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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5BLISTERED HEARTS
DESCRIPTION:The Blistered Hearts play a mix of old school country\, bluegrass and rock. Melding the sweet vocals of Alicia Longley\, with the soulful keys of Paul Bland and the funky bass notes of Tony dePhillip to create a unique sound of all your favorite classics. Led by guitarist Blake Montgomery and Mike Menendez’s ever steady drums\, the band’s combination of originals and covers are sure to get you up and dancing. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5blistered-hearts/
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SUMMARY:FIDOS AFTER 5TIN CAN FISH BAND
DESCRIPTION:“Tin Can Fish Band combines several genres of music to form their own Americana Folk Rock & Roots sound. Reminiscent of such bands as Railroad Earth\, The Band and Bob Dylan\, TCFB layers traditional acoustic instruments with soaring electric leads on evocative originals\, select covers & public domain songs. They have released 4 CD’s and they perform throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia at various festivals and venues.” They come from several various bands from Richmond’s rich local music history and have now been playing together for 12 years with the current lineup. You can find them on Facebook @tincanfishband \nThis is a Fidos after 5 night!\nPlease refer to our Pet Policy for our guidelines.\n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fidos-after-5tin-can-fish-band/
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5KURT CRANDALL
DESCRIPTION:Kurt Crandall shines like a diamond\, mixing Windy City blues\, West Coast swing\, jazz and more – showing why experts consider him to be one of the most stylish chromatic players in the world today. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5kurt-crandall/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T170000
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SUMMARY:FIDOS AFTER 5RAMONA & THE HOLY SMOKES
DESCRIPTION:Based in Central Virginia and with family roots in South Texas\, Ramona and the Holy Smokes represent a new generation of honky tonk music. With powerful female vocals that cover an emotional range from determined to comic to vulnerable\, and a talented backing band steeped in classic country and western styles of the 1950s\, 1960s\, and 1970s\, the band exhibits a “clarity and sincerity that bring Patsy Cline to mind” (Nashville Scene\, 2025). Fronted by Ramona Martinez\, whose songwriting has earned her recognition from Wide Open Country as one of the “15 Latino Artists Shaping Country Music\,” this Charlottesville\, Virginia-based band is rooted in the traditional sounds of country music but unafraid of pushing boundaries and highlighting the connections across border cultures. They have appeared at several Americana festivals including Red Wing Roots (2024)\, Rooster Walk (2025)\, and Bristol Rhythm & Roots (2025)\, and has opened for touring artists like Margo Cilker\, Colby Acuff\, Willi Carlisle\, Redd Volkaert\, Joshua Hedley\, Donna the Buffalo\, and Kashus Culpepper. Their self-produced debut album\, Ramona and the Holy Smokes\, a collection of original songs about heartache and resiliency\, was released on September 26. \nThis is a Fidos after 5 night!\nPlease refer to our Pet Policy for our guidelines.\n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fidos-after-5ramona-the-holy-smokes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T170000
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5THE DAN SCHUTT BAND
DESCRIPTION:The Dan Schutt Band is a rock’n’roll\, reggae\, beach music\, and funky dance band from Richmond\, Virginia. They perform a high-energy mix of Top-40 songs you know and love by artists like Bob Marley\, Sting\, Grateful Gead\, Steel Pulse\, Big Mountain\, Sublime\, Al Green\, Bill Withers\, and so much more! The Dan Schutt Band has performed all over Virginia over the last 10 years\, has built an enthusiastic and loyal fan-base in the Greater Richmond Area\, and continues to keep crowds grooving year after year at venues like The Tobacco Company Restaurant\, “Reggae Sundays” at The Lily Pad\, and “Flowers after 5” concert series at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Music\, videos\, and upcoming shows can be found using this link. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5the-dan-schutt-band/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5THE POLLOCKS
