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M A G A Z I N E

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CONTRIBUTORSExecutive Editors:Lucy Meade, Venture RichmondTed Randler, Palari Publishing LLPManaging Editor: Rebecca JonesWordsZac Bardou

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Downtown News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Architecture Out-of-Bounds: BOB Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Solid Structures: NXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Loft Life: Touring Downtown Live, Work & Play Spaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

The Pulse of Richmond: Tammy D. Hawley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Commercial Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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Located in Manchester, Jeremy and Robyn Connell’s loft at The Decatur is a melangeof textures, rich, earthy colors and lyrical art pieces. With warm black and beige asthe predominant color scheme, the space becomes a collection of cozy comfortzones that pop with red, magenta and orange details. See more lofts on page 7.

Industrial Meets Traditional David JenningsPart-time:

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PhotographyWalker AllenStephanie GarrBen Madden

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DOWNTOWN NEWS

The 17th Street Farmers’ Market opensApril 22 for the 2009 season with a newschedule and a new manager. After an ex-tensive search for just the rightcandidate, George Bolos has re-located to Richmond from Penn-sylvania where he was heavilyinvolved in working in the com-munity. “Our roots are here, andwe decided to relocate to pro-vide our kids with a Virginia education. Thiswas a good fit,” says Bolos. Plans for thisyear include extended operating hours,new interactive programs, more cookingdemonstrations, and plenty of festivals.“The residents of the City of Richmond ex-pect to have multiple programs, for thesake of commerce and entertainment.”

One of the pilot programs this year willfocus on vendor workshops where partici-pants join in on Wednesday afternoons tolearn crafts or watch demonstrations ofhow some of the actual products are made.A Taste of the Market will take place onThursdays and give passersby a chance to

sample freshly prepared foods. On Fridaysthe market will host Red, White & Brew.Bolos adds, “Virginia is well-known for its

wines and Richmond has thelargest cluster of micro-brew-eries in the state. We want toshowcase that.” Saturday isMercado Market where the em-phasis will be on produce,crafts, prepared foods, and spe-

cialty vendors. While Bolos hopes eventually to have

a year-round market (“we’re well-posi-tioned to expand the market and its offer-ings”), he’s excited about the commitmentthe city has made to ensure the market’ssuccess. “Richmonders are passionateabout the city’s history and the market-place has a huge importance. Being hereis a great location for visitors from Amtrakand a short walk from the financial center,”says Bolos. “We’ve put a lot of work intomaking sure this is a success for the cityand the residents. We want this to be agathering place for everyone.”

17th Street Farmers’ Market Opens with a New Manager

Located at the corner of 17th

& Main Streets,100 North17th Street

Downtown’sDominion RiverrockWill CombineSports, Music & Fun

Dominion Riverrock,Richmond’s newest ac-tive lifestyle event willblend music, sports,interactive opportuni-

ties and environmental stewardship atBrown’s Island on May 15-16.

Billed as “Richmond’s Riverlife Cele-bration,” Dominion Riverrock begins Fri-day with a free performance by nationallyacclaimed roots music and world rockband Rusted Root, a Mud Run, a high-fly-ing Big Air dog jumping competition, andan acrobatic freestyle bike competition. OnMay 16th, athletes from around the regionwill square off in high-adrenaline activitiesboth in and around the river including theJames River Scramble trail run, mountainbiking, kayaking and more.

Dominion is the title sponsor of theevent through a grant from its DominionFoundation philanthropic arm. The part-nership team of Venture Richmond andthe Sports Backers will produce the event.

“We are very pleased that the SportsBackers and Venture Richmond have de-veloped a major new event to help us cele-brate the river and all its amenities,” saidDominion Resources Chairman, Presidentand CEO Thomas F. Farrell II. “DominionRiverrock is uniquely positioned to capi-talize on Virginia’s many historic, eco-nomic and geographic endowments: alocation rich in history, an economicallystrong city center and a marvelous geo-graphic setting.”

