The Shenandoah Valley Music Festival in Orkney Springs is looking for acoustic singer/songwriters to showcase at the second annual Barrels, Barbecue and Bands at Cave Ridge Vineyards in Conicville in Shenandoah County on May 21.
Here's how it works. We showcase three or four musicians, duos, or bands at the event. The public at the event choses its favorite - the public's choice will play at the three-act Shenandoah Valley Music Festival's folk "Mini-fest" on Saturday, Sept. 3 in Orkney Springs as the opening act. John McCutcheon and Catie Curtis are the other two acts. He/she/they will be included in the Festival's promotion of the September concert, including radio, print, web, etc.
We're looking for original work, no covers. The deadline for application is April 15. We're looking for a trad folk, contemporary folk, Americana roots sort of sound. Genre is less important than good, orginal songwriting.
For an application or more information, call the Festival office at 540.459.3396.