Shenandoah - Me & Martha
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Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a wellspring of traditional and folk music dating back to the days of the early settlers in the 1700s. The Shenandoah Music Trail honors musicians and celebrates the rich history of the traditional music of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. All along our Music Trail you will find the best musicians playing music as a way of life. The songs reflect the rich heritage of the Valley’s music communities. From haunting ballads to breakneck speed hoedowns the music of the region has defined the fabric of American music for over 280 years. You will also have the opportunity to hear and see the best touring regional and national talents playing today’s Mountain Music. Picking and Singing in the Shenandoah Valley The Shenandoah Valley is credited with the early development of the mountain dulcimer, is the birthplace of American Southern gospel music and shape-note singing (Singers Glen), World’s 1st Bluegrass Festival (Luray), Patsy Cline (Winchester), Mac Wiseman (Crimora), Larry Stephenson (Harrisonburg), the Statler Brothers (Staunton), Nothin’ Fancy (Buena Vista) and hundreds of bands and musicians whose musical styles have set the standard for American roots music. Mountain Music includes: Bluegrass, Traditional Country, Southern Gospel/Shape-note Singing, Old-Time String Band, Fiddle & Banjo Traditions, Mountain Ballads, and Country Blues. Come explore the Shenandoah Music Trail. The musical experience of a lifetime awaits... Sing Your Way Back Home Shenandoah MUSIC TRAIL te the Past... he Present... e the Future... The musicial experience of a lifetime awaits... Don’t forget to bring your instrument! o f o o Mountain Music f f The music sessions and festivals are the life’s blood of a Shenandoah Valley music heritage that dates back to the 1730s. In spite of today’s instant communication, family oriented music gatherings perpetuate an oral music tradition that keeps the music fresh and alive for others to enjoy for generations to come. In a typical session musicians young and old come together, take turns around and play a variety of songs. These songs include instrumental pieces with individual solo breaks and bluegrass, traditional country or gospel songs often sung in 3-part harmony. Like its Jazz cousin, the practice of creating music by ear without written notation has been going on in the valleys, mountains, front porches, living rooms, kitchens and garages for many generations. On the surface, there might seem to be a world of difference between bluegrass and jazz music. However, bluegrass and jazz are more alike than they appear. Both bluegrass and jazz evolved out of the need of a people to express their daily lives through music which speaks to their heart and soul. Both place a high premium on instrumental virtuosity, feature sophisticated interplay between instruments and both rely heavily on improvisation, often at lightning speed. Both require dedication to perfect the techniques of creating instant performing art for the moment for all those who are there to listen. Glad you could join us!!! Shenandoah Mountain Music Makers Association, Inc. A Virginia 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that supports, celebrates and promotes the rich music heritages of the Shenandoah Valley. 266 Inglewood Court, McGaheysville, VA 22840 540-209-3540 ~ [email protected] Th des his and low exc cur mu sig We out Complete map listings, de and up-dates available www.shenandoahmusictra If you want to know more o are just briefly in the Valley an know who’s pickin’ wher Feel free to call Martha 540-2 LOWER VALLEY REGION Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren Counties UPPER VALLEY REGION Rockbridge, Roanoke, Craig, Alleghany, Botetourt Counties Major Venue - having Mountain Mu performances or exhibits with regu events for the public at least once a a long-standing Mountain Music ins (Museum, Theater, Gallery, Dining/ - Can be seasonal) Venue - an establishment having a scheduled event for the public once (i.e. monthly jam, music series). Outdoor Festival Venue - an outdoo featuring Mountain Music as part o Trail Stop - an establishment/agenc caters to serving the Mountain Mus (i.e. occasional mountain music ev store, travel center, dining) Historic Events & Places - a geogra where a significant Mountain Music moment occurred. (Historic event w birthplace, past event, building) Open to the public Mountain Music (Don’t forget to bring your instrum CENTRAL VALLEY REGION Augusta, Bath, Highland, Rockingham Counties Trail regions reflects this tradition. be placed to As of now only dot Historical Events & Places 1 enway. ter) Valley) oss Keys) g) Crimora) apin n) 1965 Marker ing Lot on erican n folk e and ic.
Transcript of Shenandoah - Me & Martha
Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is a wellspring of traditional and folk music dating back to the days of the early settlers in the 1700s. The Shenandoah Music Trail honors musicians and celebrates the rich history of the traditional music of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. All along our Music Trail you will find the best musicians playing music as a way of life. The songs reflect the rich heritage of the Valley’s music communities. From haunting ballads to breakneck speed hoedowns the music of the region has defined the fabric of American music for over 280 years. You will also have the opportunity to hear and see the best touring regional and national talents playing today’s Mountain Music.
