All events begin at 6PM!
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
HOPPIE VAUGHAN & THE MINISTERS OF SOUL
+ CAITLIN KRISKO & THE BROADCAST (ACOUSTIC DUO)
Rhythm and blue-eyed soul performer, Hoppie Vaughan has been igniting and expanding the live music scene in Roanoke, Virginia since 1996. Hoppie is a singer, songwriter, guitar player, bass player, and entertainer that leads an impressive group of Roanoke-based musicians, the Ministers of Soul! Get ready for an evening of soul!
Hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the best kept vocal secrets of the Southeast,” Caitlin Krisko delivers a sound that’s as raw and electric as it is soulful. Blending the grit of rock & roll with deep roots and blues influences, the Asheville-based performer has built a reputation for live performances that leave audiences spellbound, driven by Krisko’s powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence.
+ MOVIE NIGHT: Zootopia 2
After the music ends, stay for a special showing of Disney’s Zootopia 2 on our giant blow-up movie screen. Bring your blanket or chairs and we’ll provide the popcorn!
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
A Cajun Dance Party with
THE REVELERS
+ KELLEY BREIDING BAND
The Revelers have been bringing their party around the world for over a decade, and now they’re adding a masterful voice to their celebrated lineup with the addition of fiddler/singer, Kelli Jones. With their Grammy-nominated legacy and reputation as innovators of Louisiana music, this ever-evolving supergroup continues to reinvent itself while staying true to their Cajun Country roots.
Kelley Breiding is a multi-instrumentalist and singer originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from Western Carolina University, she lived in Mt. Airy for just over a decade, and now resides in the Blue Ridge mountains of Ashe County, NC. She is a jack of all trades; a guitarist, fiddler, banjo player, bass player and singer-songwriter. Breiding grounds her music in the communities that surround it, and is well-versed in the old-time music of northwestern North Carolina.
THURSDAY, JULY 2
RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE
+ DENIM & PLAID
+ HANDMADE MUSIC SCHOOL
Rhonda Vincent is a firecracker of talent that powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today. From humble beginnings in the tiny town of Greentop, Missouri, Rhonda’s musical heritage traces back 5 generations of the Vincent family.
A multi-award winner, with a 2017 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, an Entertainer of the Year 2001, Song of the Year 2004, and unprecedented 7 consecutive Female Vocalist of the Year awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association 2000 – 2006 and an 8th win of IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year in 2015.
Denim & Plaid delivers a hard-driving, high-energy bluegrass experience that blends powerful vocals with masterful instrumental performances. Representing the next generation of bluegrass music, this talented youth band has quickly built a reputation for electrifying audiences with their passion, skill, and infectious energy.
Founded in 2016, the Handmade Music School is a hub for traditional music education, celebrating the region’s rich musical heritage while fostering community and creativity. Specializing in the art of handmade music, the school offers a variety of workshops, classes, camps, special events, and private lessons in traditional Appalachian instruments such as the banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin. The Handmade Music School’s mission is to cultivate and strengthen community through experiences in music, dance, art, and food rooted in Appalachian traditions. Enjoy a set of songs and tunes by several different performing groups comprised of Handmade Music School students.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
A Salsa Dance Party with
JSTOP LATIN SOUL
+ ROBERT JOSPÉ QUARTET
Born in the Blue Ridge mountains of Roanoke, Virginia, and fueled by an obsession for Afro-Cuban rhythms, Jstop Latin Soul ignites the stage with a bold fusion of Latin grooves, blazing jazz, and gritty soul. Inspired by legends like Irékere, Papo Vázquez, and Jerry González & the Fort Apache Band, we honor the past while fearlessly pushing into the future—creating a sound that’s both powerful and fresh.
As an Afro-Cuban jazz & dance band, we deliver the perfect soundtrack for your dance cravings. Our music keeps you dancing while showcasing exceptional jazz that captivates the soul. Come feel the energy and let the rhythm take over!
Robert Jospé Quartet offer an exciting instrumental mix of jazz, rock, pop and Latin styles. Featuring Robert Jospé on drums, the trio includes piano/keyboard and bass. The quartet includes guitar. Their repertoire consists of original works, standards from the American Song Book, pop and classic covers by Herbie Hancock, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Leonard Bernstein, James Taylor along with other well-known composers.
