and bass clefs was so overwhelming that I would cry\, but it gave me a great jumpstart. One day while driving me to 4th grade\, Mom was playing a cassette by Grover Washington\, Jr. I remember looking at the picture of his alto sax. It was beautiful and Grover made it look so hip. I felt it would be the perfect instrument for me.” Jeanette played saxophone and piano from grade school to high school where band teacher Steve Alcala also had her play in the Fresno City College jazz band even before she graduated high school. She won numerous awards and accolades\, which led to a scholarship to attend Berklee in Boston where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance. Back in Fresno\, Jeanette recorded her first self-released CD\, Here and There\, grabbing brother Michael to play drums with Patrick Olvera on bass\, and began building a following by regularly packing Mike’s Pub & Pizzeria. She recorded her official debut album Reflections followed by Smooth Holiday Greetings on her family’s J&M Records (Jeanette & Michael’s initials\, Mom and Dad’s funds). Citing her influences\, Jeanette continues\, “(Saxophonist) Richard Elliot brought some serious R&B groove at a time when smooth jazz really needed more of that funk vibe\, especially his song ‘Corner Pocket.’ I just loved his production! As a composer\, Stevie Wonder’s music touches the hearts of people with lyrics that have strong meanings\, and beautiful chords and melodies. And (guitarist) Norman Brown is the one that inspired me to want to be a performer when my parents took me to see him for my very first concert at The Bastille in Hanford\, CA. He gave me chills!” After crossing paths with Brown on the road\, Jeanette co-wrote a song with him that became the title track of her fourth CD\, Saxified. Brown recorded the song on his Grammy nominated CD\, 24/7\, with a different title\, “The Best is Yet to Come” featuring Gerald Albright. “To have Gerald playing a melody that I wrote is so amazing\,” Jeanette shares. Jeanette has played major events from The Coombs River Bend Ranch Festival to festivals in Japan and London.  She has performed as a side musician with Howard Hewett and Deniece Williams and has opened shows for greats ranging from smooth jazz stars Kirk Whalum\, Najee and The Rippingtons to R&B stars Babyface\, Phil Perry and KEM. “I got a standing ovation opening for KEM\,” Jeanette beams. “He came out to meet me and get my CD. His people said he never does that! That let me know my music does crossover.” The most special person to come along in the course of Ms. Harris’ career thus far was singer/songwriter Marie\, who hired her unheard/unseen in a destiny-streaked leap of faith totally befitting Jeanette’s life and beliefs. “Her trumpet player saw me at the 2010 NAMM Show and asked for my business card. It had already been an unbelievable day where I got endorsements for both Unison saxophones and BARI Reeds. As I was driving home\, the guy called me and asked if I wanted to play with Teena for a concert…in London! I couldn’t believe it. I got 4 hours sleep that night studying her music then drove to L.A. for the audition. I had to pull off the freeway when Teena called me personally to get my passport information. The band tested my improvising skills on a funk song and a ballad – then I was in! Teena finally arrived\, gave me a big hug and away we went. She featured me in her last concerts playing sax on ‘I’m a Sucker for Your Love’ and ‘Portuguese Love\,’ and flute on ‘Déjà vu.’ She was truly a blessing in my life. Teena taught me how to be a strong female leader. I will miss her always.” Now with her fourth and finest CD Summer Rain bowing with her own signature Summer Rain perfume to match\, Jeanette Harris is unquestionably the next “Starchild of the Saxophone” touching hearts with every breath she takes.
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LOCATION:The Tin Pan\, 8982 Quioccasin Road\, Richmond\, VA\, 23229\, United States
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