Picking and Singing in the Shenandoah ValleyThe Shenandoah Valley is credited with the early development of the mountain dulcimer, is the birthplace of American Southern gospel music and shape-note singing (Singers Glen), World’s 1st Bluegrass Festival (Luray), Patsy Cline (Winchester), Mac Wiseman (Crimora), Larry Stephenson (Harrisonburg), the Statler Brothers (Staunton), Nothin’ Fancy (Buena Vista) and hundreds of bands and musicians whose musical styles have set the standard for American roots music. Mountain Music includes: Bluegrass, Traditional Country, Southern Gospel/Shape-note Singing, Old-Time String Band, Fiddle & Banjo Traditions, Mountain Ballads, and Country Blues.
Come explore the Shenandoah Music Trail. The musical experience of a lifetime awaits...
Sing Your Way Back Home
Shenandoah M U S I C T R A I L
Celebrate the Past...
Honor the Present...
Preserve the Future...
The musicial experience of a lifetime awaits...
Don’t forget to bring your instrument! Don’t forget to bring your instrument! Don’t forget to bring your instrument!
offofo Mountain Musicf Mountain Musicf
The music sessions and festivals are the life’s blood of a Shenandoah Valley music heritage that dates back to the 1730s. In spite of today’s instant communication, family oriented music gatherings perpetuate an oral music tradition that keeps the music fresh and alive for others to enjoy for generations to come. In a typical session musicians young and old come together, take turns around and play a variety of songs. These songs include instrumental pieces with individual solo breaks and bluegrass, traditional country or gospel songs often sung in 3-part harmony. Like its Jazz cousin, the practice of creating music by ear without written notation has been going on in the valleys, mountains, front porches, living rooms, kitchens and garages for many generations.
On the surface, there might seem to be a world of difference between bluegrass and jazz music. However, bluegrass and jazz are more alike than they appear. Both bluegrass and jazz evolved out of the need of a people to express their daily lives through music which speaks to their heart and soul. Both place a high premium on instrumental virtuosity, feature sophisticated interplay between instruments and both rely heavily on improvisation, often at lightning speed. Both require dedication to perfect the techniques of creating instant performing art for the moment for all those who are there to listen. Glad you could join us!!!
Shenandoah Mountain Music Makers Association, Inc.A Virginia 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that supports, celebrates and promotes the rich music
heritages of the Shenandoah Valley.266 Inglewood Court, McGaheysville, VA 22840
540-209-3540 ~ [email protected]
Celebrate the Past...
Honor the Present...
Preserve the Future...
The Shenandoah Music Trail is a series of driving loops The Shenandoah Music Trail is a series of driving loops designed to show-case Valley music, promote Valley’s rich designed to show-case Valley music, promote Valley’s rich history and natural beauty. The Trail covers14 counties history and natural beauty. The Trail covers14 counties and is divided into 3-sections. The upper, central and and is divided into 3-sections. The upper, central and lower valley regions feature easy driving multiple-loop lower valley regions feature easy driving multiple-loop excursions from Winchester to Roanoke which highlight excursions from Winchester to Roanoke which highlight current musical venues, trail stops featuring mountain current musical venues, trail stops featuring mountain music, historical places and musicians that have had music, historical places and musicians that have had significant impact on American music. significant impact on American music. We’d love for you to join us! Feel free to contact us to find We’d love for you to join us! Feel free to contact us to find out what’s going on before or during your visit.out what’s going on before or during your visit. Don’t forget to bring your instrument! Don’t forget to bring your instrument!
Complete map listings, details, Complete map listings, details, and up-dates available at and up-dates available at
www.shenandoahmusictrail.comwww.shenandoahmusictrail.comIf you want to know more or youIf you want to know more or you
are just briefl y in the Valley and want to are just briefl y in the Valley and want to know who’s pickin’ where? know who’s pickin’ where?
Feel free to call Martha 540-209-3540Feel free to call Martha 540-209-3540
LOWER VALLEY REGIONClarke, Frederick, Page,
Shenandoah, Warren Counties
UPPER VALLEY REGIONRockbridge, Roanoke, Craig, Alleghany, Botetourt Counties
Major Venue - having Mountain Music Major Venue - having Mountain Music performances or exhibits with regularly scheduled performances or exhibits with regularly scheduled events for the public at least once a week, or events for the public at least once a week, or a long-standing Mountain Music institution a long-standing Mountain Music institution (Museum, Theater, Gallery, Dining/Stage, Jams (Museum, Theater, Gallery, Dining/Stage, Jams - Can be seasonal)
Venue - an establishment having at least one Venue - an establishment having at least one scheduled event for the public once a month scheduled event for the public once a month (i.e. monthly jam, music series).
Outdoor Festival Venue - an outdoor music festival Outdoor Festival Venue - an outdoor music festival featuring Mountain Music as part of its offerings.featuring Mountain Music as part of its offerings.
