The Floyd Country Store, home of the Friday Night Jamboree, was constructed around 1910, and has been an important part of the community ever since. What is still most striking in the store though, is that as people walk through the door they can't help but smile. The Jamboree starts every Friday at 6:30pm with an hour of bluegrass gospel music. At 7:30pm, dancers hit the floor, flatfooting and clogging to the music of regional Bluegrass or Old-Time bands. The music and dancing continues until at least 10:30pm, with an occasional two-step, square dance, or waltz thrown in for fun.
This indoor facility hosts Live Music every weekend. Family Oriented performances starting at 7:30p.m. unless otherwise noted with no tab, children under 12 are free. Open Friday and Saturday Nights. New Sunday afternoon music at 2:30p.m.
Visit the Historic Rex Theater in Downtown Galax every Friday evening for a unique Live Radio Show featuring Bluegrass and Old Time Bands performing on stage. Blue Ridge Backroads Live is presented by a group of area Volunteers and has been taking place at The Rex Theater since 1999. It is broadcast live on WBRF 98.1FM. Call for more information.
June 24 Double Overtime
July 1 Grass Assassins
July 8 White Top Mountain Band
July 15 Moore Brothers
July 22 Zephyr Lightning Bolts
July 29 Victory Xpress
Aug. 5 Mountain Park Band
Aug. 19 Jonathan Buckner Band
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Americana Afternoons at the Floyd Country Store showcase the areas most unique and talented Americana Musicians. Each week the store hosts a different headlining performer and then an Americana Open Mic begins at 1:30pm. Anyone can sign up for open mic who performs "acoustic" music. Slots fill up quickly so interested folks are encouraged to sign up ahead of time by emailing heather@floydcountrystore.com or calling the store. So come join us for Lunch, shopping and music every Saturday afternoon! This event is free of charge but tips are encouraged for the musicians.
The Tacoma Community Center, nestled in the Appalachian mountains along The Crooked Road, presents a traditional music show every Saturday that features Bluegrass, Old Time or Traditional Country music. Musicians and bands are from the Coalfield region of Southwest Virginia. The show starts at 7 PM and ends about 10:30 PM. This show has been held each week for about 10 years. The Tacoma Community Center is located in the old Tacoma School which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places as well as the Virginia registry.