Bolos: “We want this to be agathering place for everyone.”

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Proviz is in the business of visualiz-ing your project—and driving it to-ward reality.

Specializing in architectural and ex-hibition rendering and animation, Provizprovides clients with a wide range of de-liverables that include photo-realisticrenderings, animated walkthroughs,real-time panoramas, interactive DVDs,and complete virtual tours. BeforeMovieland was a Sunday morning desti-nation, it was a state-of-the-art architec-tural rendering by Proviz. And as theMiller & Rhoads building was trans-forming into sought-after residences, theProviz team was developing images thathelped designers, investors, and clientelesee the future possibilities of this time-

honored landmark. “We recognized that until recently

there were very few renderings beingdone for historic buildings, adaptivereuse projects, and/or preservation jobs.In a city like Richmond, the opportuni-ties were huge because of the vast his-toric building stock. In 2006 we set out tocapture a major share of this market—both locally and nationally. Today, I ampleased to announce that well over halfthe visualization projects we produce arehistoric projects,” says Proviz directorTrey Tyler.

Proviz’s work extends beyond stateand national boundaries, as well. Pro-duction is currently underway for DukeUniversity Health System for an ani-

mated flyover of the campus. This ani-mation (virtual movie) will simulatewhat the new cancer center and majorhospital addition will look like in con-text to the rest of the campus buildingswhen completed.

Proviz recently collaborated withthe Washington, DC office of Perkins+Will to develop several 3-D renderingsof a new data center in Saudi Arabia.

The Proviz staff has professionalbackgrounds in architecture, graphicand 3-D design, advertising, and anima-tion. This collective experience allowsProviz to work as fully engaged partnersin the creative process with a wide rangeof clients. And that’s something to getanimated about.

Back to the Future: Proviz Produces Projects Both Historic & International

Proviz production manager Jon Shaw, 3D artist David Robinson& director Trey Tyler

[This photo] Proviz’s conference room and studio [top photo] in Shockoe Slip.

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ARCHITECTUREOUT-OF-BOUNDSIt’s tempting to think that BOB Archi-tecture was named for the founder,Robert A. Steele, AIA.

But in fact, the name stands for“Beyond Ordinary Boundaries”—andthat’s a place Steele and his 6 col-leagues go every day.

Situated high above the intersec-tion of 7th and Franklin, BOB Archi-tecture’s offices are within a fewmiles of some of their most design-forward projects: 1708 Gallery, Mil-lie’s Diner, Bruce’s Super Body Shop,and In Your Ear Music and RecordingStudio. All of those projects have re-

ceived design awards. The firm is equally comfortable

with historical structures. Their workon Woodside Plantation earned BOBArchitecture a Southern HomeAward, presented in 2000 by SouthernLiving Magazine.

While many of their buildings arefamiliar Greater Richmond landmarks,BOB Architecture’s residential, com-mercial, and historic projects are alsoseen throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

They moved to their current of-fices, in a building that once housedVEPCO, four years ago. They realized

they were bucking a trend, and werepartly motivated by that fact.

“We’ve been everywhere,” saysSteele, noting that many of his col-leagues in the architecture field havetheir offices in Richmond’s loft dis-tricts. “We are one of the few architec-ture firms in a high-rise. We wantedto break the mold.” And with theirbold redesign of their office suite, theyfeel they have done that.

“When the elevator door openson the ninth floor,” says Steele,“You know you have arrived some-where different.” CWS

DESIGNFORWARD

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In the conference room and throughout the suite, a sophisticated blendof classic Modern furniture and contemporary pieces provides glassand polished-steel details that refract the abundance of natural light.

[This photo & bottom cen-ter]: A vibrant greenfoyer wall along withthe unexpected use ofslate tile and woodpanels exemplifies thefirm’s creative focus.

