This show will be open to the public and live-streamed from the 3rd Street Facebook page. AMANDA BOCCHI will be our featured performer with the show starting at 8:00 PM EST. ADAM WILLIAMS will open at 7:30 PM EST. The LiveStream feed will begin at 7:30 PM.
At 8:00 PM EST, we welcome back Amanda Bocchi is a genre-bending neo-soul songwriter whose music draws deeply from jazz harmony, classic R&B grooves, and Appalachian storytelling. Based in Virginia, her sound is rich with intricate chord progressions, soul-drenched vocals, and lyrics that explore healing, self-discovery, and emotional resilience. A formally trained guitarist, Amanda studied jazz guitar before earning her degree in classical guitar from Hollins University, a foundation that brings both technical mastery and expressive depth to her performances. Her songwriting is grounded in the improvisational spirit of jazz while maintaining the heart and intimacy of soul music. Influences from artists like Erykah Badu, Billie Holiday, and Nina Simone are woven throughout her work, but Amanda’s voice and perspective are uniquely her own. In addition to her musical pursuits, Amanda is the creator and host of Appalachian Vibes, a syndicated radio show and podcast that highlights underrepresented voices in Appalachian music, art, and literature. Airing on WNCW and other stations, the show reflects Amanda’s commitment to amplifying the diverse sounds of the region. Whether on stage or on air, Amanda Bocchi stands at the intersection of tradition and innovation, using her platform to build community through authenticity and song. Check her out at
https://www.facebook.com/amandabocchi.
At 7:30 PM EST, we welcome Adam Williams! Adam is a Roanoke-based performer, vocal coach, guitarist, and singer-songwriter known for his expressive musicality and genre versatility. A graduate of James Madison University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Music Education, Adam has performed with renowned ensembles including The King’s Singers and Tenebrae, and has appeared at prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall with the New England Symphonic Ensemble. He was a featured artist on Emmet Cahill’s 2023 concert tour and regularly performs solo and with ensembles throughout Virginia and at festivals like GardenFest in Maine. Adam’s performance credits span Classical, Pop, Musical Theatre, Jazz, and R&B. He has recorded on multiple projects, including two albums, two EPs, and his original single, Healing. Check him out at
https://www.adamrwilliamsmusic.com/media.
TO FIND THE STREAM – 1) If you have “liked” the 3rd Street Page, you should see a red “Facebook Live” icon show up on your page and you should just click on it. 2) If you have not “liked” our Facebook page, go to our page and look under “videos”. It should be there.
Now in our 39th year, 3rd Street Coffeehouse is a non-profit listening room run by volunteers and never has a cover charge. We ask that you support our musicians by contributing to the real or virtual hat, which will be identified during the performance. This will greatly help them continue their music and help support their livelihood as performing artists. We thank you in advance!
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