MUSIC

Sophie McDowell

is a musician and artist from Afton, Virginia. Her album “Headaches and Heartbreaks,” produced and recorded by Matty Metcalfe, is out now on all streaming platforms!

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Her songs and clawhammer banjo playing are inspired by memories, love lost, love found, and the magic of the Blue Ridge. While her songs evoke feelings of nostalgia and longing, they still find a way to keep on the sunny side of life. Scroll down to view upcoming performances or if you want to learn more about banjo lessons!

 

  • Banjo Lessons

    Learn More Here!

    What I Can Teach You:

    -The Ins and Outs of many old-time tunes

    -Banjo techniques like: hammer-ons, pull-offs, drop thumb, and bum-diddy’s

    -Chords and alternate tunings

    -How to sing and back yourself with the banjo

  • Get in Touch

    Want to connect musically or otherwise? Drop a line through this Contact Form. Interested in booking for your next event? I perform solo or with guitar accompaniment!

    UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

    8/15/24 Durty Nelly’s Pub - Deli, 7pm, Charlottesville, VA

    12/28/24 Common House, 8-10pm, Charlottesville, VA

  • Recent Performances

    5/10/23 New City Arts Initiative Gala, Charlottesville VA.

    4/16/23 Oyster Fest at the Wool Factory, Charlottesville, VA. 12-2pm.

    12/21/22 Solstice Performance at Ciders from Mars in Staunton, VA. Opened for the Hot Mamas.

    12/1/22 Album Release Party!! - Visible Records, Charlottesville, VA 7pm (1740 Broadway Street)

    11/20/22 The Wool Factory, Charlottesville, VA at 12pm

    10/7/22 McGuffey Art Center, Charlottesville VA, 5pm, First Fridays Celebration. Performance with Howard McDowell.

    8/19/22 House Concert - 26 Lafayette Street, Mount Sidney, VA. Opening for the Slocan Ramblers at 7:30pm.

    7/8/22 Chiswell Farm & Winery, 6-8pm (430 Greenwood Rd, Greenwood, VA)

    6/24/22 Cider from Mars, Staunton Virginia (Opening for Night Teacher at 7pm)

    6/10/22 Chiswell Farm & Winery, Greenwood, VA 6-8pm

    5/31/22 Visible Records, Charlottesville, VA at their art market, 4pm

    2/24/22 The Bridge Progressive Arts Foundation, Charlottesville, VA (Opening for Dann Pell and jordan Perry at 8pm)

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