Here Come The Judds is an authentic, high-energy tribute to one of country music’s most beloved duos—Naomi and Wynonna Judd. Starring two of Nashville’s most accomplished artists, Victoria Venier and Liz Byler Shea, this show captures the signature harmonies, spirit and story of the mother-daughter team that changed country music forever.

Victoria Venier counts Wynonna Judd as one of her greatest inspirations—one that led her from Dixon, Illinois, to Nashville, Tennessee. Since then, she’s shared the stage with Loretta Lynn, Joe Diffie, and Brenda Lee, performed as a solo artist on the Grand Ole Opry and penned “Back to You,” featured on Take 6’s Grammy-nominated album The Standard. She also produces Dollywood’s I Will Always Love You Songwriter Festival and will soon appear in the television series The Running Father.

Liz Byler Shea’s career spans both stage and screen. She’s appeared in films like October Sky and A Painted House, national commercials for Target and Toyota and even sang “Blue Box Blues” for Kraft Macaroni & Cheese. As a musical artist, she’s toured with Martina McBride, performed with Lee Greenwood, and earned a perfect score on TV’s Star Search—from none other than Naomi Judd herself, who later became a personal inspiration.

March 12th, 2027 | 7:30 PM

The Catawba College Wind Ensemble is the premier instrumental ensemble at Catawba College. Dedicated to exploring the highest caliber music for winds through performance, this ensemble meets multiple times a week and presents two major concerts per semester. The Wind Ensemble performs repertoire from a diverse collection of composer backgrounds, stylistic viewpoints, and time periods ranging from classical to contemporary. Emphasis is placed on the development of individual musical technique, the exposure of members and audiences to a wide variety of literature, striving for nuanced artistry, and creating opportunities for meaningful connection.

Dr. J. Ben Jones is Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Catawba College where he serves as conductor for the Wind Ensemble, director of the Marching Band and Pep Band, and administers the entire Catawba College bands program. Prior to this appointment he served as the Assistant Director of Bands at Elon University from 2020 to 2022 and as interim conductor of the Duke University Wind Symphony during the fall of 2021.