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TUNES From Loudoun to Broadway and Back

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ARTS SCENE Leanne Fink’s Calming Colors

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BREW NEWS First time’s a charm for Black Hoof

Liam B. Readies for Battle

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A scene from Emma Rowley’s music video for her 2017 single “Evaporate.”

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From Broadway to Nashville and to Loudoun Again Emma Rowley’s Globetrotting Musical Voyage

BY CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

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mma Rowley’s life has always been enriched by music.

As a child, she discovered her earliest passion in musical theater.

Shows like “The Sound of Music” and “Oliver” inspired her to pursue her own place on stage.

“I remember telling my parents over and over again, ‘I want to be one of the kids in those shows,’” Rowley said.

Her persistent interest convinced her parents to bring her to New York City for open-calls, in the hopes of landing a role on some of theater’s grandest stages. At age 12, her dreams were realized when she was cast in a Broadway revival of “Gypsy.”

“I wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything in the world,” Rowley said. “It proved to me that even the wildest of dreams can come true.”

second Broadway performance, “Bye Bye Birdie.” While it could have been easy to consider that an artistic peak, Rowley’s trajectory was merely beginning.

“I picked up a guitar for the first time when I was about thirteen and immediately started writing songs,” she said. “I’d always loved writing stories and poems so songwriting came to me naturally.”

Rowley’s major influence during this period in her life was Taylor Swift, at the time a child herself, who was bringing an exciting, fresh take to the country music table.

The same drive that led Rowley to her early Broadway successes served her well in her songwriting pursuits. She recorded and released her first self-titled EP entirely on her own from the confides of her bedroom.

Listening back to these songs, with their understated production values and innocent themes, makes Rowley “cringe,” she said.

But there’s an undeniable charm to every song, and Rowley’s impressive songwriting abilities were demonstrated from the very beginning.

Two years later, Rowley was cast in her 4

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Uplifting Souls with Color

BY JIM SISLEY

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he central struggles for painters and producers of any art form are finding inspiration to create, deciding what to produce and why? Leanne Fink is fond of Picasso’s quote, “The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls” and in his words she finds some confirmation that art can be emotionally and physically healing.

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Leanne Fink in her Leesburg studio.

“Art speaks to our soul and we can feel it in our heart. I want my art to be uplifting and that’s why I use such a vibrant color palette,” she said.

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All you need to do is see one of Leanne’s paintings to feel that emotional transfer for yourself.

her oil painting. She “had a voracious interest as a child” and as she began to win art competitions, her parents supported her success by providing art supplies.

As a teenager, her first commissioned works were black and white portraits of “rebels” for a local Irish bar.

Fink began producing art as a child and she credits her uncle, a landscape painter, and other family members for nurturing her early efforts.

She and her uncle lived in the same house and he taught

Fink completed a bachelor’s degree in fine art and communications and became an art director in New York City while she lived in New Jersey. She and her husband Richard opened

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surprises that were not part of the original concept.”

an advertising agency in the 1980s.

Fink finds inspiration in nature, other painters work and, often, from her photography and photos taken by friends as they travel. She is also an art teacher in Loudoun County and one of the most important lessons she provides regards “transformation” of those inspirational sources. “I explore imagery and what’s banging around in my head,” she said. “But, I alter those images and concepts to transform them into art. I am not bound by the composition of a reference photo and I’m willing to move a tree if it makes for a better painting.”

“The advertising business affected my art in that it taught a good sense of design, composition and media such as photography,” she said.

When asked if she thought there were any original ideas, Fink said, “Yes, give three artists a germ of an idea and you will see each express the idea differently. I feel I am wired a certain way that influences my finished painting … it changes over time because of practice, learned skill, my methods and process that includes a lot of emphasis on sketching, underpainting, drawing the basic shapes, composing and then layering more and more detail. But there are always

Leanne Fink is a seemingly fearless colorist. Her art depicts scenes that provide the viewer with an

augmented experience.

The sky may be blue in her landscape but it is a saturated blue that is of her making. Her work draws us in for a closer look the way extraordinary sunsets make most of us believe there is a higher power at work. Fink is no slave to the traditional rules of representational painting. The viewer certainly recognizes the subject matter but it is Leanne Fink’s powerful artistry that makes the art transcendent, exceptional and truly original.

Learn more about her work at leannefinkart.com.

Jim Sisley is a visual artist producing representational acrylic paintings and owner of Tryst Gallery, an award winning art gallery in Leesburg that aggregates contemporary art from Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia and West Virginia.

