The judy chops
The Judy Chops formed in 2008 in the Shenandoah Valley, and quickly became a staple of the Virginia music scene.
What began as a 4-piece acoustic act has evolved into a dynamic musical collective that has been winning over audiences of all shapes and sizes with the group’s high energy live shows and deft musicianship. The Judy Chops have been a perennial favorite at Red Wing Roots Music Festival since being named 'Best Local Roots Band' at the inaugural Red Wing Fest back in 2013. They went on to win ROCKN' to LOCKN' in 2018, culminating in a huge set at LOCKN' Music Festival following Keller Williams' Grateful Gospel.
The Judy Chops have been honing their craft on festival stages including FloydFest, Rooster Walk, Bristol Rhythm & Roots, and Front Porch Fest, and at select venues with support slots for Lake Street Dive, Donna The Buffalo, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Southern Culture on the Skids, California Honeydrops, and more.
With five albums under their belt—and a new release on the horizon—this band shows no signs of slowing down.
The #Chopsdontstop
William Howard / Electric guitar, vocals
Molly Murphy / Hollowbody guitar, vocals
Mike Pressel / Trumpet
Rachel Smith / Baritone saxophone
Jims Hinkle / Bass
Jess Bergh / Drums
“Although they blend elements of swing, blues, and rock, The Judy Chops cannot be contained into one singular genre. They are vibrant and passionate and full of love. You can hear the excitement and cohesion in every note.”
-Abbie Ginis, The DC Music Review
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"Mostly recorded in the backwoods of central Virginia, The Judy Chops’ fourth studio LP Love Is the Answer carries a lot of Southern traditions (a lot); from soul to funk to rockabilly, the band jumps from genre to genre on almost every song…The [group] clearly enjoys navigating through all of these sonic changes. However, they’re at their most dynamic on the feel-good, soul-funk single “Lay My Love.”
-RELIX
“Let it Burn” [Official Video]
“Good Days” [FloydFest Bus Stop Recording Sessions 2022]
“Good Days” [Official Video]
“The Judy Chops sound fierce and rambunctious on each offering.”
-WHURK
Book The Judy Chops
A Genre-defying Americana collective
For booking, please reach out to agent Bill Howard at thejudychops@gmail.com.