On August 13 at 5:00 pm, Folk-rock singer-songwriter Calista Garcia brings a mix of complexity and sophistication to her confessional musings that carry a hint of roots, pop and blues. As seen on Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice, her style hearkens back to ’70s classic acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon and Joni Mitchell, but with a fresh modern twist.
Calista released her second EP called A Beautiful World on October 29, 2021, mixed by Grammy Award-winning producer, Jim Scott in his vintage-equipped LA studio. This record is a follow-up to her debut collection “Wild Woman”, released in April 2019 to much critical acclaim, garnering a nomination for “Best Roots/Country EP” in the 2020 Independent Music Awards. The project has also won multiple nominations and awards from International Acoustic Music Awards (IAMA), the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) and the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest (MASC).
A prolific songwriter who plays guitar, piano, ukulele, bass, mandolin and harmonica, Calista is a 2022 Kerrville New Folk Winner, the 2022 Songwriter’s Association of Washington Young Artist of the Year, 2022 winner of 2 DC Area “Wammies” music awards (Best folk song & artist), a 2021 Chris Austin Songwriting Finalist at Merlefest, a 2021 “She is the Music Foundation” Connect TogetHER Songwriting Fellow, the 2020 National YoungArts Gold Winner in Voice/Singer-Songwriter (top prize), a 2020 Johnny Mercer Songwriting Project Fellow, a 2019 Strathmore Artist in Residence, a 2017 & 2018 Berklee Performance Showcase Winner, the 2017 Bernard Ebbs Young Songwriter of the Year and a two-time Grammy Foundation Young Songwriter Program Artist.
At 7:00 pm, national recording artists, Runnin’ Shine takes the stage. Runnin’ Shine is a Music Row Country Breakout Charted group which has earned accolades including the Veer Magazine 2019, 2020, 2021 Country Artist of the Year, 2020 Josie Award Nominee, 2021 Josie Award Recipient, and Great American Song Writing Finalist.
With an EP and two full length albums under their belts, the group has released three singles to national radio which all seated in the Top 80, including their first single “Shotgun” which spent three weeks at #40 on Nashville’s Music Row chart with over 22,000 radio spins across the U.S. and Canada.
The seasoned act has shared the stage with national artists including Jimmy Allen, Michael Ray, Billy Ray Cyrus, Parmalee, Lanco, and Colt Ford among others.
Runnin’ Shine is a four-piece country act comprised of Janice Chandler on vocals and acoustic guitar, Richie Bohr on lead electric guitar, Bill Snow on drums, and Jim Cahoon on the bass. Hailing from various hometowns and brought together by the love of country music, each player brings a powerful energy and a uniqueness to the band. Janice Chandler says, “We call it Rage Country, you call it country with a lot of swagger. Either way, you’re in for a good time! We don’t ever walk the line”
For tickets, visit www.historicmasonictheatre.com or call the Box Office at 540 862 5655. Tickets may also be purchase the evening of the show at the Theatre Ticket Booth on 510 Main Street. All attendees should pick up a wristband at the Ticket Booth. Children under 12 are free. In case of inclement weather, the show will be moved inside. Sponsors for Rock Your Socks Off are: WestRock, Jack Masons Tavern, Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, the Hillert Family and John Grimes.
For more information about the Historic Masonic Theatre & Masonic Amphitheatre summer and fall events, please visit the website or Facebook page.
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| Calista Garcia by Chuck Almarez |
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| Runnin Shine by Chuck Almarez |