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BREWS NEWS

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Black Hoof Brewing Company head brewer and co-owner Bill Haase applies modern scientific precision to a centuries-old brewing tradition.

In First Year, Black Hoof Brewing Wins Gold

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oudoun breweries are perennially well-represented in the annual Virginia Craft Beer Cup competition, and this year it was Leesburg’s Black Hoof Brewing Company bringing home a gold medal. And a week later, owners Bill and Nikki Haase cut the cake to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their brewing adventure.

Although Black Hoof may be new to brewing, Haase and assistant head brewer Brandon Flanigin are veterans. Haase has won awards for his home brewing, and Flanigin previously brewed at Quattro Goombas Brewery in Aldie.

Black Hoof brought home the top prize in the German Wheat Beer category with its Island Pond Hefeweizen. Like a taste?

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That may be a challenge. Since the award announcement in early June, Hasse and Flanigin have worked hard to keep it on tap in the face of increased demand from beer connoisseurs.

A few days after the award announcement, Bill and Nikki Haase were surrounded by friends and supporters in their South King Street brewery to celebrate the remarkable first year of operation.

“I call you my Black Hoof family. You are,” Bill Hasse said, before the former Marine cut the birthday cake with a sword.

“Leesburg and Loudoun County have been just a great place for us to start a business,” Nikki Hasse added.

OTHER WINNERS Loudoun breweries can always be found on the list of statewide winners. Old Ox Brewery this year took home medals for the third year running; Belly Love in Purcellville took first place for its 50 Shades of Gold Belgian pale ale; newcomer Farm Brewery at Broad Run won third place for its Wes’ Maul Belgian Tripel, and Crooked Run Brewing won third place in the German

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INTERVIEW

Liam B. Smith performs in his video for “Keep Your Head Up,” which also features some familiar Loudoun scenes.

Loudoun Musician’s Music Video Scores Views on Facebook, Hopes to Score Judges’ Hearts at Upcoming Battle of the Bands

BY CHRISTIAN THOMPSON

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iam B. Smith is undeniably ambitious. Although the up-andcoming musician from western Loudoun released just his second single in May, he already has his sights set on shaking up the county’s music scene.

And maybe his aspirations aren’t so daft. In the two months since the release of “Keep Your Head Up,” the single’s music video has racked up nearly 50,000 views on Facebook.

Although the track owes a certain je ne sais quoi to garage rockers Cage the Elephant, it swaggers with a confidence rarely found in an artist’s debut and begs to be played again before it’s hardly finished.

On July 3, Liam and his band competed in Vienna’s Jammin’ Java Mid-Atlantic Battle of the Bands, hoping to make the Aug. 31 finals and land a $2,000 cash prize. On Friday, July 20, Smith and his band will follow up their battle performance with a slot at Leesburg’s Alive Fest, a music festival 10

for teenagers in sixth to 12th grade. The festival is sponsored by Teen Serve Camp, a Christian-based camp that promotes community service. Entry to the festival is free and will feature food, a rock climbing wall, and prize raffles. More information go to teenservecamp.com.

Only time will tell whether the reception of his band’s first single will predict further success in Vienna, but Liam seems up for the task. Get Out Loudoun recently chatted with Liam about his outlook on Loudoun’s music scene, what inspires his pursuit of songwriting, the time he sang backing vocals for a Japanese pop band, and his thoughts ahead of the Battle of the Bands.

GOL: So tell me a little about your musical/ personal background. What were some of your earliest musical memories/influences?

SMITH: My early years of music discovery sounded a lot like Chuck Berry and the Beatles. It was pretty basic—12 bar blues and whatnot. I really liked Chicago as a

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WINERIES 1 The Barns at Hamilton Station 7 16804 Hamilton Station Rd., Hamilton thebarnsathamiltonstation.com 2 Bluemont Vineyard 8 18755 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont bluemontvineyard.com 3 Bogati Winery 9 35246 Harry Byrd Hwy, Round Hill bogatiwinery.com 4 Boxwood Estate Winery 10 2042 Burrland Rd., Middleburg boxwoodwinery.com 11 5 Breaux Vineyards 36888 Breaux Vineyards Lane, Hillsboro breauxvineyards.com 12 6 Cana Vineyards of Middleburg 38600 John Mosby Hwy, Middleburg canavineyards.com 12

