Fridays After Five: Isaac Hadden / Elby Brass

with Jay Pun and Morwenna Lasko

FRIDAYS AFTER FIVE | BUD LIGHT CONCERT SERIES

5:30 - 8:30PM

Isaac Hadden - Improvisational Funk Rock
Elby Brass - Street Brass Band

Isaac Hadden is a young, genre-smashing guitarist, vocalist, and bandleader from Southwest, VA, currently based in Asheville, NC. His cutting-edge playing style and animated stage presence, combined with his passion and talent, have helped him build a supportive fanbase in the United States and abroad. His primary touring unit (billed simply as Isaac Hadden), is a heavy-hitting funk-rock quartet quickly gaining notoriety on the music festival circuit and the east-coast jam-band scene for high-energy performances and tight, dynamic improvisation. Additionally, he can be seen performing with the Isaac Hadden Organ Trio, which features Grammy-nominated LA drummer Iajhi Hampden and Grammy-nominated NC-Based Organ/Keyboardist Bill Stevens. The unconventional organ trio carves out a unique sound in the world of funk, jazz, rock, and R&B.

In addition to his projects, Isaac’s work ethic and versatility make him a frequent call among musicians and festivals across the country who seek the unique brand of sensitive yet virtuosic guitar playing that Hadden brings to every stage. From a young age, Isaac has had the privilege of joining some of the hottest acts on the national circuit, including Keller Williams, Leftover Salmon, Ron Holloway, Brandon “Taz” Niederauer, Roosevelt Collier, Jeff Sipe Trio, Big Something, Kanika Moore, Dogs in a Pile, Big Daddy Love, Larry Keel Experience, Susto, Melissa Reaves, Neighbor, Kendall Street Company, and numerous others. Voted 2022’s Best of the Blue Ridge in the Artists/Musicians category, Isaac’s musicianship, dedication, and high-energy performances routinely bend brainwaves and keep listeners coming back for more.

Elby Brass is Virginia's best street brass band—specializing in hard-hitting funk, sizzling soul, and shout-along favorites. Homegrown in Fredericksburg and performing continuously since 2009, their shows are a wild ride of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, sousaphones, and drums. Don't expect anything but raw horn jams and definitely don't expect to stand still. Killer in the club and fantastic at festivals—when you need the party to start right now, you need Elby Brass.