The quaint and melodic sounds of Sauna Mountain Valley emanate from local wineries and breweries, bringing joy and a sense of community to all who listen. This band, a delightful mix of seasoned musicians and enthusiastic newcomers, embodies the spirit of porch and parlor rock and roll—a genre as unique as the band members themselves.

Their core of is a group of friends who share a profound love for music. The band members include:
Linny Greer: A vocalist and guitarist with over 50 years of performance experience, Linny is a musical stalwart in the Louisa community.

Bruce Courson: With an equally extensive background, Bruce plays piano, guitar, and contributes vocals. His musical journey spans over half a century.

Don Whitaker: A percussionist who also plays in the Rapidan Orchestra, Don’s rhythmic expertise adds depth to the band’s sound.

Pam Whitaker: A multi-talented musician, Pam plays the ukulele, accordion, hand percussion, and sings. With a major in music, she also performs violin in the Rapidan Orchestra.

Dave Carey: Hailing from Richmond, Dave brings his 50+ years of bass playing experience to the group.
Virginia Robinson: A newcomer to the band scene, Virginia plays harmonica and hand percussion, adding a fresh dynamic to the mix.

Nancy Charlton: Another fresh face in the public music scene, Nancy plays the ukulele, hand percussion, and provides vocals.

Bruce has played with bands like Bill Blue Band and Beex, while Linny has been part of Leather Britches and Nobody’s Reel. Dave’s experience includes playing with 9 Below Zero and Roman Cowboy. Don’s past bands feature Electric Codpiece and TRIBE.

Sauna Mountain Valley formed organically five years ago when a group of friends, united by their love of music, started playing together. Their music spans from the early 1920s to contemporary hits, drawing inspiration from various styles.

The band prefers to keep their performances local, frequently playing at wineries, breweries, and cideries. Their choice of venue reflects their love for the community and the joy of making music in familiar, intimate settings. They also perform at festivals, private events, and parties, creating a lively atmosphere wherever they go.

The band’s creative process is as diverse as their musical repertoire. Each member brings new music to the table, spanning decades and genres. If the group feels they can do justice to a piece, they work it up into their set. This collaborative approach keeps their music fresh and exciting, always evolving with new influences and ideas.

Audience reactions play a significant role in shaping the band’s performances.The energy exchange between the band and their listeners creates an immersive and enjoyable experience for all. While they don’t receive many requests, the band is open to trying new songs if at least three members feel confident in their ability to perform them.

For Sauna Mountain Valley, the joy of creating something beautiful together and sharing it with others is incredibly rewarding. Look for shows on our Lake Anna Events Calendar.

Earl Hart

Hello My Name Is Earl Hart I first fell in love with music when I was a roadie for a band as a drum Tech and some friends of mine decided to start a band and this suggested I’d be the singer well within a few years we were headlining and playing everywhere it became a great passion of mine I’ve seen a lot of things played a lot of places though I don’t play any instruments I have a really good ear for when people are Out Of Tune and not playing something right I have a repertoire a little over a hundred songs but funny that I can’t remember what my wife says half the time open for a lot of cool bands Blackfoot was one of my favorites I believe that music is like medicine you can have a very stressful day and hear a song that just takes you back to a place or a memory one of my greatest memories is my mom playing records while she cleaned house just listening to the different styles of music really had an effect of me I also love to cook music and cooking are kind of the same thing they have to be put together and they have to turn out right sometimes you can change it up and make something amazing I’m really inspired by Voices like James Taylor Paul Rogers Eddie Vedder and Steve Perry I like all styles of music I’m not a prude about it but I’m really big fan of classic and southern rock.