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Shelton & Williams

Friday, September 11, 2026 – 8 pm

Shelton & Williams return to the Historic Cooper’s House for their second appearance. Based in Danville, VA, the husband/wife duo of Johnny & Jeannette Williams along with guitarist/vocalist Jay Shelton weave some of the most amazing harmonies that you’ll hear anywhere. The band’s material is a variety of styles including original, classic country, gospel, blues, traditional and progressive bluegrass, folk and Americana.  Jeanette plays bass and has become one of the most successful and celebrated women in bluegrass music. Johnny is an award winning songwriter having won the prestigious Chris Austin Songwriting Award at Merlefest on 2 different occasions and is an award winning vocalist as well. Jay Shelton has been writing, singing, and playing guitar in bands and as a solo artist for over 40 years.

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Don Henry

Saturday, September 26, 2026 – 7:30 pm

Grammy Award winner Don Henry‘s songs have been recorded by legends like Ray Charles, Patti Page and Conway Twitty, by country crooners like Gene Watson, John Conlee and B.J. Thomas, and by young hit makers of today like Blake Shelton, Lonestar and Miranda Lambert ………and the list goes on. The wit and wisdom of Don’s songs are widely renowned whether it’s campfire favorites, the hilarious “B.F.D.” and biker lullaby “Harley”, to the wonderfully poignant tribute to Martin Luther King “Beautiful Fool”, and of course his Grammy Award winning country classic “Where’ve You Been”. In addition to a Grammy, Kathy Mattea’s version of “Where’ve You Been” won Don (and co-writer Jon Vezner) song of the year honors from ACM (Academy of Country Music), CMA (Country Music Association) and NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International). “Where’ve You Been” was the first song in country music history to be awarded all four honors in the same year!

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Lynne Hanson

Saturday, October 10, 2026 – 7:30 pm

Too tough for folk and too blues-influenced for country, Lynne Hanson’s brand of porch music with a little red dirt can turn on a dime from a sunshine, blue sky ballad to a full on thunderstorm of gritty Americana swamp from one song to the next. Her hard living music has garnered her the nickname “Canada’s Queen of Americana.” And while her deep, bluesy croon has drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch, it’s the poetry of her lyrics that really sets her apart.  Winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards, Hanson is known for her high energy, roots guitar driven live performances, whether playing solo or with her band the Good Intentions. She has an uncanny way of connecting with her audience with an authenticity that is as entertaining as it is disarming.

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Scott Cook

Friday, November 6, 2026 – 8 pm

Scott Cook is an award-winning Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Alberta who has been touring internationally since 2007, living out of his minivan to perform over 150 shows and festival annually. His songs are known for their keen observations and plainspoken verse, and his albums have garnered three Canadian Folk Music Award nominations, including for English Songwriter of the Year for his 2020 album Tangle of Souls.

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Dave Gunning

Saturday, January 9, 2027 – 7:30 pm

With over two decades on the road and fifteen albums to his credit, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Gunning is celebrated for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that honor everyday heroes while tackling hard truths. His music has long reflected his deep roots with stories of working people, small-town struggles, and local pride shaping his songwriting. Known for his ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and reflection, Gunning’s live shows balance heartfelt storytelling with moments of perfectly timed humor. His rapport with listeners—equal parts genuine, self-effacing, and deeply human—has made him a beloved fixture on stages across Canada and beyond.

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Vance Gilbert

Friday, February 12, 2027 – 8 pm

If Joni Mitchell and Richie Havens had a love child, with Rodney Dangerfield as the midwife, the results might be something close to the great Vance Gilbert”, says Richmond Magazine. One of the originators of the finally recognized R&B/Folk/Jazz crossover-sub-genre, Vance was born and raised in the Philadelphia area. Starting out hoping to be an R&B and jazz singer once at college, there he discovered his affinity for the storytelling sensibilities of the acoustic singer-songwriter thing. Word spread like wildfire about his stage-owning singing and playing, and Shawn Colvin invited him to be special guest on her 1992 Fat City tour where he took much of America by storm and by surprise. “With the voice of an angel, the wit of a devil, and the guitar playing of a god..” wrote the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Noted not only for being the ever consummate performer, he has been the opener of choice for artists as varied as Arlo Guthrie, Anita Baker, The Milk Carton Kids, and Southside Johnny, the mid 2000’s found Gilbert opening 150+ shows for comedian George Carlin.  Gilbert has also been a prominent presence at some of the world’s most prestigious gatherings and halls, among them the Newport, Winnipeg, Rocky Mountain, Calgary, and Falcon Ridge Folk festivals, the Kate Wolf Music Festival, and has performed on Mountain Stage, Boston’s Symphony Hall, Nashville’s Lyman Auditorium, and The Barns at Wolf Trap. Most recently he’s been the opener of choice for Mad About You/Stranger Things star Paul Reiser’s stand-up shows for the last 7 years, along with his own busy acoustic music touring schedule. 

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For Reservations/Invitation to any of the above listed shows – Please send an email with the number of seats requested to: Steve & Myra Gnadt at