About: Dixie Rhythm is a seven-piece band, known for performing dixieland jazz at community events throughout the region.

The band is comprised of trumpeter Dave Compton, pianist and vocalist John Hudson, clarinetist Julie Staggers, saxophonist Mark St. Amand, trombonist Steve Stephens, tuba player Nelson Breland, and drummer Terry Whitmire. Founded as a subgroup of the Clarke County Community Band, Dixie Rhythm has been delighting audiences in the Shenandoah Valley for more than 20 years!

The members of Dixie Rhythm will be performing with the Clarke County Community Band for the Berryville Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in adjacent Rose Hill Park. After the ceremony, come in out of the cold to hear Dixie Rhythm perform holiday jazz from their album, A Dixie Christmas.

Date & Time: Friday, December 1, 2023. Doors open at 6:00 PM. The Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rose Hill Park will conclude at around 6:30 PM, at which time, Dixie Rhythm will set up at the Barns. Please anticipate some flexibility in the concert start time.

Ticket Price & Information: This is a FREE program, and tickets are not required. General admission seating is first-come, first-served.

Program Sponsor: We extend our special thanks to Chris Shipe, of Loudoun Mutual Insurance Company for sponsoring this program!