Justin Golden

About this event

With roots in the Mississippi Delta, Chicago, and the Piedmont of Virginia, Richmond-based guitarist and songwriter Justin Golden’s origins are deeply vested in the blues. First picking up the guitar at age 19, Golden did what came naturally and let the music flow through him. His extremely diverse musical palette motivates Golden to bring some new ideas to traditional blues forms. In addition to his work as a recording and performing artist, Golden maintains an active teaching schedule and works with the non-profit The Rhapsody Project in Richmond, VA and Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins, WV to provide community enrichment through cultural heritage programs. After a shocking diagnosis of a rare stage IV cancer in early 2025, Golden has largely had to scale back his touring efforts. Making any opportunity to perform in front of new audiences a rare treat for both Golden and listeners alike. His critically acclaimed collaborative albums with Virginia Bluegrass supergroup, Devil’s Coattails, “Golden Country: Volume 1 and Volume 2” explore the intersecting roots of Blues, Bluegrass, and Country music.