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Lou Hazel

January 11th, 7pm on Gilliam Stage

Lou Hazel, born in Olean, NY, traded his family’s traditional hunting ways for the path of an artist, journeying across the country and navigating deep personal struggles before finding peace in Durham, NC. Known for his raw, Prine-like storytelling, Lou’s music captures longing, loss, and nostalgia with humor and honesty. His art—whether songwriting, illustration, or photography—flows from an unfiltered place, capturing the spirit of his subjects in fresh, heartfelt ways. Emerging from recent challenges with renewed energy, Lou brings a bold new light to his evocative folk tales and creative work.

January Jams is made possible by: Abingdon Olive Oil Company, The City of Abingdon, Country Inn & Suites, Davenport, Dutt & Wagner, JJ's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Salt of the Earth, Skyline National Bank, Sonder, Welkin Developments, and WEHC: The Voice of Southwest Virginia by Emory & Henry.

Barter Theatre is partially funded by:

This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 

A special thanks to the Town of Abingdon, Washington County, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation for their support.

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