Community

Trey has organized literary and music events at venues, parks, galleries, and community spaces for over a decade.

Parallel Listening Series

The Parallel Listening Series combines literature, music, sound, and performance art into a live, free public event at Gallery5. This event creates a dynamic space for artists and audience members, developing an intentional environment where deep listening promotes reflection and inspiration. The performance pairs creative writers with musicians, blending a literary reading with an improvised score. Because art practices can often be siloed, the Parallel Listening Series seeks to explore the interconnectedness of language and sound, art and community.

Writers: JJJJJerome Ellis, Laura Chow Reeve, Kendra DeColo-Korine, Josh Galarza, Chelsea Jackson, Rosa Castellano, Joanna Suzanne Lee, Sam Christian, Rabeetah Hasnain, Matthew Wimberley, Divine Okechukwu, Sarp Demiral, Anna Leanard, S. Preston Duncan, April Sopkins, Caleb Stacy, Tara Shea Burke, Jesse Lacy, Dustin King, Camryn Claude, and Jake Ziemba

Performers: JJJJJerome Ellis, Holy River, Fyt, All the Saints Theatre, Eli Owens, PT Burem & Erik Akers, Dave Watkins, Kodi Crone, Remoraorta, Beatrice Kelly, Dean Knight, and Classical Revolution

John Prine Memorial Benefit

The John Prine Memorial Benefit is an annual celebration of the life and music of John Prine. Each year, songwriters and bands come together to play original music and renditions of JP. The door proceeds are donated to a local organization such as Richmond Reproduction Freedom Project or Mutual Aid Distribution RVA.

Performers: Justin Golden, Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses, Cassidy Snider, Strawberry Moon, Mackenzie Roark & the Hot Pants, Sally Rose, Blush Face, Sequoia, Rikki Rakki, The Great Beforetimes, Andy Jenkins, Andrew Alli & Josh Small, Julie Storey, Tess Fisher, Julie Karr, Benjamin Shepherd, Brady Heck, Nick Woods, Gnawing, Jonathan Brown, Drug Country, David Shultz, Eliza Mose, Mead the Dear, Caroline Vain, Ward Harrison, Cole Sullivan, Woody Woodworth, Saw Black, and Chuck Jones

EarthFolk Old Time Jam

The EarthFolk Old Time Jam is a monthly jam hosted at EarthFolk Collective from Spring to Fall to facilitate the Appalachian String Band music tradition. It's an all-ages, multigenerational event and brings together old and young to enjoy community-based art.