Bluegrass Jam at Mitchell Music Company - Floyd, VA
9/20/2011
Held every Tuesday night, 6:30pm - 9:00pm. There is no admission, pickers of all skill levels are welcome. Coffee, tea & snacks will be on hand.
• Mitchell Music Company • 203 South Locust Street • Suite A • Floyd VA 24091
http://www.mitchellmusicco.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 540 745 6872

Mount Rogers Community Jam & Music Lessons - Whitetop, VA
9/20/2011
Every Tuesday Night- 7:00 PM. The Mt. Rogers Combined School in Whitetop, VA offers free music lessons (banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, and dance) and a community jam session on every Tuesday night. The music begins around 7 pm and goes on until late. Everyone (including children & pets) is welcome.
• Mt. Rogers Combined School • 11337 Highlands Pky • Whitetop VA 24292
For More Information Call: (276) 388-3489

Tuesday Night Jam at The Stringbean Coffee Shop - Galax, VA
9/20/2011
From 6:00 - 9:00pm, no admission. Bring your instrument & jam, or just sit back, listen & enjoy some of the best coffee in the twin counties. Stringbean has several stages, & jam circles can form just about anywhere during this very popular event. If all that playing makes you hungry, Stringbean has a full menu of soups, sandwiches & dinners to satisfy any appetite.
• Stringbean Coffee Shop • 215 South Main • Galax VA 24333
http://www.stringbeancoffeeshop.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-236-0567

Country Cabin II Weekly Jam Session - Norton, VA
9/20/2011
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Free admission, all musicians and spectators welcome! Events at the Country Cabin are sponsored by Appalachian Traditions, Inc., a non-profit organization. For more info call Bill Jones at 276-679-3541 or 276-431-3338.
• The Country Cabin II • 6034 Kent Junction Road • Norton VA 24273 • (1 ½ miles west of Norton - Josephine Section Wise County, VA)
http://www.appalachiantraditionsinc.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-679-3541

VFW Music Jam - Hillsville, VA
9/21/2011
Twice monthly bluegrass & old time jam on the first & third Wednesday of each month, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Admission is free, pickers of all skill levels are welcome. Concessions available.
• Grover King VFW Post 1115 • 701 West Stuart Drive • Hillsville VA 24343
http://www.vfw1115.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-728-2911

The Wednesday Night Jam at the Historic 1908 Courthouse - Independence, VA
9/21/2011
From 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. Local and regional old-time mountain music fiddlers and pickers. Bring your instrument, or just sit back and listen. Bring a comfortable chair, or use one of the folding chairs provided by the 1908 Courthouse. Experience a true mountain music jam!
• Historic 1908 Courthouse • 107 E. Main St • at the intersection of Hwy 58 & 21 • Independence VA 24348
http://www.historic1908courthouse.org/
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-773-3711

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.
9/22/2011
Every Thursday night, 6:30 - 10:30pm. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome, bluegrass, country, old timey mountain, oldies, and blues, even the occasional poetry reading. Admission is free, children welcome. Light snacks, coffee, and soda are available. For more info please contact Loretta 276-395-3323, or Charlie 276-393-5342. • Historic Lays Hardware Center for the Arts • 409 East Front Street • Coeburn VA 24230
http://www.pickinporch.org
For More Information Call: 276-395-5160

Thursday Night Jam at the Fries Theater - Fries, VA
9/22/2011
From 6:00 - 9:00pm. The popular "Pickin' & Grinnin'" Thursday night jam sessions in Fries have moved again. Join us at the Fries Recreation Center Theatre on Main Street (the former Shaylin's Stretch-a-Dollar location). Come to listen, or come to play, but everyone is welcome. Admission is free, but donations are much appreciated.
• Fries Recreation Center Theatre • 316 W Main Street • Fries VA 24330
http://www.friesva.com/jam_sessions_i ... am_sessions_in_fries.html
Email for information
For More Information Call: (276) 744-2231

