Some other parts of Virginia

This is the file wherein we place the incomplete data on Virginia spots that we will EVENTUALLY expand upon in the near future. We also hope to include information on Staunton, Williamsburg, Petersburg and other places we've omitted for the time being, as well as update and expand the listings shown. Send your suggestions and tips on clubs, music stores and interesting places and spots to P.O. Box 19, Charlottesville, Va. 22902.

Fredericksburg

One of Virginia's most interesting, historically-significant and picturesque places, Fredericksburg is halfway between Richmond and D.C. on Interstate 95, accessible from many other routes, and worth some afternoon sight-seeing. With Mary Washington College as its base, Fredericksburg, named after Frederick, Prince of Wales, has a bustling club and music scene building up. It is in a prime location!

We'll be updating and expanding this Fredericksburg entry in the near future.

Of Historical Interest

KENMORE (1201 Washington Ave.; 703-373-3381). . . RISING SUN TAVERN (1306 Caroline Street; 703-371-1494). . . JAMES MONROE MUSEUM (908 Charles St.; 703-373-8426). . .

Clubs and Music Stores

THE UNDERGROUND (106 George St.) Acoustic performers and alternative rock programmed here most nights. One of the best places to hang near the Mary Washington campus.

Mr. B's (3.5 miles south of Fredricksburg; 540-898-3873) Blues, jazz and light rock are featured at this spot.

PICKER'S SUPPLY (902 Caroline St.) Acoustic guitars and more acoustic guitars. Also accessories, music books and lessons on premises.

PIERCE MUSIC (120 Falcon St.) Fredericksburg's full line music shop, with rentals and repairs.

Harrisonburg

In addition to club life, the James Madison University campus in Harrisonburg also hosts shows in its PC BALLROOM, as well as travelling nationals in its campus auditoriums. Pretty much a ghost town during the Summer, though.

J & M's BAR & GRILL (1007 S. Main St.; 540-433-8537) Live music most nights-- alternative, bar bands and the like.

PLAN 9 RECORDS (in Kroger Shopping Center at 1790-96 E. Market St.; 540-434-9999) The latest, western-most addition to the 9's Virginia-based empire. Used CD's, alt-rock, etc.

TOWN AND CAMPUS (20 W. Water Street; 540-433-5550) JMU's long-running independent disc and vinyl store, specializing in used CDs, posters, indie-issues and 45's. One of our all-time favorite Virginia record stores-- even if the stock has thinned out a bit in the wake of corporate usurpation. Less than a mile from 1-81, and near the campus.

Places to Eat

Ask any Harrisonburg resident under 30 for directions to

THE LITTLE GRILLE.

(Tell them you heard about it from Grip Monthly and the Virginia Music Flash web page)