SummerStage No. 15 Ben Sollee

301 Greenville Avenue,Staunton VA 24401

03 September, 2021

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SummerStage No.15: Ben Sollee SummerStage No.15 Ben Sollee Over the last two decades, Kentuckian Ben Sollee has distinguished himself as multi-faceted creative, blurring the lines between music, tech, and activism. A graduate of the Univeristy of Louisville School of Music, he holds a BFA in cello performance. Since his debut record in 2008, Mr. Sollee has released 6 studio records and nearly 10 EPs garnering praise from the New York Times and NPR. His music has been featured in tv shows such as Weeds and Parenthood. In addition, Sollee has a growing career as a composer for film, tv, and interactive media earning a Emmy Award in 2018 for his score on the ABC special Base Ballet. Beyond music, Mr. Sollee is known for his social and environmental advocacy working with organizations like Oxfam America, The Nature Conservancy, and Canopy KY to protect people and the land. He currently lives in Louisville, KY with his wife and three children. 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.