Ramona & the Holy Smokes w/Rebecca Porter

Join us by the river for a beautiful evening filled with music, food, beverages, and community at Rivanna Roots! 🌊✨

Featured Artists:
Ramona and the Holy Smokes: Based in Central Virginia with family roots in South Texas, this band represents the new generation of honky tonk music. Their powerful female vocals and talented backing band bring emotional depth, channeling the spirit of classic country and western styles. With Ramona Martinez at the forefront, whose songwriting has been recognized as one of the "15 Latino Artists Shaping Country Music" by Wide Open Country, they blend traditional sounds with boundary-pushing elements. Their debut album, Ramona and the Holy Smokes, launched on September 26, features original songs about heartache and resilience. 🎤🎸
Rebecca Porter: Born in Guam and raised in Virginia, Rebecca delivers unflinchingly personal songs that resonate with challenges across genres. Her commanding performances and her cinematic debut album invite you into tales of identity and acceptance. With features on national platforms like NPR’s Mountain Stage, she stands as a voice amplifying those often left behind in the country music narrative. 📖 🌟

Food Vendors: 🍕 Twisted Provisions and Blue Ridge Pizza
A big thank you to our sponsors: Sun Tribe, Martin Horn, NOLA Builds, The Nature Conservancy of Virginia, Alloy Architecture & Construction, Piedmont Paint & Finish, Bottle House, Woodard Properties, Mountaintop, Montessori, WNRN, and C-ville Weekly! 🎉
Special thanks also to Random Row Brewing Company, Potter’s Craft Cider, and Eastwood Farm and Winery, our exclusive beverage partners, and Hogwaller Brewing, our artist hospitality sponsor.
Please support these local businesses that share our passion for community! 💖