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DESIGNFORWARD

“When I founded NXL in 1989, Ivowed to provide excellence in every-thing we do,” founder and presidentNico De León, PE, CCM says, explain-ing the origin of the company brand.“That’s why I framed the letter ‘X’ forexcellence in the center of our com-pany name.” A professional construc-tion management and surveying firm,

NXL specializes in transportation proj-ects. The company is headquarteredin Downtown Richmond at 114 ECary Street and has added offices inNorthern Virginia, Hampton Roads,and Atlanta to keep up with demand.

De León holds a BS in Civil Engi-neering from Pontificia UniversidadCatolica Madre y Maestra in the Do-

minican Republic. He also has a Mas-ters of Engineering in ConstructionEngineering and Management fromthe University of California at Berke-ley. Before establishing NXL, De Leónworked for private contractors onmajor projects such as the SunshineSkyway Bridge (Tampa, Florida) andSeven Mile Bridge (Florida Keys).

In 2008, De León and NXL’s teamof engineers, construction managers,land surveyors and technicians werehonored with a “Best of Richmond”from the US Local Business Associa-tion (USLBA). In 2009, the firm wasalso selected as one of the Top 500 His-panic American Owned Businesses inthe US by DiversityBusiness.com.They were recently re-selected forthe Virginia Department of Trans-portation’s Bridge Repair and Coat-ings Inspection for the Staunton andSalem Districts; this is NXL’s sec-ond time winning the project as aprime consultant.

NXL was also awarded the De-partment’s Northern Virginia District-Wide Maintenance contract. Furthernorth, NXL is providing constructioninspection/administration and engi-neering services on the WoodrowWilson Bridge project, the largestpublic works project in the mid-Atlantic region. CWS

SOLID STRUCTURES

De León is currently appointed by the Governor of theCommonwealth of Virginia to the APELSCIDLA Board(Architects, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors,Certified Interior Designers and Landscape Architects).

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Whether it’s the adventure of creating a personal vision for living from the blank canvas of an industrial space or the new venture of combining home and office in one central location, Downtown lofts offer the versatility and urban amenities that attract diverse homeowners.

LOFT LIFE CONTINUED

LOFT LIFETOURING DOWNTOWNLIVE, WORK & PLAY SPACES

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When Neil Amin returned to the town he grew up in after his two-year stint inNew York City, he knew he couldn’t return to the suburbs and wanted a spacelike the loft he had near Union Square. Riverside on the James drew his interestwith its waterfront location and general accessibility both to downtown and thesurrounding area, so he bought two units, knocked down a wall and embarkedon the creation of a unique, modern space.

“It was a bachelor pad when I got here,” says Neil’s wife Amishi who relocated toRichmond from London. “When I came along we bought new furniture and addeda lot of finishing touches and accents including more lamps, mirrors, and artwork.”

The marriage of aesthetics has resulted in a sleek and contemporary space that isperfect for hosting friends and family, whether in town for the weekend or pop-ping in for a drink on the way to a multitude of nearby downtown destinations.

“It’s wonderful to be at the heart of it all,” says Neil.

NEIL & AMISHI AMINRiverside on the James

LOFT LIFE CONTINUED

The Amins’ minimalist palette of black, gray and ivory is softened by the clever play of light and shadow that creates different areas of focus. Central to the

design is the dramatic contemporary light fixture with an ornate shade, Moroccan in feel. Note how the home office seamlessly blends into the living space,

the simple, yet elegant, white chairs’ curves mimic the computer’s form. The recessed kitchen also blends into the open floorplan, perfect for entertaining.

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RUDY & NORMABERMAN VALENTERiverside on the JamesWhen Rudy and Norma Berman Valente moved down from theNew York City area to Richmond, they did not want to leave the ki-netic energy of metropolitan life entirely behind. They were alsolooking for an exceptional view.

They eventually found both in a 10th floor Downtown loft atRiverside on the James. “During the day, it is incredible to watchthe sunlight and shadows slowly moving over the buildings,”says Norma. “In the evenings, the sunset is reflected on the sidesof the buildings and at night the lights of Richmond are ab-solutely beautiful.”