Trail Stop - an establishment/agency/venue that Trail Stop - an establishment/agency/venue that caters to serving the Mountain Music Community. caters to serving the Mountain Music Community. (i.e. occasional mountain music event, music (i.e. occasional mountain music event, music store, travel center, dining)
Historic Events & Places - a geographic location Historic Events & Places - a geographic location where a significant Mountain Music Historic where a significant Mountain Music Historic moment occurred. (Historic event would include: moment occurred. (Historic event would include: birthplace, past event, building)
Open to the public Mountain Music Jam Session Open to the public Mountain Music Jam Session (Don’t forget to bring your instrument)instrument)
CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAugusta, Bath, Highland,
Rockingham Counties
The Rivers flow North - People from the Shenandoah Valley refer to “going places” based on the direction of the Shenandoah River flow, at one time used as a major means of transportation. Someone in Staunton goes over to Waynesboro, up to Lexington and down to Winchester. So the naming of the three Shenandoah Music Trail regions reflects this tradition.Trail regions reflects this tradition.
As we develop our Music Trail more Historic Markers will be placed to As we develop our Music Trail more Historic Markers will be placed to commemorate historical events and places for all to see. As of now only commemorate historical events and places for all to see. As of now only three locations are available for public visits and have a three locations are available for public visits and have a dot dot
Historical Events & Places 1st Bluegrass Festival in the World (Luray) 7/4/1961 1st Bluegrass Festival in the World (Luray) 7/4/1961
Tribute marker located at Ruffner Plaza on the Greenway.Tribute marker located at Ruffner Plaza on the Greenway. Birthplace of Buck Ryan (Fiddler) (Mt. Jackson) Birthplace of Patsy Cline (Singer) (Winchester) Birthplace of Herb Smoke (Banjo/Fiddle) (Winchester) Birthplace of Herb Smoke (Banjo/Fiddle) (Winchester) Birthplace of the Mt. Dulcimer (Shenandoah River Valley) Birthplace of the Mt. Dulcimer (Shenandoah River Valley) Dalton Brill’s Barber Shop (Winchester) Murphy Henry’s Music Methods (Winchester) Ananais Davisson Grave KY Harmony - 1816 (Cross Keys) (Cross Keys) Birthplace of Emory Stroop (Fiddler) (Harrisonburg) Birthplace of Emory Stroop (Fiddler) (Harrisonburg) Birthplace of Mac Wiseman (Voice of the Heart) (Crimora) Birthplace of Mac Wiseman (Voice of the Heart) (Crimora) John Starling’s Home (Lexington) Liberty Hall Ruins (Lexington) Home of Lucius Chapin Liberty Hall Ruins (Lexington) Home of Lucius Chapin Birthplace of American Gospel Music (Singers Glen) Birthplace of American Gospel Music (Singers Glen) Shenandoah Valley Jamboree (Harrisonburg) 1st Multi-Day Bluegrass Festival (Fincastle) 9/3-5/1965 1st Multi-Day Bluegrass Festival (Fincastle) 9/3-5/1965 Home of the Statler Brothers (Staunton) Tribute Marker Tribute Marker
located at the end of Central Avenue at Wharf Parking Lot on Wharf Parking Lot on Johnson St.
Mountain Music includes: bluegrass, old-time string band, American bluegrass, old-time string band, American fiddle/banjo traditions, Appalachian folk fiddle/banjo traditions, Appalachian folk songs, Piedmont blues, shape-note and songs, Piedmont blues, shape-note and
gospel, and classic country music.gospel, and classic country music.
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Individual Membership - $20 ~ Family/Band Membership: $35 Business/Organization Membership: $50 ~ Trail Sponsorship: $100
Shenandoah Valley Mountain Music Makers Trail 39 Major Venues 27 Jams Sessions 11 Trail Stops
Berryville Bluegrass Series LV (Berryville)200 Swan Ave. Seasonal October-March540-837-2187 ~ www.berryvillebluegrass.com
Blue Ridge Arts Council & Gallery LV (Front Royal) “Gazebo Gatherings,” summer concerts Friday 7pm, June- Aug. - 540-635-9909 ~ www.blueridgearts.org