+ MOVIE NIGHT: Disney's How To Train Your Dragon
After the music ends, stay for a special showing of Disney’s How To Train Your Dragon on our giant blow-up movie screen. Bring your blanket or chairs and we’ll provide the popcorn!
THURSDAY, JULY 30
WILLIE WILLIAMS BAND
+ DOWNRIVER COLLECTIVE
It doesn’t take too long to realize Willie Williams is the real thing. It is evident in his guitar lines, where the emotion of the blues, enriched by the sophistication of jazz, flows with the power of rock and roll. His instrumental virtuosity and situational awareness make him an invaluable bandmate- most prominently proven by his recruitment into Great Southern, the late, great Dickey Betts’ continuation of the Allman Brothers tradition.
While exceptionally skilled in revitalizing archetypal Southern rock, his original music reveals a compelling voice of his own. His songs range from roadhouse workouts to contemplative blues, with lyrics unpretentiously poetic and down to earth, touched with humor and sympathy. His singing is effortlessly melodic and warmly conversational.
DownRiver Collective is one of the most electrifying new forces in American roots music. Winners of the 2024 IBMA Momentum Band award, DownRiver Collective blurs the lines between classic folk tradition and forward-leaning acoustic innovation. Their music holds a raw and simple truth — yet it arrives with gripping intensity, soulful intention, and fearless originality. The result feels bold and new, yet strangely familiar… the kind of sound that stays with you long after the last note fades.
THURSDAY, AUG. 13
AMERICAN AQUARIUM
+ THE DEER RUN DRIFTERS
For nearly two decades, American Aquarium have pushed toward that rare form of rock-and-roll that’s revelatory in every sense. “For us the sweet spot is when you’ve got a rock band that makes you scream along to every word, and it’s not until you’re coming down at three a.m. that you realize those words are saying something real about your life,” says frontman BJ Barham. “That’s what made us fall in love with music in the first place, and that’s the goal in everything we do.” On their new album The Fear of Standing Still, the North Carolina-bred band embody that dynamic with more intensity than ever before, endlessly matching their gritty breed of country-rock with Barham’s bravest and most incisive songwriting to date. As he reflects on matters both personal and sociocultural—e.g., the complexity of Southern identity, the intersection of generational trauma and the dismantling of reproductive rights—American Aquarium instill every moment of The Fear of Standing Still with equal parts unbridled spirit and illuminating empathy.
What happens when two small-town musicians with a guitar, a banjo, and a whole lot of heart hit the streets of Floyd, Virginia? For Chris Link and Shane Edgell, it meant turning street-corner busking in 2011 into The Deer Run Drifters, a band that grew from playing the first-ever Talford Rodeo in 2012 to becoming a regional Americana force. Joined by Joe Link, Sean Edgell, and Will Norton, they logged 200+ shows across the East Coast and Midwest, toured the U.S., and released two acclaimed albums—Appalachian Blues (2013), praised for its raw tales of hardship, and Restless Youth (2015), which amped up their sound with rock-driven energy while keeping their authenticity intact.
Now, more than a decade later, The Deer Run Drifters are back. With a new lineup, a renewed sense of purpose, and fresh songs that embrace their traditional roots, the band is ready to rekindle their connection with fans.
THURSDAY, AUG. 27
A Honky Tonk Dance Party with
THE SWVA HONKY TONK ALL-STARS featuring Redd Volkaert, Rachael Hester, Silas Hamilton & more!
+ JESSE SMATHERS & NICK GOAD
From country and western-swing to jazz and rock, Redd Volkaert is considered a true giant of country music and the Telecaster guitar. Redd is a Grammy-winner and a guitar-playing legend who is renowned throughout the country music world and beyond. Redd is joined by country-western all-stars, Rachael Hester on guitar and Silas Hamilton on pedal steel, plus Adam Clark & Chris Blankenship.
Jesse Smathers & Nick Goad are tradition bearers and strong voices in bluegrass music from Southwest Virginia. Jesse comes from a long line of musicians from North Carolina. In 2010 he began his career as a touring musician with the James King Band. Jesse currently tours with The Lonesome River Band and lives in Southwest Virginia, near Floyd and teaches with the Handmade Music School. He takes much joy in passing along Appalachian traditions, and cultivating community with the music he makes. Nick Goad, from Stuart, Virginia, has performed with Sideline and Jeff Brown and Still Lonesome. Jesse and Nick will perform a powerful duo set setting the mood for a great night of bluegrass and country music
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