Nothing in the apartment detracts from or obstructs the view. Infact, the effect is multiplied by mirrors hung amongst a stunningcollection of Isamari paintings. All the furniture came from Rudy’sformer furniture company, R.V. Cole, and reflects their love of cleanlines and subtle design.

Norma: “During the day, it is incredible towatch the sunlight and shadows slowlymoving over the buildings.”

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For Bob and Dougie Scudder, living Downtown makes it easy to strikea balance. Bob, a career development coach, helps his clients achievegreater success and satisfaction by simplifying and intertwining themost crucial aspects of both their professional and private lives.

“It’s about self-awareness,” says Bob. “If you know what it is that youare really trying to achieve, it allows you to focus on the things that willbring you the most happiness and best balance in your life.”

Their stunning home at The Vistas on the James has helped the Scud-ders achieve the same results as Bob’s clientele. With the airport, WestEnd and Southside all within 15 minutes of their doorstep, Interstate 95mere seconds away, and a slew of restaurants, clubs and bars withinwalking distance, the couple is afforded quick and easy access to thethings they need and enjoy.

BOB & DOUGIE SCUDDERThe Vistas on the James

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Shifting light along with contemporary, early 1950s and vintage pieces define the liv-ing and dining areas. In the media room, retro chic shag rugs complement an archi-tectural stone accent wall. The kitchen features a stunning 13-foot curvilinear island.

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In 2004, Bill Chapman and his company,Fountainhead Development, transformedPlant Zero, a former Manchester factory,into a veritable artist enclave, featuringover 120 artist studios and lofts, a café, artgalleries and a 7,000 square foot eventspace. A year later, he finished his own

condo in the adjacent Decatur buildingand was finally able to join the commu-nity he had created.

“I like being around other creative peo-ple,” says Bill. “I love the creative en-ergy here and I feel like I’m at the

forefront of changing trends.”

The fruits of so much contagious creativ-ity abound throughout Bill’s home. Sincethe top level of the unit boasted the bestviews, he eschewed convention and builthis living space upstairs.

BILL CHAPMANThe Decatur

The simple and dramatic statement of a single wall embedded with a fireplace de-

fines the media area. Painted cinderblock and exposed brick visually complement

the polished grid of the floor. The kitchen’s angled countertop and soffit, along with

its platform, offer a dedicated space while still maintaining the loft’s expansive feel.

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Below, three bedrooms and two bathrooms areaxially connected by a modern interpretation ofa Japanese tatami room containing a large foun-tain. Throughout the apartment other modernand Asian elements are mingled with the bareindustrial bones of the historic building.

LOFT LIFE CONTINUED

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms are axially connectedby a modern interpretation of a Japanese tatami roomcontaining a large fountain.

For Chapman, The Decatur’s rooftop deckoffers an impressive view of Downtown.

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Developers Jeremy and Robyn Connell also pounced at the Decatur oppor-tunity. “We have a tremendous faith in the future of Manchester,” says Je-remy, “and we wanted to be here from the beginning of its rebirth.”

Their space features a steel fireplace he designed, beautiful Australian lacewood countertops, rich wooden furniture with a French country flair and aspectacular collection of giraffe figures and statues, some as tall as ten feet.

“By integrating exposed brick walls, heavy timber columns, original metalwindows, and existing piping into our design,” he says, “we were able tocreate an industrial skeleton upon which we’ve imposed a comfortableand traditional living environment.”

The Connells enjoy the process of creating unique living environments asmuch as the finished product. “We recently bought another warehousetwo blocks from here and have placed this apartment on the market,” saysRobyn, “We enjoyed doing it so much we’d like to do it again.”

JEREMY & ROBYN CONNELLThe Decatur

Robyn:“We recently bought another warehouse two blocksfrom here and have placed this apartment on the market.We enjoyed doing it so much we’d like to do it again.”

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For South Boston-based developer J. Harman Saunders andhis wife Beth Ware Saunders, it was all about the River. Andthey do mean “River.”