Bluemont Country Dance LV (Hillsboro) 37098 Charles Town Pike, 3rd Sat. - Dec. through May Dance 8pm - Beginners workshop at 7:30 pm540-338-4640 ~ www.bluemont.org
Bluemont Summer Concert Series LV (Winchester)20 North Loudoun St. Old Frederick County Court-house Fridays June 22 to Aug. 24 - 7:30 p.m. 540-338-4640 ~ www.bluemont.org
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts CenterLV (Mt. Jackson) 5998 Main Street - 1st Friday Concerts 7pm540-477-3117 ~ www.bscac.org
Cristina’s Café LV (Strasburg) 219 W. King StreetLocal music Fri.& Sat.evenings - Sunday (open mic)540-465-2311 ~ www.cristinascafe.net
Wisteria Farm & Vineyard LV (Stanley) 1126 Marksville Rd. Music under the Arbor Series - Great way to relax540-742-1489 ~ www.wisteriavineyard.com
Hotel Strasburg LV (Strasburg) 213 S.Holliday St., Occassionally features local music groups. 540-465-9191 ~ www.hotelstrasburg.com
Shenandoah University LV (Winchester)1460 University Dr. Variety of Concerts 800-432-2266 ~ www.su.edu
Shape Note Harmonia Sacra Singing LV,CV,UVThere are a number of Sings in the Valleysvmmma.org/html/sacra.htm - Sam Showalter 540-433-9225 ~ e-mail [email protected]
Mauck Meeting House LV (Luray) Hamburg Rd. (Route 766) To arrage a tour - Drive by OK540-743-5014 ~ www.pagecountyheritage.com
Page County Historical Museums LV(Luray) Hamburg Rd. (Route 766) To arrage a tour540-743-5014 ~ www.pagecountyheritage.com
Oasis Gallery CV (Harrisonburg) 103 S. Main St.Art Gallery and Music - Local artist & music540-442-8188 ~ www.oasisartgallery.org
Town of Elkton Events CV (Elkton) See listing under CV (Elkton) See listing under CVfestivals - 540-298-9441 ~ www.elktonva.gov
Back Home on the Farm CV (Harrisonburg) CV (Harrisonburg) CV3231 Willow Run Rd, Seasonal Music Series and a Great place to take the Family ~ Corn Maze & Music540-746-0782 ~ www.backhome-onthefarm.com
Bluestone Vineyard CV (Bridgewater) 4828 Spring Creek Rd. Music every week “Toast the Weekend!” 540-828-0099 ~ www.bluestonevineyard.com
Baja Bean Company CV (Staunton) 9 W. Beverley St. Music varies so check their calendar.540-885-9988 ~ www.bajabean.com
Barren Ridge Vineyards CV (Fishersville) 984 Barren Ridge Rd. Seasonal Music 540-248-3300 ~ www.barrenridgevineyardsva.com
Bluegrass in the Gypsy Hill Park CV (Staunton)600 Churchville Ave. - 7pm Wednesday evenings July 11 to Aug. 29 - Train rides available 540-332-3945www.stauntonparksandrecreationrevolution.com
Blue Ridge Com. College Arts Center Blue Ridge Com. College Arts Center Blue Ridge Com. College Arts Center CV (Weyers Cave) One College Lane - 540-234-9261http://www.brcc.edu/fac/performances
Byers Street Bistro CV (Staunton) 18 Byers St. Eclectic Americana Muisc 9pm Thu., Fri., Sat.540-887-6100 ~ www.byersstreetbistro.com
Contra Dance at Mary Baldwin College CV (Staunton)Tams St. - Sept-May 3rd Saturday - 7:30pm Live Music540-887-7162 ~ http://www.contracorners.com
Cross Keys Vineyard CV (Cross Keys)6011 East Timber Ridge Rd. Music & Tastings 540-234-0505 ~ www.crosskeysvineyards.com
Dayton Contra Dance CV (Dayton) Dayton Learning Center - 290 Mill St.- 2nd Sat. September - May434-293-6536 - www.contracorners.com
Harrisonburg Farmer’s Market CV (Harrisonburg)228 South Liberty St. Tue. & Sat., Apr.-Tsgiving, 7 am to 1 pm - Sat. in Dec.- Mar, 9 am to 12 noon. www.harrisonburgfarmersmarket.com
Mennofolk CV (Harrisonburg) 801 Parkwood DriveTheater & Concert series - Eastern Mennonite School http://www.mennofolk.org/harrisonburg
Lawn Party & Steam & Gas Meet CV (Bridgewater) 300 Green St. Largest Eastcoast Lawn Party held the week preceeding the 3rd Sat. in July www.bridgewaterfire.com/lawnparty.html
33rd Dayton Autumn Celebration CV (Dayton) Downtown at Mill and College Streets - 1st Sat. in Oct.540-879-2241 ~ www.daytonva.us
ChickenStock CV (Broadway) Heritage Park, an old fashioned community picnic with live music, BBQ chicken, games, contests, kids activities and more - July (TBD) 540-896-515 ~ www.town.broadway.va.us
