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Pro-Art Presents The Battle Of The Daves: Dave Eggar And Dave Shenton Duel At UVA Wise

Dave Eggar and Dave Shenton

“Dave & Dave: The Battle of the Daves” is a genre-bending musical performance that combines refined virtuosity with sharp, understated humor, inspired by the late Victor Borge. The two performers, Dave Shenton (piano/violin) and Dave Eggar (cello/piano), engage in a dynamic musical exchange, each pushing the other to greater heights of creativity and skill, resulting in a hilarious, virtuosic and original concert experience. At the end of each performance the audience ultimately crowns a winner, following an evening of breathtaking musicianship, clever comedy and a Star Wars inspired duel.

Dave Eggar and Dave Shenton will engage in musical battle on Sunday, November 8th at 2 p.m. in Cantrell Hall at UVA Wise in conjunction with Pro-Art's 50th season and the W. Campbell Edmonds Concert Series. The performance is free and open to all. For more information and to make reservations, please visit proartva.org.

Cellist and five-time Grammy-nominated composer Dave Eggar has appeared as a featured solo performer at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Barbican Center London, the Sydney Opera House, Aspen Music Festival, Lincoln Center and more. His mission to “not just cross over, but to cross through” multiple genres of music is apparent with all his releases. Whether it’s classical, reggae, bluegrass, jazz, pop, or world music, he finds a common voice within his musical vocabulary and introduces it with his own unique and imaginative vision.

Dave Shenton is a violinist, pianist, composer, arranger and producer whose artistry transcends genres and boundaries. With a rare versatility and unmatched musicianship, he brings passion, precision and creativity to every performance and project. Whether on stage, in the studio, or behind the score, David’s work reflects a mastery that has captivated audiences and collaborators around the globe.

This performance is brought to you in partnership with The University of Virginia's College at Wise and supported in part by the Town of Wise.

Pro-Art is celebrating a remarkable milestone: 50 years of bringing arts experiences to the communities of Southwest Virginia. To mark its golden anniversary, Pro-Art is making an unprecedented commitment to accessibility—every performance in its 50th season is free to all! From internationally recognized artists and acclaimed theater companies to Appalachian musicians and beloved regional traditions, Pro-Art’s 2026–2027 season brings together an extraordinary range of music, theater, dance, and cultural programming. Pro-Art’s 50th season runs through summer 2027, with performances taking place in community spaces and venues across Wise, Lee, and Dickenson Counties and the City of Norton. Explore the season and make reservations to attend by visiting proartva.org.

Pro-Art partners with a variety of venues, for accessibility inquiries or general questions, call (276) 376-4520 or email contact@proartva.org. For weather related updates, patrons are encouraged to check proartva.org for real-time information.

Pro-Art is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly. Pro-Art is additionally supported in part by the C. Bascom Slemp Foundation, The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Smith Vicars Family Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.