“We had decided a number of years ago that we wanted aweekend place on ‘The Rivah,’ as people like to call it,” saysHarman. “But we came to Richmond first, and this was asfar as we needed to go.”

Although their light-filled Rocketts Landing penthouse is aweekend retreat, their enthusiasm makes them ambassadorsfor Downtown Richmond.

“A couple of medical students walked into the lobby one af-ternoon. They were curious about Rocketts Landing, so Itook them upstairs and showed them around.”

The penthouse is furnished with a mix of traditional and con-temporary furnishings, many of which came from La Diff. Harman’s favorite “room” is actually the rooftop garden,which affords incomparable views of the river and city thatdrew them there in the first place.

“If my wife is looking for me, she can usually just open thedoor and call up to the roof.” CWS

J. HARMAN SAUNDERS& BETH WARE SAUNDERS210 Rock (Rocketts Landing)

The Saunders loft istheir weekend placeby the ‘rivah.’

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BIG CITY, BRIGHT LIGHTS

THE PULSE OF RICHMONDW hen Tammy D. Hawley pur-

chased paintings by Rich-mond artist Anne Sylvest,

some expressed surprise that theywere for her office.

“I said, ‘I spend all day in my of-fice, and then I go home and sleep,’”says Hawley, who has been MayorDwight Jones’s press secretary sinceJanuary. Although she is busy keep-ing the mayor’s vision for Richmondin the public conversation, Hawleystill finds time for renewal outsidethe office, as well.

She regularly attends First Fri-day’s and openings at the Black His-tory Museum, two events thatembody the things she loves most

about Richmond: the pulse of thecity and its cultural diversity.

Hawley is a Richmond nativeand graduate of VCU. Her lifelonglove of the arts was sparked whenshe saw works by Romare Beardenduring an elementary school fieldtripto VMFA. Her own collection in-cludes works by Richmond artistsVicki Foster and Canan Boomer. TheNAACP presented her with an origi-nal Jacob Lawrence lithograph inrecognition of her tenure as ChiefOperating Officer from 1996-1998.Prior to her work with the NAACP,she was Chief of Staff to Congress-man Kweisi Mfume for 9 years.

Hawley is enthusiastic about

Mayor Jones’s plans to position Rich-mond as a first-tier city and believesthis is a robust time for her home-town. In reflecting on the careerpath that has circled back to Rich-mond, she’s philosophical.

“When we lived in the Washing-ton Park area, our house was onMaggie Walker Avenue,” says Haw-ley. “I thought that was ironic, be-cause later I worked on bankinglegislation on Capitol Hill, includingseveral minority banking initiatives.Earlier, when we lived in JacksonWard, I remember my mother sayingthat the 2 Street area was the Harlemof the South, but I only understoodwhat that really meant later.” CWS

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COMMERCIAL LISTINGS Select listings of properties for lease in Downtown Richmond provided by Kit Tyler and Chuck Ellsworth, Grubb & Ellis | Harrison & Bates www.harrison-bates.com