Broadway/Timberville Fall Festival CV (Broadway) Main Street - October 20, 2012 9AM-4PM540-896-7413 ~ www.btchamber.org
Staunton Farmer’s Market CV (Staunton)Wharf Parking Lot on Johnson St. - 7am to 12N First Sat.in April until the Sat. before Thanksgiving. 540-885-8523 ~ www.safarmersmarket.com
Virginia Dreams Center Stage CV (Harrisonburg) RFD TV Series taped before a live audience at Eastern Mennonite School. For taping dates & times call877-330-8327 ~ www.virginiadreamscenterstage.com
Buchanan Theatre UV (Buchanan) 19778 Main St.Beautifully restored theater. Features local music.540-254-1155 ~ www.buchanantheatre.com
Jefferson Center UV (Roanoke) 541 Luck Ave. Great source of varied performances & programs540.345.2550 ~ www.jeffcenter.org
Roanoke Civic Center UV (Roanoke) 710 Williamson Rd. 540-853-5483 ~ www.roanokeciviccenter.com
Roanoke Contra Dancers UV (Roanoke) Kirk Family YMCA, 520 Church Ave. 4th Sat. monthly 7-10pmCome kick up your heels - Live music 540-314-5306http://sites.google.com/site/roanokecontradancers/home
Blacksburg Contra Dance UV (Blacksburg) YMCA 1000 N. Main St. - 3rd Sat. Monthly ~ 540-449-6275 www.twodogwaltz.com/contradance.html
Radford Fiddle and Banjo Club UV (Radford) Web site has listings for the Roanoke/Radford/Blacksburg area - 540-629-2130 ~ http://www.radfordfiddle.com
Backyard Barbecue & S’mores LV (SNP) Skyline Drive - Big Meadows Mile 51.2 -Sat., August 18, 2012 800-999-4714 ~ www.visitshenandoah.com
13th Annual Apple Butter Celebration LV (SNP) Big Meadows - Mile 51.2 Sat., Sept.22, 2012800-999-4714 ~ www.visitshenandoah.com
Bloomin’ Bash LV (Bunker Hill, WV) 1105 Giles Mill Rd. Hillbilly Daylilies - July 14, 2012 - 9am to 5pm 304-229-6698 ~ www.hillbillydaylilies.com
Page County Heritage Festival LV (Luray) 15 Fairlane Dr. Page County Fairgrounds - Saturday & Sunday: Oct. 6-7, 2012 Fun for the entire family540-743-3915 ~ www.luraypage.com/heritage
Town of Elkton Events CV with Local Music (Elkton) Elkton Field Day (Elkton) - July Autumn Days - See Calendar of Events Elkton Spring Festival - April Elkton Fall Festival - October540-298-9441 ~ www.elktonva.gov
Frontier Culture Museum CV (Staunton) 1290 Richmond Ave. A must visit on a Valley tour!Mutiple Festivals and music events weekly540-332-7850 ~ www.frontiermuseum.org
Good Times, Tastes & Traditions CV (Staunton) 1290 Richmond Ave. Frontier Culture Museum. Oak Leaf Music Festival 2012 Event. Sept. 21, 22, 23, 2012540-209-3540 ~ www.shenandoahmusictrail.com
Grand Caverns Bluegrass Festival CV (Grottoes) 5 Grand Caverns Drive - Sept.6, 7, 8, 2012Great festival for a great cause.Good jamming too!540-249-5705 ~ www.bluegrassingrottoes.org
Oak Grove Folk Music Festival CV (Verona) 28 Mt. Pisgah Rd. August 3rd, 4th, 5th - Great long-running festival ~ www.oakgrovefestival.com
Weyers Cave Bluegrass Festival CV (Weyers Cave)Held 4th Sunday in January 540-234-8041www.weyerscavefire.org/calendar.html
Highland County Old Time Fiddlers Convention CV (Monterey) Highland County Fairgrounds - 240 Myers Moon Rd June 14-17, 2012 Adult & Youth Contest 540-468-3073 ~ www.highfiddle.com
Pickin' in the Panhandle LV (Hedgesville, WV) 317 Kathy’s Ln. at the Lazy A Campground - Sept. 7-9304-264-8801 ~ www.panhandlepickin.com
TLC (The Log Cabin) Campground LV (Cross Junction) 2058 Morgan Frederick Grade - TLC hosts weekend Bluegrass pickin’ parties throughout the season. They host a number of feasts and other event weekends. 540-888-3461 ~ www.tlccampground.com
Bluegrass in the Blue Ridge LV (Luray)Page Valley Fairgrounds - August 2, 3, & 4, 2012www.bluegrassinluray.org
Edinburg Ole Time Festival LV (Edinburg)Sept. 21, 22 & 23, 2012540-984-7272 ~ www.edinburgoletimefestival.org
Graves Mountain Festivals of Music LV (Syria) Rt. 670 April 14 Bluegrass and Gospel Show May 31-June2 Bluegrass Festival October 6-7 Apple Harvest Festival October 13-14 Apple Harvest Festival October 20-21 Apple Harvest Festival540-923-4231 ~ www.gravesmountain.com
