Chamomile & Whiskey w/ Gia Ray @ Pro Re Nata

Chamomile and Whiskey came about like all good, simple things--by making two things into one. In the case of this group, Marie Borgman and Koda Kerl--native musicians of Nelson County, Virginia--combined chamomile tea with Evan Williams whiskey one evening. They decided that what they had made tasted like their sound.

Although the group has evolved since forming in 2011, it, like the subtle mixture of herbal tea and whiskey, has matured and found its own sly, subtle voice. If a band has feet, then Chamomile and Whiskey has both on them firmly on the ground. But if a band is a living thing like a plant--which the best bands are--Chamomile and Whiskey has grown from roots set deep in Americana, Blues, Celtic, old-time and the singer-songwriter tradition of the south. The group has developed a more electric sound with Drew Kimball on guitar and enhanced the foundational fiddle and guitar sound with drummer Stuart Gunter. Their last studio album was recorded in 2019 in Nashville by Ken Coomer of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo. It sounds like music that is lived in and lived through. Their sound tastes like Chamomile and Whiskey.

Gia Ray is a singer-songwriter based in Charlottesville, Virgina. Gia grew up performing in musical theatre, TV shows and regional theatres and always loved writing. Today she spends her time writing and performing her songs. She has done two Southeast Tours with her albums "Bottom of the Barrel," and "Marks on the Wall," and is now working on her third album. Accompanying Gia is Jutin Shifflett, hailing from the Shenandoah Valley with twenty-seven years of experience playing drums for groups such as Cal Mountain Jam, Bryan Elijah Smith and the Wild Hearts, and the Silas Frayser Band. The multi-instrumentalist Blanks Blankinship, from Lynchburg, Virginia has been in the music business for over forty five years playing with many regional acts across the east coast. Last but not least, Josh Hughes who has been playing guitar for over twenty-five years, the last fifteen playing lead guitar for multiple bands in Nashville, Tennessee. You can expect to hear an eclectic mix of folk, rock, vintage country.

ALL TICKET SALES FINAL - No Refunds Will Be Issued!

DOORS - 6:45pm

Gia Ray - 7-7:45pm

Chamomile & Whiskey: 8-10pm

GA tickets: $15 presale; $20 day of showLimited VIP tables available (represents 4 tickets; must be 21+ for VIP)

Thanks to Rod Phillips: Dogwood Realty Group (Cville & Crozet) for his continued support and sponsorship of live music at Pro Re Nata!

Music & Media: Brian Combs / Gaslight BC Media

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Pro Re Nata, 6135 Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, United States