ENJOY OTHER NEARBY MUSIC VENUES

WHERE MOUNTAIN MUSIC RINGS LOUD

Music abounds in the region around the Blue Ridge Music Center. The area is well known for its bluegrass, old-time, folk, Americana, and gospel music. See the links below to find out about music venues and jams nearby.

Please Note: many venues and jams alter their hours seasonally. Please check with the venues for their current schedules.

NEARBY MUSIC VENUES

Creek Bottom Brewing Company
Creek Bottom Brewing Company
The Rex Theater
The Rex Theater
Fairview Ruritan
Fairview Ruritan
The Floyd Country Store
The Floyd Country Store
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Alleghany Jubilee
The Earle Theatre and Old-time Music Heritage Hall
The Earle Theatre and Old-time Music Heritage Hall
Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
Willingham Theater at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
Reeves Theater & Cafe
Reeves Theater & Cafe

WEEKLY JAMS

Mondays

TimePerformerLocation
6-9 p.m.Crouse House PickersCrouse House, 60 Cherry St., Sparta, NC

Tuesdays

TimePerformerLocation

Wednesdays

TimePerformerLocation
6:30-9 p.m.Old-time Mountain Music JamHistoric 1908 Courthouse, 107 E. Main St., Independence, VA
7:30-10 p.m.Beer & Banjos Weekly Old Time JamWhite Elephant Beer Company, 225 Market St., Mount Airy, NC

Thursdays

TimePerformerLocation
7-9 p.m.Crooked Road JamFries Community Center Theater, 316 W. Main St., Fries, VA
7-9 p.m.JamThe Earle Theatre, 142 North Main St., Mount Airy, NC
6-8 p.m.Open stage and jamBriarpatch Mountain Cafe, 117 S. Main St., Galax, VA

Fridays

TimePerformerLocation
Noon-4 p.m.Bluegrass Jam (May-October)Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road or milepost 213 Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, VA
7-10 p.m.JamWillis Gap Community Center, 144 The Hollow Road, Ararat, VA
7-10 p.m.Bluegrass JamLambsburg Community Center, 130 Learning Lane, Lambsburg, VA

Sundays

TimePerformerLocation
Noon-4 p.m.Old-time Jam (May-October)Blue Ridge Music Center, 700 Foothills Road or milepost 213 Blue Ridge Parkway, Galax, VA
1:30-3:30 p.m.Old-time JamThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA
4-6 p.m.Bluegrass JamThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA

WEEKLY CONCERTS

Mondays

TimePerformerLocation
6-8 p.m.Line Dancing LessonsAlleghany Jubilee, 25 N. Main St., Sparta, NC

Tuesdays

TimePerformerLocation
7-10 p.m., $5 admissionHillbilly Hoedown with Ernest & The Rise and Shine BandAlleghany Jubilee, 25 N. Main St., Sparta, NC
6-8 p.m.Tuesday Tunes Songwriters NightThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA
7-9 p.m.(Every other Tuesday) The Creek Bottom Boys BluegrassCreek Bottom Brewing Company, 307 N Meadow St, Galax, VA

Fridays

TimePerformerLocation
6:30-10:30 p.m., $5 admissionFriday Night JamboreeThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA

Saturdays

TimePerformerLocation
Noon-3 p.m.Americana AfternoonThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA
5-6 p.m.Old-Time Dance LessonsThe Floyd Country Store, 206 S. Locust St., Floyd, VA
11 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., $6 admissionWPAQ's Merry Go Round
The Historic Earle Theatre, 142 N. Main Street, Mount Airy, NC
7-10 p.m., $7 admissionSaturday Night Concert & DanceAlleghany Jubilee, 25 N. Main St,, Sparta, NC
Noon-2 p.m.Saturdays on the PorchBriarpatch Mountain Cafe, 117 S. Main St., Galax, VA

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