The Crooked Road is pleased to share the following list of events taking place at The Crooked Road Venues, Partner locations and other sites throughout The Crooked Road region through the week of March 14th.
From: Debby Loggans [mailto:dloggans@thecrookedroad.org]
Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 9:12 AM
To: 'Debby Loggans'
Subject: The Crooked Road Calendar of Music Events
The Crooked Road is pleased to share the following list of events taking place at The Crooked Road Venues, Partner locations and other sites throughout The Crooked Road region through the week of March 14th. To learn of other Crooked Road music events please visit the music calendar on The Crooked Road website.
Enjoy!
Debby Loggans
The Dairy Queen Bluegrass jam session every Thursday morning from 9 AM To 10 AM. The band is the DQ Band and they play from September thru May. There is no charge, but come hungry because the Dairy Queen serves some wonderful biscuits and gravy.
955 Franklin Street, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Email for information
For More Information Call: 540-493-7987
State Line Grocery Jam Session: Come join in a jam session at State Line Grocery on the Virginia/North Carolina Border. Every Thursday night, local musicians gather to play bluegrass and mountain music. A piece of Patrick County's history is communicated through their ballads. Starts at 7 PM.
State Line Grocery, Patrick County
For More Information Call: (276) 694-6377
Lays Hardware Thursday Jam - Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Both musicians and spectators are welcome! Concessions are available. Admission free.
409 Front Street, Coeburn
Pickin' Porch: The Pickin Porch at the Bristol Mall just off exit 1 of I-81 is a weekly showcase of local, regional and national performers. If you like bluegrass, old time, Celtic and Americana music you'll love the Pickin Porch concerts every Thursday evening! Admission is free but donations are requested thru the non-profit ACMA and proceeds go to benefit the Mountain Music Museum also located in the Bristol Mall which is open 7 days a week and tells the history of the music born in the southern Appalachians. Young musicians often perform on the Pickin Porch which serves as a venue to help them get a start in the music business. Many experienced regional and national acts also perform. Jams begin at 7:00 PM. The Pickin Porch is always fun and exciting and is a place to take your entire family!
Pickin' Porch, Bristol, VA
http://www.pickinporch.org/
Email for information
For More Information Call: (276) 645-0035
Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam: Willis Gap Community Center holds an open jam session on every Friday night. The Center has been doing jam sessions successfully for over 5 years. Jammers of all skill levels are invited to attend. Mostly Bluegrass is played during the jam, the Center also loves Gospel, Country, and Oldies. Hotdogs, chips, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase. All proceeds of the Jam Session go to the Willis Gap Community Center. The WGCC is available to rent for family, community, and church functions. Come out and visit the Willis Gap Community Center for good friends, good food, and good fun. Starts at 7:00 PM
Willis Gap Community Center, Patrick County
For More Information Call: (276) 755-3636
Blue Ridge Backroads at the Rex Theatre: Visit the Historic Rex Theater in Downtown Galax every Friday evening for a unique Live Radio Show featuring Bluegrass and Oldtime Bands performing on stage. Blue Ridge Backroads Live is presented by a group of area volunteers and has been taking place at The Rex Theater since 1999. It is broadcast live on WBRF 98.1FM. Call for more information.
Rex Theatre, Galax
http://www.visitgalax.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: (276) 238-8130
Floyd Country Store Friday Night Jamboree: Janet Turner at 6:30, followed by Buck Mountain Band at 7:30, and continuing with Mountain Music String Band at 9:00. Admission $3, seating limited - outdoor seating available.
Floyd Country Store, Floyd VA
http://www.floydcountrystore.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: (540) 745-4563
Lays Hardware Center for the Arts Live Bluegrass - South Mountain Boys 7:30 - 10:30, doors open at 6:00 $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 admitted free. Lays Hardware offers great entertainment in a smoke-free, alcohol-free family atmosphere.
3/6/2009
409 Front Street, Downtown Coeburn Virginia
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-395-3323
Mountain Empire Community College Music Program & String-Band Jam: each Sat. of the month from 1-3 p.m. throughout the college’s spring and fall semesters (when weather allows). All acoustic instruments are welcome and beginners will find a friendly climate of teaching and instruction.
Mountain Empire Community College/Goodloe Center/Big Stone Gap, VA
For More Information Call: (276) 523-7464
Floyd Country Store Bluegrass/Mountain Music Jam 2:00–5:00 Every Sunday
Floyd Country Store, Floyd VA
http://www.floydcountrystore.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: (540) 745-4563
Lays Hardware Thursday Jam - Every Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Both musicians and spectators are welcome! Concessions are available. Admission free.
3/12/2009
409 Front Street, Coeburn
Lays Hardware Center for the Arts Live Bluegrass - Peters Brothers and Lee County Grass - 7:30 - 10:30, doors open at 6:00. $5 adults/$1 children 6-12/under 6 admitted free. Lays Hardware offers great entertainment in a smoke-free, alchohol-free family atmosphere.
3/13/2009
409 Front Street, Downtown Coeburn Virginia
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276.395.3323
The Crooked Road:
Virginia's Heritage Music Trail
851 French Moore Jr. Blvd., Suite 145
Abingdon, VA 24210
276.492.2085
www.thecrookedroad.org
