DJ Williams Band brings the funk to Rivanna Roots on Saturday, July 25th. If you caught their set at Tom Tom Fest this spring, then you already know what these guys are all about. If not, then now is your chance to groove down by the river with one of the premiere funk-rock outfits on the scene today!

DJ Williams Band

DJ Williams is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Denver, CO whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals with his band’s fiery performances. Described by Premier Guitar as “… a monster… an inventive, effective, and ear-catching soloist, armed with a warm tone and superior chops,” Williams has unleashed his next creative achievement: new album “Gravity & Grace” on his own label Projekt Music Group and is hitting the road! 

Previous endeavors saw Williams handle guitar for San Diego's legendary tour-de-force, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Since launching onto the scene, Williams has also had the honor of performing with some of live music's greatest names including John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, John Oates, Hannibal Buress, Robert Randolph, Soulive, Slighty Stoopid, & many, many others! 

Humble

Humble is brand new trio playing funky roots music with songs that run deep like the rivers flowing through the band’s native West Virginia. Drummer Brian Gorby and guitarist Matt Heusel met as members of Humble Sacrifice before forming the Trainjumpers with bassist Scotty Harkness before the idea of a trio was born. Gorby also spent time adding potent rhythms to the Hackensaw Boys before joining Cabinet. “With Humble, three is all you need to get down to the essence of songs and music,” he said. The band has shared past stages with a variety of performers from G-Love to Corey Harris to Les Claypool and Dark Star Orchestra. With Gorby at the root of the band’s sound, funky rhythm is the key, with Heusel and Harkness’ soulful playing added in. The sum is greater than its parts in this musical brotherhood.

Food Vendors

Two Brothers and Twisted Oak

Sponsors

It takes a village to make these magical concerts possible! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Sun Tribe, Martin Horn, The Nature Conservancy of Virginia, Piedmont Paint & Finish, NOLA Builds, Alloy Architecture & Construction, Bottle House, Woodard Properties, Mountaintop Montessori, WNRN, and C-ville Weekly.

We'd also like to extend special thanks to Random Row Brewing Company, Potter’s Craft Cider, and Eastwood Farm and Winery, our exclusive beverage partners, and Hogwaller Brewing, our artist hospitality sponsor. Please support these local businesses – they’re passionate about our community, and we’re grateful to feature them at Rivanna Roots 2026!

This event is a part of the Rivanna Roots 2026 Concert Series, presented by The Front Porch and Rivanna River Company. Doors open at 5:30 PM and music runs from 6:30-9:30 PM. This is an outdoor show and all concerts are rain or shine. For more information about what to bring, parking, and policies, check out our FAQs!