Bop Nation featuring Kip Williams, photo from Bop Nation's Facebook.
Doors open at 7 p.m., and Bop Nation begin at 8 p.m. Admission fee is a suggested donation of $15, with the proceeds benefiting the Youth Project of the West Virginia Jazz Society. Attendants under 21 are free.
Bop Nation brings an exciting blend of jazz fusion. From Richmond, VA, the band has been performing their improv-laden tunes throughout Virginia and surrounding areas.
Since 2010, guitarist Mike Ess and drummer Kip Williams have performed with Bop Nation. There have been multiple lineup changes, including a handful of temporary fill-ins. In addition to Ess and Williams, the band is now rounded out with Lee Covington on piano, Kevin Simpson on saxophone and Rusty Farmer on bass.
The band is consistently busy, performing for a plethora of audiences. This Saturday, they will be headlining the Snowshoe Wine & Jazz Festival.
Check out some performances below and make sure to head to The Cafe this Friday for an overload of musical talent.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPy1dapo5-s
Bop Nation performing a cover of Steely Dan's "Josie".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGApfckHdyI
Bop Nation performing at the 2011 Richmond Jazz Festival, featuring solos on sax, guitar and piano.
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