Big Pink Music was formed to support our local music community, and no entity in the 757 has done this longer or better than Veer Magazine. When we asked Jeff Maisey to partner with us and choose the performers to play our 10th anniversary in-the-round, he jumped at the chance. Jeff writes "After looking at the list of past performers — players such as Karl Werne, Seth Stainback, Tret Fure, Lewis McGehee, Dustin Furlow, Julie Clark, Anthony Rosano, Roberta Lea, Rob Oliver, Mike Aiken, and others — I wanted to bring in singer/songwriters comparable, but who had never played the venue or format in the past. For this occasion, on Sunday, October 11 starting at 4:00 PM, we’ll present David Middleton of Waxing Poetics, popular contemporary country artist Celeste Kellogg, rocker Allen Hudson, and big production minded Ben Phelps." We're grateful Veer's support and exited to have these four new local artists (see bios below) play Hampton’s Victorian Station, the region’s only member-supported listening room.

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YOUR HOST: Matt Thomas

Alex Misko is a modern fingerstyle guitar prodigy who mesmerizes audiences worldwide. From viral videos with over 80 million views to performing at Carnegie Hall and collaborating with Hans Zimmer, his music captivates fans online and at live shows around the globe.

Still in his 20s, Misko has gained international recognition with seven albums, a YouTube channel exceeding 1 million subscribers, and performances spanning from America to Japan. He's known for his innovative Frankenstein Guitar, a one-of-a-kind acoustic instrument featuring a triple detuning system, built-in percussion, and 14 pickups.

With a style that blends technical innovation with accessible musicality, Misko's compositions transcend cultural barriers and speak a universal language wherever they are heard.

A master of the acoustic guitar, Matt Thomas brings technical wizardry as well as a vibrant and poetic music making experience. This has made him one of the most distinctive fingerstyle guitarists performing in the acoustic guitar arena today. He takes his audience on a vivid scientific themed journey throughout his shows, peppered with exciting stories and odd finding that inspire his music. A true character of all sorts!

An acoustic guitarist of astounding strength, ability, control and sensitivity are almost as striking as his technical expertise. Intricate fingerstyle technique, with an uncanny gift for melodic invention, Matt Thomas delivers a flawless performance every time.

Forest Bailey crafts a unique combination of fingerstyle, tapping and percussive playing that is all his own. Drawing from various influences like Michael Hedges, Andy Mckee, Antoine Dufour, Scale The Summit, Led Zeppelin, Chon, and Covet, each song is a musical journey that further shows what two hands and a guitar can accomplish. He underscores these sonic adventures with an exciting, welcoming and humorous stage presence that exudes every ounce of passion he has for his craft.

YOUR HOST: Matt Thomas

HAMPTON! — One Night Only | Aug 25
Italian Guitar Virtuoso @VICTORIAN Station  Dubbed “Italian Fingerstyle Master” by Acoustic Guitar Magazine, Alberto Lombardi blends acoustic fingerstyle brilliance with electrifying rock solos.

 Expect stunning acoustic arrangements of classics — Volare, The Beatles, Sting, Stevie Wonder — plus rock icons like Supertramp and Jeff Beck. Then switch to electric for soaring melodic solos, layered looping, groovy electronics, and Alberto’s own original songs alongside these timeless hits.

 “Alberto toured with guitar icon Tommy Emmanuel in 2026 — while his acclaimed rock album "Home" was mixed by legendary engineer Bob Clearmountain —known for his work with Bruce Springsteen and The Rolling Stones. His musical journey bridges the purity of a fingerstyle guitarist, the instinct of a rock player, and the voice of a songwriter”.

The great guitarist Matt Thomas will be hosting and opening the night. With over a decade of touring and competitions across the world, Matt Thomas has crafted one of the biggest guitar sounds in the industry today!

 TICKETS are just $25 — VERY limited seats!
 Grab yours now at this link:

https://www.albertolombardi.com/norfolk

 WHAT THE LEGENDS SAY:

 “Your playing and arrangements are very powerful. Big admiration to you!” — Tommy Emmanuel

 “The record is killing — such great musicianship!” — Nile Rodger 

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Don't miss seeing four of the 757's most acclaimed jazz musicians perform an exclusive acoustic show at Big Pink Music's in-the-round series on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Hampton’s Victorian Station, the region’s only member-supported listening room. A hallmark of the jazz genre is the musical dialogue had among ensemble players. The signature in-the-round format, which puts the artists in a circle ringed by the audience, will make each attendee a part of that fascinating conversation. Award-winning bassist Jimmy Masters has assembled a very special quartet, including himself, Chloe Youtsey on vocals, Jeff Smith on Saxophone, and ODU Jazz professor John Toomey to play and discuss their music. And more - audience members will be encouraged to ask questions throughout the event for an even richer experience. This intimate, shared performance will be both entertaining and engaging. Victorian Station, the grand building in Phoebus, is the perfect setting.

