$10 advance / $12 at the door
About Ebony Nicole
Ebony Nicole is a passionate singer and songwriter based out of Harrisonburg, VA with a love for creating music that touches the heart and soul. Her journey in music is all about connecting with people through melodies and lyrics that tell a story. Her sound is a unique blend of indie, bedroom pop, with folk and lofi vibes mixed in. From soulful ballads to upbeat anthems, her songs are a blend of personal experiences with a touch of universal emotions. She currently recording my second studio album - until it's released, check out fher debut album titled "I'm fine!" on all streaming platforms.
About Annie Stokes
Annie's music is the result of surrendering your garden to weeds and wildflowers.
and after a decade of honing her creative crafts, she's learned a thing or two about cultivation and surrender.
raised on the seam of urban and rural living in the foothills of the eastern blue ridge mountains, annie grew up performing for others. it wasn't until she taught herself guitar at age 21 that she finally blended her loves of storytelling and singing. from there, her budding notion that she was born to share her art with others led her on a meandering journey through the shenandoah valley, the evangelical towns of central virginia, the labyrinth of damp green rooms in dc, sunbaked music festivals, and dozens of rental cars and hotels on the state highways that vein from the carolinas to boston. after spending her twenties trying to fit into various boxes and please certain gatekeepers, the experience of motherhood taught her how to surrender to the songs that had been inside of her all along.
her mesmerizing lyrics and crystalline voice (described by one fan as "alison krauss meets nick cave") eventually culminated in an ep (2014) and three albums (2015, 2017, and 2021). her most recent lp, "the one that gets away", was awarded "best americana/country album" at the 2022 wammies, washington dc's prestigious music awards ceremony. annie's music combines traditional country and folk song structure with modern lyrical sensibilities, and her live shows invite audiences into a front-porch conversation about life with biting commentaries about parenthood, heartbreak, and hope.
her fifth studio project, "wild rose ep" -- cowritten and produced with grammy member austin bello -- was released in march 2023. it has been highlighted in numerous publications (see press highlights) and will be featured on season six of the martha bassett show. She is currently in production with her next full-length album, due out in 2025.
she co-writes with her husband, bass player will berger. when they aren't making music, they are raising two girls and lots of hell in virginia.
About the Batesville Market
This is an indoor pub-style show with first-come seating and general admission standing in a historic country store, first opened in 1880. Draft beer and cider, wine by the bottle and glass, epic sandwich menu and food specials. Come hungry; come thirsty; come ready for a good time! Preorder tickets for guaranteed entry or cash at the door. 100% of ticket sales go directly to support our talented musicians!
