UPCOMING CONCERTS & FILMS
We offer a diverse line-up of high-quality concerts, performances, films, and other events throughout the year.
Maya Lončar
This show is part of our 2025 Solo String Series!
Loudoun-based Croatian-American classical guitarist Maya Lončar is celebrated for her fiery sensitivity, deep artistic control, and virtuosic technique. Whether performing intricate solo works or collaborating in ensembles, Maya’s playing is defined by passion, technical brilliance, and an innate musicality that leaves a lasting impression.
Open Mic Night
FREE PROGRAM!
Step into the spotlight at our next Open Mic Night! Take the stage and present your talent, be it a poetry reading, comedy routine, song, or dance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply love the thrill of live performances, join us for a night of authentic local talent.
Loudoun Youth Guitars
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon, acoustic concert at the Barns, featuring Loudoun Youth Guitars, one of the finest youth ensembles in the metropolitan area.
Bryan McDowell & Friends
Bryan McDowell, Jacob Jolliff, Mark Schatz, Jake Stargel, and Matt Menefee, bring a rich tapestry of acoustic music, drawing from bluegrass, folk, and beyond. From McDowell’s multi-instrumental finesse and Schatz’s rhythmic versatility to Stargel’s guitar genius, Menefee’s boundary-pushing banjo, and Jolliff’s mandolin mastery, their collaboration highlights both technical brilliance and deep musical chemistry.
Tim O'Brien with Jan Fabricius
Multi-Grammy winner Tim O’Brien and Jan Fabricius bring an intimate evening of acoustic Americana, bluegrass, and folk. Featuring songs from their new album Paper Flowers, their heartfelt harmonies and timeless songwriting reflect the deep creative partnership behind the music.
Special Consensus
This show is part of our 2025 Bluegrass & BBQ Series!
The Special Consensus has been a bluegrass powerhouse for over four decades, blending traditional harmonies and contemporary flair to create award-winning music, including two Grammy nominations and seven IBMA awards. Featuring Greg Cahill, Greg Blake, Dan Eubanks, and Brian McCarty, the band delivers dynamic performances that honor bluegrass roots while exploring fresh creative directions.
Kalos
This show is part of our 2025 Celtic Music Series!
Featuring Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald , and Jeremiah McLane, Kalos draws inspiration from Celtic and maritime traditions to create music that is both rooted and adventurous. Their immersive performances blend rhythmic drive and spontaneous artistry to create a dynamic soundscape that captivates audiences and transcends boundaries. Photo by Winsome Bye.
One Street Over
SOLD OUT!
This show is part of our 2025 Celtic Music Series!
One Street Over is a local Celtic roots band known for blending traditional and original songs with a rich mix of instruments including fiddle, cello, bouzouki, and bodhrán. Their vibrant, foot-tapping tunes promise to enchant and energize any audience.
Lúnasa
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This show is part of our 2025 Celtic Music Series!
Named after an ancient Celtic harvest festival, Lúnasa has been hailed as “the hottest Irish acoustic band on the planet” (The Irish Echo). Having performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries, their star-studded lineup includes some of the finest musicians in Irish music today, delivering performances that are as thrilling as they are unforgettable. Photo by Anthony Mulcahy.
Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band
This show is part of our 2025 Bluegrass & BBQ Series!
Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band bring high-energy, mountain-infused music that blends rockabilly, country, and bluegrass with guitar, fiddle, banjo, bass, and more. Led by acclaimed singer-songwriter Martha Spencer, the band captures the spirit of Appalachia with music that celebrates the roots of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Presented, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Roberta Lea
Roberta Lea, an award-winning artist and songwriter from Norfolk, VA, blends country, pop, and jazz to create her captivating “country-neo-pop” style. Recently featured in CMT’s Next Women of Country, Lea is gaining widespread acclaim for her unique sound and powerful storytelling.
Mari Black Celtic Band
This show is part of our 2024 Celtic Music Series!
Award-winning Celtic fiddler Mari Black captivates audiences with the vibrant energy and rich melodies of Celtic music, featuring soaring jigs, fiery reels, and beloved airs. Alongside her Celtic Band, Black delivers a dynamic performance that honors tradition while exploring new possibilities in the Celtic musical world.
Springfield Exit
This show is part of our 2025 Bluegrass & BBQ Series!
Springfield Exit combines award-winning musicianship, tight vocal harmonies, and dynamic rhythms in a unique blend of bluegrass, country, blues, swing, and folk. Led by Linda Lay’s powerful vocals, with standout performances from Tom Adams, Marshall Wilborn, and David McLaughlin, they deliver an unforgettable showcase of Virginia’s bluegrass excellence. Photo by Pat Jarrett/Virginia Humanities.
Leslie Mendelson
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson returns to the Barns of Rose Hill to showcase her fourth studio album, After The Party. With her latest work, Mendelson delivers enchanting vocals with a distinctive folk-rock, pop-Americana flavor, alongside evocative, witty songwriting.
The Bob Band
Bob Dylan’s music has shaped the industry for over six decades, inspiring artists and captivating fans across genres. The Bob Band brings his legendary songs to life with a faithful authenticity that honors Dylan’s incredible catalog.
Open Mic Night
FREE EVENT!
Step into the spotlight at our next Open Mic Night! Take the stage and present your talent, be it a poetry reading, comedy routine, song, or dance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply love the thrill of live performances, join us for a night of authentic local talent.
Christmas by Candlelight
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of classically arranged holiday favorites, presented by internationally acclaimed musicians Katie Tertell (cello) and Rachelle Hunt (violin). Sponsored by the Bank of Clarke Foundation.
