Hostesses with the Most-esses bring Triad music to life

Shayna Prace Photography

Katei Cranford Mar 9, 2022

It’s “Women’s History Month,” y’all. And whether chronicling history, making history—or both—Triad women bring our music scene to life.

Ashley Virginia, Molly McGinn, Jha’mai, and Virginia Holmes are but a handful of Triad “hostesses with the most-esses,” whose efforts open pathways and help breathe life into our creative communities through live music residencies across the Triad.

The week starts off with the newest series of the bunch: Ashley Virginia’s “What the Folk! Songwriter Sessions,” Sunday afternoons at Oden Brewing in Greensboro. As implied by the name, the series highlights “independent artists, songwriters, and original music from the region,” Virginia explained. She performs for the first hour, followed by a special guest filling the second. “Songwriting is my jam, and it’s an honor to celebrate it and share the stage with other songwriters in the area,” she added. “I’m super grateful for the opportunity!” …