Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters • Free Dance Lesson

8:30 Dance Lesson 9:00 Show Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters Central Virginia's finest up-and-coming rockabilly band brings a hot, danceable mix of 1940s-50s classic country, hillbilly, western swing, electric bluegrass, surf instrumentals, and rockabilly — plus Brandon Wayne's own killer originals. His sweet nasal twang is one of the finest hillbilly voices on the scene today. Brandon grew up with a banjo in his hand, and Central Virginia's country, bluegrass, and hillbilly traditions run deep in his blood. The band has honed their sound on their own monthly Charlottesville cable access show, "The Blue Ridge Barn Dance," and become regular favorites at Northside Grille, Death Ridge Brewery, and Chisholm Vineyards. In 2025, they were invited to play the Red, Hot and Blue Rockabilly Weekender in Canada and the Rockin' Race Jamboree in Spain — proof these guys are the real deal. The Lonesome Drifters: Brandon Wayne – guitar, banjo, vocals Charles "Speedy East" Arthur – steel, drums, mandolin, banjo, guitar, vocals Matias Camino – upright bass Nick Schrenk – drums • Dance Lesson at 8:30 PM with Ben Pagac Ben teaches social partner dancing shaped by real-world dance floors—from kitchens and honky-tonks to festivals. Come early for an approachable lesson designed to get everyone comfortable, connected, and moving before the music begins. No partner or prior experience required.