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival LV (Winchester) Square Dance Saturday, May 5, 2012 - 550 Virginia Ave. Charlotte DeHart Elementary School. Pre-rounds 7 pm & 2 x 2’s 8-10:30 pm - 540-662-3863www.thebloom.com/events/square-dance.html Bluegrass Festival LV Sunday May 6, 2012 - 1840 Amherst St. Winchester Medical Center from 10am until 6:00 pm - 540-662-3863 www.thebloom.com/events/bluegrassfestival/bluegrass.html
Shenandoah Valley Music Festival LV (Orkney Springs)81 Shrine Mont Circle - Fantastic Summer Music Series!!!540-459-3396 ~ www.musicfest.org
Watermelon Park Festival LV (Berryville) 3322 Locke’s Mill Rd. Sept.20-22, 2012On the beautiful Shenandoah River 540-955-1621 ~ www.watermelonparkfest.com
Black Berry Delight LV (SNP) Skyline Drive - Big Meadows Mile 51.2 - Sat., July 21, 2012 - 800-999-4714 ~ www.visitshenandoah.com
Apple Day-Celebration of Appalachian Heritage CV (Millboro) 14239 Douthat State Park Rd - Douthat State Park Oct.13, 2012 from 8am-5pm 540-862-8100 ~ www.ahchamber.com/events.pl?command=showeventdetails&instance=661
Massanutten Resort CV (McGaheysville) Features live music in two restaurants and festivals through out the year. Valley Fest - Saturday, May 26, 2012 Summer Jam - Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Mountain Jamboree - Sunday, August 12, 2012 Fall Festival - Saturday - October 13, 2012
540-289-9441 ~ www.massresort.com Highland Maple Sugar Festival CV (Monterey)
March 10-11 & 17-18, 2012 Intersection of Rts. 220 & 250 - For more information 540-468-255www.highlandcounty.org/maplefestival.html
Vinton Dogwood Festival UV (Vinton) April 25-29. 2012 - “The Dogwood Capital of Virginia”540-983-0614 ~ www.vintondogwoodfestival.org
Glen Maury Park UV (Buena Vista) 101 Maury River Dr. 540-261-7321 ~ www.glenmaurypark.com Guy Carawan’s Bluegrass Jam - May 3-5 Cork and Blues Festival - May 19 Fiddler’s Convention Early Pickin’ - Jun. 10-14 19th Annual Fiddler’s Convention - Jun. 15-16 Southern Gospel Jubilee - Jul. 19-21 Beach Music Festival and Car Show - Jul.28 Annual Mountain Music & Dance Festival - Sept. 7-8 Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival - Sept. 20-22
12th Annual Nothin’ Fancy Bluegrass Festival UV (Beuna Vista) 101 Maury River Dr. - Sept. 20-22 One of our favorite festivals540-461-0954 ~ www.nothinfancybluegrass.com
Sounds of the Mountains Music & Story Festival UV (Fincastle) held at Camp Bethel 328 Bethel Rd. April 20 and 21, 2012 - For more information540-992-2940 ~ www.soundsofthemountains.org
FiddleFest UV (Roanoke) Hollins University - 7916 Williamson Rd. June 8 & 9, 2012 - unbeatable concert & workshop series! 866-883-9466 ~ www.roanokefiddlefest.org
Front Royal Visitor’s Center LV (Front Royal) LV (Front Royal) LV414 E. Main St. - Canoe Capital of Virginia & one hour from Washington DC. 800-338-2576 ~ www.discoverfrontroyal.com
Luray Visitor’s Center LV (Luray) 18 Campbell St. LV (Luray) 18 Campbell St. LVCabin Capitol of VA. - Free Model RR Exhibit540-743-3915 ~ www.luraypage.com
Valley Wine Cellar LV (New Market) 277 W. Old Cross Rd. Wed-Sat.11-5 - Sun 12-5 Wine tasting & Shenandoah Valley products 540-740-9035 www.northmountainvineyard.com/outlet
Experience Harrisonburg CV (Harrisonburg) 212 S. Main St. What’s to do & Where to go 540.432.8935 ~ www.harrisonburgtourism.com
Earth & Tea CV (Harrisonburg) 120 S. Main St. - Tea, Music, food, wine & Great atmosphere 540-432-8280 www.downtownharrisonburg.poweredbyindigo.com
Eastern Menonite University CV (Harrisonburg) 1200 Park Rd. Guest entertainers and student performances. 540-432-4000 ~ www.emu.edu
Plains District Memorial Museum CV (Timberville) 176 Main St. Hours vary - Call ahead.540-896-7900 - www.town.timberville.va.us/
Staunton Visitor’s Center CV (Staunton) 35 S.New St. Historic downtown district is a must see in the Valley(540) 332-3971 ~ www.visitstaunton.com/
Tim Spears Music City CV (Waynesboro) 216 W. Main St. Instruments and supplies 540-949-7034 www.timspears.com/opening_page.htm