DESCRIPTION:The Pollocks is a rock n roll band\, blending blues\, folk\, rock and a touch of psychedelia into an original\, yet familiar style. With two electric guitars\, and three part harmony\, Jason Pollock (vocals\, guitar)\, Thomas Gunn (vocals\, guitar)\, Maryline Meyer-Pollock (vocals\, tambourine)\, Nathan West (drums) and Randy Mendicino (bass) deliver stirring\, and inspiring renditions of their original compositions. Jason was the main songwriter for the band Seven Mary Three\, penning such hits as “Cumbersome” and “Water’s Edge” in the 1990s. The Pollocks have been performing together for more than ten years\, and the joyful spirit of fellowship and musical communion are an integral part of each of their concerts. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5the-pollucks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T170000
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5 ABRAMS BRIDGE
DESCRIPTION:Abrams Bridge provides the ultimate live experience of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band\, providing fans with the energy and passion Bruce commits to every show!  The band covers the biggest hits from “Dancing in the Dark” to “Hungry Heart” to “Born to Run” and all of the live staples like “Rosalita”\, “Badlands” and “Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out”.  What would a Springsteen tribute be without fan favorites such as “The Rising”\, “Bobby Jean” or “Blinded by the Light”? \nBased out of Richmond\, VA\, Abrams has learned over 60 of Springsteen’s songs to feature in their 3 hour shows. So come tell everyone to meet us at the ‘spot beneath Abrams Bridge’ to feel the heart-stopping\, hard-rocking\, booty-shaking\, earth-quaking \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5-abrams-bridge/
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5 MICHAEL HAZELWOOD AND THE FREIGHT TRAIN FIVE
DESCRIPTION:Michael Hazelwood and The Freight Train Five are Central Virginia’s hottest classic country band! Cranking all the best 90’s country from Alan Jackson\, Garth Brooks\, and George Strait – they also play your favorite old-school hits from Cash\, Jones and Waylon – as well as today’s hottest songs from Combs\, Pardi\, and Swindell!\nFormed in Richmond\, Virginia\, in 2022\, Michael Hazelwood and The Freight Train Five recruited the area’s best players to create the most exciting\, danceable country show in the region. They have received rave reviews from club owners\, private parties\, and community events.\nGrab your dancin’ boots\, and get ready to have a fun-filled\, super fantastic show with Michael Hazelwood and The Freight Train Five: Central Virginia’s hottest classic country band! \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5-michael-hazelwood-and-the-freight-train-five/
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SUMMARY:FIDOS AFTER 5 THE SIGNIFICANT OTHERS
DESCRIPTION:The Significant Others is a rock band that serves up a potent party cocktail. For 10+ years\, from New York to Florida\, the band has honed its rare chemistry\, one that blends an eclectic list of songs\, a love of playing music with each other\, and a healthy pour of incredible live energy. The mix is strong\, one that unifies both band and crowd in a single common cause: getting people up for getting down.\nThe Significant Others bring a powerful and positive energy to every event. They play the new stuff (Sabrina Carpenter\, Chappell Roan\, Leon Bridges)\, the old stuff (Stevie Wonder\, Dolly Parton\, Bill Withers)\, and everything in between (Talking Heads\, David Bowie\, The Spice Girls\, The Cure\, The Cranberries\, Prince\, The Pointer Sisters – and so much more). Through inventive arrangements\, tight medleys\, and danceable grooves\, the band turns each and every performance into an event – YOUR event.\nFrom charismatic and dynamic vocalists (David and Victoria)\, to tasty lead guitar (Nate)\, to blazing saxophone (Chet)\, to a bumping rhythm section (Chris – bass\, Scott – drums)\, the band fires on all cylinders. With unique stage decor\, tasteful production\, spot-on harmonies\, and always a touch of levity\, The Significant Others deliver a unique approach with universal appeal – every gig\, every time. \nThis is a Fidos after 5 night!\nPlease refer to our Pet Policy for our guidelines.\n\n\n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fidos-after-5-the-significant-others/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5 VEXINE
