One thing I saw firsthand was how much damage automatic car washes could do to the paint of a car. It was years before I was willing to subject any vehicle to that sandpaper-like damage.

A relatively new car wash off of Route 50 in South Riding, Main Street Car Care, has turned me into a fan. Although the lines are long on weekends they move quickly. The wash is as mild on the paint as any I’ve experienced despite being effective (car gets cleaned). They even offer a couple of kind souls to dry your car after you’ve run it through to keep the water drops from spotting your car (very important in the hot summer sun).

They offer a coupon on their site in exchange for filling out a short survey. Will take less than a minute so it’s worth the $3 savings.

The Dixie Power Trio – August 8th

The Dixie Power Trio is a four-piece group dedicated to the music and sounds of Louisiana.  They perform a gumbo of different styles including zydeco, Cajun, New Orleans jazz, funk, street parade, and rock.  The songs are a mix of Louisiana-flavored originals and covers.

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More Than Me – August 15th

There’s “more” to this group than there is to most other bands. While, on the surface, their material and personas may convey a party-like good time and easy-going attitude, underneath lies a seriousness and dedication to making songs that are at the top of their ability. And it’s quite evident that the foursome known as MORE THAN ME embody an undeniable talent and accessibility that is a rare commodity in today’s music world. Based out of Buffalo, N.Y., the band’s Power Pop/Rock/Reggae sound allows them the freedom to play a wide variety of venues: from the most intimate acoustic coffee house, to clubs packed with hundreds of excited listeners, to 10,000 person festivals. Voted “Best Original Rock Band” by the WNY Peoples Choice Awards.

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Miles Steibel – August 22nd
Miles Steibel and his band will have you groovin’ to his unique blend of smooth jazz and world rock, playing original music and terrific arrangements of classic hits.  As heard on smooth jazz stations nationally his music will entertain you with hummable melodies and a spirited rhythm section. As a musician and band leader, Miles Stiebel is one of the most requested entertainers for social, corporate, political and special events in the Washington, DC area as well as along the East Coast. He has played for State and Presidential Inaugural Galas, performing for events for President Bush, President Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, John McCain, Rudy Giuliani, Bob Dole, and Colin Powell.

Jah Works – August 29th
The foundation of Jah Works is based on a love and respect for Jamaican music and culture. It is the sentiment which gave birth to Jah Works and has become the thread which has kept them together for 11 years and counting. While their music is clearly more “reggae” than any other style, as natives they’ve always added their own flavor to the mix.

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So the makeup of the community isn’t at all easy to identify with Loudoun, Prince William, or any other county or neighborhood. Wherever you live, if you travel Gum Spring Road you’re part of our community! Guests are welcome too!