Weekly Bluegrass Jam at Due South BBQ - Christiansburg, VA
9/22/2011
Join us every Thursday night (except Thanksgiving) from 7 pm – 9 pm. Pickers of all skill levels are invited to participate, there is no cover charge. Full menu of food & drinks available for purchase from the restaurant.
• Due South BBQ • 1465 Roanoke St. • Christiansburg VA 24073 • 540-381-2922
http://www.duesouthbbq.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: 540-320-0197

Open Jam at the Virginia Ballroom - Abingdon, VA
9/22/2011
Acoustic Music Jam every Thursday. Musicians anytime after 5:00pm, stage performance begins at 7:00pm. Light dinner beginning at 5:45, $6.00 per person. Public welcome, donations appreciated.
• Virginia Ballroom • at Abingdon Senior Center • 300 Senior Drive • Abingdon VA 24210
http://www.abingdonseniorcenter.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-628-5859

Bluegrass Thursday Every Thursday from April 1 till November 31. Jam sessions are from 5 till 8:30 and admission is FREE! Performers are The Eastern Divide, Junior Christian, Randy Dudding are regulars...special Bluegrass artists featured each month. Some other local events are Ole Timey Artisans at Tinglers Mill with homemade musical instruments featured.
9/22/2011
Swinging Bridge Restaurant, Highway #311, Paint Bank,Virginia. 16071 Paint Bank Road, Paint Bank, Virginia 24131
Email for information
For More Information Call: 1-800-970-3376

Pickn n "The Pound" Bluegrass Jam - Every Thursday night at 7p.m. - All Bluegrass Instruments are welcomed, opens at 7:00 pm. Children welcome.
9/22/2011
Town Hall 8422 North River Road Pound, VA 24279
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276) 796-5188

Allen Hicks Jam Sessions every Friday night September thru October 6pm to 10pm. Fall Harvest Celebration Saturday September 24, 10am to 10pm. Gospel Singing 10am to 4pm. Barn Dance,country and bluegrass music 5pm to 10pm.Flatfoot Contest 8pm. Free Hayrides and Farm visit this day.Food served by Boys Scouts Troop 166. No charge for admission but donations accepted.
9/23/2011
Punkin Patch Farm 984 Cowans Creek Road Nickelsville Virginia 24271
http://www.pumpkinpatchesandmore.org/vawest.php
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276 479 3228

Jam Session at The Willis Gap Community Center - Ararat, VA
9/23/2011
Held every Friday night 7:00pm - 10:00pm, the Willis Gap Jam has been going on for more than 10 years, & is free to the public. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome, or just come to watch. Otto Hiatt hosts, he & his wife Nellie both play & sing at the event. Drinks & snacks are available for purchase. Contact Mary Dellenback Hill for more info: 276-251-9906 (h), 276-692-6561 (cell).
• The Willis Gap Community Center • (located a few yards off Willis Gap Road) • 144 The Hollow Road • Ararat VA 24053
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-251-9906

"Jammin' At the Jettie"
9/23/2011
Old time, Bluegrass and Gospel Music. Acoustic instruments only.-Free Admission-Open to all, Come to Play or Listen.-7:00PM til 10:00PM •Jettie Baker Center •328 Main Street •Clintwood VA 24228
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-926-8694

Allison Gap Ruritan Club Jam - Saltville, VA
9/23/2011
Held every Friday at 6:30pm. Admission is FREE, come to play or just to watch. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome.
• Allison Gap Ruritan & Community Center • 165 Lick Skillet Road • Saltville VA 24370

Baldwin Produce Friday Night Jam Session - Fries, VA
9/23/2011
Weekly bluegrass, old time & gospel jam every Friday from 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Baldwin Produce. Admission is free, musicians of all skill levels welcome, come to pick or just to listen. Concessions available.
• Baldwin Produce • 5391 Ivanhoe Road • Fries VA 24330
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-744-2085

Capo’s Music Store Jam - Abingdon, VA.
9/24/2011
Just off of I-81's exit 19, Capo's acoustic music jam happens every Saturday night at 6:30pm. Come to play, or just to listen. Pickers of all skill levels welcome!
• Capo's Music Store • 903 East Main Street • Abingdon VA 24210
http://www.caposmusicstore.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-525-1880

