SummerStage No. 3: The Judy Chops

301 Greenville Avenue,Staunton VA 24401

11 June, 2021

Description

SummerStage No.3 The Judy Chops SummerStage No.3 The Judy Chops Mostly recorded in the backwoods of central Virginia, The Judy Chops’ fourth studio LP Love Is the Answer carries a lot of Southern traditions ( a lot ); from soul to funk to rockabilly, the band jumps from genre to genre on almost every song. Even opener “Q 4 U,” sounds like a wacky vaudevillian romp and, over 11 tracks, The Judy Chops’ variety show marches onward. The septet—consisting of William Howard (electric guitar, vocals), Molly Murphy (hollowbody guitar, vocals), Sally Murphy (banjo, vocals), Mike Pressel (trumpet), Rachel Smith (baritone saxophone), Jims Hinkle (bass) and Jess Bergh (drums)—clearly enjoys navigating through all of these sonic changes. However, they’re at their most dynamic on the feel-good, soul-funk single “Lay My Love.” In fact, the song appears twice on Love Is the Answer . The first version is a mid-album horn-heavy groove, filled with the stylings of Stax Records. The second is an a cappella composition, with only the group’s voices to keep the tune afloat. It may seem like the stripped-down version was a last-minute throw-in, but these four minutes and 20 seconds of lush harmonies put the band’s sonic unity on full display. Sure, a cover of the Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ 1956 favorite “I Put a Spell on You” adds yet another dimension to the release, and “Spit It Out,” sounds like a lost Blues Brothers tune, but of all of the masks that The Judy Chops try on throughout Love Is the Answer, the two sides of “Lay My Love,” present this band at their most real. If it were a different time, then “Lay My Love” A and B could be pressed on two sides of a 45, with pleading vocals reverberating on high-fidelity vinyl. ADVANCE TICKETS: $25-$35 AT THE DOOR: $40 General Admission, Lawn Seating, Socially Distanced Pods: Select from among the following options: Blanket Pod (seats 2-4 people) $25 per person with minimum purchase of 2.Bring your own blanket and select seating from among the yellow 8' x 8' squares in the front of the house. Chair Pod (seats 1-2), $30 per person with minimum purchase of 1Bring your own folding camp chairs and select from among the blue 6'x6' squares. Premium Chair Pod (seats 2), $35 per person with minimum purchase of 2Bring your own folding camp chairs and get the best seats in the house selecting from among the red 6'x6' squares. (A limited number of Season Pass Tickets are available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.) Schedule: Bar/Picnic and Grounds Open: 6 pm (Parking available from 5:45) Music begins: 7:00 pm Event concludes: 9:30 pm Bar Closes: 10:30 pm Parking Available, pre order $5/$10 at the door. A $2.50 handling fee per ticket that will be calculated at check out. Bar & Grill For your convenience pre-order your exciting Blackburn Inn Picnic Box for 2 including a southern style chicken wrap, chips, pasta salad, lemonade, and a cookie (subject to change) (Sorry but no outside food or beverage can be allowed.) The 2nd Draft Bistro will offer a bar with a great selection of local beer, wine, and cider, along with a fresh menu off the grill. The Bistro will also feature our “1828 Bread Pudding”; considered a classic American dish. Born from the thriftiness of the English settlers who transformed leftovers into comforting custardy goodness. We use a traditional recipe for bread pudding, that Virginians typically ate in the early 1800s, served with our one-of-a-kind rum sauce. The Blackburn Inn is committed to sourcing local and proud to work side by side with other small businesses in and around Staunton. WEATHER ADVISORY: Everything that is great about being outdoors also means that weather happens. Sometimes it supports what we are doing, sometimes it doesn’t. Fortunately, the new Blackburn Conference Center and Spa has a beautiful Great Hall that can serve as a backup indoor location if inclement weather forces us to relocate. That determination will be made at 5 pm on the day of the event. All parking and picnic box pick up will remain the same. Many activities can continue in a light rain/mist or after an afternoon rain. SummerStage maintains a strict safety policy to suspend performances in heavy rain or if lightning strikes within a three mile radius of the Blackburn. If necessary, SummerStage will attempt up to two 20 minute rain delays before cancellation.