Two new bands will be featured at the eighth annual “Raise the Roof” festival from 1-6 p.m. June 29 at Historic Christ Church & Museum, 420 Christ Church Road, Weems. The event also will offer Virginia craft beers, wine, barbecue and homemade ice cream.
The event will open with Fade to Blue, an electrifying blues band conceived by bassist Brian Eubanks. Comprised of some of the most seasoned musicians in the Hampton Roads area, Fade to Blue plays blues, soul, classic rock, jazz and fusion, said Foundation for Historic Christ Church executive director Robert Teagle.
The second band to take the stage will be the Richmond-based funk, R&B and soul band En’Novation, known for smooth vocals, perfect harmonies and a charismatic stage presence that brings the crowd out on the dance floor with non-stop grooves. Frontman James “Petey” Taylor serves as lead vocalist and trombone player. Taylor has performed professionally for over 35 years.
Joining Taylor with lead vocals are Ashely Chante’, Levie Faison III, Nashana Ferguson-Tate and Sugar Raye Smith (bassist). Rounding out the ensemble are keyboard maestro Donnie Arterbery, guitarist Shaun Lyda, drummer Benjamin Miles and saxophonist Howard Smith….
