Some of the area's best blues, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and folk musicians share music that has shaped the nation's soundscape. Hampton History Museum. 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Free Admission for members. Non-members, $3.00. 757/727-1610. www.hampton1610.com (120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton, VA 23669)

January 16- Jackie Scott and the Housewreckers (powerhouse electric blues)

February 20- Phoebus Rio (bluegrass, blues and a bit of old time rock-n-roll)

March 20- Poisoned Dwarf (traditional Irish for belated St. Paddy's Day)

April 17- Paschall Brothers (a capela gospel)

May 15- Charles Darden Trio (American Jazz Classics)

June 19- MSG Acoustic Blues Trio

July-December 2013 TBD