We perform as a 3 or 4 piece group, we play 50's 60’s,70’s (Oldies),Folk, Motown, Country, Acoustic Blues, and more. Representative artists we cover: (not a complete list) -James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Jimmy Buffet, Randy Travis, Jim Croce, Grateful Dead, Everly Brothers, Simon & Garfunkel, Beatles, Loggins & Messina, Bob Dylan, Kingston Trio, Merle Haggard, Hot Tuna, John Denver , Neil Young, Temptations, and Elton John. We play mostly covers.  Meet the Band: Howard Barnett (Vocals, Guitar, Blues Harp) – He was born and raised in Paterson, N.J., He grew up in a house filled with music, where he had early exposure as he would sit beside his mother as she played classical music on piano. He taught himself how to play guitar at 16. His biggest musical influences are The great harmonies of The Kingston Trio, Everly Brothers, and singers and songwriters of the 60’s and 70’s. He started performing while at Rutgers University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He plays a wide variety of instruments which include 6 and 12 string guitar, Blues Harp, and Keyboard. His vocals have the ability to really connect with a crowd as he sings with passion and wears his heart on his sleeve.  Mark Hackley (Vocals, Guitar) – Mark was born in Suburban, Maryland, where he grew up in the 1960’s and 70’s. He taught himself to play guitar and also became quite skilled at the piano. He has been with Midlife since inception in 2006. His passion for country music is evident by his unique guitar licks and fill-ins. He has played with an array of talented musicians as a solo and backup artist. He is also a prolific song writer. T.C. Howard (Bass, Vocals) – T.C. joined MidLife in 2008 as a bass player and vocalist. He plays 4,5,and 6 string basses, and Ampeg electric upright bass. He was born and raised in Washington D.C, in 1973 he moved to Charlottesville, Va. where he now resides. His passion for playing is influenced by artist like James Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, Tim Bogert, Ruben Rodriguez, Bobby Valentin, Erben Perez, Maximo Rodriguez, and others James Jamerson, Chuck Rainey, Tim Bogert, Ruben Rodriguez, Bobby Valentin, Erben Perez, Maximo Rodriguez, and others. Seating: We assign seats in order of when you purchase your tickets. All reservations are subject to a food and drink minimum of $10 per guest. We reserve the right to seat parties together at the same table in the event of a busy show. Check our FACEBOOK page for menu details closer to show date. Dinner price is NOT included in the price of the tickets. Also, please note at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 we offer dinner seating. At 7:30 we open the doors for those with 7:30 tickets. We stop serving dinner at 7:00, in order to ensure we are not disruptive to the artistic experience. We will continue serving beer and wine throughout the night as well as cheese and fruit platters until 9:00. Tickets day of show $15.