Chan Hall Experience at Offbeat Roadhouse
By WTJU
Date: 10/09/2026
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Chan Hall Experience will pull into Offbeat Roadhouse Friday night, October 9, for a concert which will also be broadcast on WTJU. The Chan Hall Experience is a contemporary smooth jazz and R&B musical project led by pianist, keyboardist, and recording artist William “Chan” Hall.
This is a free event, open to all. You can also listen to Offbeat Roadhouse on the radio (91.1 FM) or on our web player, and even video stream it at WTJU’s YouTube channel. But concerts always sound better with you as part of the studio audience. WTJU is located at 2244 Ivy Rd in Charlottesville, right next door to Vivace. There is plenty of parking, both in our lot as well as the Sentara lot next door. Do please note that you should not park in the lower lot by Shenandoah Joe and Pico Wraps as they enforce towing. You can check out the Offbeat Roadhouse schedule to see concerts past, present, and future.
Offbeat Roadhouse is supported by Plan 9 Music, now in their new expanded location at 188 Zan Road, in Charlottesville’s Seminole Square Shopping Center, and in Carytown, Richmond, or online at plan9music.com. Plan 9 – supporting the independent music community for over 40 years.
William “Chan” Hall is a smooth jazz recording artist based in Richmond, Virginia. The name Chan is derived from Channing, which is his middle name. He is influenced by greats to include Herbie Hancock, Brian Culbertson, Marcus Johnson, Bob Baldwin, and Joe Sample. The Wilson, North Carolina native began honing his piano skill at the age of 15 and quickly became a versatile percussionist in his high school’s concert band. He was featured on xylophone, vibraphone, marimba, and auxiliary percussion instruments. Because of such a display of musicianship, his band instructor introduced him to the world of jazz through the study of Chick Corea’s music. After moving to Richmond, VA, he began to find a deeper passion for piano and jazz. He later produced his debut album, “Dreaming Afterdark”, in 2011. In 2015, Chan released his sophomore album, “Musical Addiction”, a collection of diversified compositions. This album showcased his ability to produce a multi-genre album while simultaneously maintaining the integrity of jazz music. Chan’s 3rd release, “EnCHANtment”, journeys listeners back to his roots in contemporary jazz. EnCHANtment is bursting with smooth jazz for everyday people in need of relaxation through music. Much like his sophomore album, EnCHANtment has also crossed international boundaries and was considered in the 1st round ballots for a Grammy nomination of 3 categories: Best Contemporary Instrumental Album, Best New Age Album, and Best Jazz Instrumental Album. Chan’s “Somethin’ 2 Prove” album is on the new collection with blends dreamy chill atmospheres, immersive R&B and edgy urban jazz with the sparkling assistance of guest artists, trumpeter Bill McGee, saxophonists Chris Sclafani, Tony Craddock, Jr. and Marcus Anderson. Chan’s 5 album “Over The Rhoads” is a parallel correlation to the fender rhoads electric piano sound and truck driving which is his secondary profession. Chan’s new album “Summer Cookout” is by far the most contemporary album on the market, with a summertime anthem to give everyone those summer vibes. The media affectionately calls Chan a “smooth dude” because of his demeanor and consistency in producing therapeutic outlets for relaxation through music. Stay tuned for what’s in store for this bright musician.
