James River Association
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James River Association
Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price, the creative force behind the band Høly River, first fell in love with the James through an activity they started with friends called “Quiet Time”. This practice went on to inspire their journey as musicians, as river lovers, and as community members.Laney and Jameson speak to how rivers like the James are part of our natural existence as human beings. They highlight the necessity of respecting and protecting the river, how this approach to the river shows up in their music, and how the James River specifically is where they feel most at home.
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James River Association/Stories by the James - Charles Johnson & Genevieve Wall -
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James River Association/Stories by the James 6/9/2023 Sally Wetzler
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In 2020, Justin Black, Will Gemma, and Dietrich Teschner embarked on an epic adventure to not only paddle the James continuously from the headwaters of the river to their hometown of Richmond, but also to film their trip every canoe stroke of the way.
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On his first visit to Richmond, the James River immediately caught the attention of Senator Tim Kaine, and after experiencing it he was easily convinced to move to the city by his wife, Anne.
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Sophie Smith was introduced to the James River at a young age and ultimately fell in love with the waterway’s relaxing atmosphere and scenery. Later as a young adult, Sophie discovered another love - printmaking and painting.
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For Cooper Sallade, what began as cherished visits to the river with his father turned into a lifelong love and appreciation for the James - especially the animals and creatures who depend on it.
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Almeta Ingram-Miller is the leader of The Legendary Ingramettes, a nationally renowned gospel group established by her mother, Maggie Ingram, more than six decades ago.
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Throughout her prolific environmental career, Krista has witnessed many examples of how our waterways connect us. Currently working as the Director of Programming and Community Engagement at Maymont, she has also seen how we must intentionally create these connections for communities that have often been excluded in the past. -
Whether swimming as a child, or encouraging a paddling newbie as an outfitter owner, Ashley Noble has never known a world without the James River. Raised on the water from a very young age, she now runs her family’s business, James River Reeling and Rafting.
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Horace Scruggs holds many profound connections with the James River, from a long family history along its banks, to seeking calm and empowerment while paddling its waters. His most recent journey down the river as a documentary filmmaker has added yet another link between his life and the James.
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When Tricia Pearsall moved to Richmond in 1966, she wasted no time getting familiar with her new waterway by canoeing and kayaking on the James. Over time, she witnessed transformative changes in the river that has made it one of Richmond’s most beloved features today.
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The James River has been a constant and cherished companion in musician Elizabeth Wise’s life. When she was homesick for the river, she wrote a song about it called “Richmondtown (Peace of Mind)”, which has become the title track for Stories by the James.
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Throughout her life, Amber Ellis has turned to the James River for comfort and inspiration. Whether seeking a spot in nature to clear her head, or trying to find more meaning in her work, the river has flowed through Amber’s world as a guide every step of the way.
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Andrew Alli was drawn towards the James River from a very early age. What began as a magical waterway he visited sparingly as a child eventually flowed into one of the strongest links between his career, his passions, and his life.
