Norfolk rocks as storm rolls in

Norfolk rocks as storm rolls in

Mona Lisa Palmer and Deke Muyskens of Falls Village danced at Robertson Plaza in Norfolk on Saturday, July 20.

Photo by John Coston

FALLS VILLAGE — Close to 70 music lovers gathered at Robertson Plaza on Saturday, July 20 as the Joint Chiefs, an Americana band, played a free concert sponsored by the Friends of Robertson Plaza.

An hour into the concert, the western sky began to show threatening signs of bad weather, but the band persevered and the crowd just pulled out umbrellas and rain gear, checking cellphones for weather updates.

With the backdrop of Haystack Mountain, the musicians filled the air in Norfolk’s historic downtown with rich country, folk and blues tunes.

One Falls Village couple kicked off some dancing. People lingered in their parked cars, or sat in circles around the band’s setup.
As 4:30 p.m. approached, the cloud unleashed a downpour, ending the show.

The Friends of Robertson Plaza is planning a fall festival on Sept. 28.

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