Dewey Decibel Concerts Williamsburg Regional Library
The Dewey Decibel Concert Series returns to Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre stage with an eclectic mix of popular jazz, folk, bluegrass, country and classical music acts. All shows take place at the Williamsburg Library Theatre, and this year’s schedule includes a mixture of free and ticketed performances.
With the generous support of the Friends of WRL Foundation, shows are $5 (Friends of WRL $4) . All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
December 2022 Schedule:
December 3 — Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys Singer, song-writer, and cross-picking guitar virtuoso Bill Jenkins and his string band, the Virginia Mountain Boys, bring to life the authentic ballads, camp meeting songs, and early bluegrass favorites of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
December 7 — Peninsula Concert Band will perform a variety of holiday music pieces including classic, and popular music to help celebrate the season. The band is made up of volunteers and has been performing in the Tidewater area for seventy-two years. Their mission is to educate, entertain, and enrich the community. Free admission, no tickets required. Show begins at 7:00pm.
December 14 — The LCV Project: An Acoustic Christmas a delightful concert experience and hear holiday music in a new and unique way – through the gentle sounds and creative arrangements for instrumental solo acoustic guitar. Hailing from Williamsburg, Louis C Vangieri has over a decade of experience playing out Virginians’ stresses, easing his listeners into a state of existential acoustic bliss with his instrumental folk renditions and original songs. An Acoustic Christmas features a blend of traditional carols and heartwarming songs of the season. Free Admission. Show begins at 11am.
December 17 — Jae Sinnett Jazz Christmas will present a swingin jazz Christmas with many of the timeless Christmas classics performed and arranged for jazz performance. Some of the songs would include The First Noel, Silent Night, Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, Christmas Time Is Here, Winter Wonderland, Sleigh Ride, Let it Snowand more.
Though the Dewey Decibel Concert Series as we know it today launched in 1999, live music has been a library staple since the 1970s. It wasn’t until a visiting musical act, Eddie from Ohio, coined the phrase “Dewey Decibel” (a pun on the well-known library classification system, Dewey Decimal) that the series was re-branded with the name we all know and love today.
Since its inception, the Dewey Decibel Concert series has always been focused on bringing high caliber local, regional, and national musicians to Williamsburg Regional Library.
We couldn’t be more appreciative of our performers and our concert goers, as well as the Friends of WRL, who underwrite this phenomenal series. All shows will take place at the Williamsburg Library Theatre at 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted). For more information about the series, ticketing information, and more, check out www.wrl.org/dewey-decibel or call Program Services at 757.259.4070.
Williamsburg Library Theatre
515 Scotland St. Williamsburg VA 23185
Phone: 757.259.4040