Busy Bee Café Bluegrass Jam - Raleigh, NC
9/26/2011
Held at The Busy Bee Café every second & fourth Monday of the month. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome, as are spectators. The Busy Bee Café also has a full menu available (see their website for online menu). For more info contact Doug Pratt at dpratt14@nc.rr.com or David Hendrick at stringsof9@hotmail.com, or visit the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music's website at: http://www.pinecone.org. • Busy Bee Café • 225 S Wilmington St • Raleigh NC 27601
• Busy Bee Café • 225 S Wilmington St • Raleigh NC 27601
http://www.busybeeraleigh.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 919-664-8333

Smyth County Jam - Chilhowie, VA
9/26/2011
Held every Monday night at the Chilhowie Lion's Club from 6:30-10:30pm (and often into the wee hours). Pickers of all skill levels are welcome, admission is free, but donations are welcome (donations go to the Chilhowie Lion's Club).
• Chilhowie Lions Club Building • 116 Industrial Park Rd • Chilhowie VA 24319
http://www.scjam.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: (276) 496-5467

Radford Fiddle & Banjo Jam - Radford, VA
9/26/2011
The Radford bluegrass jam session is held every Monday 7:00 - 10:00pm in the intimate environment of River City Grill. Bring an instrument, or just listen to the sounds of bluegrass & old-time mountain music played by local musicians. The jam appeals to a cross-section of folks, from old-school bluegrass fans to college students. A large crowd gathers every Monday, so get your table early. Children Welcome.
• River City Grill • 103 Third Avenue • Radford VA 24141
http://www.radfordfiddle.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: (540) 629-2130

Old Southern Porch Pickin' at Crooked Road General Store
9/26/2011
Weekly Jam with Featured Guest, every Monday night. Supper starts at 5P..Music at 6:30- Admission is Free but you pay for your supper! Each week has a different theme or someone that we are helping! Grill is open each Monday night...there is no charge for entertainment...bring a chair...after the featured performer, it becomes open stage...we call it an "All Skate"! There is a tip jar with proceeds going to various needs in the LOCAL community! • Crooked Road General Store • 6292 Gate City Highway • Bristol, Va 24202
http://www.crookedroadgeneralstore.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276.644.9958

Bluegrass Jam at Mitchell Music Company - Floyd, VA
9/27/2011
Held every Tuesday night, 6:30pm - 9:00pm. There is no admission, pickers of all skill levels are welcome. Coffee, tea & snacks will be on hand.
• Mitchell Music Company • 203 South Locust Street • Suite A • Floyd VA 24091
http://www.mitchellmusicco.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 540 745 6872

Mount Rogers Community Jam & Music Lessons - Whitetop, VA
9/27/2011
Every Tuesday Night- 7:00 PM. The Mt. Rogers Combined School in Whitetop, VA offers free music lessons (banjo, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, bass, and dance) and a community jam session on every Tuesday night. The music begins around 7 pm and goes on until late. Everyone (including children & pets) is welcome.
• Mt. Rogers Combined School • 11337 Highlands Pky • Whitetop VA 24292
For More Information Call: (276) 388-3489

Tuesday Night Jam at The Stringbean Coffee Shop - Galax, VA
9/27/2011
From 6:00 - 9:00pm, no admission. Bring your instrument & jam, or just sit back, listen & enjoy some of the best coffee in the twin counties. Stringbean has several stages, & jam circles can form just about anywhere during this very popular event. If all that playing makes you hungry, Stringbean has a full menu of soups, sandwiches & dinners to satisfy any appetite.
• Stringbean Coffee Shop • 215 South Main • Galax VA 24333
http://www.stringbeancoffeeshop.com/
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-236-0567

Country Cabin II Weekly Jam Session - Norton, VA
9/27/2011
Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Free admission, all musicians and spectators welcome! Events at the Country Cabin are sponsored by Appalachian Traditions, Inc., a non-profit organization. For more info call Bill Jones at 276-679-3541 or 276-431-3338.
• The Country Cabin II • 6034 Kent Junction Road • Norton VA 24273 • (1 ½ miles west of Norton - Josephine Section Wise County, VA)
http://www.appalachiantraditionsinc.com
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-679-3541

