Bluegrass Concert to benefit The Women's Initiative

Organization: 

The Women's Initiative

Event Location

C-ville Coffee
1301 Harris Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903

Event Date: 

Friday, February 24, 2012 - 8:00pm - 10:00pm

Event Summary

A special treat for bluegrass lovers! Friday, February 24 at 8pm C-ville Coffee will host a bluegrass concert featuring the talents of local musicians Richard Will, Christian Gromoll and Gabe Robey.

$10 cover charge will benefit The Women's Initiative, a community-based nonprofit that empowers low-income women in times of challenge and change through individual mental health counseling, support groups, education and community outreach.

About the band:

Gabe Robey is a guitarist and vocalist who has lived in Charlottesville for five years. He spends his days working for Varian Medical Systems in Charlottesville, and moonlights as a bluegrass musician, playing w/ The Southwater Duo and The Harwell Grice Band.

Banjo player Christian Gromoll is a math professor at UVa and has played with a number of local groups, including the Wednesday Night Regulars and Grit City Grass.

Fiddler Richard Will teaches music at UVa and hosts a weekly bluegrass jam on grounds. He has played previously with the Courtney Hollow Band and the Wednesday Night Regulars.

Come join your fellow bluegrass lovers for a great concert for a great cause!

www.thewomensinitiative.org

Contact Phone: 

434-872-0047