Jam Session

Beginner Bluegrass Jam at the Front Porch

By Beth Worley / November 13, 2025 /

November 13, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are 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 Dale […]

Senior Mountain Pickers

By Beth Worley / November 14, 2025 /

November 14, 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 / November 14, 2025 /

November 14, 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 / November 14, 2025 /

November 14, 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 / November 14, 2025 /

November 14, 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 / November 16, 2025 /

November 16, 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 / November 17, 2025 /

November 17, 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 / November 17, 2025 /

November 17, 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 / November 18, 2025 /

November 18, 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 / November 19, 2025 /

November 19, 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 […]

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