Martinsville, Virginia, native Derek Bishop just released his sophomore album, “Bicycling In Quicksand.” He has the chance to perform some songs from it and more for a hometown crowd this week at The Rives Theatre downtown on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Continue reading
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Hiss Golden Messenger to headline Flow Honda’s ‘Sunset Thursdays’ free show on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Bailey Park in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter
Building on the success of the inaugural concert event in June, Flow Honda and Phuzz Phest will present the second volume of “Sunset Thursdays,” its free community concert series on Thursday, Aug. 13, at Bailey Park in the Wake Forest Innovation Quarter in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The June event drew more than 600 attendees, according to organizers.
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On Huffington Post: Genre-defying Talent Soars at Red Wing Roots III, FloydFest 14
Three years ago The Steel Wheels started their own boutique, summer music festival Red Wing Roots Music Festival in mid-July in the shadow of Natural Chimneys Park in Mt. Solon, Virginia. If you missed it, I suggest you add it to your summer music festival wish list for next year. Make sure to get your tickets early. After this year’s amazing lineup and (mostly) spectacular weather and surrounding scenery, great local food offerings and even better craft beer, this event that’s limited to about 3,500 is sure to sell out quickly in 2016. Robert Earl Keen put on an amazing performance as well as The Punch Brothers, Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Chatham County Line, among many others. But it was the following discoveries that we listened to in the car on the drive home.
Mason Via, Caleb Caudle, Carri Smithey and many more on tap musically this weekend in the Piedmont
Wow. It’s shaping up to be a busy weekend music wise in the Piedmont. Here’s just a few offerings to get you started. If I am missing any, please share! And be sure to get out, support these emerging artists and enjoy! Continue reading
Native Rhiannon Giddens among headliners of 75th National Folk Festival in Greensboro, N.C., on Sept. 11-13
The National Folk Festival will celebrate its 75th anniversary by featuring some 300 artists — musicians, dancers, puppeteers, storytellers, potters, and craftspeople — on seven outdoor stages throughout downtown Greensboro from Sept. 11–13, 2015. Best of all, the three-day festival is FREE to the public. Continue reading
Seventh annual Front Porch Fest promises new music for Labor Day weekend in Stuart, Virginia
Tired of listening to the same old music? Make plans to attend Front Porch Fest at the Spirit Haven Farm in Stuart, Virginia, over Labor Day weekend and you’ll not only be exposed to some new tunes, you’ll be helping out a struggling community. Continue reading
Five reasons you won’t want to miss FloydFest
The following post was originally published on my Huffington Post blog here. Enjoy and please share!
The 14th annual FloydFest promises to bring some musical flares (and flair) to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in a few short weeks. Continue reading
Some of my favorite MerleFest and Rooster Walk 2015 musical discoveries
This article was originally posted on The Huffington Post here.
MerleFest and Rooster Walk Music and Art Festival have kicked off the 2015 summer music festival season to standing ovations. Fans have been posting all over social media they’re already looking forward to next year, biding their time for these iconic Americana and roots festivals — considered some of the best in the Southeast. There were amazing performances by MerleFest headliners, including The Avett Brothers, Lee Ann Womack, Dwight Yoakam — as well as Rooster Walk headliners Yonder Mountain String Band, Steep Canyon Rangers and Lake Street Dive. But other acts, too numerous to mention, did not disappoint. One of my favorite things about attending these festivals in particular are the new acts I “discover” by wandering among the stages. This year was no exception. Following are just a few personal discoveries I made over the two weekends. As a friend of mine says, “You come for the big names on the poster, but it’s the smaller names that keep you coming back.” Next up for me are Red Wing Roots Music Festival and FloydFest. How about you? What festivals are you headed to this summer?
Missed BIG Something at Rooster Walk 7? Catch them tonight at The Rives Theatre
If you missed BIG Something at Rooster Walk, the group takes the stage at The Rives Theatre in uptown Martinsville, Virginia, at 9 tonight! Continue reading
Chateau Morrisette Winery to host music for all tastes this summer
Floyd, Virginia – Located along Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, Chateau Morrisette Winery will play host this summer to a wide array of music, arts and culture events. Continue reading
