American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication, country twang, West African hypnotics and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation, transcending culture, politics and ideology.

APQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that, from a collage of varied backgrounds, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine – it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity. Instead, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys, sorrows and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories.

Tickets for the 2025/2026 Professional Touring Artists Series go on sale to Reston residents and employees of Reston businesses on Friday, August 1, in person or by phone through the RCC Box Office. The RCC Box Office will be open Friday, August 1, 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sales to the public and online open on Friday, August 8 at 9:00 a.m.