White Oak Lavender Farm CV (Harrisonburg) 5060 Newcomer Ln. - Like lavender? You’ll love this! Beautiful gardens & occasional music. 540-421-6345
C&O Railway Heritage Center UV (Clifton Forge) C&O Railway Heritage Center UV (Clifton Forge) C&O Railway Heritage Center UV705 Main St. - A must see for anyone who loves old trains. 540-862-8653 ~ www.candoheritage.org/
Frontier Culture Museum CV (Staunton) 1290 Richmond Ave. Explore the legacy of the Shenandoah Valley. 540-332-7850 ~ www.frontiermuseum.org
Joseph Funk House CV (Singers Glen) House under restoration (not open to the public) 540-433-9225
Little Grill Collective CV (Harrisonburg) 621 N.Main St. Music every Thursday and Friday evenings. 540-434-3594 ~ www.littlegrillcollective.com Marino’s Lunch Weekly Jam CV (Staunton) 901 N. Augusta St. Tuesday 7-10pm Be ready to step back into time and enjoy the evening. 540-886-4551 Mockingbird CV (Staunton) 123 W. Beverley St. Amazing food, Venue, & performances by the best. 540-213-8777 ~ www.mockingbird123.com Plan-B Cafe & Music CV (Broadway) 202 N. Main St. Good place to listen to local music. 540-896-6874 ~ www.planbbroadway.com HRHS Heritage Museum CV (Dayton) 382 High St. The best kept secret - Has a great exhibit on SV music. 540-879-2616 ~ www.heritagecenter.com Massanutten Resort CV (McGaheysville) Features live music in two restaurants and festivals through out the year. See Festival Listing 540-289-9441 ~ www.massresort.com Stone Soup Books & Café CV (Waynesboro) 908 W. Main St. Intimate setting for Fri. evening music. 540-943-0084 ~ www.stonesoupbooks.net Old-Time Music Jam UV (Daleville) 20 Kingston Dr. Mill Mountian Coffee Shop - Wed. 6:00-9:00pm 540-966-1002 ~ www.bluegrass-in-roanoke.com Glen Maury Park UV (Buena Vista) See Festival
Listing 8 major festivals + More - 101 Maury River Dr.540-261-7321 ~ www.glenmaurypark.com
Browntown Community Bluegrass Jam LV (Browntown) 96 Browntown Rd. 2nd Friday Monthly 7-10pm - Great listening & high-level pickers540-636-3588 ~ www.browntowncommunity.com
New Market Fiddle & Banjo Club Jam LV (New Market) 9184 John Sevier Rd. The oldest continuous jam in the Shenandoah Valley. Every Friday Night Jam 7 to 9:45 pm - 540-209-3540 ~ www.svmmma.org
BrownBag Bluegrass Gospel Jam LV (Winchester) 116 South Loudoun St. - First Presbyterian Church 12 Noon Weekly - 540-662-3824
Old Furniture Factory Bluegrass Jam LV (Round Hill)6 W. Loudoun St. - Last Friday of each month 7pm-12M540-338-5050 ~ www.theoldfurniturefactory.com
The Log Cabin Campground Jams LV (Cross Junction)2058 Morgan Frederick Grade - Weekend Bluegrass pickin’ jam parties throughout the season. 540-888-3461 ~ http://www.tlccampground.com
Winter Bluegrass Jams LV (Martinsburg, WV) 226 E. Martin St. at the Caperton Train Station - Every Sun. from 4 to 7 pm, Jan. 9 and running thru Mar. 25.304-264-8802 ~ www.panhandlepickin.org
Bluegrass Music Jams LV (Martinsburg, WV) 226 E. Martin St. at the Caperton Train Station - weekly every Tuesday 6:30 to 9:30 pm 304-264-8801 ~ www.panhandlepickin.com
Old-Time Music Jam CV (Harrisonburg) 34 S.Main St. Downtown Music 34 - Every Wed. 6-9pm - Great place ot hear the Valley’s best old-time musicians.540-209-3540 ~ www.bearcademusic.com
“Spike” Stroop Memorial Jam CV (Timberville) CV (Timberville) CVPlains Community Center, 233 McCauley Ave 7-10pm October through March540-209-3540 ~ http://g.co/maps/cz5rv
Clark’s Ole Time Music Jam & Dance CV (Raphine) 1288 Ridge Rd. - Family Fun Music & DanceFri. 7:30-10:30pm 540-377-2490
Fretwell Bass Jam (Staunton) CV 17 W. Beverley St.CV 17 W. Beverley St.CVLots of jamming with house instruments to play.540-213-7411 ~ www.fretwellbass.com
Grottoes Town Park Bluegrass Jams CV (Grottoes) CV (Grottoes) CV 5 Grand Caverns Dr.- 6-10pm on Fridays throughout the summer. Picker & Listeners welcome - Bring a lawn chair540-249-5896 ~ www.ci.grottoes.va.us/v.php?pg=42
Grottoes Weekly Bluegrass Jam CV (Grottoes) CV (Grottoes) CV106 Sixth Street (across from Stellar One Bank)Thursday 7-10pm A must see event if you are in the area. Pickers & Listeners welcome!!!540-209-3540 ~ www.ci.grottoes.va.us/v.php?pg=42
