Robbie Limon Dazzles at West Oaks Weekend Live Music Concert Series

The Robbie Limon Band (comprising Robbie, Paul Moschetto, Jamie Leonard, and Chuck Peterson) specializes in professionally performing the most memorable rock recordings of the 1970 – 90s.

600 people jammed into the West Oaks Farm Market on Middle Road in Winchester on Friday evening (September 20), and the great roofed pavilion overlooking the covered stage was filled along with the entire picnic area. The rustic market venue situated on a 200-acre farm offered panoramic views of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley apple orchards, rolling hills and fields.

The Friday evening crowd filled the great roofed pavilion overlooking the covered stage along with the entire picnic grounds.

Playing all our classic favorites, the Limon Band engaged in a three-hour musical performance which rekindled the audience’s memories to that specific time and situation when they joyfully first heard the unforgettable songs. Limon consistently receives comments that the songs are precisely what the listener recalled from the original recordings.

Limon is a versatile singer-songwriter and entertainer with a knack for enthralling audiences with an uncanny ability to imitate the vocal styles of iconic singers. Limon presents the music with the command of an accomplished stage actor. He draws the audience into his performance with practiced skill and charm. The already energized crowd was thoroughly captivated by Robbie and his bands nostalgic trip down memory lane while losing themselves in the music.

Robbie Limon Band, L to R: Paul Moschetto, Robbie Limon, Jamie Leonard, and Chuck Peterson.

The dance area was mobbed with an over fifties crowd. However, there were plenty of youngsters bopping alongside their elders, singing the songs word for word, most likely introduced to the music that their parents or grandparents loved which created shared experiences across the age groups. Many sitting in their lawn chairs found comfort in the familiar sounds of the past, and smiled as they allowed themselves to relive the music of their youth.

Robbie Limon formed The Robbie Limon Band in 2002 and has been extremely successful as the band’s director, guitarist, and featured vocalist. All photos courtesy Marty Barley.

Robbie Limon is a favorite among Shenandoah Valley music fans. However, Limon grew up in Prince George’s County, Maryland and has resided in Frederick County since 2001. He formed The Robbie Limon Band in 2002 and has been extremely successful as the band’s director, guitarist, and featured vocalist. By word of mouth, folks come to Robbie Limon events to share the familiar sounds of the past, and Limon feeds off that enormous energy.

Paul Moschetto, Lead Guitar & Vocals, is a Shenandoah Conservatory graduate who has been performing in the Shenandoah Valley area since 1991.

West Oaks Farmers Market has highly attended concerts on the weekends beginning in spring and throughout the summer months. People have been flocking to the music venue because of the breathtakingly beautiful evenings, outstanding restaurant, and entertaining rock, country, and bluegrass performances.

According to West Oaks Farm Market & Event Venue General Manager, Levi Snapp, the facility has been hosting their farm market concerts since 2021. “We typically see anywhere from 300-500 attendees with some nights drawing larger crowds depending on the band and other activities taking place at the time around the community. We created the concerts as an enjoyable family activity for all ages to come out and spend time on the farm and get some fresh air while also supporting local musicians,” said Snapp.

Jamie Leonard, Drums & Vocals, is originally from Virginia Beach. Jamie now resides in the Shenandoah Valley and is the most recent member of the Robbie Limon Band. He brings over 40 years of performing experience in many different musical genres to the group.

“I believe the concerts are a success due to the customers’ ability to enjoy being outside and visit with friends, and having the freedom to move around the venue compared to a seated restaurant setting. Folks feel comfortable bringing their families here to spread out and relax. The Farmer’s Market is always open for produce shopping, kids’ playgrounds, seasonal pick-your-own produce, and so much more. West Oaks is truly appreciative of our loyal customer base continuing to support local businesses,” Snapp concluded.

A bedrock of agriculture, West Oaks Farm Market has been passed down through the family for eleven generations as the Snapp’s’ continue to maintain their farming legacy.

Chuck Peterson, Bass & Vocals, is well-known to Winchester-area audiences, having performed in the region for more than 30 years.

Today, West Oaks proudly supplies local families with an abundance of fresh fruits, vegetables, and quality meats all available for purchase through their farm market.