Staunton Jams at Heard & Friends: 2026 Fall FundRager

The Staunton Jams 2026 Spring Festival LINEUP at Heard & Friends: SATURDAY 10/24 7:00 – 10:00PM After Hours Sessions: DJ Melody Faith Mundaca & DJ Stimulator Jones* *$5 at the door; Costume Party- 1st prize is a $100 gift certificate to Heard & Friends SUNDAY 10/25 3:30pm- Live On A Sunday: Jen Tal & Eli Cook Staunton Jams would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Heard & Friends for partnering as a Sponsoring Satellite Venue! HEARD & FRIENDS supports our community by hosting a variety of live music, comedy, open mics, and other performance arts events. For more information, follow them on social media and check out their website: http://heardthestore.com/ DJ MELODY FAITH MUNDACA & DJ STIMULATOR JONES Chicago-born, Virginia-based multidisciplinary artist Melody Faith Mundaca joins Roanoke-born DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Stimulator Jones for an after-hours celebration of vinyl, eclectic sounds, and dance-floor grooves at Heard & Friends. Melody’s genre-spanning sets blend house, disco, Latin, freestyle, soul, hip-hop, and R&B. She co-founded Femme Fatales Vinyl Club in 2025 with fellow DJ Maggie Moser to celebrate vinyl culture, foster inclusive musical spaces, and amplify women in DJ culture. Stimulator Jones brings an adventurous musical sensibility shaped by funk, soul, jazz, psychedelia, hip-hop, and electronic music. His releases on independent labels including Stones Throw Records and Mutual Intentions reflect his deep love of groove and musical exploration. COSTUME CONTEST: Come dressed to impress for a chance to win a $100 Heard & Friends gift certificate! Get ready for an after-hours celebration of eclectic grooves, creative costumes, and great company. LIVE ON A SUNDAY brings together two distinctive Virginia artists, vocalist and songwriter Jen Tal and acclaimed blues-rock guitarist and singer Eli Cook. Known for her soulful voice and versatile musical style, Jen draws from soul, R&B, funk, reggae, jazz, and rock, bringing warmth and expressive depth to her performances. Eli pairs gritty, powerhouse vocals with electrifying guitar work, blending the raw spirit of traditional blues with Southern rock, country, and grunge influences. Together, their contrasting yet complementary styles create an engaging musical mix rooted in soulful storytelling, bluesy grooves, and powerful musicianship. Join Jen Tal and Eli Cook for an intimate live performance that celebrates the chemistry and spontaneity of two accomplished artists sharing the stage. BE PART OF HOW STAUNTON JAMS and get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or make a donation! More information is available at http://stauntonjams.com/ All outdoor music is FREE and open to the public. There are some ticketed events as well, to help keep Staunton Jams JAMMING!! Thank you for your support. (asterisk indicated a ticketed show)