The Jason Cale Band brings a fresh, fearless sound they call swampfunk, a rich blend of soulful blues-rock, gritty New Orleans funk, and jazz fusion, cooked into a musical gumbo that's all their own. Rooted in deep musicality and dripping with groove, their style pays homage to the adventurous spirit of the late '60s and early '70s while forging new ground with heart, soul, and swagger.

 

Hailing from Virginia Beach, Virginia, the band has taken their electrifying live show across the U.S. and internationally, sharing the stage with artists like Eric Gales, Foghat, and other national touring acts.

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The Jason Cale Band is Jeffrey Saunders on sax and keys, Jacques Jones and Donnell Smith on bass, Edward Williams on drums, and Jason Cale on vocals and guitar.

 

This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly.​

 

Adam Bohanan is a Black and Jewish Twin Cities based musician and songwriter who tours nationwide. His music draws from soul, jazz, funk, and R&B. His influences include: Stevie Wonder, D’Angelo, Donny Hathaway, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye. A life-long nerd, Adam also loves to incorporate playful wordplay and nerdy references into his songwriting. His latest single “Reese’s” reflects this blend, melding sultry R&B with tongue-in-cheek humor. In 2024, he was a semifinalist on Season 26 of The Voice. On Team Reba, he was known for his “dirty soul” style and fun-loving attitude. Adam will perform in Wise with his band, featuring Pete James Johnson on drums, Theo Brown on keys, and Matthew Gilmartin on bass.

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This Cavs & Community Concert is brought to you in partnership with The Town of Wise, Wise Business Association, and The University of Virginia's College at Wise.

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Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, for accessibility inquiries or general questions, call (276) 376-4520 or email contact@proartva.org. For weather related updates, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for real-time information. In the event of inclement weather, this concert will be moved to the Chapel at The University of Virginia's College at Wise. 

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Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. Pro-Art is additionally supported in part by the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Smith Vicars Family Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.