Whether you’re gearing up to celebrate graduation and JMU’s spring commencement ceremony, or a folk music enthusiast, you won’t want to miss blue stone sky performing at the arboretum.  Julie Caran, Kevin Caran and Sarah Cheverton make up the unique percussive sound of this local contemporary acoustic folk band, blue stone sky. All three band members work at JMU and enjoy opportunities to entertain at University events and other venues in Harrisonburg, Staunton and the surrounding areas. Their repertoire of original and cover songs is rich with intricate 3-part harmonies carefully orchestrated with a blend of acoustic guitars, electric bass, drums, shakers and small wind instruments. From celebratory to deeply serious and classic folk to modern hits, their growing setlist is, as one listener said, "at once laid back and thoughtful.”  Bring your picnic dinner and a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening under JMU’s blue stone sky!

What people are saying about blue stone sky...

"utterly charming three-part harmonies couched in a bed of folk-rock and Americana music"
-Rapunzel's Coffee and Books, Lovingston, VA

"The song was beautiful--it took surprising improvisational turns that I loved"
-essayist Erica Bleeg on bss opening for Nikki Finney

"Their harmonies are exquisite and we hope everyone we know will experience them and agree!"
-Sherri Smith, Azurat Hollow

"blue stone sky performs music that is at once laid back and thoughtful. They develop a relationship with their listeners that makes a performance more like an evening with trusted friends."
-Elizabeth Haworth, Executive Director, First Night Harrisonburg

Events

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The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum offers a multitude of events throughout the year. From walking tours to workshops, come experience nature with us!