Paddy Dougherty presents “Movin’ On”

Virginia based singer-songwriter, Paddy Dougherty, debuts at the Music Hall with her bandmates of thirty years to present one of three farewell concerts. With a mix of emotions and a blend of genres “Movin’ On” will commemorate the quartet’s many years of soulful blues, jazzy ballads, and commanding originals. 

Paddy, well known regionally as the voice of the award winning band, Mainstreet Rhythm & Blues, spent time on the road as a backup singer for national bluesman, David Bromberg. She had several of her songs fully orchestrated by legendary arranger, Charles Callelo and performed in concert with the Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra and Rita Coolidge. For five years, she toured as a songwriter with Kid Pan Alley writing hundreds of songs with thousands of children and after nearly thirty years of teaching music, Paddy retired from the classroom to return to the stage with consummate musicians Larry Scott/drums, Glenn Buck/keyboards and saxophone, and Robin Tolley/bass. 

“Life takes turns, things change, priorities shift, and people move. Sometimes it’s just time to honor what once was, celebrate it, and then embrace and make room for the new. Sharing music with these guys has been life changing. They are not only consummate musicians, they are dear friends. While keeping the band together on a regular basis is not sustainable or feasible given our current life circumstances, I sure know who to call when I need a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or sax player for something special!” 

The quartet has three final shows booked as a farewell and show of gratitude for the valued fans and supporters of their music over the years. You can catch them at: 

Bower Center for the Arts/Bedford on Feb. 28, The Music Hall/Lynchburg on March 14, or Second Stage/Amherst on April 11. All updates and links to tickets are at https://www.paddydougherty.com