Karl’s Community Music Circle - 4th Sunday of every month

Karl’s Community Music Circle - 4th Sunday of every month

Karl’s Community Music Circle - 4th Sunday of every month

Don't miss seeing four of the 757's most beloved singer/songwriters duos perform an exclusive acoustic show at Big Pink Music's in-the-round series on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Hampton’s Victorian Station, the region’s only member-supported listening room. Carol&Dale, Dry Land, and Wine Dark Sea will take center stage -- literally -- for an inspiring circle of original music. The format, made famous by Nashville's Bluebird Cafe and featured on the TV show, "Nashville," puts the artists in a circle ringed by the audience. It's an intimate, shared performance. Victorian Station, the grand building in Phoebus, is the perfect setting.

Karl’s Community Music Circle - 4th Sunday of every month

Join us for an intimate house concert at Victorian Station with nationally acclaimed singer/songwriter Tret Fure on Sunday, April 26, 2026.

Tret Fure began her career at the age of 16, singing in coffeehouses and campuses in the Midwest. At 19, she moved to LA in hopes of obtaining a record deal. Within a year she was performing as guitarist and vocalist for Spencer Davis, touring with him and penning the single for his album Mousetrap. She went on to record her own album Tret Fure in 1973, on MCA/UNI Records, with the late Lowell George of Little Feat as her producer. With the success of that release, she opened for such bands as Yes, Poco, and the J Geils Band.

A prolific artist in the contemporary singer-songwriter arena, Tret Fure has released 18 albums and CDs over the course of her 51-year career. Her new CD, Lavender Moonshine has just been released in late 2023. In addition to being a gifted songwriter, Fure has engineered and produced countless recordings by a variety of artists, including her own work.

In the early ’80s, Tret moved to the independent side of the industry discovering the blossoming genre known as Women’s Music. She recorded with and produced some of the best of women’s music including mixing the legendary Meg & Cris at Carnegie Hall (1983). She worked as a duo with Cris Williamson throughout the ’90s, producing, engineering and releasing three CDs together. Now after nine acoustic releases on her own label, Tomboy girl Records, she has re-established herself in the folk world.

Some highlights from her career:

2023 – Tret was awarded the Phil Ochs Award in recognition of her music and her activism for social and political justice.
2022 – Finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition with Tret’s new song, “Home You Go”.

2021 – #1 song “Roses in November” from the CD Roses in November (2018) for the month of November in the FAI FOLK CHART.

2021 – #14 Album for the year with Stone by Stone. #9 song for the year with “Monuments” and #25 artist of the year.

2021 – 2nd place winner in A Still Small Voice 4U songwriting competition with the song “Louder Than the Guns”.

2021 – #1 song “Monuments” from the CD Stone by Stone (2020) for the month of February in the FAI FOLK CHART.

2020 – 1st place winner in A Still Small Voice 4U songwriting competition with her song “Monuments”.

2018 – #1 song “Lessons From Home Plate” from the CD Roses in November (2018) for the month of June in the FAI FOLK CHART.

2017 – 2nd place winner in the Musicians United to Protect Bristol Bay songwriting contest for her song “The Fishermen of Bristol Bay” (2015).

2015 – Rembrandt Afternoons (2015) was chosen by the acclaimed folk music show Midnight Special as their album of the week.

2011 – Winner of the Women in the Arts Phyllis Roark Memorial Award for Philanthropy.

2009 – Winner of the Women in the Arts Janine C Rae Award for the Advancement of Women’s Culture.

2009 – Voted Pride In The Arts Favorite Female/Lesbian Musician.

2004 – Winner of the South Florida Folk Festival Singer/Songwriter Competition in 2 out of 3 categories, Best Overall and Best Up-Tempo Song.

2004 – Winner of the Women in the Arts Jane Schliessman Award for Outstanding Contributions to Women’s Music.

1990 – Voted both Best Guitarist and Best Engineer in a Reader’s Choice poll in Hot Wire: The Journal of Women’s Music & Culture.

Wanda A. Fischer from WMAC Northeast Public Radio has this to say:
“Roses in November is yet another masterpiece from Tret. Exceptionally crafted songs delivered with passion, conviction and, yes, soul. Tret weaves magic both in the lyrics and between the lines. This will certainly be on my ‘Best of 2018’ list.”

