We had a great jam at The Coffee Mill Monday night, despite the absence of the Hon. G. Wayne Frye. Had groups playing inside and out, including a posse of fleece-wearing young pickers relegated to the windy streets of Radford. They were a suspicious-looking bunch, even hassled by local constables at one point.
("Are those FIVE fiddles in there?" the officers might have asked. "Yes," would have been the reply.)
One of the fleece brigade was our very own Jason Wheeler, who was spotted before the jam GIVING AN INTERVIEW to an ink-stained, blonde, hottie reporter from The Tartan. Look for a People-esque celebrity profile in a student paper near you.
The jam put the capper on a great weekend/beginning of music in Radford, following yet another successful episode of the Side Door Sessions, which ended with a raging late-night jam (see Chris's post below).
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Thanks!
Guess we'll do it again.
The Side Door was another real fun time. Maybe cause it was all folks hardy enough to brave the rain who made up the audience.
Probably it was the musicians who threw themselves into putting on a fine, totally new show.
Thanks to Bill, Kendall, and Doug for throwing down the real deal country sounds of Hank Williams. Awesome steel playing, there Mr. Bill!
Thanks to Scott, Slash, and the expanded Hillbilly Hot Club for a really special mix of flatpicking and Gypsy jazz. I read somewhere that Django hated other guitar players. If that's true he really would've hated Scott, because Scott is awesome and he and the band threw down on Saturday night.
Thanks to Jim, Jeff, and Michael of Rocket Surgery. I really enjoy playing with those guys. I like to play with groups that don't really sound like anybody else, and they achieve that.
The jam went later than we ever have I think. Orla/Viola, Corey
We had some fresh faces and new converts to the Side Door. Spread the word and we'll keep Rockin' Radford. (We'll keep Radford rockin'? Both, I guess!)
I'll let you know about the next Side Door when I know when it is.
See y'all at the Jam,
Chris
The Side Door was another real fun time. Maybe cause it was all folks hardy enough to brave the rain who made up the audience.
Probably it was the musicians who threw themselves into putting on a fine, totally new show.
Thanks to Bill, Kendall, and Doug for throwing down the real deal country sounds of Hank Williams. Awesome steel playing, there Mr. Bill!
Thanks to Scott, Slash, and the expanded Hillbilly Hot Club for a really special mix of flatpicking and Gypsy jazz. I read somewhere that Django hated other guitar players. If that's true he really would've hated Scott, because Scott is awesome and he and the band threw down on Saturday night.
Thanks to Jim, Jeff, and Michael of Rocket Surgery. I really enjoy playing with those guys. I like to play with groups that don't really sound like anybody else, and they achieve that.
The jam went later than we ever have I think. Orla/Viola, Corey
We had some fresh faces and new converts to the Side Door. Spread the word and we'll keep Rockin' Radford. (We'll keep Radford rockin'? Both, I guess!)
I'll let you know about the next Side Door when I know when it is.
See y'all at the Jam,
Chris
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Tonight's the Night
Come on out to the Side Door!
Once the Hokies are done stompin' Miami in the mud and rain, you'll need somethin' to do.
Come SEE!
Side Door - 3rd and Grove in Radford is where it's at.
Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30.
$5 donation appreciated.
Once the Hokies are done stompin' Miami in the mud and rain, you'll need somethin' to do.
Come SEE!
Rocket Surgery
Scott Fore
Bill Adams, Kendall Weddle, and the Lonesome Drifter Band
Side Door - 3rd and Grove in Radford is where it's at.
Doors open at 7, music starts at 7:30.
$5 donation appreciated.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Newport Fest Bands
Newport Fest was a ton of fun and I'll encourage everyone to get out next year.
Till then, here's a sampling of the bands who played there this year.
Till then, here's a sampling of the bands who played there this year.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Scotch Tasting!
In my opinion, one of the best kinds of tasting.
The Highlander Fest is a great weekend to throw down, but if you're looking for something a little more high end (and hey, aren't we all?), get on down to the Farmer Auction House for a little bit of fine scotch with entertainment by the Fabulous Java Brothers.
It's gonna be a real boss good time.
