July 7, 5:00 PM: Hot Pants (pay or membership req).

Please check in with me when you arrive, and ask specifically for James River Hikers if you are new to the group. Free for Lewis Ginter members, otherwise $24 adults; $20 senior citizens (65+). Advance tickets are not required. Parking is free. The music starts at 5. Bring a chair and blanket. I have had no problem bringing water in my bag. Beer and wine and food available for purchase. HOTPANTS is an Americana rock band from Richmond, Virginia. Their songs blend southern sass with northern attitude, folk sweetness with classic rock punch, and leave listeners both energized and somehow understood. Founded by singer-songwriter, Mackenzie Roark, Hotpants has taken a life of its own during its 3 year evolution. From playing shows all over the mid-Atlantic, to winning Floydfest’s “On-the-Rise” Competition in 2024, to self-producing their ensemble debut, “Ghost of Rock and Roll” in 2025, Hotpants has been cooking with gas for a while now, and have no plans to stop. Described by RnR Magazine as “one of America’s finest and least formulaic Americana combos”, HOTPANTS is devoted to continuing the DIY dream in Richmond and beyond by creating real, heartfelt music and performing electrifying shows.