Sugarloaf Mountain Band Sugarloaf Mountain Band plays on the third Saturday of the month, noon to 4 p.m. The Sugarloaf Mountain Band was formed by friends who became acquainted at the JAM sessions in Mount Airy, NC, and is named after the Sugarloaf Mountain located in nearby Lambsburg, VA. The band plays a variety of…
Butch Robins Butch Robins plays on the 2nd Saturday of the month, noon to 4 p.m. As far as banjo players are concerned, few are as innovative or stylistically diverse as is Joseph C. (“Butch”) Robins. Butch’s musical diversity is evidenced in the bluegrass world by his inclusion as one of the longest tenured banjoists…
Jackson Cunningham & Friends Jackson Cunningham plays on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, noon to 4 p.m. Jackson Cunningham and friends bring their old-time, bluegrass, and country repertoire to the breezeway. Come on out for a fun afternoon of tunes and songs.
Scott Freeman and Willard Gayheart Scott Freeman and Willard Gayheart play on Thursdays, noon to 4 p.m. Scott Freeman and Willard Gayheart are Thursday’s featured Midday Mountain Music group at the Blue Ridge Music Center. Scott grew up in a rich musical area, better known as the home of Andy Griffith. Mount Airy is the…
Bluegrass Jam with Jim and Lynn The Bluegrass Jam with Jim and Lynn is held on Fridays, noon – 4 p.m. Bring your instrument and join Jim Purcell and Lynn Wolf for a fun afternoon of toe-tapping tunes, songs, and sharing in the Friday afternoon bluegrass jam! All participating musicians must sign in before playing,…
Blue Ridge Ramblers The Blue Ridge Ramblers play on the 4th Saturday of the month, noon – 4 p.m. The Blue Ridge Ramblers play a little bit of everything – bluegrass, old time, and folk (Americana). With years of experience living in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Parkway, they are well versed in local…
Fisher Peak Timber Rattlers The Fisher Peak Timber Rattlers play on Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. The Fisher Peak Timber Rattlers is an Old Time band that has been playing in the area for a decade. The majority of their repertoire is tunes that have been shared in this section of the Blue Ridge for…
Cedar Ridge Cedar Ridge plays on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, noon – 4 p.m. Cedar Ridge is primarily a bluegrass band but also plays old time, folk, old country, and original material. Phil Lanier plays mandolin and bass. Joe Andrews plays guitar and bluegrass banjo. Dot Shikenjanski plays bass and clawhammer banjo. …
Buck Mountain Band The Buck Mountain Band plays on Mondays, noon to 4 p.m. The Buck Mountain Band has been a Midday Mountain Band playing at the Music Center since 2007. With Bob Taylor on fiddle, Amy Boucher on banjo, Ken Winans on guitar, and Debbie Larson on bass, this band will lead you on a…
Bill and Maggie Anderson Bill and Maggie Anderson play on Wednesdays, noon – 4 p.m. Whether they’re explaining how to build a guitar or play a Dobro, or singing the sweet harmonies of “Fox on the Run” so that they flow like the river in the song, Bill and Maggie Anderson are the heart and…