The Judy Chops

The Judy Chops
Swing, soul, rock and Americana

Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Admission: $10 | Youth 17 and younger: Free

The Judy Chops bring a high-energy mix of swing, blues, rock, soul and Americana to the Pocahontas County Opera House.

Based in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, the six-piece band combines electric and hollow-body guitars, bass and drums with trumpet and baritone saxophone. That lineup gives the group plenty of room to move from roots rock and blues into swing and soul.

Their arrangements thrive on contrast. A song may begin with the bones of country or Americana before the horns push it toward soul, while another borrows the bounce of swing and feeds it through a rock-and-roll rhythm section.

The band has built its reputation around live performances where polished musicianship and a loose, celebratory atmosphere coexist easily. Their 2024 album, “The Good Days,” captures that wide-ranging sound, but The Judy Chops are especially at home in front of an audience.

Expect strong vocals, plenty of horns and a rhythm section that makes sitting still increasingly difficult.

Tickets are available online, at the door or at the 4th Ave Gallery (Pocahontas County Artisans Co-op).

Artist website: The Judy Chops

The Pocahontas County Opera House Performance Series is presented with support from Pocahontas County Dramas, Fairs and Festivals and the Pocahontas County Convention and Visitors Bureau. This project is supported with financial assistance from the West Virginia Department of Tourism and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the West Virginia Commission on the Arts.