The Highlander Fest is a great weekend to throw down, but if you're looking for something a little more high end (and hey, aren't we all?), get on down to the Farmer Auction House for a little bit of fine scotch with entertainment by the Fabulous Java Brothers.
It's gonna be a real boss good time.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Support Local Business and Local Music
Whenever possible, I recommend doing both.
Here's a couple chances. Scott Fore is playing out at the River Company Brewery on Friday Sept 25th. I believe 6:30 - 9:00 is their normal dinner music timeframe.
Then he's playing at the Claret Cafe in Radford on the morning of September 26th.
And don't forget, Scott is a featured performer at the Side Door Sessions on Saturday night.
There ain't no music scene without you people!
Update:
Looks like the Side Door is your only chance to see Scott on Saturday. Claret Cafe closed. Dang.
Here's a couple chances. Scott Fore is playing out at the River Company Brewery on Friday Sept 25th. I believe 6:30 - 9:00 is their normal dinner music timeframe.
Then he's playing at the Claret Cafe in Radford on the morning of September 26th.
And don't forget, Scott is a featured performer at the Side Door Sessions on Saturday night.
There ain't no music scene without you people!
Update:
Looks like the Side Door is your only chance to see Scott on Saturday. Claret Cafe closed. Dang.
Monday, September 21, 2009
It's important to play Bluegrass music
Our pal Doug Connor said he might be able to round these guys up for a show. I love Junior Sisk. I think he's from down Ralph's neck of the woods.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Nora Jane Struthers
Met this lady through PJ. Those of you who made it out to Casey's Going Away party would have met miss Nora Jane. She's been to the jam a couple three times with PJ. Saw her out at Newport Fest with James Leva. She gave me a cd and I was really impressed.
This girl can play and sing.
We got to get her out to the Side Door before she gets too famous.
This girl can play and sing.
We got to get her out to the Side Door before she gets too famous.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Side Door Sessions - Sept 26th
Mark your calendars!!!
The lineup for the Side Door Session on September 26th, 2009 will be officially released...Now!
Come and See!
The DRIFTIN' COWBOY BAND, featuring Bill Adams and Kendall Weddle gettin' their full Hank Williams on.
ROCKET SURGERY - making old favorites from your old vinyl sound totally new.
and returning to the Side Door stage, flatpicking champion SCOTT FORE for another session.
It's been a long time, y'all and I know we've missed each other.
Let's take our summer picnic inside to the Side Door and enjoy some music to kick off the Autumn!
Tell your friends. $5 suggested donation. 7:00 PM Saturday September 26th, 2009.
The lineup for the Side Door Session on September 26th, 2009 will be officially released...Now!
Come and See!
The DRIFTIN' COWBOY BAND, featuring Bill Adams and Kendall Weddle gettin' their full Hank Williams on.
ROCKET SURGERY - making old favorites from your old vinyl sound totally new.
and returning to the Side Door stage, flatpicking champion SCOTT FORE for another session.
It's been a long time, y'all and I know we've missed each other.
Let's take our summer picnic inside to the Side Door and enjoy some music to kick off the Autumn!
Tell your friends. $5 suggested donation. 7:00 PM Saturday September 26th, 2009.
Good jam last night
Noteworthy? Tim sitting in on bass! Who's a good boy?
Orla on the viola. Our dobro pal on the fiddle. (Sorry, I'm terrible with names.) He played "The Auctioneer" which I dug. We dusted off the Used to Be and the Sugar Coated Love. I like those.
Joe arrived late but contributed. We played a late Jerusalem Ridge. We'll get it down within 3 months, I think. Got to play Texas Gales with Corey. I enjoyed that.
I can't remember much else. Brain dull.
Some other witnesses can chime in.
Orla on the viola. Our dobro pal on the fiddle. (Sorry, I'm terrible with names.) He played "The Auctioneer" which I dug. We dusted off the Used to Be and the Sugar Coated Love. I like those.
Joe arrived late but contributed. We played a late Jerusalem Ridge. We'll get it down within 3 months, I think. Got to play Texas Gales with Corey. I enjoyed that.
I can't remember much else. Brain dull.
Some other witnesses can chime in.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Labor of love for jammers
Not sure we even need a jam post for folks who weren't there -- because everybody was there for a Labor Day musicfest. People were playing by 6:40. Three separate jams were happening for most of the night. One inside the Mill, two on the sidewalks.