Cardamon Family Vineyards 12226 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro cardamonfamilyvineyards.com Carroll Vineyards 29 South King St., Leesburg leesburg-vintner.com/vineyards Casanel Vineyards 17952 Canby Rd., Leesburg casanelvineyards.com Chrysalis Vineyards 39025 John Mosby Highway, Aldie chrysaliswine.com Corcoran Vineyards & Cider 14635 Corkys Farm Lane, Waterford corcoranvineyards.com Creek’s Edge Winery 41255 Annas Lane, Lovettsville creeksedgewinery.com GET OUT LOUDOUN

13 Crushed Cellars 37938 Charles Town Pike, Purcellville crushedcellars.com 14 Doukenie Winery 14727 Mountain Rd., Hillsboro doukeniewinery.com 15 Dry Mill Vineyards & Winery 18195 Dry Mill Rd., Leesburg drymillwine.com 16 Fabbioli Cellars 15669 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg fabbioliwines.com 17 Fleetwood Farm Winery 23075 Evergreen Mills Rd., Leesburg fleetwoodfarmwinery.com 18 Greenhill Winery & Vineyards 23595 Winery Lane, Middleburg greenhillvineyards.com JUNE JULY 2018

19 Hidden Brook Winery 43301 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg hiddenbrookwinery.com 20 Hiddencroft Vineyards 12202 Axline Rd., Lovettsville hiddencroftvineyards.com 21 Hillsborough Vineyards 36716 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro hillsboroughwine.com 22 Hunters Run Wine Barn 40325 Charles Town Pike, Hamilton huntersrunwinebarn.com 23 Lost Creek Winery 43285 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg lostcreekwinery.com 24 Maggie Malick Wine Caves 12138 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro maggiemalickwinecaves.com 25 North Gate Vineyard 16031 Hillsboro Rd., Purcellville northgatevineyard.com

26 Notaviva Vineyards 13274 Sagle Rd., Hillsboro notavivavineyards.com 27 Otium Cellars 18050 Tranquility Rd., Purcellville otiumcellars.com 28 Quattro Goomba’s Winery 22860 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie goombawine.com 29 Stone Tower Winery 19925 Hogback Mountain Rd., Leesburg stonetowerwinery.com 30 Stonehouse Meadery 36580 Shoemaker School Rd., Purcellville stonehousemeadery.com 31 Sunset Hills Vineyard 38295 Fremont Overlook Lane, Purcellville sunsethillsvineyard.com 32 Tarara Winery 13648 Tarara Lane, Leesburg tarara.com

33 Terra Nebulo 39792 Old Waterford Rd., Waterford terranebulo.com 34 Two Twisted Posts Winery 12944 Harpers Ferry Rd., Hillsboro twotwistedposts.com 35 Village Winery 40405 Browns Lane, Waterford villagewineryandvineyards.com 36 Willowcroft Farm Vineyards 38906 Mount Gilead Rd., Leesburg willowcroftwine.com 37 The Wine Reserve at Waterford 38516 Charles Town Pike, Waterford waterfordwinereserve.com 38 Winery 32 15066 Limestone School Rd., Leesburg winery32.com 39 Zephaniah Farm Vineyard 19381 Dunlop Mill Rd., Leesburg zephwine.com

BREWERIES 1 Adroit Theory Brewing 404 Browning Ct., Purcellville adroit-theory.com 2 B Chord Brewing Company 34266 Williams Gap Rd., Round Hill 3 Barnhouse Brewery 43271 Spinks Ferry Rd., Leesburg barnhousebrewery.com 4 Belly Love Brewing Company 725 E. Main St., Purcellville bellylovebrewing.com 5 Beltway Brewing Company 22620 Davis Dr. Ste 110, Sterling beltwaybrewco.com 6 Bike TrAle Brewing 101 Loudoun St. SE, Leesburg facebook.com/BikeTrAleBrewing 7 Black Hoof Brewing Company 11 South King St., Leesburg blackhoofbrewing.com 8 Black Walnut Brewery 210 S. King St. Leesburg blackwalnutbrewery.com 9 Crooked Run Brewing Central 22455 Davis Dr., Sterling crookedrunbrewing.com 10 Crooked Run Brewing Market Station, Leesburg crookedrunbrewing.com JULY 2018 JUNE 2018

