Cleidsner Bell is a Virginia-grown tour de force, featuring four accomplished veterans of the Commonwealth’s music world: Rusty Speidel, Paul Bell, Paul Rosner, and Michael Clem. Somewhere between folk-rocksters, Americana twangers, and bar band bangers Cleidsner Bell finds its toe-tappin’, head boppin’, sing-a-long sound.

Rusty Speidel holds down guitar and vocals, known for being the famed "S" of SGGL, who has harmonized their way into the hearts of thousands. After 15 years with the Nighthawks and Nils Lofgren, Washington Area Music Awards-decorated Paul Bell shreds the Telecaster with absolute mastery. Anchoring the drums is the ever-ready and steady, Paul Rosner, known for sitting behind the kit with Trees on Fire. Holding down bass duties and vocals is the 31-year co-founder and member of Eddie from Ohio and proud Charlottesville music scenester, Michael Clem.

Susie & The Pistols features Susannah Hornsby (Red Rooster) on vocals and accordion, Andrew Green (Roosevelt Dime) on vocals and guitar, Michael Clem (Eddie From Ohio) on vocals and bass, and Paul Rosner (Trees on Fire, Bobby Midnight Band) on vocals and drums. This group of accomplished players provides the perfect accompaniment to both lazy afternoon garden parties spent sipping rosé in the shadow of the Blue Ridge and shadowy juke joints across the Commonwealth.

The Rivanna Roots concert series would not be possible without the support of our premier season sponsor Flow Automotive of Charlottesville, and our supporting sponsors Sun Tribe Solar and Martin Horn Inc. A special thank you to our food and beverage partners, Potter’s Craft Cider, Blenheim Vineyards, and Sticks Kebob Shop. We also thank Virginia is for Lovers and CACVB for their continuous support of all that we do at The Front Porch!