Jam Session

Roanoke Old Time & Americana Jam

By Beth Worley / January 14, 2026 /

January 14, 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 / January 14, 2026 /

January 14, 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 […]

Wednesday Old Time Jam

By Beth Worley / January 14, 2026 /

January 14, 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: […]

Historic Fries Theater Thursday Night Jam

By Beth Worley / January 15, 2026 /

January 15, 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. […]

Open Mic Night at Potter’s Craft Cider

By Beth Worley / January 15, 2026 /

January 15, 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 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! The 3rd Thursday Open Mic Night takes place at Potter’s Craft Cider. Food and drinks are available to purchase at Potter’s Craft […]

Senior Mountain Pickers

By Beth Worley / January 16, 2026 /

January 16, 2026 @ 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 / January 16, 2026 /

January 16, 2026 @ 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 / January 16, 2026 /

January 16, 2026 @ 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 / January 16, 2026 /

January 16, 2026 @ 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 / January 18, 2026 /

January 18, 2026 @ 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 […]

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