Williamsburg Live June 16-18 in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia!

Virginia Arts Festival’s 2023 summer music event Williamsburg Live promiseS great music and good times under the stars, June 16-18 at the Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Tickets are available online at vafest.org, by phone at 757-282-2822, or in person at the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office at 440 Bank Street in Norfolk. Three-Day Ticket packages are also available.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023
Headlining the Friday June 16 evening will be Americana fan favorites The Wood Brothers. With a soulful sound, tight harmonies, and plenty of onstage charisma, this trio has become one of the hottest acts on the road. Brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate musical careers for years – Chris with the popular jam band Medeski Martin & Wood and Oliver with Georgia troubadour Tinsley Ellis – before combining their musical gifts. They were joined by drummer Jano Rix as the third member of their trio and the unmistakable Wood Brothers sound was born, to the intense delight of the fans who follow them from show to show. Opening this Friday night show will be the South Carolina-based husband-and-wife Folk duo Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, known to their growing fan base as Shovels & Rope.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17, 2023
Saturday evening June 17 brings earworm melodies, irresistible dance beats and happy memories from the ‘80s and ‘90s, when rock icon Kenny Loggins performs as part of his farewell tour. Loggins’ extraordinary four-decade-plus career has been highlighted by top spots
on the charts, including unforgettable hits like This Is It, Whenever I Call You Friend, Heart to Heart and more; and contributions to some of Hollywood’s most memorable soundtracks, including Danger Zone (Top Gun), I’m Alright (Caddyshack), and Footloose. With 12 Platinum albums, two Grammy wins, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a new memoir (Still Alright), Kenny Loggins is an undeniable force in popular entertainment. Opening for Loggins is the Yacht Rock Revue, revving the crowd up to a popped-collar frenzy with their signature sound including songs from their latest album, Hot Dads in Tight Jeans.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18, 2023
Sunday night June 18 brings a mellow mood with bluesman and musical adventurer Keb’ Mo.’ A five-time Grammy winner, Mo’ has performed for millions of fans on TV and film, including The West Wing and Sesame Street; and he’s brought his feel-good blues to all kinds of stages from corner dives to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to the White House. His star collaborations have included recordings and live performances with artists including Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks, and Lyle Lovett. Rooted in the blues, Mo’s music slips and slides away from classification, mixing classic blues with country, pop, soul, R&B and Americana, all delivered in an easygoing growl that draws the listener in. Opening for Keb’ Mo’ is country-folk artist Peter One, who has been one of West Africa’s most popular musicians for decades.