Pocahontas Premieres in 2013

Pocahontas Premieres is a concert series hosted at Pocahontas State Park's spacious amphitheatre.

Unless otherwise noted, Pocahontas Premieres events take place rain or shine. Some events are free except for a $5 parking fee. See descriptions below for details. Otherwise, tickets purchased in advance cover parking and are only $10. Save money and buy a season ticket for only $60. Tickets bought on the day of show are $10 plus a $5 parking fee. Those 10 and under get in free. Call 804-796-4255 or visit www.ticketstobuy.com for tickets.

The amphitheatre is universally accessible. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Food and drinks will be for sale. Beer and wine also are available at some shows courtesy of River City Blues Society (I.D. required).

May 18
Armed Forces Day - 380th Army Band. The performance honors all servicemen and women who served in any branch of the armed forces. Concessions are available for purchase. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7 p.m. – free

May 24
An Evening with Bill Deal’s Original Rhondels. Kick off Memorial Day weekend with a concert featuring Bill Deal's Original Rhondels. This legendary beach-music band hails from Norfolk, Va. Among others, the band's hits include "I've Been Hurt" and "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am?" Visit this site for more details. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

June 2
Richmond Youth Symphony. Enjoy a free concert by the Richmond Symphony's flagship youth orchestras. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7 p.m. – free

June 7
An Evening with the Embers. This legendary beach-music band hails from North Carolina. Among others, its hits include "I Love Beach Music" and "Far Away Places." Gates open at 6 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

June 28
An Evening with Casper. America's premier party band, Casper, is based in Richmond and has a musical repertoire that covers great dance music from many decades and genres, including Motown, rock, funk, swing and country. Gates open at 5 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

July 19
An Evening with the Eagles Tribute Band, Hotel California. The original Eagles tribute band, Hotel California prides itself on creating the illusion that you are listening to the real thing. They've shared the stage with the Doobie Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Styx, REO Speedwagon and many others, and have performed in Dubai, Japan, India and throughout North America. Food concessions and adult beverages (I.D. required) are available. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

July 26
The Seldom Scene. The Seldom Scene is bluegrass band formed in 1971 in Bethesda, Md. It is regarded as one of the finest and most progressive bluegrass bands. Opening act TBA. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

September 13
ZOSO, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. The band recreates the music, magic and mystery of a Zeppelin concert. If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the '70s or are looking for a chance to relive the Hammer of the Gods phenomenon, don't miss this show. Visit www.zosoontour.com to learn more. Opening act TBA. Gates open at 6 p.m.
7-10 p.m. – $

September 14
The Richmond Symphony. Bring the whole family and listen to great classical music in the great outdoors. Gates open at 5 p.m.
6 p.m. – free

Sponsors for the 2013 season include Comfort Inn, Chester, and the River City Blues Society.

Location and directions: The park is in Chesterfield County. From I-95, take Exit 61 and go west on Route 10 to Route 655 which is Beach Road; or take Exit 67, go north on Route 150 to Route 10; go east to Beach Road. The park is four miles on right; or take Route 288 from I-95 to Route 10 East and go one mile to Beach Road. Follow park signs from there. Click here for a Google Map.