11 Dragon Hops Brewing 130 E. Main St., Purcellville dragonhopsbrewing.com 12 Dirt Farm Brewing 18701 Foggy Bottom Rd., Bluemont dirtfarmbrewing.com 13 Dog Money Restaurant & Brewery 50 Catoctin Circle NE, Leesburg dogmoney.squarespace.com/ 14 Jack’s Run Brewing Company 108 North 21st St., Purcellville jacksrunbrewing.com/ 15 Lost Rhino Brewing Company 21730 Red Rum Rd. #142, Ashburn lostrhino.com 16 Lost Rhino Retreat 22885 Brambleton Plaza, Ashburn lostrhinoretreat.com/ 17 Loudoun Brewing Company 310 E. Market St. Leesburg loudounbrewing.com 18 Ocelot Brewing Company 23600 Overland Dr., #180, Dulles ocelotbrewing.com 19 Old 690 Brewing Company 15670 Ashbury Church Rd., Hillsboro old690.com

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20 Old Ox Brewery 44652 Guilford Dr., Ste 114, Ashburn oldoxbrewery.com 21 Quattro Goomba’s Brewery 22860 James Monroe Hwy, Aldie goombabrewery.com 22 Rocket Frog Brewing Company 22560 Glenn Dr. #103, Sterling rocketfrogbeer.com 23 Solace Brewing Company 42615 Trade West Dr., Sterling, VA 20166 solacebrewing.com 24 Sweetwater Tavern 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling greatamericanrestaurants.com/ sweetwater/sterling 25 The Craft of Brewing 21140 Ashburn Crossing Dr., Ashburn thecraftob.com/ 26 Twinpanzee Brewing Co. 101 Executive Dr., Sterling twinpanzee.com 27 Vanish Farmwoods Brewery 42245 Black Hops Lane, Lucketts vanishbeer.com

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pre-teen. I listened to a little 2000-era punk, but for the most part I thought that it was overdone. It wasn’t until I discovered [Japanese pop group] One Ok Rock as a teenager that I really fell into music.

GOL: Do you feel as if the music culture in Loudoun has grown in recent years?

And if so, how has the culture affected you?

SMITH: I’m not sure that I can really say whether it’s grown or not. I’m 21 and have only been pursuing music seriously for the past two or three years, so I haven’t really been in the loop for that long. I will say that the music culture is very emaciated right now, but I think everyone knows that.

Sure, if you play bluegrass or something acoustic and quiet that people don’t need to pay attention to, you can run the winery circuit and make bank off tips. But there are few opportunities for rock bands.

GOL: How did you discover the band One OK Go? Is Japanese music/culture something you’re generally interested in? And how did you get involved in singing backing vocals on their latest album?

SMITH: I mean, I think that Japanese culture has a lot to offer the West … but my interest in OOR wasn’t really a cultural thing. I came across them on YouTube in 2012 and was hooked from the first minute of the first song I heard.

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Smith and his band will perform at the Alive Fest in Leesburg on July 20.

social media that they were looking for some people to sing gang vocals on a few tracks. I guess I was one of the first 20 to respond. So I flew to L.A. for two days and crashed on a friend’s couch. … Imagine being a kid in 1968 and being asked to sing background vocals on the recording of “Hey Jude.”

That’s how I felt and still feel about that experience.

GOL: In the music video for “Keep Your Head Up,” there are themes of artistic pursuit in the face of a more conventional lifestyle.

How have these themes influenced your own life as a musician?

SMITH: I think 99 percent of artists face the sort of pushback that’s portrayed in [“Keep Your Head Up”]. And I think that kind of pushback is fair to a point. You need to prove to people that your motivations are right and that you’re dedicated to your vision. So I wanted to portray that struggle set in the shoes of a character who was comparable to me GET OUT LOUDOUN

but distinct enough that the work could stand apart from Liam Smith.

GOL: Can you tell me a little about how you’re preparing for the Battle of the Bands?

And are there any other shows that you have coming up in the near future?

SMITH: So I hate competitions, but Jammin’ Java is a great place to play. We’ve got a set of four songs we’re going to play, including Keep Your Head Up. I need to finish writing one of them, but I’m really excited about it.

That’s the only summer gig we have booked right now.

We need to get on the ball in terms of getting shows, but it’s tough. So if you’re reading this and you know of any opportunities, hit up my management at info@ liambsmith.com. I think some cool stuff will happen this summer.

You can find the video for “Keep Your Head Up” at facebook.com/liambsmith.

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Old 690 brews and wine available to purchase. (no outside alcohol allowed).