DESCRIPTION:VEXINE is a 4-piece band based in Richmond\, VA . They describe their original music as “southern rock noir”. Formed in 2012\, the group features front woman Sarah Frances Santamaria on vocals\, Paul Pearce on lead guitar and vocals\, Michael Skiffington on bass\, and Jorge Santamaria on drums.\nVexine’s most recent release entitled “the light and the dark in everything” was released on vinyl and digitally in December 2025 on the Shockoe Records label. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5-vexine/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T170000
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SUMMARY:FIDOS AFTER 5 WHISKEY REBELLION
DESCRIPTION:Skillful picking and expert three-part harmonies are just part of what you can expect from the Whiskey Rebellion\, who have been plying their brand of high-energy acoustic music across the Southeast (and as far west as the Pacific Ocean) for the last eight years. The band has recorded two regionally-acclaimed original albums\, shared the stage with the Sam Bush Band and Carolina Chocolate Drops\, and had their 2011 tour of the Pacific Northwest captured by filmmaker Tony Morin for a forthcoming concert film & documentary. Drawing on their diverse musical backgrounds\, The Whiskey Rebellion mix the spontaneity of bluegrass\, the collectiveness of jazz\, and the urgency of rock and roll to create their own unique take on everything from traditional bluegrass to anthemic party favorites. The band covers a wide array of artists ranging from The Beatles to The Talking Heads to Guns ‘n’ Roses\, but their approach is always steeped in their acoustic roots and uniquely lends itself to being both listenable and danceable. \nThe Whiskey Rebellion consists of the finest bluegrass gentlemen in the business\, and offer several smaller configurations to suit small or quiet events. Regardless of the type of event you’re booking Whiskey Rebellion for\, rest assured that you’re getting a band that Richmond.com called “the best thing to happen to Americana since 1776.” \nTHIS IS A FIDOS AFTER 5 NIGHT!\nPLEASE REFER TO OUR PET POLICY FOR OUR GUIDELINES.\n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/fidos-after-5-whiskey-rebellion/
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5 JACKASS FLATS
DESCRIPTION:This ultra-talented Virginia quintet comes from a long-standing bluegrass tradition but creates a wholly original sound by weaving their melting pot of acoustic roots music with the sounds of electric rock’n’roll. Jackass Flats works their magic across all genres\, combining a unique blend of jam band rhythms with twangy versions of contemporary hits that can elevate any event into a unique\, rousing experience. They bring crowds to their feet with an astonishing array of party classics from traditional Bluegrass\, Country\, Classic Rock\, Soul\, R&B\, Pop music and beyond. Expect a repertoire that runs the gamut from Johnny Cash to The Beatles\, Willie Nelson to Prince\, Smokey Robinson to The Rolling Stones\, all delivered with warm southern charm and infectious energy.\nFrom formal affairs to down-home occasions\, Jackass Flats has the look\, feel and sound that spans generations\, brings family and friends to the dance floor and puts big smiles on wedding guests and wedding planners alike. Honing their sound in the Richmond VA scene\, Jackass Flats combines the traditional approach of interwoven harmonies and strings and a ‘newgrass’ frame of mind. In their early days\, Jackass Flats won the Virginia State Bluegrass Championship and Best Americana Band at the Virginia Music Awards. This band is a true phenomenon with a long history of wowing crowds\, pleasing event planners and helping turn memorable moments into unforgettable funky southern good times! \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5-jackass-flats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
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SUMMARY:FLOWERS AFTER 5 HOLY RIVER
DESCRIPTION:Høly River is a duo crafting a genre they call “earth folk”\, rooted in environmental reverence and focusing on themes of nature\, spirituality and the human experience. Harmonium rich melodies\, soaring vocals and worldly instrumentation create the ethereal pop soundscape Holy River weaves together. Mystically political and wholeheartedly grassroots\, this DIY band finds themselves playing on large festival stages as well as backyard fire pits of intentional communities around the world. When home in Richmond Virginia\, band members Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price are known as activists\, artists and community organizers running art spaces\, a weekly food pantry\, and a community garden as well as helping to organize festivals across the region. \n\nMORE FLOWERS AFTER 5
URL:https://www.lewisginter.org/event/flowers-after-5-holy-river/
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