Mike Compton and Joe Newberry mine a rich vein of country music – the period during the ‘30s and ’40s when brother duet music was transitioning into what is now known as bluegrass. This two man band works well in the venues large and small that Presenters’ Consortium members are looking to program. As virtuosos […]
The Blue Ridge Mountains wind through eight states over a stretch of 615 miles. In Virginia, they overlook Franklin County south of Roanoke. Back in the day, bootleggers would refer to the area as “The Moonshine Capital of the World” due to its perfect placement to export contraband. These days, the textile mills of Rocky […]
The Last Revel The Last Revel is a four-piece folk group from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Utilizing their multi-instrumental abilities, members Lee Henke, Ryan Acker, Vincenzio Donatelle and Lauren Anderson bring a full spectrum of modern Americana to life with lush arrangements of four-part vocal harmonies, acoustic guitar, upright bass, fiddle, and 5-string banjo to consistently support […]
THE AMANDA COOK BAND - LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025 - 7:00 PM PRICE: $20 General Admission | $25 Reserved LIVESTREAM: $10 Amanda Cook, now entering her eleventh year as the leader of the Amanda Cook Band, has left an indelible mark on the bluegrass scene. Originally from Jay, Florida, […]
TONY TRISCHKA’S EARLJAM • A Tribute to Earl Scruggs with Michael Daves, Jared Engel and Shad Cobb LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE - MAY 31, 2025 - 7:00 PM GENERAL ADMISSION $45 | RESERVED $50 KIDS 12 & UNDER $22.50 A Tribute to Earl Scruggs, played by Tony Trishka, with Michael Daves, Jared Engel […]
Join us at THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE for an evening of bluegrass with CHRIS JONES & THE NIGHT DRIVERS Saturday, JUNE 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM GENERAL ADMISSION $25 | RESERVED $30 KIDS 12 & UNDER $12.50 / LIVESTREAM: $10 Tickets available in-person at The Floyd Country Store or online at: www.floydcountrystore.com ABOUT CHRIS JONES […]
“When I first heard Chris Jones over 25 years ago he became one of my favorite singers, and he continues to have one of the most distinctive and best voices in music, period. It’s like fine wine for the ears.” —Jim Lauderdale Chris Jones & the Night Drivers make some of the most distinctively elegant […]
The Rodeo is back! Gates open at 6:00 pm, show starts at 8:00 pm. Ticket prices: Ages 13 and up: $20.00 Kids ages 5-12: $10.00 4 and under are free […]
The Smoke on The Mountain BBQ Competition in Galax, VA, is a sizzling celebration of all things barbecue that you won’t want to miss.
The Galax Fiddlers Convention is a cherished annual event that brings together folks from all corners of the country to celebrate the rich heritage of Appalachian and bluegrass music.
Join us at the Galax Farmers Market for our 4th Annual Apple Cider Day Festival on September 6th from 9am-1pm. The market will be pressing apples and offering cups of […]
The award-winning Jeff Little Trio, renowned for its innovative blend of Appalachian tradition and contemporary flair, will perform at The Rex Theater on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. Led […]
Celebrate small-town life in the mountains at the 42nd Annual Mountain Glory Festival on October 11th, 2025. From 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM Visitors looking for original handicrafts will find […]
Slow down and experience some Appalachian Christmas traditions at our annual “Old Time Appalachian Christmas Festival” downtown. Held the 2nd Saturday in December, the streets are filled with hand crafted […]