OTHER MUSIC RELATED EVENTS



Chilhowie Lions Club Dance- Every Friday Night- Chilhowie, VA
9/23/2011
Come out every Friday night for dancing from 7:30-10:30 p.m. There is a different band every Friday night. Admission is $5. •Lions Club Building 116 •Industrial Park Road •Chilhowie, Virginia 24319
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLWuvMNic3k
For More Information Call: 276-646-3916

American Legion Post 105 Variety Dance - Stuart, VA
9/24/2011
Live bands play dance music, country, two-step, flat foot, waltz, squares, & lines every Saturday night from 7:00 - 10:30 PM. Admission is $5.00. Snacks, coffee, soft drinks are available. Call Preston Martin at the number below for more info.
• American Legion Post 105 • 553 American Legion Road • Stuart VA 24171
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-694-5941

Adam McPeak & Mountain Thunder - July 29th & October 21st Bill & Maggie Anderson - July 31st Blue Ridge Travelers - May 6th Bryan Goins & River Road - June 10th & September 30th Double Overtime Band - September 16th Fast Train - July 8th Lambs of God - June 26th Loose Strings - July 22nd Marshall Bros. & High Road - October 14th New Ballards Branch Bogtrotters - September 2nd New Ridge Bluegrass Band - May 13th, July 15th & October 28th Outta the Blue - May 27th & September 23rd Phil Bevins & The Tower St. Stringband - June 17th Rose Hill Ramblers - May 20th & September 26th Shirley Moody - September 4th South Forty - April 29th, June 3rd & September 9th Sugar Creek - June 24th & October 7th TrueGrass - August 5th Valley Grass - May 22nd Wright Family - July 1st & October 23rd Zephyr Lighting Bolts - August 26th -Pleasant Hill Farm, 310 Rome Road, Max Meadows, VA 24360-3456
http://pleasanthillfarm.com
Email for information

Red Barn Bluegrass-Weekly Friday night bluegrass show featuring regional bluegrass, old-time and mountain bands. Gospel Sundays about every 5 to 6 weeks. Starting our third year of Bluegrass in our converted horse barn! Family friendly, alcohol free, no smoking in the barn. Friday Night Bluegrass: Hot dogs, hamburgers, BBQ sandwiches, snacks, soft drinks, coffee, sweet tea, and gift items in our Country Store. Gospel Sundays: Ice Cream social plus snacks and drinks. Each Friday night we have a flat footin' competition awarding both an adult and youth winner. 50/50 drawing starts at $25 winner getting half and the other half going into the band's tip jar. Friday Night Bluegrass: $4.00 per person over 7 years of age, 7 and under free. Gospel Sunday: Free Admission. Friday Night Bluegrass: Music starts at 7:00 PM and runs to 10:30 PM. Food available at 6:00 PM. Gospel Sundays: Music starts at 2:00 PM and goes until 3:30 PM. Food available at 1:00 pm.

Half Acre Promotions presents old time music by Sugar Run and then bluegrass by The Black Diamond Ramblers The Ruritan Club will be selling hot dogs, drinks, and popcorn. We ask a $5 donation from adults, and kids under 12 get in free.
9/24/2011
The Village of Newport Ruritan Park is located 1.4 miles down route 42, off of 460 west. Bring a chair and invite a friend!
http://www.thelyric.com
For More Information Call: 540-951-4771

Cabaret at the Martha presents Concert at the Cabaret with Mountain Soul. FREE ADMISSION! Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.Come early and enjoy dinner in Sisters, our signature American cuisine restaurant, or graze over our bar menu and enjoy a fabulous selection of martinis, wines and sprits. This intimate haven, with three fireplaces, dance floor, couches and comfortable seating, is the perfect spot to unwind on any Friday or Saturday night and enjoy the very finest in Cabaret style entertainment in the region.
9/24/2011
150 West Main Street Abingdon, VA 24210
http://www.marthawashingtoninn.com/come-cabaret
Email for information
For More Information Call: 276-628-3161 ext 295