Performances

Dave Nemetz is a seasoned solo acoustic guitarist renowned for his soulful renditions of roots rock classics spanning from the 1960s to contemporary hits. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty, Dave infuses his performances with a timeless charm that resonates with listeners of all ages.

Rebecca Porter embodies the soulful, lonesome sound of the Shenandoah Valley. After a decade of honing her craft as the frontwoman of local cover bands, she transformed pandemic loneliness into two EPs – “Prime Rainbow Conditions” and “Queen of the Local”, the latter of which was successfully crowdfunded in March 2023. With completely independent legwork, Porter’s music is making rounds nationally and internationally. Audiences react wonderfully to Porter’s fusion of honky tonk and singer-songwriter sounds performed solo or with her band, The Rhinestone Roses. Most recently, Porter was inducted into Rissi Palmer’s Color Me Country Class of 2024.

Virginia based singer/songwriter/producer/educator Dave Goodrich performs extensively and has more than 15 commercial releases as a solo artist. His December 2, 2023, single release Calculating Bar Bee Doll is a tribute to empowered women influencers.
A handful of the intelligently-crafted songs penned by Goodrich have woven their waves across six continents into more than 100 television shows—including shows hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart—and have been licensed by companies such as Red Bull Media House. His recordings have received radio airplay on commercial, college, and internet stations.
Dave has shared bills with other gifted artists such as Jewel, Angie Aparo, and Howie Day. He has also performed his songs on television and as part of The No Rules Show, a theatrical talk show.
A San Francisco State University music alumnus, he hosts the podcasts 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich and Ask Dave How to Music. Dave Goodrich maintains an active online teaching and producing schedule.

Melanie Pearl is a solo act who has performed across the Shenandoah Valley for the past 10 years with her keyboard, ukulele, and mic in tow. With a deep passion for music and a penchant for connecting with others, Melanie has curated a large repertoire of music curtailing each set to different audiences and their requests.

Dave Nemetz is a seasoned solo acoustic guitarist renowned for his soulful renditions of roots rock classics spanning from the 1960s to contemporary hits. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, and Tom Petty, Dave infuses his performances with a timeless charm that resonates with listeners of all ages.

Troy Breslow is a Country Music Artist from Hampton Roads, Virginia. Breslow’s music depicts a young man forging a name for himself in Country Music while maintaining his Jewish Identity. In 2018, he was recognized Country Artist of The Year by the Veer Music Awards.

Melanie Pearl is a solo act who has performed across the Shenandoah Valley for the past 10 years with her keyboard, ukulele, and mic in tow. With a deep passion for music and a penchant for connecting with others, Melanie has curated a large repertoire of music curtailing each set to different audiences and their requests.

Ron Hamrick is an internationally acclaimed Virginia-based songwriter and performer. He has delighted thousands of audiences over the years across the U.S. and Europe playing a mix of well-known rock, pop, folk, and country songs as well as some of his own Billboard hits. These days, Ron most often performs at venues across Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley. Planet Singer Magazine stated, “When you listen to Ron, you understand there is still quality music around.” His songs are available on major streaming services around the world, and he recently received an award for surpassing 1 million streams.

Meisha Herron Is a seasoned musician (Guitar, bass, vocals) from Chicago. She started performing in jazz, soul and blues bands in Chicago in her teens and opened up for Buddy Guy as a solo acoustic artist at his South loop nightclub, “Legends” where he does a residency every January. Upon visiting the Shenandoah Valley eight years ago, she fell in love with the scene and found the music scene inviting and vibrant, so decided to remain and has been performing throughout the region for the past seven years. Meisha is known for curtailing her set list for different audiences and has one of the widest repertoires around. spanning songs from the 1920’s to the present. Look for Meisha at a venue near you and you won’t be disappointed!

Virginia based singer/songwriter/producer/educator Dave Goodrich performs extensively and has more than 15 commercial releases as a solo artist. His December 2, 2023, single release Calculating Bar Bee Doll is a tribute to empowered women influencers.
A handful of the intelligently-crafted songs penned by Goodrich have woven their waves across six continents into more than 100 television shows—including shows hosted by Oprah Winfrey and Martha Stewart—and have been licensed by companies such as Red Bull Media House. His recordings have received radio airplay on commercial, college, and internet stations.
Dave has shared bills with other gifted artists such as Jewel, Angie Aparo, and Howie Day. He has also performed his songs on television and as part of The No Rules Show, a theatrical talk show.
A San Francisco State University music alumnus, he hosts the podcasts 15 Minutes with Dave Goodrich and Ask Dave How to Music. Dave Goodrich maintains an active online teaching and producing schedule.