Gia Ray / Silas Frayser - Co Bill

Date and Time

• Friday, Jan 23, 2026  7:30pm

Location

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Details

• Café 6:00 PM
• Doors 7:30 PM
• Show 8:00 PM

Gia Ray is a singer-songwriter based in Charlottesville, Virginia.  Gia grew up performing in theatre and tv and always loved writing.  Today she has transitioned her story telling into music and spends her time writing and sharing her songs. She has done two Southeast Tours with her albums "Bottom of the Barrel," and "Marks on the Wall," and is now working on her third album being released in May, 2026.  Her sound is an eclectic mix of southern rock and vintage country.

Accompanying Gia is Jutin Shifflett, hailing from the Shenandoah Valley with twenty-seven years of experience playing drums for groups such as Cal Mountain Jam, Bryan Elijah Smith and the Wild Hearts, and the Silas Frayser Band.  The multi-instrumentalist Blanks Blankinship, from Lynchburg, Virginia who has been in the music business for over forty five years playing with many regional acts across the east coast.  Last but not least, Josh Hughes who has been playing guitar for over twenty-five years, the last fifteen playing lead guitar for multiple bands in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Silas Frayser is an Artist/Singer-Songwriter hailing from the picturesque hills of Batesville, Virginia, where he was steeped in the rich tapestry of country living and hippie culture. Drawn to Nashville's vibrant music scene, Silas packed his truck and journeyed to Music City, where he now crafts his unique blend of hippie-infused country melodies.Teaming up with acclaimed producer Ben Fowler, Silas is poised to unveil his latest sonic journey, set to captivate audiences with a series of singles slated for release later this summer/Fall Influenced by an eclectic array of musical icons, including the likes of the Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, and the Avett Brothers, Silas weaves together threads of nostalgia, wanderlust, and heartfelt storytelling to create music that resonates with audiences far and wide. With his roots firmly planted in the soil of Americana and his sights set on new horizons, Silas Frayser is a rising star on the country music landscape, poised to leave an indelible mark with his authentic sound and unwavering passion for the craft.

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