Joslyn & The Sweet Compression – Groove in The Gorge Music Series
April 20, 2024 – Doors at 5:00pm
Groove in the Gorge Presents:
An evening with Joslyn & the Sweet Compression, food trucks, local brews, massage therapy and art vendors in the heart of the New River Gorge! Fayetteville, WV
Live Music Fayetteville, WV - Joslyn & The Sweet Compression are bona fide, and they want the world to know it.
A rising force out of Lexington, Kentucky, the band led by Joslyn Hampton came out swinging on their sophomore album, ready to uplift and inspire through their singular and stirring soul-funk sound. 2019’s critically acclaimed debut album made them a favorite headliner at regional clubs and music festivals. After a grueling and relentless tour schedule – one that saw them supporting Tower of Power at New York’s Sony Hall and Tyler Childers at Colorado’s legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre – the band are back with Bona Fide, a sonically and emotionally charged record that captures their breathtaking live energy as well as their humanity.
Released August 25, Bona Fide is a resounding testament to Joslyn & The Sweet Compression’s unparalleled talents. Musically, Bona Fide blends soulful and smoldering neo-funk with elements of ‘70s and ‘80s R&B. Hampton pulls from her inspirations – Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey – as well as from the opera singers she studied in college. “I find myself applying all of the things I’ve learned to my passion now, and placing it in my music,” she shares.
The result is a unique, hooky style that helps Joslyn & The Sweet Compression stand apart from
their contemporaries. To Hampton, Bona Fide is a record about a ride she calls “the human rollercoaster.”
“You have falling in love, getting cheated on, celebrating this life – you only get one,” she says. “We go through so many human emotions on this album, and that’s what I want to bring to life: The ride of being a human! I want to take you to the moment you found the love of your life when you looked across the room. This album is literally meant to take you to every human emotion you have.”
“I want them to see themselves in my songs and inspire them to be the best version of themselves.”
Joslyn & The Sweet Compression are Bona Fide, ready to bring their love and joy to audiences everywhere.
Come for the music, Stay for the Community – “Where Wild Meets Wonderful”
EVENT DETAILS:
WHO: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression
WHERE: The Outpost at the New River Gorge: 843 Fayette Station Rd Fayetteville, WV
WHAT: A Magical evening of beautiful vibes in the air, camping, food trucks, local brews, art vendors, massage therapy and smiles all around
WHEN: April 20th, 2024 – Bar/Doors at 5:00pm / Show 7:30 – 11:00pm
HOW MUCH: $12 ADV / $15 DOS (CAMPING WILL INCLUDE TICKETS)
QUIET HOURS EVENT NIGHT: EXTENDED TO 1:00AM
WHY: To celebrate Earth Day and the freshness of spring in the New River Gorge!
PARKING: ALL parking will be at Adventures on the Gorge (map) where a FREE and CONTINUOUS shuttle will be running to The Outpost (6 min ride) UNLESS you buy a limited “Onsite Parking Pass” or stay at The Outpost. AOTG will have their bar open, and The Outpost doors will open at 5:00pm with food trucks, local brews / seltzers / wine in a beautiful setting with a communal vibe.
Rafting Trips: Our partners at Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) have a special rafting package planned for the "Joslyn & the Sweet Compression” fanbase. This will get you on the river to share in the New River magic but back in time to share with Joslyn & the Sweet Compression. To find out more and set up your rafting experience with AOTG!
SPECIAL RAFTING LINK:
https://adventuresonthegorge.com/event/joslynandthesweetcompression-whitewater-rafting/
BAND LINKS:
WEBSITE:
https://joslynandtsc.com/
YOUTUBE:
http://www.youtube.com/@joslynthesweetcompression1878
SPOTIFY:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/03CJnqrD8hjDKXOQYQYgmx
FACEBOOK:
https://www.facebook.com/JoslynAndTheSweetCompression/