Jam Session

Senior Mountain Pickers

By Beth Worley / July 18, 2025 /

July 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm – Fridays are for a-pickin and a-grinnin down at the Senior Center in Salem, VA. The Senior Mountain Pickers is an amazing group of musicians who play every Friday from 11am – 2:30pm. Bring an instrument or sit back and watch; either way, come on out to enjoy the music! Phone: 540-375-3054 URL: Senior Center | Salem, […]

The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam

By BRI Team / July 18, 2025 /

July 18, 2025 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm – The Willis Gap Community Center Open Jam (every Friday night) at 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA 24053, Affiliated Partner of The Crooked Road Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail. A few miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway (Mabry Mill), a few miles from Meadows of Dan (Primland Auberge Resort), and a few miles from Mount Airy, […]

Lambsburg Community Center Jam

By BRI Team / July 18, 2025 /

July 18, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Local Lambsburg residents saved their old school building and converted it into a valuable community center that allows gatherings like this jam session. Since 2007‚ these “open jams” welcome folks playing bluegrass‚ gospel and old-time‚ with a little country music thrown in for luck! Concessions are available to assist in keeping the center open and […]

Friday Night Jamboree

By BRI Team / July 18, 2025 /

July 18, 2025 @ 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm – The Friday Night Jamboree is held every Friday night at the Floyd Country Store‚ and bluegrass concerts are staged periodically on Saturday nights. These events are worthy tributes to old-time and bluegrass music and to mountain dance. Many of those who attend the Friday Night Jamboree are regulars‚ but the Jamboree also gets visitors every […]

Sunday Music Jam

By BRI Team / July 20, 2025 /

July 20, 2025 @ 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm – Every Sunday afternoon The Floyd Country Store comes alive with community music during their old time and bluegrass music jams. Bring your instrument and join in the music or grab some food and be in the audience! Sunday Music Jams are a great way to see traditional music the way it has been played and […]

Hillsville VFW Music Jam

By Beth Worley / July 21, 2025 /

July 21, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Every Monday night at 6, the VFW Post in Hillsville, Virginia comes alive with the sounds of good old mountain music. The weekly jam brings together local musicians for a great night of bluegrass, old time and gospel tunes. It is free and open to the public. Come join in downtown Hillsville to pick, sing, […]

Radford Fiddle & Banjo Jam

By Beth Worley / July 21, 2025 /

July 21, 2025 @ 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 […]

Tuesday Tunes

By Beth Worley / July 22, 2025 /

July 22, 2025 @ 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 / July 23, 2025 /

July 23, 2025 @ 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 / July 23, 2025 /

July 23, 2025 @ 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 […]

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