Leesburg Listening Room: Gina Sobel, Marion Sheaffer

Join us as the Leesburg Listening Room concert series returns!

Bringing regional talent to our community and helping make our historic downtown a destination for arts and cultural events, one show at a time.

This evening will feature regional artist Gina Sobel and Leesburg-local Marion Sheaffer.

Gina Sobel is a natural improviser. Accomplished on multiple instruments (flute, sax, voice), she radiates energy and excitement in her live performances and is sought after as a soloist with national and international performers. She is an award-winning songwriter and composer; in her own music, Sobel brings together elements of funk, jazz and American folk music into a fresh and compelling sound.

Sobel’s improvisation and style are in high demand across a massive range of genres. Over the last couple years, Gina has recorded, collaborated and performed with artists including: Emancipator (down-tempo electronica), Rickie Simpkins (bluegrass), Jeff Coffin (jazz), Parachute (pop), Cory Wong of Vulfpeck (funk), Darryl Davis (boogie woogie), John D’earth (jazz), Flory Jagoda and Susan Gaeta (Sephardic), Dopapod (funk/electronica), Wytold (contemporary chamber music), Time for T (Portuguese tropical pop), and McKinley Dixon (hip hop). Recently, Sobel has played Red Rocks Amphitheater, New Orleans Jazz Fest, The Kennedy Center, 9:30 Club, The Birchmere and the Richmond Folk Festival. In 2018, she completed both the Strathmore Artist in Residence program and the Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship. In 2021 she was a songwriting winner of the Emergent Seed grant. She has a number of her own releases, most recently “Redbud”.

Marion Sheaffer is a Leesburg-based singer/songwriter who blends heartfelt originals withacoustic takes on timeless favorites. Her performances span decades and genres, offeringa warm, easygoing style that connects with audiences of all ages. Whether playing at localwineries, breweries, or songwriter showcases, Marion’s music creates a welcomingatmosphere that keeps listeners engaged and coming back.

Only 30 tickets available so don't hesitate to grab yours today!

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