The Jared Stout Band is an alt-country powerhouse based out of Southwestern, Virginia. Fresh off the release of their second studio album, “Heavy From the Sky”, these FloydFest22 “On-The-Rise” runner-ups continue to deliver by bringing energetic and soulful originals to the stage.

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Mackenzie Roark is a Richmond-based singer-songwriter whose solo performances weave together heartfelt storytelling and unique covers from years’ past, all delivered with an undeniable Americana twang.

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VILLAGES is what happens when a lifelong piano player has a midlife musical crisis, teaches himself guitar, writes 70+ songs in a little over a year, and then gets his super talented friends to make them sound cool.

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The Dirk Quinn Band is a high-energy jazz/funk band based out of Philadelphia. DQB offers a unique and sincere style - one that appeals to a wide variety of music listeners with fans ranging from the beard stroking jazz aficionados to the jam band hippies.

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Theocles blends folk, soul, and pop to deliver a unique and energetic one-man-band experience. Using a guitar, mic, and 3-track loop pedal, they layer rhythms, riffs, and harmonies to create rich, dynamic performances.

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Sam Valentine, a Richmond-based musician, learned how to sing in church, how to play guitar from some very patient teachers, and how to write good songs by writing bad ones. Drawing on diverse inspirations, his music spans from heartfelt ballads to bold rock anthems, all rooted in intentional lyricism and vocal harmony.

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Tristan Dougherty is a folk musician and songwriter based in Richmond, Virginia. By combining meditative, guitar playing with illuminative lyrics, he’s developed a refreshingly original sound that draws on indie, classic country and Appalachian music traditions.

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Awen Family Band blends a wide range of roots and world music, taking their listeners on poetic journeys, exploring the constant ins and outs of daily life and the bigger picture when reflecting on it all.

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Danny James brings a fun, energetic twist to classic rock with a funky, jam-band flair. His love for psychedelic rock and jam bands fuels his performances, transforming each show into a high-energy celebration where the crowd is guaranteed to be having a great time.

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Clay Schools is a solo artist known for blending acoustic, folk, and country music with a raw, emotive vocal style. Accompanied by stand-up bass and mandolin, Clay creates a rich, dynamic live experience.

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The Vagabond Dandies are a high-energy rock band known for playing everything from the 60's to today. Formed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the band has quickly made a name for itself, with media appearances on local TV and in print.

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