Experience blues music performed by a wide range of artists in an intimate setting. Each show includes a segment where musicians in the audience will have a chance to join the featured performer on stage for a jam session. Our spotlight performer is Adrian Duke, a dynamic pianist and vocalist with a passion for the funky grooves of New Orleans.
Adrian Duke is a piano player and singer/songwriter in the musical tradition of Professor Longhair, James Booker, and Dr. John. Add to that a voice that is infused with a startling imprint of the early Atlantic sides of Ray Charles, and what you get just begins to describe what’s in Duke’s bag as a performer and composer. Where New Orleans blues, classic soul , and Americana collide is where he lives.
Set 1: The ensemble performs a set of their favorite tunes. (45-50 mins)
Set 2: Adrian and the band host a mini jam session with musicians in the audience. This is your chance to play a song or two with the band. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. The stage (with a great collection of amps and instruments) transforms briefly into a living room at Weldon's house. Sign up and further details at the club. (30 mins)
Set 3: The ensemble closes the night with a shorter set (30+ mins)
Be cool // OMP is the place for peace, love, support and kindness. Critique must be requested.
Listen // Be mindful of what other players are doing. Be mindful of dynamics. It's OK to not play - music needs silence, too.
Courage // The good stuff is beyond your comfort zone. Make mistakes. See rule #1.
$10 advance / $15 at the door
Doors: 7:00pm
Music: 8:00pm - 10:00pm
21+ / 16+ must be accompanied by an adult
General admission. Seats are selected upon arrival and cannot be reserved in advance.
3108 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23221
804-918-5681
