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Orbital Music Park is an inclusive community and safe creative space for music-makers in Richmond, VA.

Jam Sessions, Shows & Cabaret!

3108 W. Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220

Mike Hawkins on bass
MAR 26 / 7:00
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
JAZZ WORKSHOP!

Bassist Mike Hawkins leads a trio performing classic standards, unusual deep cuts, and improvised-on-the-spot jams. Doors at 6:30. Music 7 - 9pm. All musicians are welcome to play.

MAR 27 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
BLUES PARTY!

Guitarist and bandleader Dave Clemans hosts a curated jam session that transforms Révéler into a time machine. Electric guitars, drums, bass, baby grand piano, and a Hammond organ provide the foundation for guest vocals, harmonica, and horns.

A funky sci-fi landscape
MAR 29 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
FUNK + SOUL!

Drummer, singer, and bandleader Stanley "Lin" Baker is joined by special guests for a loose jam showcasing funk, soul, and R&B hits. Any musician is welcome to join the band for a song or two!

MAR 31 / 8:00
$10
$10
GARAGE A-GO-GO!

The Lonely Teardrops serve up vintage garage, mod rock, and surf and soul delivered with a country heart. The Poison Ivy League open the show with high-octane, fuel-injected budget garage rock to satisfy that itch. Dress up and wear your sunglasses at night. Seats are limited and tickets are cheap. GET TICKETS

APR 1 / 6:30
$30
$10

THE CURIOUS CUP CABARET

RAHIB AMIN

Richmond guitarist and bandleader Rahib Amin leads a quartet exploring delightful grooves from Nigeria to Brazil. Fans of Fela Kuti’s West African funk will be smiling for the entire set. Tickets include access to the afterparty. GET CABARET TICKETS

🎉 Join the AFTERPARTY for only $10. GET AFTERPARTY TICKETS

Mike Hawkins on bass
APR 2 / 7:00
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
JAZZ WORKSHOP!

Bassist Mike Hawkins leads a trio performing classic standards, unusual deep cuts, and improvised-on-the-spot jams. Doors at 6:30. Music 7 - 9pm. All musicians are welcome to play - sign up at Révéler.

APR 3 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
BLUES PARTY!

Guitarist and bandleader Dave Clemans hosts a curated jam session that transforms Révéler into a time machine. Electric guitars, drums, bass, baby grand piano, and a Hammond organ provide the foundation for guest vocals, harmonica, and horns.

A funky sci-fi landscape
APR 5 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
FUNK + SOUL!

Drummer, singer, and bandleader Stanley "Lin" Baker is joined by special guests for a loose jam showcasing funk, soul, and R&B hits. Any musician is welcome to join the band for a song or two!

blasco performs on a smoky stage
APR 8 / 6:30
$30
$10

THE CURIOUS CUP CABARET

blasco

Parisian-American singer-songwriter, blasco, performs reflective, wistful songs in French. In the tradition of Tindersticks, Sparklehorse, Low, and Glen Hansard, the trio weaves together chanson, folk, and indie rock into a potent and mesmerizing kaleidoscope of moods and textures. Tickets include access to the afterparty. GET TICKETS

🎉 Join the AFTERPARTY for only $10. GET AFTERPARTY TICKETS

Mike Hawkins on bass
APR 9 / 7:00
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
JAZZ WORKSHOP!

Bassist Mike Hawkins leads a trio performing classic standards, unusual deep cuts, and improvised-on-the-spot jams. Doors at 6:30. Music 7 - 9pm. All musicians are welcome to play - sign up at Révéler.

APR 10 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
BLUES PARTY!

Guitarist and bandleader Dave Clemans hosts a curated jam session that transforms Révéler into a time machine. Electric guitars, drums, bass, baby grand piano, and a Hammond organ provide the foundation for guest vocals, harmonica, and horns.

A funky sci-fi landscape
APR 12 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
FUNK + SOUL!

Drummer, singer, and bandleader Stanley "Lin" Baker is joined by special guests for a loose jam showcasing funk, soul, and R&B hits. Any musician is welcome to join the band for a song or two!

APR 14 / 7:00
$10
$10
THE EMBALMERS

with THE GREASY BASTARDS

The Embalmers are a surf-rock institution. Fueled by boom boom beats and dreamy guitar reverb, this RVA ensemble knows how to shake your bones. The Greasy Bastards open the show with psychedelic carnival vibes. Join us for an unforgettable night of groovy shoes, red fez hats, and bubbles. It's gonna be a blast! GET TICKETS

APR 17 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
BLUES PARTY!

Guitarist and bandleader Dave Clemans hosts a curated jam session that transforms Révéler into a time machine. Electric guitars, drums, bass, baby grand piano, and a Hammond organ provide the foundation for guest vocals, harmonica, and horns.