Bring lawnchairs, blankets and/or dancing shoes

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July 27 - Riverside Lights

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ROWLEY FROM PAGE 4

As Rowley matured, her artistic interests expanded to include elements of classic rock and pop punk.

She says artists like David Bowie and Paramore were particularly influential when she recorded her follow-up EP, 2012’s Summer, which was recorded with the help of Nashville producer Dan Hagen.

She said that she would send Hagen songs that contained certain elements or sounds that she wanted to explore in her own songs.

“My own style of writing wasn’t very rock and my voice didn’t have any edge but we did find a way to incorporate some of my favorite rock influences into the production,” Rowley said. “It was exactly the sound I was hoping to achieve.”

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Wheat Beer category for its Best Days hefeweizen Old Ox won second place among American porters and stouts for its Black Ox porter and third among spiced beers for its Kristin’s Passion Mexican hot chocolate porter. Old Ox co-founder Chris Burns said Black Ox has won four out of the five times it has been entered in the contest, and three times consecutively.

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July 21, 9:30 p.m.

The Ugly Mug, Capitol Hill

July 13, 7 p.m.

Loudoun Golf And Country Club, Purcellville Members Only

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Bike TrAle Brewing, Leesburg

July 14 6 p.m.

Jazz Night At 868 Estate Vineyards, HIllsboro July 20 7 p.m.

Loudoun Golf And Country Club, Purcellville Members Only.

After high school, she pursed Nashville full-time and enrolled in Belmont University’s music program.

She said her four years there expanded her knowledge about lyrics, melody, and her voice, and allowed her to fully develop the pop sound that she was seeking.

Since graduating from Belmont, she’s released a steady stream of singles, each one further exploring the realms of dream pop, shoegaze, and electronica.

said. The other, Kristin’s Passion, is named after Burns’ wife, and the brewers have been tweaking the beer for the past four years.

Old Ox’s winning streak also extends over a change in head brewer. Allison Lange joined the brewery two years ago.

“We’re really excited with the beers that are coming out under her leadership, and we’ve just got an amazing production crew that’s really passionate about the beers,” said Burns.

July 28, 2 p.m.

868 Estate Vineyards, Hillsboro Aug 10 6:30 p.m.

Bike TrAle Brewing, Leesburg Aug 11 5 p.m.

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Songs like “Running with the Dogs” demonstrate the same songwriting and performance skills that her earliest songs possessed, albeit with a fiercer, more confident attitude.

Rowley’s talents make her one of the most promising artists in Loudoun County, and definitely one to keep an eye on.

For more information, go to emmarowley.com.

awards in the 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup. The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild announced the winners June 4 in Richmond in front of nearly 300 brewers and supporters. It is the largest state competition of its kind in the country.

This year, 375 beers in 27 categories competed for

The Virginia Craft Beer Cup competition was managed by Master Beer Judge Certification Program Judge Tom Cannon, 38 judges and 15 stewards. Bill Butcher, Port City Brewing Co.; Bill Madden, Mad Fox Brewing Co.; and Duke Fox, Starr Hill Brewery, served as advisors. Entries were judged at Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton.

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July 12, 7 p.m.

Brambleton Town Center Free brambletonhoa.com Jah Works is a band of brothers based out of Baltimore, MD, dedicated to writing, recording and performing original reggae music. While rooted firmly in the tradition of authentic Jamaican roots and dancehall, the band also blend elements of hip hop and popular music into their mix. A heavy dose of drum and bass combined with sweet melodies and catchy hooks are the groups’ trademarks.

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July 14, 6-9:30 p.m.

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Formed in 2003 by Jason Morey, the Bon Jovi tribute band takes exact live arrangements from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s tours to create a high-energy club show.

This will be a night of north Jersey arena rock under the stars in north Loudoun.

The Muddy Crows

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Main Street Theater Productions marks its fifth birthday with a one-nightonly show featuring some of their favorite Broadway tunes from some of their favorite shows. Come join the celebration.

Jake Clemons Band

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July 20, 7 p.m. (doors) $25-$50 Tally Ho Theater, Leesburg

July 14, 6-8 p.m.

Village At Leesburg Free villageatleesburg.com VAL’s Plaza Party welcomes Silver Springs, MD, roots rockers The Muddy Crows, two-time winners of the DC’s Best Original Band competition.

Main Street Midsummer Madness July 14, 7 p.m.

