Take a 15-time IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Dobro Player of the Year and a Tennessee-born guitar prodigy called “Nashville’s hottest young player” by Acoustic Guitar magazine, and you have Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, a powerhouse acoustic duo that has electrified the acoustic music scene around the world. Known for their white-hot picking and […]
Join us for an evening of music with husband and wife duo Kenny Smith & Amanda Smith, March 22, 2025 at 7PM TICKETS available in-person at the Floyd Country Store or online at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/7pj6nwod9r The award-winning duo of Kenny & Amanda Smith have cultivated a reputation of delivering fresh, heartfelt, bluegrass music to stages worldwide […]
Join us for an evening of music and dancing with FOGHORN STRINGBAND! Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 7PM Admission: $25 Tickets available in person at the Floyd Country Store or online at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/k3xdl7mpjw/old-time-dance-with-foghorn-stringband The Foghorn Stringband is the present day gold standard for real-deal hard-hitting genuine old-time American string band music, with eight albums, thousands […]
“No one in blues compares to young Florida-based guitarist Selwyn Birchwood. With the quality of his material, combined with a vibrant stage persona, there’s no need to borrow tunes from the greats who went before him. Lean yet mean and tough…lyrically and musically intense” —American Songwriter “Rising blues star Selwyn Birchwood is the real deal. […]
SISTER SADIE - LIVE AT THE FLOYD COUNTRY STORE SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025 - 7:00 PM GENERAL ADMISSION $40 | RESERVED $45 KIDS 12 & UNDER $20 LIVESTREAM: $15 Tickets available In-person at The Floyd Country Store or online at: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/zp9kdnzzx5 Sister Sadie is a wildfire: raging hot bluegrass combined with breathtaking instrumental drive and […]
Though many artists are defined by place, only a handful of artists come to define the places they’re from. The Local Honeys are Kentucky and Kentucky runs through their veins like an unbridled racehorse. When a master songsmith like Tom T Hall calls an artist “a great credit to a wonderful Kentucky tradition” it’s time […]
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 […]
“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 For more info call 864-809-2630. Hosted by Oakland Ruritan Club.
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 […]
