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The Gospel Heritage Concert, sponsored by Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, wil be on Saturday, July 5th at 7:30. A unique event featuring some of the best musicians and singers of the Blue Ridge. This Heritage Concert will showcase gospel music from the old-time, bluegrass, a cappella and shape note singing traditions. Call the store for tickets at (540) 745-4563. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. Mac and Jenny Traynham, Janet Turner, The Patton Singers and more. |
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Written by Floyd Today
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July 8th. Regular meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 8:30am in the Board Room of the County Administration Building, 120 West Oxford Street, Floyd. Adjourned or special called meetings are scheduled when necessary. All meetings are open to the public. A Public Comment Period is held at 9:00am at each regular meeting. |
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Written by Floyd Today
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Saturday, July12th.The SwayKatz play the Pine Pavilion. 20 pc. Swing Band featuring 40's Swing Music, Latin, Funk & Popular Music. Full menu & Legal Beverages. Gates open at 6:30 w/ music @ 7:00. Contact The Pine Tavern Restaurant for additional information 540-745-4482. |
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July 12th at Chateau Morrisette. Two musical acts will perform on the festival stage from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We have crafters, artisans and vendors, along with barrel shaving demonstrations throughout the day. Join us for a lot more merriment in the mountains, and get a nice mountain breeze in July to boot! Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at the Gate. Picnics, coolers or outside food & beverages are not permitted. 11:00am to 1:00pm Scott Perry: A 20 year professional with a riveting stage show that will keep your toes tapping. With a repertoire of traditional and original acoustic blues and roots music, Scott’s style is exciting! A husband, father, teacher, musician, music store owner with his own promotion company and record label, Oh Papa Music, he instructs dozens of guitar students and conducts educational workshops on blues music. www.ohpapa.com 1:30pm to 5:00pm Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin: If your psyche twitches at the sensual power of Muddy Waters, you’ll dig Bob Margolin, one of the leading torchbearers of Chicago blues. A blues guitar player and singer carrying on the old style and creating original music of his own. www.bobmargolin.com |
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Written by Floyd Today
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July 19th from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Chateau Morrisette and Virginia Tech host the second annual Hokie Bird Wine and Music Festival. There will be Hokie this and Hokie that, wine, food, live music, crafts, artists, tours and tastings and all the team spirit your heart can handle! There's bound to be plenty of strut at this scene, so wear your maroon and orange loud and proud! Tickets $15. Picnics, coolers or outside food & beverages are not permitted. 11 am & 1:00 pm Robin Wynn Band: A high energy show with spirit to match. Distinctive lyrics, honey smooth vocals, unique music. 1:30 & 5 pm Adrian Duke Projek: Drenched with the sounds of New Orleans, Adrian Duke's piano is overshadowed only by the raw emotional power of his voice. He has found a home as a Blues artist and by blurring the lines between Blues, Funk, R&B, and Jazz, he has built a wide audience of dedicated fans. For more information call 540.593.0865 or visit us online at www.thedogs.com. |
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July 20th at 7:00pm at The June Bug Center. Mid season Shakespeare - The Tempest.Cook-out featuring popular Greek food at $6.50. Performance will follow on a PAY WHAT YOU WILL basis. The production comes to the June Bug Center through its partnership with Mary Baldwin College's MLITT. / MFA Program offered in conjunction with the American Shakespeare Center. This partnership delighted, provoked, & thrilled audiences with previous performances of Hamlet, Comedy of Errors and King Lear. The June Bug Center is located at 251 Parkway Lane in Floyd. For more information, contact The June Bug Center at (540) 745-6550 or email
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Written by Ronald D. Walton
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July 24th to the 27th. It's that time of the year again - Floyd Fest 7! It's 4 days of great music, great food, some nice folks and the best time in Southwest Virginia. Floyd Fest 7 is a family affair. Check out all of the details by clicking here. |
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August 2nd from 7:30pm to 10:00pm at Oak Grove Pavilion (behind historic Zion Lutheran Church), 635 Needmore Lane in Floyd. This award-winning quartet, No Strings Attached will be performing on the outdoor stage of the Oak Grove Pavilion. No Stings Attached actually features hundreds of strings playing music described as "eclectic, jazz on acoustic instruments and world beat." The Washington Post accurately described them as "one of the more adventurous string ensembles today." So bring your family and friends and come out for an evening of great entertainment - events go on rain or shine! Admission to the event is free but a freewill donation will be encouraged at intermission. Since 1994 over $40,000 has been raised during Oak Grove Pavilion events and distributed to local charities. All Pavilion events are drug and alcohol free. For more information call (540) 745-2096 or email
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