Here’s the latest news from Darby Communications regarding this month’s FloydFest: Continue reading
What’s on tap for the Fourth of July Weekend? Lots of free music and fireworks
If you live in or around the Triad, you won’t have to travel far for some free music and fireworks this weekend. Here’s an abbreviated list of events in the area. Please let me know if I missed anything. Continue reading
Get your tickets to FloydFest 13 on July 23-27 before they sell out
FLOYD, Va. — FloydFest 12 was a sellout so if you want to make sure you catch this year’s amazing musical lineup just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Chateau Morrisette, don’t wait too much longer to get your ticket. Continue reading
OCMS releases new album on July 1
If you saw Old Crow Medicine Show perform at this year’s MerleFest or have seen them perform live recently, you have heard some of the songs from their upcoming new album, “Remedy.” Continue reading
Little Big Town to kick off Appalachian Summer Festival on Saturday, June 28
BOONE, N.C. — What do Little Big Town, Michael McDonald, Matthew Morrison, Nickel Creek and Sheryl Crow have in common? They are all performing as part of this year’s Appalachian Summer Festival. which kicks off this weekend and runs through July 26. Continue reading
19th annual Charlie Poole Festival features fundraiser for bluegrass legend Tony Rice
EDEN, N.C. — Bluegrass musician Tony Rice occupies a lofty status. Like Elvis in his genre, Rice is the king of flatpick guitar. Continue reading
Five Things You’ll Find at Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Rooster Walk 6, which attracted some 4,000 estimated attendees over the Memorial Day weekend to the Blue Mountain Festival Grounds in Franklin County, is in the books. Continue reading
ROLLING STONE: Lee Ann Womack to Perform at Maya Angelou’s Funeral
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Catch Sarah Siskind tonight at BBQ + Brews at Reynolda House
Celebrate the start of summer in the Museum’s backyard! The museum is hosting a Summertime Social on June 5, 6-8 p.m., featuring live music by Sarah Siskind, barbecue sampling, beer tasting, cash bar, games on the lawn, and art activities. Admission is $15 ($10 for members of the Museum and students).
The event is rain or shine; in case of rain, the performance and tastings will be moved inside the Museum. Guests are welcome to bring blankets for outdoor seating. No dogs, please. For more information, visit http://reynoldahouse.org or call 336-758-5150.
Here’s a link to my preview story that is running in today’s Danville (Va.) Register and Bee. Happy reading!
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