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The Michael Clark Band – featuring Tracy Clark – will be rocking Cogan’s on Jan. 26 beginning at 8pm.

Often cited as one of the region’s funkiest bands, you’ll be treated to a night of Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Etta James, Prince, Chicago, Edgar Winter and so much more. There are usually no set-in-stone set-lists. Instead, the band generally starts the show with an R&B instrumental before Tracy takes the stage – and the room – by storm. You’ll enjoy some renditions of classic favorites mixed with Michael Clark Band original tunes, all performed in the band’s fun and funky style.

The Michael Clark Band, founded in 1991, are two-time winners of MEONA’s “Best Local Blues Band”, and 2008 winners of River City Blues Society’s “Battle of the Bands” contest. They’ve performed at events all across the country including Bourbon Street in New Orleans at the Blues Club.

Here are just a few of the songs that might rock the house:

R&B

Hard to Handle – Otis Redding Can’t Turn You Loose – Otis Redding Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett Land of 1000 Dance – Wilson Pickett Cissy Strut – The Meters Hold On, I’m Comin’ – Sam & Dave 634-5789 – Sam & Dave Groove Me – King Floyd Get Ready – The Temptations Can’t Get Next To You – The Temptations Shakey Ground – The Temptations Night Time Is The Right Time – Aretha Franklin Feelgood – Aretha Franklin Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers It’s Your Thing – The Isley Brothers Dance With Me – Rufus/Chaka Khan Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye Sexual Healing – Marvin Gaye Who’s Makin Love – Johnnie Taylor Let’s Stay Together – Al Green Love & Happiness – Al Green Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett Proud Mary – Ike & Tina Turner Clean-Up Woman – Betty Wright Knock On Wood – Eddie Floyd Signed, Sealed, Delivered – Stevie Wonder Dock of The Bay – Otis Redding Play That Funky Music White Boy – Wild Cherry

BLUES

Downhome Blues – ZZ Hill I’m Tore Down – Freddie King / Eric Clapton Baby What You Want Me To Do – Jimmie Reed How Blue Can You Get – B.B. King Rock Me Baby – B.B. King The Thrill Is Gone – B.B. King I’m Goin’ Down – Freddie King Stormy Monday – Bobby Bland I’m A Woman – Koko Taylor Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters (It’s A) Real Mother For You – Johnny “Guitar” Watson Play With Your Poodle – Marcia Ball Rock Me Right – Susan Tedeshi Just Won’t Burn – Susan Tedeshi Help Me – Little Walter Somebody’s Slippin’ In – Deniese Laselle Unchain My Heart – Ray Charles Right Tool For The Job – Marcia Ball I Wonder – Robert Cray The Score – Robert Cray Boom Boom – John Lee Hooker T-Bone Shuffle – T-Bone Walker Pride & Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan Couldn’t Stand The Weather – Stevie Ray Vaughan Crossfire – Stevie Ray Vaughan Sweet Home Chicago – Robert Johnson Whippin’ Post – The Allman Brothers

ROCK

La Grange – ZZ Top Piece Of My Heart – Janice Joplin Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream Crossroads – Cream Little Wing – Jimi Hendrix Voodoo Chile – Jimi Hendrix Love The One You’re With – Stephen Stills Something To Talk About – Bonnie Raitt Give Me One Reason – Tracy Chapman Leave Your Hat On – Joe Cocker Some King Of Wonderful – Grand Funk Railroad Tush – ZZ Top Love Hurts – Nazareth White Room – Cream Fire – Jimi Hendrix Come Together – The Beatles Gimmie Shelter – The Rolling Stones

Learn more and see upcoming shows on their website!

Watch Michael Clark absolutely SHRED his guitar:

One Culture has been around since 2013 sharing their progressive East Coast reggae talents all across Hampton Roads. They released their debut album “Molly Cooper” in 2017 and recently followed it up with a smooth acoustic version of the title track. In 2018, they released an official video for their song “North End.”

One Culture’s inspiration comes from a blend of both new and vintage reggae styles and root rock. Band members include Kurt Jansohn – Lead Guitar/Vocals/Producer, Connor Jansohn – Bass/Vocals, Russell (Rusty) Nygaard – Drums, and Roland Ockert – Alto/Tenor Saxophone. For smaller venues and more intimate performances, the band can perform as a trio. You’ve got to catch the sweet reggae vibe of this hardworking local band! See them Jan. 26 at Paul’s Deli

Featuring a number of well known historical costume businesses, this event is your one-stop shop for stays, corsets, jewelry, fabric, notions, and more. Stop by for shopping, fittings, refreshments, and mingling in the historic town of Williamsburg, a destination unto itself.

Shop with:
Redthreaded — historical stays & corsets of all periods
Burnley & Trowbridge Company — fine fabrics, notions, reproduction accessories and sewing items unique to our establishment.
Dames a la Mode — historical jewelry
Jennylafleur — Aids & accessories for historical hair
Virgil’s Fine Goods — Authentic handstitched caps, millinery, & accessories

Redthreaded is a small costume business. Founded by Cynthia Settje in 2009, they specialize in high quality historically inspired corsets and custom theatrical work with clients ranging from Broadway and TV to individual historical costume enthusiasts.

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Founded in 2014, Blind & Dirty is one of Williamsburg’s favorite hometown bands. Their music features Dead heavy tunes, their live shows are laidback and their jams are tight.

They’ve played a variety of Grateful Dead tribute shows throughout Virginia including gigs at The National in Richmond. They had the honor of opening for Pink Talking Fish, and the much-loved Grateful Dead jam band moe. Blind & Dirty also headlined a Bob Dylan tribute at the Kimball, and played at the Summer Breeze Concert Series in Williamsburg. See them once and you’ll be hooked.

Earthy and edgy, Mercy Creek offers a unique blend of aggressive folk rock that will captivate and entertain. See them live Feb. 10 at Triangle.

Based in Virginia, the band is made up of singer/songwriter/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom Ball and songwriter/drummer Jim Ball who combine modern folk with rock, blues and bluegrass for a sound that is fresh and organic.

Mercy Creek have released a variety of independent albums with songs that were used nationally on syndicated radio shows and charted on national radio stations. They hit #50 in FMQBs Adult Album Alternative charts and continue to write, perform and produce new music.

Learn more about Mercy Creek on their website

Julie Clark, who has been described as a “gentler and brainier version of Alanis Morissette,”  will appear at Brass Cannon for a night of acoustic folk-pop songs. An award-winning singer/songwriter from Hampton Roads, Julie has a captivating voice that is full of character, emotion and honesty.

Joining Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin, Julie is the winner of the prestigious New Folk Songwriting Competition. She was awarded First Place in the Great American Song Contest (Folk/Acoustic category), has received numerous honors in the John Lennon International Songwriting Competition, and was named Folk/Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Virginia Music Awards. Her most recent music CD is “Change Your Mind,” available online.

The venue – Brass Cannon (located at 5476 Mooretown Road, Williamsburg), is a Veteran and W&M Alum owned brewery and tap room offering a delicious selection of craft brews.

This is one NOT TO MISS!

Learn more about Julie Clark –
http://www.julieclark.net