The concert series at the Four County Players Theater in Barboursville kicks into an electric high gear as they present local blues sensation Eli Cook with his band Electric Holy Firewater for two back-to-back shows showcasing the music of the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.  The Second Annual Classic Hendrix Concert featuring the aforementioned Cook and his band takes place this Friday and Saturday night at “Central Virginia’s longest running community theater” which has been in operation since 1973.  [directions]

The inaugural Classic Hendrix Concert was held back in January of this year as a one-night event and was a sold-out success.  As a result, the concert event has now been expanded to a include a second show.  Performances both nights kick off at 8pm.  Doors open at 7pm.  $15.  General admission.  For more info call the Four County Players Box Office at 540.832.5355.

Eli Cook recently stopped by the WNRN studios for an interview and in-studio acoustic performance with Anne Williams, host of the station’s Acoustic Sunrise morning show.  [you can listen to the interview below]

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MP3:  WNRN interviews Eli Cook

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August 6:  Song of the Day.  Eli Cook (solo)–Shake Em All Down

“He has what it takes to be the best blues singer of his generation“–AllMusicGuide.com

I’ve seen Eli Cook perform twice this year and from what I’ve heard I’d have to agree with the folks at AMG.  His Friday night set at FloydFest this year, with his band Electric Holy Firewater, was blistering.  But seriously you don’t have to take my word on it, because tonight you’ll have not one but two opportunities to see the local blues phenom from Nelson County live in Charlottesville.

The big show of the evening features Eli Cook opening up for the legendary B.B. King tonight (08/06) at the Charlottesville Pavilion.  Tickets are still available [more info here].  The show benefits the CAAR Work Force Housing Fund.  Gates open at 6pm, show time is at 7pm.  Eli’s second show of the evening takes place at R2 inside Rapture for the B.B. King After Party from 10pm - midnight.  This one is free and will feature not only the Eli Cook Band but also special local guests Book of Job.

[video performance of Eli Cook performing solo at FloydFest after the break]

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A singer/songwriter, a bluesman, and a honky tonker.  Three local musicians who represent some of the best that Charlottesville has to offer in their particular genres will put on three great shows in two days as Paul Curreri (left), Eli Cook (center), and Jim Waive and the Young Divorcees (right) all bring their musical talents to local stages on Thursday and Friday.

Paul Curreri kicks things off on Thursday with his performance at the Gravity Lounge.  Paul is coming off a tour of Europe back in February and March and U.S. West Coast swing in April and Thurdsay’s show will mark Paul’s first performance in Charlottesville in quite some time.  His show at the Gravity will be a chance for local fans to welcome home one of Charlottesville’s brightest singer/songwriters.  Joe Pollock and David Jacobs open.  7:30pm.  $8.

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