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bluegrass/americana band honoring tradition and exploring new sounds with a blend of original songs, new takes on favorites, and old standards

Rockfish Gap (RFG) will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, April 10, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. RFG is a bluegrass/americana band honoring tradition and exploring new sounds with a blend of original songs, new takes on favorites, and old standards.

This is a free event, open to all. You can also listen to Offbeat Roadhouse on the radio (91.1 FM) or on our web player, and even video stream it at WTJU’s YouTube channel. But concerts always sound better with you as part of the studio audience. WTJU is located at 2244 Ivy Rd in Charlottesville, right next door to Vivace. There is plenty of parking, both in our lot as well as the Sentara lot next door. Do please note that you should not park in the lower lot by Shenandoah Joe and Pico Wraps as they enforce towing. You can check out the Offbeat Roadhouse schedule to see concerts past, present, and future.

Offbeat Roadhouse is supported by Plan 9 Music, now in their new expanded location at 188 Zan Road, in Charlottesville’s Seminole Square Shopping Center, and in Carytown, Richmond, or online at plan9music.com. Plan 9 – supporting the independent music community for over 40 years.

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Rockfish Gap is a progressive bluegrass and Americana band that is making their mark on the regional festival circuit as well as select concert halls and special events. Their smooth instrumental style is complemented by layered three-part vocal harmonies and innovative song arrangements. From traditional fiddle tunes and bluegrass standards to original songs written by the band, Rockfish Gap creates a unique and consistent blend of old and new, savory and sweet. Maggie Edwards sets the pace on bass while supplying lead and harmony vocals. Mitch Russell blends tasteful mandolin leads and his own vocal styles from an old-time/bluegrass/folk/swing tradition as well as his own songs with intricate and introspective lyrics. Ralph Edwards adds guitar and vocals to the mix as well as songs from the heart. The resulting combination displays diversity of style with unity of purpose – a hallmark of Americana. The mix of traditional bluegrass, interesting acoustic country, and original songs in multiple genres makes for an eclectic show with comfort and surprises.