Jumpin!
June 2010 | Thursdays 6 – 9 pm
Tickets: $14 (members $12), Children 6 & under FREE
Tickets may be purchased below, or by phone at 804.340.1405.
Gates open at 6 pm, music begins at 6:30 pm.
Parking is available in the Museum’s Parking Deck ($3 per day; members free)
June 3
Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys | Buy tickets
Due to the chance of inclement weather, Alejandro Escovedo & The Sensitive Boys will be Jumpin' in the VMFA Atrium this evening!
“Musically, Alejandro Escovedo is in his own genre.” David Fricke, Rolling Stone Magazine
“Escovedo and the Sensitive Boys have hit it into the stratosphere with the new disc, Street Songs of Love”. Belinda Accosta, South by Southwest Music Festival
Listen: www.alejandroescovedo.com
June 10
Marcia Ball | Buy tickets
“Rollicking, playful, good time blues and intimate, reflective balladry. Her songs ring with emotional depth.” Rolling Stone Magazine
Listen: www.rosebudus.com/ball
June 17
The Krayolas with the West Side Horns | Buy tickets
“Non-iconic use of Vox organ…..the writing is crisp, and the sound is woeful and locked-in, effortlessly mixing Tex-Mex, Motown and British invasion sounds into a winning concoction.” Jeff McCord, KUT/NPR “Best Music of 2009"
Listen: www.thekrayolas.com
June 24
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience | Buy tickets
Due to extreme heat and a good chance of evening thunderstorms, Jumpin' will be in the Marble Hall on June 24.
“Simien is a zydeco master; his voice yearning like Sam Cooke, he delivers soul worthy of Stax greats and shows crossover class.” Rolling Stone Magazine
Listen: www.terrancesimien.com
Additional information
• Jumpin' will happen rain or shine and tickets are non-refundable (in the event of inclement weather the concert will move indoors).
• Food and beverage tickets are available until 8:30 pm and the bar is open until 8:45 pm.