John Doyle and Mick McAuley
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It’s an Irish Christmas! John Doyle and Mick McAuley are two of the most accomplished musicians in the world of Celtic Music. Former members of the Irish-American ensemble SOLAS, the duo has played and toured together for many years. For this performance, Doyle and McAuley bring us an evening of traditional holiday music from Ireland and the British Isles.
Sharing Music and Song with Irish Roots
This show is part of our 2024 Celtic Music Series!
Visiting from Ireland, Master Irish Fiddler Brendan Mulvihill takes the stage with the next generation of traditional Irish musicians, the Martin Sisters (Lydia and Emily) and Seamus Wade, for an evening of your favorite traditional Irish and Old Time tunes.
Beòlach
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Following a temporary hiatus to pursue solo careers, Beòlach has reunited. Delighting international audiences with original compositions, unique arrangements of traditional tunes, and an innate ability to light the stage on fire with energy and witty stories, this band is a force on the traditional music scene.
From China to Appalachia
Grammy-award winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer join with Chinese classical hammered dulcimer player Chao Tian in a show that combines music from China to Appalachia and beyond. The group’s repertoire includes traditional and contemporary music from around the world.
The Kingston Trio
SOLD OUT! The Kingston Trio is a timeless American folk and pop music band. With their unique sound and rich tradition of American folk music, the Trio quickly rose to fame during the late 50s and early 60s, influencing the musical tastes of a generation. Today, The Kingston Trio continues to inspire and entertain audiences with their timeless music and captivating performances.
Alma Ensemble
This show is part of our 2024 Classical Music Series!
Founded by flutist Sarah Wardle Jones, clarinetist Michelle Smith Johnson, and pianist Erica Sipes, the Alma Ensemble was born from a desire to create music in a way that is empowering and personally resonant. Toward that mission, the trio performs pieces by other women composers, educates audiences, and challenges traditional performance paradigms to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. Sponsored by the Barns of Rose Hill Classical Club, with additional support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
David Wilcox
American Folk-Musician David Wilcox is a penetrating storyteller with an effortless talent for spinning lyrics that quietly cut deep, and crafting melodies that seamlessly ride the plot twists and turns. Wilcox handily exemplifies the power of lyrical and musical catharsis.
Fuse Ensemble
This show is part of our 2024 Classical Music Series!
Fuse Ensemble is a unique electroacoustic chamber ensemble that gives voice to new music composers and creates musical happenings with visual elements of live or interactive video, electronics, or kinetic installations. They collaborate with sculptors, visual artists, instrument makers, and poets to create a truly immersive and interactive concert experience. Sponsored by the Barns of Rose Hill Classical Club, with additional support from the Virginia Commission for the Arts.
Matt Palmer
This show is part of our 2024 Classical Music Series!
Premier Guitar Magazine describes classical guitarist Matt Palmer as “a young artist about to make a real dent in the world of classical guitar.” An active performer and winner of numerous guitar competitions, Matt Palmer has gained worldwide recognition as a virtuosic and soulful concert artist. Sponsored by the Barns of Rose Hill Classical Club.
Appalachian Chamber Music Festival
This show is part of our 2024 Classical Music Series!
We welcome ACMF back to the Barns of Rose Hill for their opening night performance! This season, ACMF will explore the theme, “Our Different Voices,” showcasing diverse musical expressions from a range of composers, performers, styles, ideas, and movements.
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
This show is part of our 2024 Bluegrass & BBQ Series!
Chris Jones & the Night Drivers make some of the most distinctively elegant yet driving bluegrass music heard anywhere today. Deeply rooted in tradition but never bound to it, they deliver original music with tight arrangements, emotional authenticity, and engaging humor.
Furnace Mountain Band
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Known as the region's premier acoustic band, Furnace Mountain Band is celebrated for their dynamic musicality. They delight audiences with a mix of vibrant original compositions and old-time tunes from the American Appalachian tradition.
Open Mic Night
FREE EVENT!
Step into the spotlight at our next Open Mic Night! Take the stage and present your talent, be it a poetry reading, comedy routine, song, or dance. Whether you're a seasoned performer or simply love the thrill of live performances, join us for a night of authentic local talent.
Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton
This show is part of our 2024 Jazz & Blues Concert Series!
An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton transforms traditional jazz, blues, folk, and country into the here and now. Mesmerizing audiences with humor and stories tied to the rich history of Black American music, Paxton recently signed with the Smithsonian Folkways label for his next, long-awaited full-length release, due out in 2024.
Collaboration
SOLD OUT!
This show is part of our 2024 Jazz & Blues Concert Series! Performing a mixed repertoire of jazz, R&B, popular, traditional, and inspirational music, the members of the musical group Collaboration personify a sense of purpose and vision. This group has put the “soul” back into jazz with its sexy and supple sound. Sponsored by the Clarke County Democratic Committee.
Kalos
This show is part of our 2024 Celtic Music Concert Series!
Celtic trio Ryan McKasson, Eric McDonald, and Jeremiah McLane set the standard for traditional repertoire with an underlying drive and pulse charged with rhythmic electricity, culminating in a swirling level of intensity. These friends and musical counterparts bring a playfulness to the stage, delivering a healthy dose of organic banter and good humor to complement good tunes.
Critton Hollow String Band
Since 1975, the Critton Hollow String Band has brought traditional American music to international audiences. Combining the fiddle, hammer dulcimer, banjo, and guitar, the band tends a stable of songs from the first settlements of Appalachia to the best of contemporary American folk music. Sponsored by Retina Associates, P.C.
Loudoun Youth Guitars
Celebrate Mother’s Day with an afternoon, acoustic concert at the Barns, featuring Loudoun Youth Guitars, one of the finest youth ensembles in the metropolitan area.
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