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! 

Corey Harris Band

Corey Harris was born in Denver, Colorado to parents from Texas and Kentucky. He is a guitarist. Vocalist, songwriter and band leader who has carved out his Own niche in blues. A powerful singer and accomplished guitarist, he has appeared at venues throughout the North America, Europe, Brazil, The Caribbean, West Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.He began his career as a New Orleans street singer, travelling throughout the southern U.S. In his early twenties he lived in Cameroon, West Africa for a year, which had a profound effect on his later work. He has recorded many old songs of the blues tradition while also creating an original vision of the blues by adding influences from reggae, soul, rock and West African music. His 1995 recording, Between Midnight and Day, is a tribute to the tradition of acoustic blues. Subsequent recordings, such as Greens From the Garden (1999), Mississippi to Mali (2003), and Daily Bread (2005) show Harris’ maturation from interpreter to songwriter. Some of his imaginative compositions are marked by a deliberate eclecticism; other works stay true to the traditional blues formula of compelling vocals and down-home guitar. With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music.

Jen Tal

Jen Tal is a rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and award winning vocalist based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She is celebrated for her soulful voice, emotional depth, and stylistic versatility. With a sound that weaves together soul, R&B, and jazz, Jen captivates audiences through her original compositions and inventive mash-ups of familiar favorites. Her performances are marked by authenticity, rich musicality, and connection with her listeners. 

Sponsors

It takes a village to make these magical concerts possible! A huge thank you to our sponsors: Alloy Architecture & Construction, Bottle House, Woodard Properties, Tandem Friends School, WNRN, and C-ville Weekly.

We'd also like to extend special thanks to Random Row Brewing Company and Potter’s Craft Cider, 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!