As the inside jam slimmed down, the boyz dusted off some less-tried tunes -- Roll Muddy River, The Crow, Dark As a Dungeon, etc. By 9:30, the street people had come in from the cold and we went out in a blaze of raging tunes. A good time.
As the inside jam slimmed down, the boyz dusted off some less-tried tunes -- Roll Muddy River, The Crow, Dark As a Dungeon, etc. By 9:30, the street people had come in from the cold and we went out in a blaze of raging tunes. A good time.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Lost JBs Tapes
Restored!
The recordings will delight and surprise. Surprises like, Sally Gooden actually turned out pretty great.
It'll blow your minds. Which is perfect for a holiday weekend!
In other news, got out to Newport Fest. On stage there were Mountain Legend Express featuring Jon Benfield, the Jugbusters, and James Leva. Other bands followed, by I had to split. It was tons of fun out on the mountain side. Local beer, local coffee and a local pig got bar-bee-q'd!
Yum!
The recordings will delight and surprise. Surprises like, Sally Gooden actually turned out pretty great.
It'll blow your minds. Which is perfect for a holiday weekend!
In other news, got out to Newport Fest. On stage there were Mountain Legend Express featuring Jon Benfield, the Jugbusters, and James Leva. Other bands followed, by I had to split. It was tons of fun out on the mountain side. Local beer, local coffee and a local pig got bar-bee-q'd!
Yum!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Triple B Trio at the River Company
Support local music, y'all!
This won't involve any arm-twisting. Bill Adams, Brian Mueller, and Bob Thomas - the Triple B Trio - are out at the River Company tomorrow night.
That's Friday evening from 6:30 to 9:00.
Go hear good music, eat good food, and drink good beer.
Like I said, no arm twisting needed.
This won't involve any arm-twisting. Bill Adams, Brian Mueller, and Bob Thomas - the Triple B Trio - are out at the River Company tomorrow night.
That's Friday evening from 6:30 to 9:00.
Go hear good music, eat good food, and drink good beer.
Like I said, no arm twisting needed.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Little ol Band from Texas!
I was super stoke to discover that my favorite Amerkin band, ZZ TOP, is playin' in Roanoke on September 11th.
I'm so there.
I'm so there.
September Songs
Marty Stuart
September 4, Friday, 7 p.m. @ Blue Ridge Music Center
Newport Fest
Sept. 5-6, Saturday-Sunday @ Newport
Labor Day Mountain Music Concerts
Sept. 5-6, Saturday-Sunday @ Peaks of Otter
Albert Hash Memorial Festival
Sept. 5, Saturday @ Mount Rogers School, Whitetop
Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Club
Sept. 5, Saturday, 6 p.m. @ Vinton Farmers Market
Song of the Mountains
Kruger Brothers, Fescue, Paul Williams
September 5, Saturday, 7 p.m. @ Lincoln Theatre, Marion
Josiah's GrahamFest
Sept. 5-6, Saturday-Sunday @ Major Graham Mansion, Grahams Forge
The Flying Cowboys
Sept. 6, Sunday, 5 p.m. @ Roanoke Mountain Campground
Rockbridge Mountain Music and Dance Festival
Sept. 11-12, Friday-Saturday @ Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista
ZZ TOP
Sept. 11, Friday, 8 p.m. @ Roanoke Civic Center
Bill Kirchen with the Harris Brothers
September 12, Saturday, 7 p.m. @ Blue Ridge Music Center
The Moor Hounds
Sept. 13, Sunday, 5 p.m. @ Roanoke Mountain Campground
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion
September 18-20, Friday-Sunday, 7 p.m. @ Bristol, Va./Tenn.
Music in the Mountains Weekend
Sept. 19-20, Saturday-Sunday @ Peaks of Otter
Heaven's Mountain Band
Sept. 20, Sunday, 5 p.m. @ Roanoke Mountain Campground
The Chapmans
September 25, Friday, 8 p.m. @ Kirk Avenue Music Hall, Roanoke
Virginia Carolina
Sept. 27, Sunday, 5 p.m. @ Roanoke Mountain Campground
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