Jam Session

Radford Fiddle & Banjo Jam

By Beth Worley / May 11, 2026 /

May 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Bluegrass and old-time mountain music are on the menu every week. Join the jam session or just enjoy the sounds of fiddle, banjo, mandolin, guitar and upright bass in their new location at the Highlander Hotel on the top floor which offers a spectacular view of the Radford University campus. So, bring your banjo, dancing […]

Ferrum Monday Night Jam

By Beth Worley / May 11, 2026 /

May 11, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Appalachian Music at Ferrum College and the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum co-host an open community old-time/bluegrass jam every Monday evening at 7 PM. Jams are free and open to the public, and all are welcome to participate. Come to play, sing, dance, or simply listen and enjoy. Jams are held under the Leo Scott […]

Old Time Jam at the Front Porch

By Beth Worley / May 11, 2026 /

May 11, 2026 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are our Jam Days! Front Porch Jams are open to all levels of players, including Front Porch students as well as non-students. Attending a Jam is free, low-key, and fun! All Jams take place at their Water Street location, except for the 2nd Monday Old Time Jam, which takes place at their […]

Tuesday Tunes

By Beth Worley / May 12, 2026 /

May 12, 2026 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Join The Floyd Country Store every Tuesday at 5:00pm for Tuesday Tunes, featuring great bluegrass or old-time music from local musicians. Admission is free for everyone, with tips appreciated. Phone: 540-745-4563 Email: info@floydcountrystore.com URL: http://www.floydcountrystore.com/ Hours: 5pm – 7pm

Roanoke Old Time & Americana Jam

By Beth Worley / May 13, 2026 /

May 13, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm – The Roanoke Old Time & Americana Jam takes place every Wednesday night, from 6pm – 8:30pm at Golden Cactus Brewing. Join them for good tunes, laughs, and delicious brews. Whether you’re a musician, dancer, or someone who just likes to sit and enjoy the music, all are welcome to these open jam sessions! URL: Roanoke […]

Mountain Music Jam

By BRI Team / May 13, 2026 /

May 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:00pm, the Historic 1908 Courthouse sponsors an Old-time Mountain Music Jam. In the summer when the weather is nice, we do it out back in the band stand (gazebo). If the weather is threatening or cold, we move inside. The jam goes on year-round, 52 weeks a year, with […]

Old Time Mountain Music Jam

By Beth Worley / May 13, 2026 /

May 13, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm – Every Wednesday night from 6:30 to 9:00pm, the Historic 1908 Courthouse sponsors an Old-time Mountain Music Jam. The jam is informal, not a performance. The musicians play for their own entertainment but plenty of folks just come to listen. If you play, bring your instrument. If not, just sit back and listen, or if so […]

Wednesday Old Time Jam

By Beth Worley / May 13, 2026 /

May 13, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Join the crowd at Twin Creeks Distillery every Wednesday for an old-time jam! They host local musicians who lead the jam every week. Bring your instrument and join or sit in for a listen. Enjoy light refreshments and drink specials. Spirits will be sold too. Don’t miss out on some good drinks and music! Email: […]

James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session

By admin / May 14, 2026 /

May 14, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm – This monthly gathering is part membership meeting and part informal bluegrass jam session. Visitors are welcome‚ and the first visit is free. Admission for non-members is $15 per person. The JMBA also holds monthly concerts (see their web site for details) and members get a discount off the ticket price at the door. To contact […]

Historic Fries Theater Thursday Night Jam

By Beth Worley / May 14, 2026 /

May 14, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Folks from all over the world find their way to the historic Fries Theatre for the weekly Thursday night jams. All visitors are welcome to mingle with the local residents who gather for a relaxing evening of old-time music and fellowship. Bring a banjo, dulcimer, guitar, fiddle, or bass, and join in the music circle. […]

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