APR 18 / 7:00
$13
$10
GRIEFCAT

with BRITTANY ANN TRANBAUGH + ONEMANJAMZ

A rollicking, sequin-studded Tuesday night showcase of musical mirth and merriment! Edgy, provocative, original songs performed by three amazing artists. Griefcat has been compared to Tenacious D. Brittany Ann Tranbaugh has recorded with a Grammy-winning producer. OneManJamz is a Virginia-bred singer, rapper, beatboxer and loop artist. GET TICKETS

A funky sci-fi landscape
APR 19 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
FUNK + SOUL!

Drummer, singer, and bandleader Stanley "Lin" Baker is joined by special guests for a loose jam showcasing funk, soul, and R&B hits. Any musician is welcome to join the band for a song or two!

Frenchy and the Punk looking cool
APR 20 / 7:00
$13
$10
FRENCHY AND THE PUNK

This defiantly independent duo from New York conjure a mesmerizing evening of new wave punk with gothic soul. Samantha Stephenson (Frenchy) on vocals, percussion, and drums. Scott Helland (the Punk) on acoustic/electric hybrid guitar, looping, backing vocals, drums. This rare Virginia appearance is not to be missed! GET TICKETS

APR 21 / 7:30
$10
$10
COUNTERPOINT

BIG PATT'S HIT MACHINE

Veteran pianist Big Patt leads a vibrant band that celebrates the soulful rock, new wave, and R&B hits of the 70s and 80s. Patt grew up immersed in the full spectrum of radio hits. In this special performance backed by the legendary Counterpoint band, he shines a light on the songs that he loved growing up: from The Police to Steely Dan to Queen. Take a funky ride down memory lane with a local legend. GET TICKETS

APR 22 / 6:30
$30
$10

THE CURIOUS CUP CABARET

A NIGHT AT THE OPERA

Opera singer Elizabeth Knudson performs her favorite arias in an elegant evening of extraordinary, intoxicating musicianship. GET TICKETS

Mike Hawkins on bass
APR 23 / 7:00
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
JAZZ WORKSHOP!

Bassist Mike Hawkins leads a trio performing classic standards, unusual deep cuts, and improvised-on-the-spot jams. Doors at 6:30. Music 7 - 9pm. All musicians are welcome to play - sign up at Révéler.

APR 24 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
BLUES PARTY!

Guitarist and bandleader Dave Clemans hosts a curated jam session that transforms Révéler into a time machine. Electric guitars, drums, bass, baby grand piano, and a Hammond organ provide the foundation for guest vocals, harmonica, and horns.

A funky sci-fi landscape
APR 26 / 7:30
JAM SESSION
FREE ADMISSION
FUNK + SOUL!

Drummer, singer, and bandleader Stanley "Lin" Baker is joined by special guests for a loose jam showcasing funk, soul, and R&B hits. Any musician is welcome to join the band for a song or two!

Three of the five Rattlemouths
APR 29 / 6:30
$30
$10

THE CURIOUS CUP CABARET

RATTLEMOUTH

RVA's legendary world music quintet brings the cosmic grooves to the cabaret. Funky sounds, fine wine, and excellent vibes. GET TICKETS

REHEARSAL SPACES SUMMER 2023

OMP's mission is to provide inclusive creative spaces for music-makers in Richmond, Virginia, and beyond. Our vision is to build music parks in every capital city on Earth so that diverse music communities can thrive for many generations.

In 2023 OMP's goal is to open the future of music collaboration in Richmond, VA. These are audacious plans. 6 rehearsal rooms, performance space, instrument collection, and an iconic nightclub.

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OMP's Legacy

OMP’s first location - a pop-up 2,000sf facility in an industrial warehouse - served 600+ members from Feb 2019 - Sept 2022. OMP’s current focus is development of a flagship facility in Richmond, with six rehearsal rooms, performance spaces, instrument collection, and an iconic nightclub with kitchen and bar. The larger space will support collaborative workshops, curated jam session experiences, and performances.

Membership

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Orbital Music Park is a diverse, inclusive community dedicated to providing a harassment-free musical experience for everyone. OMP members represent the full rainbow of genders, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, physical appearances, body sizes, races, ethnicities, political views, music skill-levels, musical styles, and spiritualities. OMP is committed to the health, safety, welfare of each of its members and staff and will not tolerate unreasonable, threatening, obscene, harassing, indecent, or illegal behavior.

OMP's code of conduct has three rules:

(1) Be cool - OMP is the place for support and kindness. Critique must be requested.

(2) Listen: Be mindful of what other players are doing. Be mindful of dynamics. It's OK to not play - music needs silence, too.

(3) Courage: The good stuff is beyond your comfort zone. Make mistakes. See rule #1.

Contact

804-484-4136
info@orbitalmusicpark.com

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