Franklin Park Arts Center, Purcellville $10 Franklinparkartscenter.org

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The Hampton Roads native has been touring regularly with Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band since being tapped to fill in for his legendry uncle, Clarence.

The Jake Clemons Band tours internationally featuring tunes from their 2017 release “Fear & Love.”

Leesburg will be rocking for this show. Alan Scott Band opens.

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! k c a It’s B Saturday, 2, September 2 10am-6pm Friends of Leesburg Public Arts Invites you to

Save the Date!

“Arts in the Alley” September 22, 10am-6pm Local Art Vendors • Art Demonstrations • Children's Art Activities Puppet Show • Two Stages of Live Entertainment New This Year!

Live Art Auction “Windows on Leesburg Arts” Vintage Windows & Shutters designed by local artists including sculptor Jeff Hall, sketch artist Chip Beck, & local gallery owners Chris Cooley, Jim Sisley, Kaele Boyle & Kevin De Landtsheer Artwork will be displayed in downtown Leesburg restaurants & businesses beginning August 3rd, (First Friday) through September 20th Live Auction at Arts in the Alley on September 22nd, 4pm Kevin De Landtsheer Art Gallery, 2B Loudoun St SW, Leesburg

Downtown Leesburg Auction proceeds benefit Friends of Leesburg Public Arts For more information visit our website: www.FOLPA.org

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July 28, 6-8 p.m.

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The Midnight Rock Show is comprised of six rock music veterans who have performed both nationally, and internationally and who grew up cutting their teeth on the powerful, memorable rock of the 1970s. Welcome back to the heyday of albumoriented rock.

This Philly-area cover band has been rocking the midAtlantic for more than two decades, shared billing with bands like the Violent Femmes and the Roots.

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Aug. 4, 7-9 p.m.

Town Green, Leesburg Free acousticonthegreen.com Everett entered the national spotlight as the front man for local power pop band 4 Out of 5 Doctors in the early 1980s, but you won’t be hearing “Mister Cool Shoes” during this special set. Tom Lofgren

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Tarara Summer Concert Series

Cal Everett Sings The Beatles

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The carnival midway opens at 4 p.m. each day during fair week.

Ready for County Fair Week? fair opens Monday, July 23-28 The 23 and continues through Saturday, July 28.

Among this year’s highlights are performances by Nashville's Jody Pyle Band and Shannon Bielski and Moonlight Drive; daily shows by Victoria Circus and illusionist Josh Knotts; and a children's power wheels derby.

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This year's hay bale toss competition will be held on Monday, July 23, at 7 p.m. just after the fair's opening ceremony.

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rom rabbits in costumes to Ferris wheel rides, the Loudoun County Fair offers something for everyone.

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Loudoun's annual celebration of its agricultural roots features a nightly carnival, concerts, lawnmower races, a rodeo, a demolition derby and much more.

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Daily admission tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children, with discounted week-long passes offered at $40 and $15. There is a $5 cash parking fee, good for a weekly parking pass.

For the full daily schedule and tickets go to loudouncountyfair.com.

The County Fairgrounds is located on Dry Mill Road west of Leesburg.

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and Todd Wright join Everett on stage to build astounding harmonies behind the hits written by John and Paul. Pack a picnic and bring a lawn chair for the special evening.

Jake Shimabukuro

Aug. 4, 8:30 p.m. (doors) Tally Ho Theater $45-55 tallyhotheater.com

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Live Animal Shows Pony Rides Wagon Rides Petting & Feeding

• Camels, Zebras, Sloth, Lemurs, Serval Cats & more!

COOL OFF IN THE JUNGLE PLAY ZONE!

In 2005, Jimmy Buffett introduced this young Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso to sold-out crowds on his summer tour.

A year later, Shimabukuro was credited with creating one of YouTube’s first-ever viral videos, performing George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” He’s since collaborated with Béla Fleck, Ziggy Marley, Cyndi Lauper, Keali’i Reichel and Yo-Yo Ma, among other. This is one of the “don’t miss” shows on the Tally Ho’s summer schedule.

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LOUDOUN’S

FAVORITE

Loudoun’s First Winery

Celebrating 34 Years!

Come visit us to experience our award-winning wines, the history, and the beautiful views

www.willowcroftwine.com | 703-777-8161 38906 Mt. Gilead Road, Leesburg, VA 20175 OPEN Friday to Monday 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

JULY 2018

GET OUT LOUDOUN

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Eat. Drink. Shop. Enjoy.

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