James Madison University Jam CV(Harrisonburg)295 S. High St. (old Harrisonburg HS) Every Tuesday evening (Sept.-May) 6-9pm once on campus follow the signs Hosted by the Shenandoah Music Trail.540-209-3540 ~ www.shenandoahmusictrail.com
Marino’s Lunch Weekly Jam CV (Staunton) 901 N. Augusta St. Every Tuesday 7-10pm Be ready to step back into time and enjoy the evening with a burger & a beer. (540) 886-4551
Old Time Music Jam UV (Lexington) 487 Maury River Rd. Work Horse Café - 2nd Tuesday of each Work Horse Café - 2nd Tuesday of each Work Horse Cafémonth starting at 6pm. Concessions available.540-261-3848 ~ www.horsecenter.org/schedule.asp
Radford Fiddle and Banjo Jam UV (Radford) 103 Third Ave. - River City Grill - Monday evenings, 7 p.m. 540-629-2130 ~ www.radfordfiddle.com
The James River Music Hall UV (Eagle Rock) 134 Railroad Ave. The 2nd & 4th Sats. 540-884-2589www.surberstation.com/jamesrivermusichall
Roanoke Fiddle & Banjo Club UV (Roanoke)6758 Northside High School Road - 1st Sat.of the month - Show 6-10pm - Open Mic Pre-Show 5:30 Check website for possible venue changes.540-529-2679 ~ www.fiddleandbanjoclub.com
Salem Senior Center Jam UV (Salem) 110 Union St. Every Mon.12:30-4pm & Fri. 10:30-2pm. 540-375-3054www.salemva.gov/depts/parks_rec/seniors.html
Happy’s Flea Market Jam UV (Roanoke) 5411 Williamson Rd. - Every Sat. 9:30am-12N. 540-563-4473 ~ www.happysfleamarket.net/
Mountain Music Music Jam UV (Vinton) 117 E. Lee Ave. VFW Post 4522 - Every Friday evening. 7-10 pm540-344-9169
James River Bluegrass Association UV (Madison Heights) 424 Woody’s Lake Rd., Madison Heights Community Center meets the 2nd Thursday 7pm 540-297-3651 www.jamesriverbluegrassassociation.com
The Barbeque Grill UV (Vinton) 126 East Lee St. Bluegrass jam on Saturday afternoon 2:00pm till ???. 540-857-0030
Gospel Sing UV (Salem) 900 8th St. Faith Baptist Church every Friday 7:00-9:00pm.540-389-8296
Gospel Sing UV (Roanoke) Old SE IGA/Supersave on corner of Bennington & Riverland Rd. Family Bible Fellowship, Third Friday of The Month. 6:30-9:00pm 540-330-7088
Gospel Sing UV (Roanoke) 5116 Springfield Ave NW, Edgewood Holiness Church, (near Lakeside) Open Mic 1st. Saturday monthly. -The oldest open mic in the Roanoke areay (40+ years) 540-380-3049
38 Venues 46 Festivals
LV=Lower Valley Region ~ CV=Central Valley Region ~ UV=Upper Valley Region
Big Meadows Resort LV (Skyline Drive) - Mile 51.2Seasonal: Mar. 29-Nov. 23, 2012, 888-896-3833
Lucketts Bluegrass LV (Leesburg) 14550 James Monroe Highway - Every-Sat.- October thru April703-771-5281 ~ www.luckettsbluegrass.com
Luray Valley Museum LV (Luray) 1 Cave Rd. Requires Cavern Ticket Adult $24 (Ages 6 to12-$12) - 540-743-6551
Skyland Lodge - LV (Skyline Drive) Mile 41.7LV (Skyline Drive) Mile 41.7LVWeekly Music Events - 800-999-4714
Celebrating Patsy Cline Museum LV (Winchester) 608 S. Kent St. Seasonal Aug. 2 – Oct. 31. Tue.-Sat. 10 am to 4pm 540-662-5555www.celebratingpatsycline.org/patsy-cline-home.aspx
Museum of the Shenandoah Valley LV (Winchester)Open daily - 901 Amherst St. Great Music Exhibit888-556-5799 ~ www.shenandoahmuseum.org
New Market Fiddle & Banjo Club Jam LV (New Market) 9184 John Sevier Rd. New Market Community Center - Every Friday 7-10pm, 540-209-3540
Buttermilk Spring Barn CV (Staunton) 553 Buttermilk Spring Rd. ChemFree Music & Dance 540-490-2561Fri. & Sat. 7-10pm ~ www.buttermilkspringbarn.com
Clark’s Ole Time Music Center CV (Raphine) 1288 Ridge Rd. Family Fun Music & DanceFri. 7:30-10:30pm 540-377-2490
Clementine Café CV (Harrisonburg) 153 S. Main St. Great Food & Great Music Regional & National Acts 540-801-8881 ~ www.clementinecafe.com
James Madison U. Bluegrass Jam CV (Harrisonburg) 395 S. High St. Sept-May Tue. 6-9pm ~ SVMMMA Event - 540-209-3540
Brethren-Mennonite Heritage Center CV (Harrisonburg) 1921 Heritage Center Way - Great educational op540-438-1275 ~ http://www.vbmhc.org
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