In addition to touring and recording, Tret teaches guitar and songwriting individually and in workshop settings. She paints pet portraits on commission and, an accomplished cook, Fure has also published a cookbook, Tret’s Kitchen, featuring her own recipes. Along with bridging the marketing, production, music and art worlds, Tret served for 6 years as President of Local 1000, The Traveling Musicians Association – a union geared toward helping traveling musicians find security and longevity.

Tret is truly a Renaissance Woman!

YOUR HOSTS: Victorian Station, Big Pink Music, Karl Werne
COST: $20 suggested donation
Advanced reservations required/Seating is limited
E-mail: tretfure@gmail.com
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Show starts at 2 p.m.
Beer, wine, and light snacks available for purchase
Tret's concert will be followed by our usual 4th Sunday Karl's Community Music Circle & Potluck - a wonderful double header at the region's only community supported listening room!

YOUR HOST: Chloe Youtsey

Veer Music Awards 2026 triple nominee Chloe Youtsey (Live Album of the Year, Jazz, & R&B) offers an an intimate solo performance at Victorian Station 'The Big PInk' listening room, including an exclusive sneak peak at songs off her upcoming original EP Watcha Came For (set for release fall 2026.)

COST: $30
Advanced reservations strongly recommended
Seating is limited

Tickets can be purchased through
Paypal (booking@chloeyoutsey.com)
Cashapp ($chloeyoutsey) or
Venmo (@chloeyoutsey)

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Beer, wine, and light snacks available for purchase

COST: $30 adv / $35 door
Advanced reservations strongly recommended
Seating is limited

Tickets can be purchased through
Venmo (https://venmo.com/u/Stephen-Bennett-175)
Paypal (e-mail cimirron@mac.com for link)

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Beer, wine, and light snacks available for purchase

About Stephen...
Stephen Bennett has been playing guitar for nearly six decades. He’s won awards, including the 2024 International Finger Style Guitar Championship. A long time ago (1987) in a galaxy far, far away (Winfield, Kansas), he also won the National Flatpicking Guitar Championship, and is the only person to have won both of those awards.

Stephen has released 37 albums, 33 of them on his own, the rest in collaboration with others, and has also appeared on various compilations (1997’s Masters Of The Acoustic Guitar on the Narada label being one example). His most recent album (released in August 2025) is entitled Still Got It. As is usually the case, work on his next album is underway.

Stephen has played a significant role in the renaissance of the harp guitar and is the founder of the annual Harp Guitar Gathering™. The 24th HGG will take place in November 2026 in Lawrence, Kansas.

He’s played music around the United States and in many other countries too, touring on his own, and with other notable musicians - Lulu Reinhardt, Itamar Erez, Andy McKee, and Tommy Emmanuel, among many others. Alex Lifeson (of Rush), joined Stephen on his most recent album, playing on a tune entitled Mr. Zelenskyy, in honor of the Ukrainian president, as well as on a track Stephen composed in honor of former Senator Mitt Romney entitled Who Knew A Man Of Honor Would Be So Hard To Find, recently released as a single.

Stephen’s favorite quote ever about his playing? The Toronto Fingerstyle Guitar Association dubbed him the “Jedi Master of Fingerstyle Guitar”. While he would never make such an assessment, occasionally he isn’t completely unhappy with his playing.

Born in Oregon, Stephen was raised in the Hudson Valley of NY, and lived in Virginia for 30 + years. After moving to Connecticut in 2010, he and his wife Nancy moved a few years ago to the beautiful northwest corner of the state, alongside the Housatonic River.

https://harpguitar.com/

Advanced reservations strongly recommended
Seating is limited

Tickets can be purchased through
Paypal (booking@chloeyoutsey.com)
Cashapp ($chloeyoutsey) or
Venmo (@chloeyoutsey)

Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m.
Beer, wine, and light snacks available for purchase

YOUR HOST: Matt Thomas

Gareth Pearson is referred to as “The Welsh Tornado” which is particularly appropriate, seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.

Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/the-welsh-tornado-gareth-pearson-in-hampton?fbclid=IwY2xjawQVQr9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtb1gyWkd5NjdqSzZuSTNqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpXZ6gJpOlYsfu8bXAjbp4f2P3OSUTkdOdoqh2JEQXggFs4frU59MxNHVyh9_aem_GJvTHjCDshw-qyH5PWSVrw

Karl’s Community Music Circle - 4th Sunday of every month