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Rappahannock County favorite folk-rock trio, Mandalele & Friends features three singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalists–Lorraine Duisit, Robert “Smiggy” Smith, and Wendi Sirat. The trio blends three-part harmonies with rockin’ grooves, sparkling strings and toe-tappin’ rhythms to create music infused with a potpourri of global traditions and inspiration from the Appalachian Mountains where the band was formed.

Special guests for this concert include The Backroad Revels -Eclectic roots-rock originals from Rappahannock songwriters Evan Espinola, Lorraine Duisit and Jack Coon.  Inspired by life in this county and drawn from jazz, folk, reggae, rap and blues, their heartfelt songs are brought to life by renowned local guitarist Smiggy Smith and drummer Aury Holtslag.

The concerts are located near the beautiful confluence of the north and south branches of the Thornton River, at the end of River Lane (accessed from Water Street) next to Copper Fox Antiques and Copper Fox Distillery. For those using GPS, the address is 7 River Lane, Sperryville, VA 22740.