Jam Session

Friday Night Jamboree

By BRI Team / November 28, 2025 /

November 28, 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 […]

Black Friday Jam

By Beth Worley / November 28, 2025 /

November 28, 2025 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – For close to twenty years, Jim Lloyd has hosted a “Black Friday Jam” in the Rural Retreat Barber Shop the evening after Thanksgiving. As many as 70 musicians show up for  an evening of playing good mountain music.  There are no formal invitations, just come at 7 pm or later to enjoy! Email: JimLloydMusic@gmail.com URL: […]

Sunday Music Jam

By BRI Team / November 30, 2025 /

November 30, 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 / December 1, 2025 /

December 1, 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 / December 1, 2025 /

December 1, 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 / December 2, 2025 /

December 2, 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 / December 3, 2025 /

December 3, 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 / December 3, 2025 /

December 3, 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 […]

Wednesday Old Time Jam

By Beth Worley / December 3, 2025 /

December 3, 2025 @ 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: […]

Historic Fries Theater Thursday Night Jam

By Beth Worley / December 4, 2025 /

December 4, 2025 @ 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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