Rock On…Nuggets of Culpeper music news

Catherine Amos / Culpeper Star Exponent
Published: February 14, 2008

Fans of stripped-down sounds, gather 'round for live acoustic music abounds. David Goodrich will be performing at Pelham's Pub at The Inn at Kelly's Ford Feb. 15; Billy Weisband will perform Feb. 16; Craig Dodson will perform Feb. 23; Jon Fritz will perform Feb. 21; and David Leckie Gilmore will perform Feb. 22 and 29. No cover. Call 399-1779 or visit innatkellysford.com. All shows start at 6 p.m.

Tight on gas money- Check out these bands performing this month at The Pub at Hazel River, all for $5. Playing rockabilly Elvis, Chuck Berry and more is Bopcats Feb. 15; blues and jazz with Bluestone Feb. 16; classic rock power trio Smash Feb. 22; "ass-kickin' rockin' reggae" band Street Legal Feb. 23; and the Eli Cook Band playing heavy metal blues Feb. 29. Visit hazelriverinn.com or call 825-5744.

For more live music in the 'Pep, explore what Brandon's Place has to offer with Lori and Peter Mealy Feb. 15. Local venue regular David Leckie Gilmore will be bringing down the house Feb. 16 from 9 p.m. to midnight, Possum Ridge will perform Feb. 22, Jim and Holly Lawrence will play Feb. 23 and Aon will perform Feb. 29. Call 829-1025 or visit brandonsplace.com.

Culpeper Rock Academy owner Keith MacDonald is still looking for a vacant building to hold concerts in Culpeper for Rock Academy version 2.0, or for a hall to rent by-the-show. If you have any leads, call 522-0622. All previously scheduled shows at the In Motion Sports and Dance Complex have been canceled due to continued violence. Visit myspace.com/culpeperrocks for up-to-date concert information.

Saturday, Feb. 23, the Rock Academy goes mad for metal with Revenent, Mirrorcage, Hull House and Cab Ride Home in Culpeper, $7. Visit CRA's MySpace page for venue information.

Aspiring rockers, unite. Orange Jam at The Arts Center in Orange County invites musicians with complete songs to play every Friday night. Call Wendy at 540-854-6081, email or visit orangejamunderground.com for more info. Concerts start at 6 p.m.; $2 cover.