Building Name Address Building SF Available SF % Leased Avg Rent107 S 5th St q 107 S 5th St 92,752 0 100.0 -10 S 6th St 10 S 6th St 35,418 0 100.0 -Richmond Plaza Building 111 S 6th St 269,097 206,500 23.3 $15.507 N 8th St 7 N 8th St 167,398 0 100.0 -Shockoe Center 11 S 12th St 53,000 9,685 81.7 $16.50Exchange Alley Bldg 23-25 S 13th St 24,637 3,200 87.0 $16.50Watkins Cottrell Bldg 111-117 S 14th St 57,430 3,700 93.6 $17.50Canal Crossing 101-115 S 15th St 128,000 62,700 93.2 $19.00Central National Bank 219 E Broad St 230,000 230,000 0.0 Negotiable600 E. Broad Street 600 E Broad St 213,266 6,334 97.0 $16.00Theatre Row Office Bldg 712-730 E Broad St 166,741 53,668 67.8 $17.67Federal Reserve Bank Of Richmond 701 E Byrd St 700,000 5,500 99.2 $20.00West Tower - Riverfront Plaza 901 E Byrd St 490,414 297,367 88.5 $26.29East Tower - Riverfront Plaza 951 E Byrd St 409,190 22,850 100.0 $25.50One James Center 901 E Cary St 420,000 19,769 95.3 $26.50Two James Center 1021 E Cary St 334,200 13,767 95.9 $26.50Three James Center 1051 E Cary St 233,200 22,716 98.5 $21.80Edgeworth Bldg @ Tobacco Row 2100 E Cary St 142,000 46,486 67.3 $22.50The Maggie Walker Bus. & Tech. Ctr 501 E Franklin 48,000 0 100.0 -10 E. Franklin Street 10 E Franklin St 31,020 0 100.0 -Metro Chamber Building 201 E Franklin St 19,028 0 100.0 -One Franklin Square 411 E Franklin St 132,682 46,625 76.2 $18.00700 Centre Building 700 E Franklin St 160,000 49,352 69.2 $13.50Seventh And Franklin Building 701 E Franklin St 180,720 31,977 83.3 $14.00Chesterman Place 100 W Franklin St 32,808 8,478 74.2 $15.13Riverside on the James 1001 Haxall Pt 263,066 26,892 89.8 $23.66Eskimo Pie Bldg 528-530 E Main St 45,327 2,925 93.6 $13.60Main Street Centre 600 E Main St 424,761 0 100.0 -DEQ Bldg 629 E Main St 11 6,315 8,576 92.6 $13.50The 700 Building 700 E Main St 181,790 102,058 51.0 $14.00Eighth & Main Bldg 707 E Main St 325,000 15,847 96.2 $16.71Former First Union Buildings 800 E Main St 26,889 0 100.0 -Wytestone Plaza 801 E Main St 253,346 123,391 51.3 NegotiableFirst National Bank Building 823 E Main St 163,000 51,367 76.0 $16.50One Capital Square 830 E Main St 242,289 100,228 58.6 $15.00The Mutual Building 909 E Main St 155,000 0 100.0 -SunTrust Building 919 E Main St 570,269 65,412 89.5 $23.00The Ironfronts 1007-1013 E Main St 56,263 720 98.7 $14.00Capitol Place 1106-1108 E Main St 66,930 20,610 71.4 $13.87The Bank Of America Center 1111 E Main St 545,316 133,111 77.5 $18.87Exchange Place 1309-1317 E Main St 72,306 29,433 89.7 $15.50One Shockoe Plaza 1 Shockoe Plz 125,210 15,000 100.0 NegotiableCommercial Block 100 Shockoe Slip 38,016 0 100.0 -Turning Basin Bldg 111 Virginia St 88,905 12,518 92.4 $21.47

The City of Richmond Department of Economic Development is here to help any company,large or small, find space Downtown. Call 646-3061.

Fourth Quarter 2008

Friday Cheers ReturnsVenture Richmond’s FREE signa-ture summer concert series, Fri-day Cheers, presented by Coors

Light and Yuengling, is back on Brown’s Island for its25th season and features some of the nation’s hottesttouring acts, along with some regional favorites. FridayCheers offers 8 free concerts May 8-June 26. All eventsare on Brown’s Island along downtown Richmond’s his-toric riverfront.

The 2009 Line-up includes:May 8, Melvin Seals & JGB (with The Spaceheaters)May 15, Rusted Root (with Jesse Chong) – Kicking off Dominion Riverrock! May 22, Zac Brown Band (with David Shultz & The Skyline)May 29, The Lee Boys (with DJ Williams Projekt)June 5, Jerry Douglas (with The Atkinsons)June 12, Old School Freight Train (with NO BS! Brass Band)June 19, Lucero, (with Farm Vegas)June 26, Toubab Krewe, (with Crucial Elements)

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